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Aug312023 by No Comments

British Council introduces first-ever GREAT Talks in Bangladesh focusing on climate change

The British Council curated the first-ever GREAT Talk sessions in Bangladesh to discuss and explore discourse aimed at tackling the pressing challenges of climate change. The GREAT Talks sessions on climate change were part of a series that started in India on 24 August and closed in Bangladesh on 31 August. GREAT Talk is a lecture series that celebrates UK professionals from diverse areas, including technology, arts, film, scientists, science communicators, environment, design and creative industries, sports, space, and politics. It is a part of the GREAT Campaign, the UK government's initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. In Bangladesh the GREAT Talk sessions were held at the North South University and the British Council's audito...

Aug302023 by No Comments

Seminar on ‘Exploring Smart Grids, Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy’ held at UIU

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Smart Grid Solution: Empowering the Future of Power Distribution – with this motto a Seminar on ‘Exploring Smart Grids, Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy’ was held yesterday at 2:30 PM at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. The Seminar was organized by Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) and Co-Funded by the European Union (EU) and AFD. The facilitated by Centre for Energy Research (CER) of United International University (UIU) and the implementing partner NKSoft Corporation, USA. Mr. Bikash Dewan, Managing Director of Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Abdul Alim, Project Director, CSCSG, DPDC, Vidussi Chiara, Programme Manager of EU, Chassatte Benoit, Country Director of AFD were present as the Special Gu...

Aug282023 by No Comments

ULAB-GED organized seminar on Sufism of South Asia

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The Department of General Education (GED) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled “How circumstances changed the attitude of intellectuals towards South Asian Sufism” on August 22, 2023. The Keynote was given by Dr Amit Dey who is Asutosh Professor of Medieval and Modern Indian History, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India. The Seminar started with a welcome speech by Professor Dr. Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor ULAB. The speaker Amit Dey in his speech focused on the process of interpreting sufism which kept on changing due to changing socio economic and other developments. At the last stage, the discussion became livelier through the question and answer session of the distinguished scholars, anthropologists, researchers, guests, ULAB fa...

Aug262023 by No Comments

HSC students can NOW directly join LSE-directed University of London degrees at UCB in Dhaka

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of University of London, had an Open Day on August 26, 2023 with Dr James Abdey of the London School of Economics as guest of honour. Hundreds of talented and aspiring young students joined the event held at the UCB campus in Gulshan Avenue, to learn about the full three year UK degree programmes that will be available at UCB from September. The objective of the University of London Open Day event was to introduce students to the BSc degrees in Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics, and Finance, now available at Universal College Bangladesh. All these degrees are under the academic direction of the London School of Economics and students will be able to complete all three years of the UK degrees at the UC...

Aug252023 by No Comments

Monash Open Day held at Universal College Bangladesh campus

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of Monash College in Bangladesh, had a Monash Open Day on August 24, 2023. Hundreds of talented and aspiring young students joined the event held at the UCB campus in Gulshan Avenue, and exchanged ideas on ideal methods and strategies for approaching quality higher education abroad. The objective of the Monash Open Day event was to introduce students to the Monash programs available at Universal College Bangladesh and show students how to begin their international educational journey from Dhaka to Monash University in Australia or Malaysia. Monash University is currently ranked #42 in the QS World University Rankings and entry for international students is extremely competitive. UCB is the only Ministry of Education-approved in...

Aug232023 by No Comments

Special exhibition of ‘Bay of Blood’ at ULAB

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Bangladesh Liberation War Museum and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) on August 20, jointly organized a special exhibition of the documentary film 'Bay of Blood' on the massacres during the Liberation War. The exhibition was held in the auditorium of the Research Building of ULAB at Dhanmondi. ULAB Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jude William Genillo delivered the welcome address on the occasion. Indian filmmaker Krishnendu Bose's documentary 'Bay of Blood' captures the background history of the Partition of India in 1947 and the subsequent Bangladesh Liberation War. In addition, the documentary has repeatedly stated that the massacres and atrocities on women during the Liberation War were not only a manifestation of the overzealous brutality of some Pakistani soldiers, but a we...

Aug232023 by No Comments

UIU Celebrated International Entrepreneurs Day 2023

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The Entrepreneurs Development Forum (EDF) a wing of Directorate of Career Counseling & Student Affairs (DCCSA), United International University (UIU) organized the celebration of “International Entrepreneur Day 2023” yesterday at UIU campus, Madani Avenue, United City, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor (In Charge) United International University was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Tareq Rafi Buhiyan Jun, Advisor, Japan Embassy in Bangladesh and Founder & Managing director, New Vision Solutions Limited was present as the Keynote speaker. Mr. Tanzir Chowdhury Tuhin, Founder Member and Vocalist, Avash and CEO & Chief Architect, Dasein and Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Ali Raajue, Founder Member and Bassist, Avash, DGM - Global Finance, MGH Group were present as the Spe...

Aug42023 by No Comments

East West University Conversation Club Announces Inter-University Competition

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East West University English Conversation Club proudly presents "Inkspiration: An Inter-University Creative Writing Showdown with EWUECC." This event is set to provide a unique opportunity for university students to showcase their literary prowess in two captivating segments: Short Story Writing and Poetry Writing. In both the Short Story Writing and Poetry Writing segments, participants are invited to embark on a captivating journey of literary expression. For the Short Story Writing segment, participants must skillfully craft moving narratives within a word limit of 500–600 words, and submit it online via the Google Doc platform before the deadline on August 20, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Similarly, in the Poetry Writing segment, participants are encouraged to let their words dance on the pa...

Jul282023 by No Comments

ULAB Hosts a Book Talk on “The Great Padma”

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The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) recently organized a book talk on the publication, "The Great Padma." Authored by the Architect Kazi Khaleed Ashraf, the event took place on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the ULAB campus. The engaging discussion featured the editor and author, Kazi Khaleed Ashraf, in conversation with Prof. Shamsad Mortuza, Special Adviser to the ULAB Board of Trustees. The event commenced with the opening remarks by ULAB Vice Chancellor, Prof. Imran Rahman. "The Great Padma" encapsulates a compelling narrative of the majestic river that not only defines the landscape of the Bengal Delta but also profoundly influences the lives and cultures of the people residing alongside it. Architect Kazi Khaleed Ashraf's expertise and deep insights into the subject have ...

Jul252023 by No Comments

ULAB and Climate Strategies publish new research

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Climate Strategies and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in a research published on July 24 concludes that Bangladesh’s climate policies must integrate Just Transitions to build resilience to increasingly severe climate hazards, boost green employment and decrease inequality. Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries and faces a future of rapidly accelerating climate disasters. The country’s GDP is expected to decline by up to 9% due to severe flooding, tropical cyclones are costing the nation an annual economic loss of $1 billion, and water scarcity and rising sea levels may lead to 13.3 million internal migrants over the next 30 years. Just Transitions offer a sustainable solution for Bangladesh, leveraging a low-carbon economy to uplift comm...