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10 injured in Chhatra League factional clash at CU
At least 10 individuals were injured in a clash between two factions of the Chittagong University (CU) unit of ruling party student front, Chhatra League, on Friday.
The clash between the 'Bijoy' and '69' factions of Chittagong University Chhatra League, lasted from 3pm to 4:45pm on Friday.
Eyewitnesses said that Azmir, of 69 Group, got into an argument with Mahir Chowdhury, of Bijoy Group, at a restaurant. Following the incident, two groups locked into a clash around 3pm on the campus, leaving 10 injured.
Proctor Dr Mohammad Nurul Azim Sikder said the clash started from a restaurant. The proctorial body and the police rushed to the spot and stopped the clash immediately.
"So far, there have been no reports of injuries. We will take legal action against those involved," he added.
Dr Abu Tayab, chief officer of the University Medical Center, said 10 people were injured in the clash but they had returned after getting treatment.
Russian House in Dhaka holds seminar on study opportunities in Russia
The Russian House in Dhaka recently organised a seminar on study opportunities in Russia for the academic year 2024-2025
The seminar was held at United International University (UIU).
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The programme talked about the possibility of receiving scholarships provided by the government of the Russian Federation in cooperation with the Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC) of UIU.
The Russian House in Dhaka, Pavel Dvoychenkov, delivered an updated data on the Russian education system, a detailed application process, and the submission of documents online on the following website: "https://education-in-russia.com".
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He said Bangladeshi students can study at any university designated for scholarship in Russia. He talked about the world-class higher education and professional prospects of Russian alumni, who hold various senior positions in various public services, private companies, and higher education institutions in Bangladesh.
The director also mentioned taking Russian language courses at the Russian House to facilitate higher education studies in Russia and invited prospective students to participate the next seminar which will be held on October 9 at the Russian House in Dhaka.
AKM Muzahidul Islam, a Russian alumni and professor of Computer Science and Engineering and the Director of the CIAC at UIU, recounted his time studying in Russia, spoke about the world-class education system, and encouraged the seminar participants to take up the opportunity to study in Russia.
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PhD student at the People's Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) and President of the Bangla Press Club, Barek Kaisar, highlighted the Russian education system and the current practical experience of studying in Russia.
He suggested taking the opportunity to study at Russian universities with scholarships.
Academic year 2023-24: Marketing of new books for class XI, XII inaugurated
Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni on Thursday inaugurated the marketing of new books for classes XI and XII for the academic year 2023-2024.
The programme was inaugurated at the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) auditorium in the capital.
At that time, Dipu Moni handed over the textbooks of Bengali literature, Bengali Sohopath, English for today and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) published by NCTB to the students.
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Of these books, English for Today and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) were revised and now its quality is better than before, she added.
“In 2026-2027, there will be new curriculum books for classes XI and XII. Even before that, we will continue the book refinement work as far as possible,” Dipu Moni informed.
Additionally, Dipu Moni stated, "We want our students to be skilled and qualified individuals who are humane, creative, tolerant, and non-communal individuals." The entire educational system is being transformed for this. "Students will learn by doing, engaging in experience learning, and active learning as part of transformation, which goes beyond rote memorization", she said.
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Through this, students will be able to soak up what they are learning and acquire the skills to apply it, the minister added.
Thirty Bangladeshi universities compete in International Humanitarian Law moot
The National Rounds of the 14th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) have kicked off today at the Independent University in Dhaka, with the participation of 30 teams representing different public and private universities of the country.
Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the IUB, the event will run from 5 to 7 October 2023, according to an official press release.
Over the course of three days, students will be tested on their knowledge of and ability to apply IHL to a fictitious scenario outside of the real courtroom, giving them a fresh perspective on how this international legal framework can be used to protect people affected by armed conflict, reads the press release.
Each team will present their legal arguments before different panels of judges consisting of Justices of the Supreme Court, members of the Subordinate Judiciary, senior government officials, academics, lawyers, and practitioners.
The winning team will represent Bangladesh in the Asia-Pacific Rounds to be held in Hong Kong next year.
Secretary of Maritime Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd.) Md. Khurshed Alam spoke to the attendees at the opening ceremony as the chief guest.
