[5][2] Chang's pre-academia experiences, mainly in the US, included medical imaging, energy, investment, marketing and consulting, with start-up firms as well as JP Morgan, McKinsey, ExxonMobil and the US Federal Reserve.
[11] Following the visit, Chang supported the partnership between BRAC University's Centre for Peace and Justice and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS).
The founder of BRAC University, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG laid the foundation stone.
[15] In January 2020, he mandated the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme into BRAC University's student life curriculum.
[18] George Soros announced the University's involvement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on 24 January 2020.
In a meeting with the President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lotay Tshering in Dhaka in March 2021, Chang explained his vision on becoming an international institution.
During the meeting, Chang highlighted the importance of developing local human resources and how that can move Bangladesh’s economy to the next level.
President Hamid expressed his expectation to see BRAC University to lead by example in the higher education sector of Bangladesh.
President Hamid expressed his expectation to see BRAC University to lead by example in the higher education sector of Bangladesh.
This book can serve as a motivational resource for students, a guide for foreign expatriates on long-term assignments in Bangladesh, and a valuable reference for policymakers looking to improve the higher education sector for national development.