09/08/2026
Industry-Academia Integration: Akij Venture Group and Daffodil International University Partner to Foster Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, and Career Advancement
In a major step toward bridging academic learning with corporate excellence, Akij Venture Group and Daffodil International University (DIU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 04, 2026. This strategic alliance focuses on internship pipelines, practical learning initiatives, and knowledge sharing to give DIU students direct corporate exposure while providing Akij Venture Group access to top-tier talent and academic research, reaffirming both organizations' commitment to building future-ready professionals in Bangladesh.
The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both organizations. The delegation from Akij Venture Group included Zahid Rahman, Group Head of HR; Tarek Mahmud Utsho, Deputy Manager of Organizational Development; and Md. Alsaba Soikat, Senior Executive of Organizational Development.
Representing Daffodil International University were Professor Dr. Mohammad Masum Iqbal, Acting Vice Chancellor; Professor Mohammad Rakibul Kabir, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Md. Azizur Rahman, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Business Administration; Sunjida Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration; and Md. Arif Hasan, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Accounting.