AIUB MoU with Le Méridien Dhaka to Strengthen Hospitality Education and Career Development

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Le Méridien Dhaka, one of the country’s leading luxury hospitality brands under Marriott International, to foster collaboration in hospitality education, internships, industry training, and career development for AIUB students and alumni.

The MoU signing ceremony took place at Le Méridien Dhaka in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations. Representing AIUB, the agreement was signed by Anwar Hossain, Advisor and Dean-in-Charge of the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA). On behalf of Le Méridien Dhaka, the agreement was signed by Constantinos S. Gavriel, General Manager of Le Méridien Dhaka.

The ceremony was witnessed by Roome Tareque Moudud, FCMA, Director of the Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA), AIUB, and Emamul Haque, Director of Human Resources at Le Méridien Dhaka, underscoring the shared commitment of both institutions to creating meaningful industry engagement and expanding career opportunities for students.

Under the two-year partnership, AIUB and Le Méridien Dhaka will collaborate to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice through a range of experiential learning initiatives. These include internship opportunities such as On-the-Job Training (OJT), Marriott’s Marriotternship program, operational development training, and other mutually agreed professional development initiatives. The collaboration will also facilitate access to entry-level employment opportunities for AIUB graduates, subject to organizational requirements and recruitment policies.

Beyond student development, the partnership places strong emphasis on faculty engagement through guest lectures, faculty visits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at integrating contemporary industry insights into academic instruction. The MoU reflects the shared vision of AIUB and Le Méridien Dhaka to develop highly employable graduates equipped with the practical skills, industry exposure, and professional competencies required to excel in the evolving hospitality sector.

Following the signing ceremony, representatives from both institutions held a productive discussion on future areas of collaboration, exploring additional opportunities to strengthen academic-industry partnerships and create long-term value for students, faculty members, and the hospitality industry.

This partnership marks another significant milestone in AIUB’s ongoing commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration through its Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA). By partnering with leading organizations such as Le Méridien Dhaka, AIUB continues to expand experiential learning opportunities, enhance graduate employability, and prepare its students to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce.