On 04 July 2024, a signing ceremony was held at the office of the honorable president of Yokohama National University, Japan, to formalize an agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh and the Typhoon Science and Technology Research Center (TRC), Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Yokohama National University, Japan. The TRC, Japan's first specialized typhoon research institute, aims to contribute to the creation of a safe, sustainable, and vibrant society by reducing the risk of typhoon/cyclone disasters and contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society through the use of typhoon/cyclone energy.

The ceremony was graced by the honorable president and Dean, Prof. Umehara Izuru, Yokohama National University, who signed the agreement. The agreement encompasses the exchange and visits of graduate students, non-teaching staff, post-graduate fellows, and faculty members. It also includes the exchange of information and materials in mutually interesting fields, the organization of joint conferences and academic programs, and collaboration on joint research activities and publications.

Director Prof. Hironori Fudeyasu and Vice Director Prof. Kazuhisa Tsuboki from the TRC as well as Prof. Md. Rafi Uddin and Prof. Nasreen Akter from Department of Physics, BUET were present in the signing program. Notably, Prof. Dr. Nasreen Akter signed the Agreement/MoU as the focal person.

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