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UCBD partners with Shanta Holdings to fast-track students’ journey to professional world

UCBD partners with Shanta Holdings to fast-track students’ journey to professional world

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The Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has recently signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Shanta Holdings Limited to fast-track students’ professional journey through mentorship, career-building support, and real-world experience. It is a significant step toward bridging international education with local industry. The signing event took place at the UCBD campus. Under the agreement, students from UCBD will be considered for internships and job opportunities at Shanta Holdings Limited based on specific criteria. They will also benefit from knowledge-sharing sessions, guest lectures, training programs, mentorship, and career guidance. All these have been designed to nurture students’ professional insight and leadership potential. Regarding this, Kingshuk Gupta, Chief Opera...
UIU Received the Telecom and ICT Award 2025

UIU Received the Telecom and ICT Award 2025

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In celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025, Government of Bangladesh has honored Professor Khondaker A. Mamun, PhD of United International University (UIU) with a Prestigious Award for his extraordinary contributions towards the Telecom and ICT sector in the country. The award was conferred by the Post and Telecommunication Division under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, and presented by Mr. Asif Mahmud ShojibBhuiyan, Honorable Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, at a ceremony in Dhaka on 17 May 2025. The award ceremony was graced by prominent dignitaries including Mr. Fayez Ahmed Tayeb, Special Assistant to the Honorable Chief Adviser in ch...
Bangladeshi students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

Bangladeshi students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

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A team consisting of nine members from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest under the Large Group (Grade 9) category for their visionary project 'Chirayatasroy' (Eternal Shelter). Glenrich Uttara has brought home this laurel for the third consecutive year. In addition to this, another team has won the second prize in the Small Group (Grade 9) category for their project 'Exserta' while the third team from Glenrich has achieved 'Honourable Mention' in the Large Group (Grade 11) category for the project called 'Atlas'. The NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest, hosted by the National Space Society (USA), is an international competition designed to engage students in imagining an...
Classroom to Career: Shaping Bangladesh’s future workforce

Classroom to Career: Shaping Bangladesh’s future workforce

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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...
Glenrich celebrates global culture and traditions through GlenDeur 2025

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...
SEU and CZM Organize Seminar to Promote Student Welfare

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...
Beximco Pharma Signs MoU with North South University for Research Collaboration

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...
SEU Board of Trustees Charts Growth Path in 136th Meeting

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

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...
Statement from the Board of Trustees of UIU

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...