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Aug42023 by No Comments

East West University Conversation Club Announces Inter-University Competition

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...

Jul232023 by No Comments

JDS Scholarship Holders are Going to Study in Japan for Masters and Ph.D.

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A send-off ceremony was arranged for the 22nd JDS (Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship) Master Batch and 6th JDS Ph.D. Batch at the Embassy of Japan on the night of July 19 for a total of 33 scholarship holders. Among them, 30 will do masters and three will do Ph.D. They will leave Dhaka for Japan next August. The JDS project supports human resource development by offering young government employees with scholarships for graduate degrees in top Japanese universities. The project is part of the Grant Aid scheme of JICA that works under a government-to-government framework. The participants in the project are expected to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation by purposefully engaging in policy formation and execution when they accomplish the pr...

Jul222023 by No Comments

Join the British Council’s Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing

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The British Council invites students from Bangladesh to join the Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing on 26 July 2023 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The briefing will be a virtual session designed exclusively to help students who have received an offer (conditional/confirmed) from a UK institution for the Autumn/Winter semester 2023. The briefing allows students to gather essential information and guidance, ensuring a smooth transition to life in the UK. It will cover questions about student visa applications, accommodations, and insights from UK alumni about several topics. During the event, students will get tips on preparing for their arrival in the UK, including guidance on travel arrangements, packing essentials, and cultural adjustment. Students will learn about important health and saf...

Jul192023 by No Comments

ULAB-GED organized seminar on Education and empowerment

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The Department of General Education (GED) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled “Education as a tool for empowerment” on July 11, 2023. The Keynote was given by Musharraf Tansen who is Bangladesh Country Representative of Malala Fund. The Seminar started with a welcome speech by Professor Shahnaj Husne Jahan, head of the General Education Department, at ULAB. The speaker Tansen in his speech focused on the process of empowerment through education enables individuals to access new information and knowledge, acquire new skills, and initiate action aimed at gaining greater control over resources of various kinds. At the last stage, the discussion became livelier through the question and answer session of the distinguished scholars, anthropologists,...

Jul182023 by No Comments

UIU Ranked 3rd among Bangladesh Private Universities in QS World Rankings 2024

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United International University (UIU) has achieved 3rd position among Private Universities of Bangladesh in the QS World Rankings 2024. The ranking is based on outstanding performance and initiatives. UIU became one of the top 1201-1400 universities in the world. UIU has achieved 5th position among all universities in Bangladesh. QS World University Rankings evaluates universities across the world according to six key metrics: Academic reputation, Employer reputation, Citations per faculty, Faculty/student ratio, International faculty ratio, and International student ratio. The QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings that comprises the global overall and subject rankings. The QS World University Rankings are the most widely read university rank...

Jul182023 by No Comments

DPS STS visits Europe for Summer Exchange Programme

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DPS STS School Dhaka collaborated with Dusemond Study Programme, a UK-based organisation, for its annual Summer Exchange Programme, which ran from July 6 to July 16, 2023, for Group 1 and from July 7 to July 17, 2023 for Group 2. A total of 123 people are participating in the programme, including 66 students, 12 teachers, and 45 parents. The exchange programme includes visits to Rome, Paris, Scotland, and the United Kingdom (UK). Group 1 has already reached Rome, Italy; and Group 2 has reached London, UK. The Summer Exchange Programme includes visits to the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Louvre Museum in Paris, British Museum in the UK, Loch Ness in Scotland, and other culturally significant sites. The DPS STS School Dhaka students will also perform songs, dance, and showcase their artw...

Jul142023 by No Comments

A Decade of DIMFF

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Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival - DIMFF has launched a new website on the occasion of its 10 Years Celebration. Renowned filmmaker Raihan Rafi was the chief guest of the program organized on 8th July 2023. In his speech, he mentioned the need for mobile movies in today's world and thanked the organizers of the festival for presenting mobile movies in such a beautiful way. Dr. Jude William Genilo, Pro Vice Chancellor of ULAB gave the opening speech of the event. Later DIMFF's new website http://dimff.ulab.edu.bd was inaugurated. Later the journey of DIMFF was highlighted and Dr. Suman Rahman, Professor of the Department of Media Studies and Journalism ULAB, gave his speech afterward. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Syeda Sadia Mehjabin, Advisor of DIMFF24. Th...

Jul112023 by No Comments

ULAB Students Gain Valuable Insights in International Week at IIM Shillong

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Nine ULAB MBA students recently participated in an international week organized by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong. The program provided valuable insights into various aspects of business, equipping the students with essential skills for their careers. They attended sessions by renowned professors on topics such as business sustainability, data science, and the future of work. The program also facilitated networking opportunities and cultural immersion, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence. The picturesque campus of IIM Shillong provided an ideal environment for learning. The ULAB Vice Chancellor highlighted the significance of the program in ULAB's MBA curriculum. The students' participation was fully sponsored by IIM Shillong, re...