We are very excited to share with you the beginning of OBAT’s collaboration with the number 1 private university in Bangladesh, North South University(northsouth.edu). The two organizations have signed an MOU to begin a close alliance which will be of mutual benefit. They will jointly seek international grants and initiate research collaborations which will further their common mission of uplifting the underprivileged communities served by OBAT in Bangladesh. Some of the joint capacity development initiatives the two partners will undertake will involve participation of NSU students in research conducted at OBAT’s projects as well as access to higher education at NSU for qualifying OBAT students. Thank you to our partners at NSU- we look forward to a vigorous and valuable association!