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Jun22023 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB held Freshers’ Orientation for Summer 2023

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) on Saturday organized an orientation program for the freshers of the Summer 2023 semester at its Research building auditorium at Dhanmondi. In two different sessions Mr. Sahir Chowdhury, Co-Founder and CEO of Shikho, and Ms. Sabah Saleheen Azim, Trustee, Teach for Bangladesh and banker were present respectively as chief guests. Mr. Sahir Chowdhury presented the concept of Liberal Arts education and its importance to the new students whereas Ms. Sabah Azim shared her journey throughout different phases of her life and how she has become who she is now to inspire the students to always pursue learning at every opportunity and in every form. In his welcome speech Prof Imran Rahman, vice-chancellor of ULAB referred to different clubs and c...

May282023 by News DeskNo Comments

MoU signing between UIU and AIUB for Research Collaboration

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) for research collaboration yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Vice Chancellor (In-Charge), American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor (In-Charge), United International University (UIU) was present as the Special Guest. Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIU presided over the ceremony. Vice Chancellor of UIU and Vice Chancellor of AIUB signed the MoU on behalf of their respective universities. Prof. Dr. Raqibul Mostafa, Dean, School of Science...

May192023 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB Ranks 75 in WURI’s Global Top 100 Innovative Universities 2023

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The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has moved up 21 notches in the coveted Global Top 100 Innovative Universities in the World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking – from rank 96 in 2022 to rank 75 in 2023. In ceremonies held on 17 May 2023 in Fort Myers, Florida, WURI Project Leader Professor MOON Hwy-Chang announced that ULAB has placed 75th in the top 100 universities. The top five ranked universities are: (1) Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute (USA); (2) Arizona State University (USA); (3) University of Pennsylvania (USA); (4) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA); and (5) Stanford University (USA). Among Bangladeshi universities, ULAB topped the list; besting seven universities that participated. The other universities on the WURI ranking’s Top ...

May62023 by News DeskNo Comments

UIU Students received Study in Canada Scholarships

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Two students of United International University (UIU) have received the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) for the Academic Year 2023-2024, each valued at CAD$10,200. This scholarship is for one exchange semester in Canada and funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Khadija Khan Raisa student of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), UIU and Md. Mehefujur Rahman Mubin student of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (BSCSE), UIU have received SICS by Lakehead University, Canada. Center for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC) at UIU has facilitated the process. Center for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC) is a dedicated center at UIU for internationalization. The main goal of the establishment of CIAC is to enhance international collaboration ...

Apr172023 by News DeskNo Comments

FAO and ULAB organizes an activation event for inter-university art fest

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About 30 students attended an activation event for an inter-university art fest at the campus of the University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) on Thursday, 13 April 2023. This event was jointly organized by ULAB and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). FAO is organizing this inter-university competition in partnership with leading universities to promote food and agriculture issues and stories. Participants from these institutions will submit entries in the following categories: short videos and photojournalism. Awards will be made for each university for each category, and the winners will enter the inter-university stage. FAO will provide briefings by experts at each university to explain the topics during the activation phase. The first activation event was h...

Apr112023 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB EEE has been accredited by IEB

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The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department of ULAB has been accredited by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) under the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB). This achievement validates the university's dedication to providing top-notch education and producing skilled engineers ready to tackle real-world problems. The accreditation process rigorously evaluated the department's curriculum, faculty, facilities, and overall performance; ensuring that the highest standards of engineering education are met. Head of ULAB’s EEE Department Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain expresses his feelings and says, This accreditation is a testament to the efforts of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and IAP (industry advisory panel), who have wor...

Mar312023 by News DeskNo Comments

JU students blocked the High-way on demanding release of Shams

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JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University's students protested on demanding release of Shamsujjaman Shams, Self-correspondent for Prothom Alo on Friday at 3pm on blocking the Dhaka-Aricha Highway near the gate of the university. The students began the Protest march from the front of the registar building of this university to the highway. After blocking the highway for a quarter of an hour, the students concluded that protest. Taposhi Dey Prapti, student of the Economics department, said in the protest; "What is going on in our state in the name of freedom? The report for which Mr Shams was detained featured ordinary Bangladeshis talking about the escalating price of food-things is an image of daily life. Arresting a journalist in the night in plain-clothes is a matter of shame. E...

Mar272023 by News DeskNo Comments

The Annual Assembly of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad was held at JU

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JU Correspondent The Annual Assembly of political organization Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, Jahangirnagar University (JU) branch, working to ensure the rights of ordinary students, was held. This assembly was arranged at Zahir Raihan Auditorium of Jahangirnagar University on 26 March (Sunday) at 4.00pm. Bin Yameen Molla, the president of this organization, inaugurated this program. Faruk Hasan, the chief guest in this program and the Joint convener of the Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad, said in his speech; "Even after passing 53 years of independence, we have not built golden Bangladesh as a country. So far, whoever comes in the rule, party makes his/her pocket heavy, there is no democracy. The ruling party always keeps dangling radish in front of the people. If there is...

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

JUJA placed wreaths at National Memorial

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JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University Journalism Association (JUJA) paid tribute to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here this morning marking the 53rd Independence and National Day. Belal Hossain, the President of this association, along with members of this association placed wreaths at the altar of the memorial around 8.00am. The president of this association argues in his speech on this special day; "Freedom of speech and freedom of getting information be the acquirement. To finish all kinds of difficulties of law, the government needs to work hard." At that time, Arifujjaman Ujjal (Vice-president of JUJA), Shahdat Hossain (Joint General Secretary), Imran Hossain Himu (Treasurer) and other members attended there. In addition, Bangabandhu She...

Mar202023 by News DeskNo Comments

Dr. Nusrat Rabbee at ULAB

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Dr Nusrat Rabbee, daughter of martyred intellectual cardiologist Dr. Fazle Rabbee, at a discussion on Saturday highlighted the need for getting international recognition of the genocide that took place during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Noting the ambivalence of the international community regarding the atrocities committed by the Pakistan army, Dr. Rabbee mentioned that the US support for Pakistan during the war along with academic resistance from Pakistani scholars have not allowed the genocide in Bangladesh to be talked about with the attention it needs. Speaking at an event to discuss the memoir that she authored, The Spirit of 1971, Dr Rabbee reflected on the role of the intellectual martyrs in shaping the cultural, social, and political fabric of the country. The martyrs were...