The Department of Global Studies and Governance (GSG) of the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Thursday launched the book titled "Rohingya Camp Narratives: Tales From the 'Lesser Roads' Traveled." It is the fourth international volume that the department published in the last five years. Edited by Dr Imtiaz A Hussain, professor at the department of GSG and director of IUB's Centre for Pedagogy, and published by renowned international publishing house Palgrave Macmillan, the book contains 13 chapters. The book was reviewed by Professor Dr Meghna Guhathakurta, executive director of Research Initiative Bangladesh, and Dr Tasneem Siddiqui, professor and chairperson at the Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, and founding chair of RMMRU. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen joined the programme online as the chief guest. Shabbir Ahmed Chowdhury, secretary (west) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Johannes van der Klaauw, UNHCR's representative in Bangladesh, attended the programme as special guests. Abdul Hai Sarkar, chairman of the IUB Board of Trustees, Tanweer Hasan, vice-chancellor of IUB, and former ambassador Tariq A Karim, director of IUB's Center for Bay of Bengal Studies, also spoke. Professor Taiabur Rahman, dean of IUB's School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, moderated the programme. Also read: Thai envoy visits Rohingya camps

After Dhaka University, the South Korean government has decided to set up a Korea-devoted section in the library of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The 'Window on Korea (WOK)' will be installed at IUB this year through the National Library of Korea, the South Korean Embassy in Dhaka has said in a press release. This programme is aimed at increasing the understanding and interest of IUB students in Korean culture and history through a wide range of books and study materials related to Korea, according to the release. Also read: Bangladesh, S Korea ink MoU on scientific, technological cooperation Under this programme, the National Library of Korea will fund the purchase of facility equipment such as computers, chairs, desk and signboard as well as books and materials related to Korea from 1,500 to 3000 volumes in the first year and 200 volumes yearly during the next five years. Dhaka University installed the Korea Corner at its central library in 2013 with support from Korea Foundation (KF). In addition to the Window on Korea, IUB is expected to host a King Sejong Institute, a Korean language education programme, this year with the support of King Sejong Institute Foundation of Korea. Also read: Korea resumes taking Bangladeshi expatriate workers

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh and the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) are entering into a collaboration to assist students planning for overseas education through the bank's international education services. HSBC's International Education is a comprehensive proposition catering to the overseas education needs of Bangladeshi students. Read Student Loans in Bangladesh: Banks Offering Education Loans for Higher Studies From the initial requirements of preparing a student file and facilitating payments to opening an overseas account with the HSBC in top education destinations, the bank provides the head-start with all the essential banking services throughout the whole process, according to a media statement. Students, alumni and faculty members of the IUB will be facilitated with different benefits for pursuing their overseas education ambitions. Read: Bangladesh holds hidden gems for investors: HSBC The HSBC will also offer exclusive sessions on higher education overseas for the IUB through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently. IUB Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan (acting vice-chancellor) was present during the online MoU signing ceremony. Read HSBC named Bangladesh's best international retail bank Ahmed Saiful Islam, head of wealth and personal banking at HSBC Bangladesh, said: "We value and understand the importance of having the right banking partner for those who have the ambition to achieve the best overseas education." "With the strength of HSBC's international network and our connectivity with the leading education partners, we continue to open up a world of opportunities for our customers," he added. Read Studying Abroad: Major Pros and Cons You Need to Consider Gitanka Debdip Datta, head of customer value management at HSBC Bangladesh said: "Right from sharing their customised country fact sheets to evaluate a destination to having an overseas account sitting right here in Bangladesh, we offer a full range of banking solutions and services to international students."