ULAB hosts Global Talks

City Desk :

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted the second session of “Global Talks: A Distinguished Lecture Series by Diplomats & Global Voices” on its campus.

Lulzim Pllana, ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh, delivered the keynote lecture titled “Education and Trade as Bridges between Kosovo and Bangladesh” on Thursday.

The session began with welcome remarks by Prof Imran Rahman, vice chancellor of ULAB, followed by the keynote address from Ambassador Pllana. Prof Jude William Genilo, pro-vice chancellor of ULAB, delivered a vote of thanks.

In his address, Ambassador Pllana traced the foundation of Bangladesh-Kosovo relations, recalling Bangladesh’s recognition of Kosovo in 2017 and the role of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in stabilising Kosovo after the 1999 war.

He described the bilateral relationship as “a partnership built on friendship, mutual respect, and shared aspiration; a bridge uniting South Asia and the Balkans through the twin pillars of learning and commerce”.

Focusing on education as the first pillar of cooperation, the ambassador highlighted several recent milestones, including the signing of a cooperation agreement between AAB College in Prishtina and ULAB.

The initiative, he said, aims to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and internship opportunities.

The ambassador highlighted trade as a key pillar of cooperation, noting that Kosovo offers Bangladeshi entrepreneurs a strategic gateway to European and Balkan markets.

Ambassador Pllana encouraged ULAB students to see themselves as “future leaders, innovators, and cultural ambassadors”.

He urged youth from both nations to collaborate on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, saying: “Every joint project sparks ideas that neither country could achieve alone.”

After the talk, ULAB screened the award-winning Kosovar film “Hive (Zgjoi)”, a story of resilience and women’s empowerment, as part of the cultural exchange.