A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) was signed between BU and Massey University & Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), New Zealand on January 05, 2005. According to this 4-year MoI both institutions wish to establish a formal cooperative relationship with the purpose of assisting each institution to become more diversified and in attaining educational and organizational objectives. Professor J R Choudhury VC BU and Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rashid of Massey University and AIS, New Zealand signed on behalf of their respective universities.