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May132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Classroom to Career: Shaping Bangladesh’s future workforce

The British Council hosted the Symposium on Employability: Learning and Development at its Fuller Road Auditorium in Dhaka on Monday, May 12. The day-long event brought together policymakers, education experts, industry leaders, and youth representatives to address the pressing issue of graduate employability and workforce readiness in Bangladesh. The symposium was the culmination of a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) led by the British Council with academic institutions, employers, and development professionals to better understand the skill gaps that hinder the transition from education to employment. These FGDs revealed a significant gap between academic training and industry needs, highlighting the urgency for curriculum reform, experiential learning, and targeted career guida...

May112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Glenrich celebrates global culture and traditions through GlenDeur 2025

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Glenrich International School has organised GlenDeur 2025 on May 10, 2025, at Glenrich Satarkul Campus. The event has brought over 400 students from Grades 1 to 5 in a vibrant celebration of global folklore, tradition, and cultural diversity. The theme of the GlenDeur 2025 was folklore, and it invited students and guests on an imaginative journey across continents through dance, storytelling, and drama. The event occurred in two slots: from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for Grades 1 and 2, and from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm for Grades 3 to 5. Each segment featured country-themed performances that combined cultural facts with creative expression. Highlights include an energetic Carnival and football tribute from Brazil, a Kabuki and Samurai showcase from Japan, and colourful Masai and animal dances f...

May92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SEU and CZM Organize Seminar to Promote Student Welfare

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The Department of Economics at Southeast University (SEU), in collaboration with the Center for Zakat Management (CZM), organized a seminar titled "SEU-CZM 20 Taka Sadaqah Fund: A Welfare Initiative for the Students" to Promote Student Welfare through small and voluntary contributions. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of SEU, delivered the keynote address. He emphasized the significance of establishing a Sadaqah fund to provide support for financially challenged students and encouraged the culture of giving, even in small amounts. Special Guests Prof. Mokhtar Ahmad and Mr. Arastoo Khan from CZM discussed the values and principles of Sadaqah and shared CZM's ongoing efforts in institutionalizing charitable giving. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Mofazzal...

May72025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Beximco Pharma Signs MoU with North South University for Research Collaboration

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Beximco Pharmaceuticals and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University (NSU) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering research, innovation, and career development in the pharmaceutical sector. The MoU was signed on Monday ( 5 May 2025) by Mr. Rabbur Reza, Chief Operating Officer of Beximco Pharma, and Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor of NSU, on behalf of their respective organizations. Under this MoU, Beximco Pharma will provide financial support and access to world class research facilities to selected MPharm students from NSU, facilitating their thesis work on specific topics. This collaboration underscores Beximco Pharma's commitment to nurturing future talent and advancing pharmaceutical research in Banglades...

May52025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SEU Board of Trustees Charts Growth Path in 136th Meeting

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The 136th meeting of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room at the university’s permanent campus in Tejgaon. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Rezaul Karim, the Honorable Chairman of SEU Trust, with the participation of esteemed Board members. The meeting discussed critical academic, administrative, and strategic initiatives aimed at advancing the university’s mission. Key agenda items included a review of ongoing academic programs, infrastructure developments, and institutional policies. The Board issued strategic directives to enhance educational quality, research capabilities, and operational efficiency. Emphasizing SEU’s commitment to excellence, the Board also outlined plans to foster industry partnership...

May32025 by TS ReportNo Comments

AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025: Youth pledge to build a smart Bangladesh of the future

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Country’s first ever and the largest day-long technology and innovation event, ‘AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025’, was jointly organized by Daffodil International University (DIU) and Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) today on May 3, 2025 at Daffodil Tower in Dhanmondi, the capital city of Dhaka.More than 700 students, young innovators and technology enthusiasts from across the country participated in the olympiad and with their participation the day became a national celebration of artificial intelligence. Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, NDC, Secretary, Information and Communication Technology Division of Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology was present as the chief guest at the Closing and Awrd giving ceremony of the Olympiad and distrib...

Apr302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Statement from the Board of Trustees of UIU

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The Board of Trustees of United International University (UIU) expresses deep concern regarding the recent developments on campus and across social media platforms. In light of these events, and to ensure that all major decisions are based on a comprehensive understanding of the facts amidst various claims and narratives, the Board is committed to exercising due diligence. In line with UIU’s commitment to transparency and its vision of contributing to the development of education in Bangladesh, the Board has constituted an independent fact-finding committee comprising the following members: Prof. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Department of Civil Engineering, Chair; Dr. Sadid Muneer, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Member and Dr. Mohammad Tariq Hasan, Ass...

Apr222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman Appointed Honorary Advisor to OIC-COMSTECH for South and Southeast Asia

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Renowned Bangladeshi educationist and IT researcher, Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, has been appointed as the Honorary Advisor for South and Southeast Asia to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). Professor Rahman, currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University and a part-time Member of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council, is widely recognized for his significant contributions to science, technology and education. He was the founding Vice Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, and is acclaimed for his extensive research in the fields of digital systems, microprocessor applications, data communications, computer networks, information security and cryptography. C...

Apr152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Glenrich bids proud farewell to the Class of 2025

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Glenrich International School, Uttara, has organised a Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025. It was held at the Auditorium of Glenrich Uttara Senior Campus. The event marked a milestone for 117 students who have successfully graduated. The event featured heartfelt and memorable moments, with Valedictorian Afia Noor delivering powerful speeches on how school life was challenging yet filled with unforgettable support and memories. The speech captured the spirit of the graduating class, the support they have received, and the memories they made throughout their school lives. On such a celebratory occasion, Dr. Amlan K Saha of Glenrich International School, Uttara, expressed, "Today, we are celebrating academic success, growth, perseverance, and the boundless potential of our students. ...

Apr142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Winners Honoured at IRIIC, UIU – The Dhaka Hub of Harvard HSIL Hackathon 2025

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The Bangladesh round of Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2025 was held on April 12, 2025 at UIU campus through 2 days of exclusive brainstorming and mentorship, followed by rigorous pitches in front of a distinguished jury panel, and two teams emerged as proud winners. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), the hackathon is running its 6th edition with the theme- ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence’ and saw more than 3000 participants from 19 countries with major other hubs being Harvard University (USA), University of Sydney (Australia), King’s College London (UK), Koç University (Turkey), Tsinghua University (China), and NTU Singapore, among others. United International University’s Insti...