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UIU Seminar Highlights ESG Opportunities and Barriers for Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can create new career and business opportunities for women, but poorly designed compliance systems may also place disproportionate burdens on women-owned enterprises, speakers observed at a seminar held at United International University (UIU) on 18 August 2026.The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at UIU organized the seminar, titled “Navigating ESG & Climate Mandates: Risks and Rewards for Female Professionals and Women-Owned Firms,” as the third event in its monthly NEXUS Seminar Series.Delivering the keynote lecture, Dr Afifa Raihana, Senior Environmental Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), explained how ESG and climate-related requirements are reshaping business strategy, investment decisi...

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Bangladesh University Hosts Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research

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A seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research: Emerging Trends, Research Methodology, and Practical Applications” was held today at the seminar hall of Bangladesh University (BU).The event, aimed at exploring the transformative role of AI in modern education, was organized by the university's Department of Business Administration.Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Brig. Gen. Md. Mahbubul Haque (Retd.), Registrar of BU, and Prof. Dr. Md. Tajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, were present as Special Guests. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Gazi Md. Abu Isa Nur, Head of the Department of Business Administration. Dr. Mansura Nusrat, Assistant Professor of the Depart...

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ETS Hosts TOEFL Experience Day in Dhaka for Bangladesh’s English-Language Trainer Community

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ETS, a global education and talent solutions organisation and the creator of the TOEFL iBT test, recently hosted a TOEFL Experience Day at Amari Dhaka. Marking ETS’s first official in-person TOEFL Experience Day in Bangladesh, the programme brought together more than 100 participants, including English-language trainers, TOEFL preparation professionals, counsellors, educators and channel partners.Led by ETS experts and senior leaders from its South Asia team, the structured training introduced participants to the four strategic pillars of TOEFL: Fair, Agile, Smart and Tailored (FAST). The programme also provided focused guidance on the four skills assessed by the TOEFL iBT test: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The sessions enabled participants to better understand the enhance...

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Bizzmakr Empowers Future Freelancers through Campus Activation Program at IUB

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Bizzmakr, a growing freelancer-powered business solutions platform, successfully organized a two-day Campus Activation Program at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on 26–27 July, in collaboration with the IUB Programming Club (IUBPC), continuing its mission to help young people identify, develop, and apply skills that can unlock real opportunities.Founded on a unique model where all contributors work as freelancers, Bizzmakr is committed to bridging the gap between learning and employability. Through its Campus Activation Program, the platform seeks to equip students with practical insights, market-relevant skills, and a clearer understanding of how they can transform their passions into meaningful, sustainable careers.The activation booth remained open from 10:00 AM to 4:00...

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Extended BEAR Summit 2026 held at UIU

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United International University (UIU), with the support of the IEEE UIU Student Branch, successfully organized the Extended BEAR Summit 2026 on 24 July 2026 at the UIU campus as a precursor to the National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026. The event provided UIU students with a unique opportunity to interact with globally renowned researchers, academicians, industry leaders, and innovators in biotechnology, electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductor technologies.The summit served as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, strengthening connections between Bangladesh's academic community and leading international technology experts. Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, Professor at Purdue U...

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Post-Budget Discussion Program 2026-27 held at UIU

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The School of Business and Economics of United International University (UIU) organized the Post-Budget Discussion Program 2026-27 yesterday at UIU Campus.At the beginning of the program, two important sessions were held with the participation of students from different universities across the country. The first session featured a lively debate competition on the motion, “The proposed tax policy in the National Budget of Bangladesh for the fiscal year 2026–27 will be beneficial to the country’s economy overall,” with participants from the University of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University and United International University. During the debate, the participating students analyzed various aspects of the national budget using data-driven arguments and logical reasoning.Thereafter, a panel ...

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UCBD organizes third ‘Campus to Corporate’ session featuring CEO of Bengal Meat

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has successfully organised the third session of its skill development initiative, 'Campus to Corporate,' on July 14, 2026. The session featured Mr. AFM Asif, Chief Executive Officer of Bengal Meat Processing Industries Ltd, as the guest speaker. Building on the momentum of its previous highly successful iterations, the third session was held at UCBD’s Gulshan campus. Previous sessions featured corporate leaders such as Shadab Ahmed Khan, Managing Director of Coca-Cola İçecek Bangladesh, and M.H.M. Fairoz, Managing Director & CEO of Singer Bangladesh Limited.As the guest speaker, Mr. Asif interacted with aspiring professionals, offering a practical glimpse into real-world corporate ecosystems. Drawing from his extensive career, he shared inval...

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The NEXUS Seminar Series held at UIU

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School of Business and Economics of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce” as the second segment of the NEXUS Seminar Series yesterday at UIU Campus. This long-term initiative will serve as an institutional bridge for continuous industry-academia conversations on the intersection of business, economy and society.Dr. Minhaj Mahmud, Senior Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB), delivered the keynote lecture titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce”. He highlighted that increasing heat stress and air pollution resulting from climate change are creating a "double burden" that is having a profound adverse imp...

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Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College introduces English assessment by the British Council for its young learners

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Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College (JCESC) has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence by signing a partnership agreement with the British Council today. Under this collaboration, the institution will introduce the British Council’s Primary English Test and Secondary English Test to benchmark the language proficiency of its primary and secondary students.The agreement was signed during a prestigious ceremony at the JCESC campus in Sylhet. The event was attended by senior representatives from the British Council, the school Principal and Vice Principal, faculty members, guardians, and students from Class III to XII.In addition to the primary and secondary assessments, the partnership establishes JCESC as an official IELTS Registration Cen...

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International School Dhaka appoints Dr. Mike Miller as its new Director

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International School Dhaka (ISD) has appointed Dr. Mike Miller as the school’s new Director. A seasoned international educator, Dr. Miller steps into ISD’s leadership at a pivotal moment, bringing fresh energy and a clear vision for the school’s next chapter.With over two decades of experience spanning academic leadership, school governance, strategic planning, and international accreditation, Dr. Mike Miller has worked across seven countries in different education systems. That breadth of experience gives him a grounded and global perspective that can be instrumental in fostering world-class learning environment at ISD.He is also highly regarded within the International Baccalaureate (IB) community, having served as an IB Evaluation Leader, Programme Evaluator, Workshop Leader, an...