“This event is not just a gathering of talented legal minds; it is a testament to the collective commitment to international law and a platform for fostering future generations of lawyers and policymakers in further research and debate on International Humanitarian Law,” he said.
ICRC Dhaka’s Deputy Head of Delegation Heike Kemper said: “The basic spirit of international humanitarian law is a universal humanitarian principle that preserves human dignity even during war. “I am glad to see enthusiastic young students partaking in the competition that serves as one of the excellent forums contributing to the promotion of IHL.”
Advisor at IUB’s Department of Law Prof. Dr. Borhan Uddin Khan said: “Through participating in this competition, students get the chance to sharpen their advocacy skills, learn team building, hone group work spirit and create a new network.”
The Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition was initiated in 2005 by the ICRC with the aim of promoting the study of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) amongst university students in the South Asian Region including Bangladesh.
St. Joseph Old Boys' Foundation gets new executive committee
Imran Karim, Vice Chairman of Confidence Group took in charge as the President and Sheikh Shabab Ahmed, Cheif External Affairs Officer of Nagad Ltd. as the General Secretary of the new Executive Committee of St. Joseph Old Boys' Foundation (SJOBF), the alumni association of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School.
The announcement came recently for the year 2023-25 during the 15th Annual General Meeting held at the school premises.
Among the other 11 members Mohammed Tariqul Islam, Chief HR and Corporate Communications Officer, Confidence Group, appointed as the Vice President and Barrister Shafayat Ullah, Head of MTB Group Legal Affairs Division, appointed as the Treasurer of the association.
The new committee believes to become an integral part in the overall development of the institution and establish their distinctive role as the networking channel for school alumni going forward.
60 students to be enrolled at DU under sports quota
Sixty students will be admitted in the undergraduate program in Dhaka University for 2022-23 academic year under the player quota.
This approval was given in a meeting held on Wednesday at the Vice-Chancellor's Lounge following the recommendation of the player quota admission committee.
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VC Professor Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman presided over the meeting.
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The decision to admit students under player quota was taken with the aim of improving the quality of sports in Dhaka University for encouraging skilled athletes to participate in national and international sports competitions.
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Islamic University and Edith Cowan University to undertake joint academic, research activities
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Islamic University, Kushtia and Edith Cowan University, Australia to undertake joint academic and research activities.
IU Treasurer Professor M Alamgir Hossain Bhuiya and Edith Cowan University’s deputy vice-president (international) Jack German signed the MoU on behalf of their respective universities on Tuesday, according to a press release on Wednesday.
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The signing ceremony was held at the conference room of the IU administrative building, it said.
IU Vice Chancellor Prof Shaikh Abdus Salam was present in the programme as chief guest while Pro VC Prof M Mahbubur Rahman and acting registrar HM Ali Hasan were present at the programme as special guests.
IU international students’ affairs cell director Mohammad Abu Hena Mostofa Jamal chaired the event.
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IU student adviser Prof Shelina Nasrin, proctor Professor M Shahadat Hossain Azad, IUTA general secretary Prof Tapon Kumar Godder, among others were present on the occasion.
Proper planning needed for research to make it to global rankings: UGC
Universities in the country could not achieve the desired place in the world rankings this year due to lack of proper planning and decision-making in research and innovation, said Bangladesh University Grants Commission Chairman (additional charge) Prof Dr Muhammad Alamgir.
He said this while inaugurating 22 research and innovation sub-projects of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) with the financial support of City Bank.
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The day-long workshop was held at Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall in BAKB on Saturday morning.
This situation of the universities of the world ranking country is largely a continuous result of the steps taken by them in the past years, said the UGC chairman.
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He urged the university authorities to create a suitable environment for research and innovation, recruit qualified teachers, increase the number of regular students in PhD programmes, arrange prestigious scholarships, increase industry-academia cooperation, and focus on citation.
The UGC chairman demanded priority to those who have obtained PhD degrees in the recruitment of teachers in the university and a separate pay scale for teachers.
Without an attractive pay structure, talented and young students with PhD degrees are not getting interest in the teaching profession, he said. For this, he believed, a separate pay scale is needed for university teachers.
Alamgir also discouraged young teachers from pursuing PhD degrees abroad. He said there is a huge scope for research on the socio-economic problems of the country. Therefore, it is not desirable to go abroad for research and stay there after the degree.
