Tohoku University is pleased to announce that the Tohoku University Alumni Association of Bangladesh (TUAAB) was officially recognized as a Tohoku University Alumni Association at the Board of Directors and Representatives’ Meeting held on October 3, 2026.

Prior to its official recognition, a preparatory meeting for the establishment of TUAAB was held on October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Karzon Hall, Dhaka.

The meeting discussed the importance of establishing an active and vibrant alumni association to strengthen connections among graduates and former students of Tohoku University in Bangladesh.

Following the discussion, the participants unanimously agreed to establish a seven-member Convening Committee to undertake the necessary preparations for the formal establishment of TUAAB.

A total of 21 Tohoku University alumni participated in the preparatory meeting. The meeting provided an important opportunity for alumni to exchange views and discuss the future activities, organizational structure, and objectives of TUAAB.

The preparatory meeting marked an important step toward the formal establishment of the Tohoku University Alumni Association of Bangladesh. The formation of the Convening Committee, together with decisions regarding the Constitution, life membership enrollment, alumni database, and future General Meeting, is expected to provide a solid foundation for establishing a strong, active, and sustainable alumni association in Bangladesh.

Tohoku University looks forward to the future activities and continued development of TUAAB and wishes the association and its members every success.

The meeting decided to convene a General Meeting by January 2027 for the formal establishment of TUAAB. The proposed agenda for the General Meeting includes:

● Formal establishment of the TUAAB Executive Committee;

● Proposal and adoption of the first Executive Committee members for a one-year term; and

​​​​​​​● Discussion and adoption of the TUAAB Constitution.

Objectives of TUAAB

​​​​​​​● Strengthen and maintain meaningful connections among Tohoku University alumni in Bangladesh;

● Create a strong and active network of Tohoku University graduates;

​​​​​​​● Promote academic, scientific, research, cultural, and professional collaboration between Tohoku University and institutions in Bangladesh;

​​​​​​​● Facilitate greater interaction and cooperation among alumni in academic and professional fields; and

​​​​​​​● Enhance the collective engagement of Tohoku University alumni with the University and contribute to strengthening academic and institutional relations between Bangladesh and Japan.

Members of the Convening Committee

1. Prof. Dr. Yearul Kabir
Vice-Chancellor, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore
Convenor

2. Prof. Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka
Member

3. Prof. Dr. Sohel Ahmed
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka
Member

4. Prof. Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam
Head, Department of Pharmacology, Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka
Member

5. Prof. Dr. Md. Elias Al-Mamun
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
Member

6. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zamir Hossain
Department of Chemistry and Nanomaterials, Jagannath University, Dhaka
Member

7. Prof. Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
Member Secretary

Responsibilities of the Convening Committee:

The Convening Committee will undertake the following activities:

1. Prepare the TUAAB Constitution within three months;
2. Initiate life membership enrollment for Tohoku University alumni in Bangladesh; and
3. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive database of Tohoku University alumni in Bangladesh.

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