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UIU received the ‘World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies’ Innovation Award 2022

UIU received the ‘World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies’ Innovation Award 2022

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A research Project “SirriS- Smart Solar Irrigation System” developed by the Centre for Energy Research of United International University (UIU) received the ‘World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies’ Innovation Award 2022 on August 17, 2022, in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Team leader and principal investigator of the research pilot project Mr. Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury, Director, Centre for Energy Research of United International University received this award. Smart Solar Irrigation System (SirriS) is a smart, automated field water irrigation system based on solar energy. The system consists of smart field parameter sensors like soil moisture, water level, PH sensors, bi-directional communication system, IoT and artificial intelligence-based decision-making system along with a mobile...
ULAB holds Scholarship Award Ceremony

ULAB holds Scholarship Award Ceremony

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The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) held a Scholarship Award Ceremony on 24 August at the ULAB Permanent Campus in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, with Professor Dr. Biswajit Chanda, Member, UGC as the Chief Guest and Mr. Omar Faruque, Director-Private University Division, UGC as the Special Guest. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor, ULAB has the welcome address. Crests and certificates were given to 163 students who received scholarships valued at Tk 95 Lac in total. ULAB provides a range of merit-based scholarships that include Named Scholarships, Vice-Chancellor’s Honor List, and Dean’s Honor List. In addition, full scholarships are given to children of Freedom Fighters, and meritorious but poor students from remote areas. Sixty-five percent of all ULAB students receive scholar...
Programming Contest held at Eastern University

Programming Contest held at Eastern University

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The 37th Programming Contest occurred on 23rd August 2022 at Eastern University (EU). It was Two hours long contest from 9.30 to 11.30 am. The program was arranged by Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) department and supported by Eastern University Computing Club. Competitive programming is a mind sport usually held over the Internet or a local network, involving participants trying to program according to provided specifications. Contestants are referred to as sports programmers. After a tough fight, the EU Dragons team consisting of Ahsan Amin, Abdul Kayum & Raju Molla clinched the title of the Champions. Team Amra Tinjon consisting of Mahjabin Binte Mannan, Rudro Pandit & Dewan Monjur Elahi Choyon came up as the first Runner. The second runner-up position went to the...
ULAB and U.S. Embassy Conduct Joint First Aid Training

ULAB and U.S. Embassy Conduct Joint First Aid Training

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The United States Pacific Command Augmentation Team (PACOM) conducted a 'Train the Trainer' First Aid Responder seminar for the ULAB staff. Now the ULAB staff understand crucial skills needed to respond to various medical emergencies and will be able to teach the ULAB community these skills to promote a safer environment on campus. Since December, The United States Pacific Command (PACOM) Augmentation Team from the Embassy of the United States of America in Bangladesh has been leading first aid training at ULAB. Through the training ULAB staff learned several life-saving techniques including controlling bleeding, treating burns and snake bites, providing CPR, and much more. As a result of this training, ULAB will have a pool of first aid trainers and responders available on campus at al...
National Mourning Day held at Bangladesh University

National Mourning Day held at Bangladesh University

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The National Mourning Day-2022 and the 47th martyrdom anniversary of the Architect of Independence and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were held at the permanent campus of Bangladesh University (BU) at Adabor in Dhaka on August 13, 2022. Mr. R. A. M. Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury, Honorable MP, & Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism graced the program as chief guest while acting Vice Chancellor of BU Prof. Dr. Mesbah Kamal was in the chair. The chief guest in his speech pointed out that many leaders were born on his soil but only Bangabandhu with his charismatic leadership made it possible to establish an independent and sovereign state Bangladesh by name. We were subjugated. Bengalis were never independent befor...
EEE Day 2022 held at Eastern University

EEE Day 2022 held at Eastern University

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Eastern University celebrated EEE Day 2022 on 10th August in a festive mode. The day-long program was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University. Dr. Shamsuddoha Khondaker, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Eastern University was the chief guest. Prof. Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain, Vice-chancellor of Eastern University was the guest of honor. Professor of EEE department Dr. Engr. Aminul Hoque, Prof. Dr. Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Engr. Badrul Hasan Khan, Chairman and Director of Ridge Park Holdings Ltd. was the Special Guest. The program was chaired by Prof. Dr. Mirza Golam Rabbani, Chairperson, Department of EEE, Eastern University. A Semin...
Journal Publication Ceremony held at Bangladesh University

Journal Publication Ceremony held at Bangladesh University

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The publication ceremony of the Bangladesh University Journal (BUJ) was held today August 07, 2022, at Bangladesh University (BU) permanent campus, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Distinguished fellow of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Prof. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman graced the program as chief guest while acting Vice-chancellor of BU Prof. Dr. Mesbah Kamal was in the chair. The program started with the welcome address by the Chief Editor, BUJ Editorial Board, and Head, Department of Economics Prof. Dr. Md. Tajul Islam. He elaborately discussed the background of the journal publication and the standard and importance of the articles published in this peer-reviewed journal. Among others Acting Treasurer of BU Mr. Kaaamrul Hasan: Registrar of BU and member, BUJ Editorial Board Brig. Gen. Md. Mahbubul Ha...
Seminar held at United International University

Seminar held at United International University

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A Seminar on “Bangladesh-Turkey Development Partnership: Challenges of Sustainable Development” organized by the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) of United International University (UIU) was held on 03 August 2022 at 10:00 AM at UIU Campus. His Excellency Mustafa Osman Turan, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye in Dhaka, Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Moinuddin Hasan Rashid, Chairman & Managing Director, United Group and Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (In Charge) of UIU were present as the Special Guests in the program. Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIU presided over the ceremony. The Chief Guest said - Bangladesh and Türkiye have many similarities in tradition and culture. In the future, Bang...
Rabindra, Nazrul and Shakespeare Carnival 2022 Held at Bangladesh University

Rabindra, Nazrul and Shakespeare Carnival 2022 Held at Bangladesh University

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A literary event titled “Rabindra, Nazrul and Shakespeare Carnival 2022” was held in the Bangladesh University auditorium on Saturday, 30 July 2022. This event was arranged by the Department of English of the university. Prof. Dr. Mesbah Kamal, Vice Chancellor (Acting) of Bangladesh University was present as the Chief guest while Mr. Kamrul Hasan; Treasurer, Brigadier General Md. Mahbubul Haque (Retd.); Registrar and Amirul Alam Khan; Controller of Examination of Bangladesh University were the Special guests. Heads and faculty members of all the departments and a huge number of students were also present. The program was chaired by the Head of the department of English. Vice Chancellor along with the other speakers provided valuable information about Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Naz...
British Council’s ‘Our Shared Cultural Heritage’ project connecting youth with heritage

British Council’s ‘Our Shared Cultural Heritage’ project connecting youth with heritage

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The activities carried out under ‘Our Shared Cultural Heritage’ (OSCH), a youth-led programme by The British Council, have recently been showcased in Rajshahi. The activities were showcased on 28 and 29 July 2022. This project has been designed to connect young people and inspire them to work with cultural heritages through organising a series of training and activities. 31 young people from different institutions have been working with cultural heritages since 2021 under this project. It is to connect the heritages to the youth as well as to the wider audience so that people can understand and work on our heritages. On 28 July, a programme was held at Varendra Research Museum, the research partner of this project. Robert Chatterton Dickson, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh was pr...