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Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) Director Professor Dr Mahfuza Begum presided over the programme while Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University (BAU) Prof Dr Emdadul Haque Chowdhury spoke as the chief patron.
Former IU VC wins Vidyasagar Award
Dr Rashid Askari, a former vice-chancellor and also a Professor of English department of Islamic University in Kushtia , has won the Vidyasagar Award 2023 for his contribution to education.
The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata, India and Vidyasagar Society, Dhaka Bangladesh jointly handed over the award on Tuesday night, IU academic office officials said on Wednesday.
124 students get Russian govt's higher education scholarships for 2024-25
Earlier, an international conference on 'Vidyasagar and the episteme of Bengal' jointly organised by the Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata, India and Vidyasagar Society, Dhaka marking the 203rd birth anniversary of Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar held at BB1 Bharati Bhavan, Kolkata, India on Tuesday.
Among others, Mr Goutam De, former Director, ICCR, Biswadeb Chakraborty, Coordinator, URI, India, Dr. Tania Chakravertty, Dean of Students’ Welfare, Diamond Harbour Women’s University, West Bengal India, and delegates from Bangladesh-- Dr. Chinmoy Howlader, Associate Professor of Sanskrit, National University, Bangladesh, Prof. Md. Zahir Uddin Arif, Professor of Marketing, Jagannath University, Bangladesh and Iqbal Sarder, office secretary, Vidyasagar Society, Dhaka were present in the conference.
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Rashid Askari is a distinguished academic, educationist, freethinking bilingual author, fictionist, columnist, translator and media personality.
124 students get Russian govt's higher education scholarships for 2024-25
The Russian Government on Tuesday announced 124 scholarships for Bangladeshi students on Bachelor, Masters and PhD courses for the academic year 2024-2025.
Counsellor of the embassy of the Russian Federation Pavel Dvoychenkov announced this in the annual press conference to mark the day of International Journalists' solidarity at the Russian House in Dhaka.
He said the Russian House in Dhaka is jointly organizing all kinds of programs with several local partners: universities and non-governmental organizations, which gives the opportunity to get acquainted with their activities and to build solid cooperation in different fields.
"Amid our main Bengali counterpart bodies are educational institutions: especially Stamford University. Dhaka University, Daffodil International University, State University of Bangladesh and United International University, as well as the Bangladesh-Russia Friendship Society, the Soviet Alumni Association Bangladesh (by the way, Soviet and Russian universities prepared around 5000 Bengali specialists working all around the world, often achieving top positions in the public and private sectors), the Muktijuddho Academy Trust, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and many others," he added.
The counsellor said that the application can be done online https://education-in-russia.com. The period is from 1 September 2023 till 31 October 2023. However, before applying all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets/transcripts in original and photocopy must be attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and passport must be valid for more than 18 months from September 2024.
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After completing the online application, along with the copy of the online application, attested copies of all educational certificates and transcript, passport copy, medical certificate (Hepatitis A.B.C, Tuberculosis and HIV absence report), consent letter of the candidate to personal info processing and one passport size color photograph should be submitted to the Education Section of Russian House in Dhaka.
Application submission time at Russian House in Dhaka is 10am to 5pm from Sunday to Thursday, he added.
Apart from higher education in Russia, Bangladesh is also implementing the new Generation Program of short-term study tours to Russia for youth representatives at various Russian events.
Every year, more than 1000 young leaders aged 25 to 35 visit Russia to establish professional contacts and build long-term partnership with Russian state and non-state structures, youth and community organizations. This year also,the Russian House in Dhaka has started activities for Bangladeshi representatives to participate in the New Generation Program, which is on its way to implementation very soon.
Russian House in Dhaka invites young Bangladeshi friends to participate in the World Youth Festival-2024, which will be held in Sochi in the beginning of March next year. 20,000 Russian and foreign young leaders aged 18 to 35 - business, professionals from media, education, science, international cooperation, culture, volunteering, sports and other fields of social life - will gather at this festival.
The Russian House in Dhaka is working hard to promote educational and Russian language courses related to Russia. Discussions are already underway with some local universities to establish a "Russian Corner" so that anyone can easily learn about Russia and Russian language.
This should be applied online only.