The Confucius Institute at University of Rajshahi was officially inaugurated on 13 December 2025, Sunday, to boost Chinese language education and cultural exchange in northwestern Bangladesh, operating under the Institute of English and Other Languages of Rajshahi University, with cooperation from the Confucius Institute at North South University in Dhaka. This initiative provides Chinese teachers and opens avenues for academic and cultural exchange, offering courses and activities to meet growing demand for Chinese language skills in the region.

Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar (Education Adviser), Yao Wen (Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh), Prof. Dr. Syed Mohammad Abul Faiz (University Grants Commission Chairman), Prof. Maswood Akhter (Director of IEOL, RU) and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony held at Uttara.