Saturday, 07 Dec, 2024

Education

Southeast University hosts workshop on hospital pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy at Southeast University (SEU) successfully organized a workshop on hospital pharmacy on December 1 in the Shahid Rakib Hall of SEU.  The workshop brought together leading professionals from the field to share their expertise with over 150 enthusiastic

DU introduces shuttle bus service for students

Dhaka University (DU) for the first time has introduced a shuttle bus service for its students.  The service, launched on a trial basis, will operate for the next three months. The Vice-Chancellor of DU, Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, inaugurated the shuttle bus service on Thursday (Nov

Stamford journalism department forms alumni committee

A new committee has been formed by the Alumni Association of the Journalism and Media Studies Department at Stamford University. Ali Aftab Bhuyan, an alumnus from the 29th batch and currently serving as the head of the entertainment department at ATN News, has been appointed as

IUB theatre’s 22nd production ‘Narok Gulzar’ pays tribute to late Manoj Mitra

In a heartfelt tribute to the recently deceased playwright and actor Manoj Mitra, IUB Theatre staged two shows of his political satire “Narok Gulzar” on November 20 and 23, at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and Daffodil International University (DIU),

CA Yunus urges education reform to boost entrepreneurship

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday (Nov 20) said that the nation's education system should prioritize fostering creativity to cultivate a generation of entrepreneurs. CA made the comments when he visited the office of the education ministry at the Bangladesh

IUB’s Monika becomes champion in Squash tournament 2024

Marjan Akter Monika, Assistant Squash Coach at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), became Champion in the 2nd Al-Arafah Islami Bank Squash Tournament 2024, held on November 7, at Chattogram Club.  Monika secured the championship after defeating Nabila Tabassum from Nirjhor

Dhaka University lifts ban on ties with Pakistan

Dhaka University (DU) has lifted its ban on all ties with Pakistan, allowing academic and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The decision was made during a syndicate meeting on November 13 and came to light on Monday (November 18). In 2015, DU severed all relations with

Norwegian squash pro Chloe Kalvø conducts clinic for female squash players at IUB

Chloe Kalvø, a professional squash player from Norway, conducted a daylong clinic for female squash players at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on November 15.  The event, organized in collaboration with the Bangladesh Squash Rackets Federation (BSRF) at the IUB

Titumir college students block roads, demand varsity status

Students of Government Titumir College blocked the Mohakhali rail track and Amtoli road in Dhaka, demanding the college be upgraded to a full-fledged university. The protest, which took place this afternoon (Nov 18), caused severe traffic congestion in the area. Siam, a student of

Bangladesh's participation in Kolkata Book Fair uncertain

For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not been listed as a participating country in the schedule of the Kolkata International Book Fair, which was released on Friday. Since 1996, when the Sheikh Hasina government first took office in Bangladesh, the country has been a regular

First Durbin Exhibition at IUB showcases celestial wonders

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), hosted the first Durbin Exhibition on October 31, as part of Astronomy Night 8, organized by Durbin IUB, the Bangladesh chapter of the international astronomy outreach program Durbin (Dur Bishwer Nagorik).  Held in collaboration with the

Nahid assures JnU students of demand fulfillment

Adviser Nahid Islam assured the Jagannath University students on Monday (Nov 11) that their five-point demands would be addressed within three days. The five demands of the students are: •    The project director appointed during the fascist regime must be held

IUB emerges 1st Runner-up in Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024

Team Sohayok of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) emerged as the 1st Runners-up in the “Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024,” held at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) campus in Dhaka on November 2.  This national hackathon brought together 125 teams

UU hosts seminar on sustainable development goals for a healthy planet

Uttara University organized a significant seminar on Sustainable Development Goals for a Healthy Planet on Wednesday (November 6) at 2:30 PM in the UU Multipurpose Hall.  Uttara University’s Institutional Ranking Cell (IRC) and the Centre for Research & Training (CRT)

IUB’s Amit becomes undefeated champion in DRMC

Amit Bikram Roy, a student of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), emerged as the undefeated champion in the chess segment of the DRMC 1st National Math Summit, held October 17 at Dhaka Residential Model College. Competing against 136

School admissions open Nov 12, lottery for selection

Applications for admission to government and private secondary schools in the metropolitan cities and district’s Sadar Upazilas will start on November 12 and remain open until November 30.  This process applies to both government and private institutions for the upcoming

Number of out-of-school down only 1pc in 10 years: UNESCO

A new UNESCO report reveals that the global out-of-school population has decreased by only one per cent over the past decade, citing chronic under-investment in education, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries, as a key contributing factor.  The UN agency’s

Tuition fees waived for students hurt during July-Aug uprising

The interim government decided to waive tuition fees for students injured in the ongoing anti-discrimination movement.  The Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education issued a circular on Tuesday (Oct 29) announcing this decision. According to the

Southeast University Hosts 5th Textile Research Conference (TRC)

The Textile Engineering department of Southeast University (SEU) hosted The 5th Textile Research Conference (TRC) at the Multipurpose Hall of the University on Sunday (Oct 28). TRC is an event from the research platform “Centre for Research and Innovation in Science and

Begum Rokeya University bans all forms of campus politics

Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University has imposed a ban on all forms of political activities within its campus.  The university administration has decided to prohibit political activities involving students, faculty, and staff members. The decision was made on Monday (Oct 28)