Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Treasurer BU visited Asian Development Bank (ADB) Head Office in Manila and gave a presentation on BRAC, BRAC University (BU) and the Masters in Development Studies (MDS) Program of BU on March 14, 2003. The presentation was followed by a discussion attended by Dr. Edward Hough, Director, Social Service Division, ADB, Dr. Juoko Sarvi, Education Specialist, Dr. Vincent de Wit, Senior Health Specialist, Dr. Sultan Hafiz Rahman, Director Operation Coordination and about 15 Specialists of ADB. Dr. Salehuddin then went to Kyoto, Japan and attended the 3rd World Water Forum meetings and deliberations from March 16-21, 2003.