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An education fair was held in Chattogram on Thursday aiming to provide information for Bangladeshi students about higher education application process in the United States. The US Embassy in Dhaka organised the fair through its EducationUSA platform in partnership with EdPrograms at hotel Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View. Representatives from 26 accredited higher education institutions in the US participated in the fair with all the information about the admission process. Apart from from Chattogram city, interested students from Cox's Bazar, Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachari joined the fair. The fair created a unique opportunity to communicate directly with representatives of colleges and universities in the United States. Students learned valuable information about academic programmes, campus life, scholarship opportunities, application procedures, and application fee waivers.

An international seminar on Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, one of the co-founder of Dhaka University and the founder of Ahsania Mission, has been scheduled to be held at Dhaka University's Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate building on September 9. The Department of Farsi language and literature and the Ahsania Mission will jointly organise the seminar. The main theme of the seminar is 'Education, Social reform, literature and spiritual thoughts of Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah.' Read more: Exploring Smart Grid to shape future of sustainable energy: Seminar with DPDC held at UIU Prof. Mohammad Bahauddin, chairman of Farsi Literature Department of Dhaka University, said that Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah has become immortal among us with his literary works and philosophy. His message is equally relevant in today's modern world of science and technology." "Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah's philosophy is very relevant in building a peaceful and humane world.  His educational philosophy, social reforms, practices and pursuit of Sufism, literary works and human values are beacons for the present society,” he said. Read more: UN Deputy Secretary-General to speak at SDG seminar in Dhaka today DU VC Prof. Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman will inaugurate the day-long programme, which will be chaired by Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman. Dr. Amit Dey, Professor of History Department of Calcutta University; Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mazid, a former bureaucrat, AFM Enamul Haque, director general of Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Institute, will join the seminar as main discussants. Dr. AFM Ruhul Haque MP will also attend the seminar. Read more: Seminar on Prevention of Misinformation and Social Inoculation held at JU Mr. Mansour Chavoshi, ambassador of Iran, will join the second part of the programme as the chief guest. Dr. Mazid Pooyan, visiting Professor at the Farsi Language and Literature Department of Dhaka University, Dr. KM Saiful Haque, Professor of Persian Language and Literature Department, Dr. Abu Tayeb Abu Ahmed, Professor of Zoology Department of Dhaka University, will join the programme as the discussants.

Dr Haseena Khan, a prominent researcher and retired professor at Dhaka University, has joined the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh as a full-time member. Read : UGC asks universities to follow financial regulations properly She presented her contract letter to UGC Secretary Prof Ferdous Zaman after a meeting with UGC Chairman (additional charge) Prof Mohammad Alamgir on Thursday. Read : UGC members Sajjad, Alamgir reappointed for another term Haseena is a retired professor of biochemistry and molecular sciences. The Swadhinata Padak-winning scientist was directly connected with the invention of the hilsa gene mystery and the jute gene discovery. The renowned researcher also worked as an UGC professor.

Former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman has assumed the role of professor emeritus in Dhaka University's Development Studies Department. A ceremony was held today at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium  on the Dhaka University campus to extend congratulations on behalf of the Faculty of Social Science. The Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University attended the welcoming ceremony as the chief guest, and teachers from various social science departments were also in attendance. Also read: Budget FY23-24: Focus should be on tackling macroeconomic challenges, says Dr Atiur Rahman Expressing high expectations for Prof. Atiur Rahman's contributions, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Akhtaruzzaman stated, "Prof. Atiur Rahman has played a significant role in the economic development of this country. He has worked tirelessly for the people and is widely admired. I trust that he will make valuable contributions to the advancement and enrichment of the University in the fields of education and research." It is worth noting that Atiur Rahman was born in a village in Jamalpur on December 13, 1951. He completed his sixth grade at a village school before enrolling in Cadet College. Following his completion of HSC there, he pursued his education in the Economics Department of Dhaka University, where he obtained BDS and MSS degrees. Also read: Corporate good governance should be a part of our life: Dr Atiur Rahman In 1977, he received a Commonwealth scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. at SOAS, University of London. His Ph.D. thesis was later published as a book titled "Peasants and Classes." Atiur Rahman served as the 10th governor of Bangladesh Bank and is renowned for his contributions to the development of Bangladesh's economy, particularly his policies that aimed at achieving a more financially inclusive society for all. Also read: Budget: Dr Atiur for reconsidering some tax proposals

A total of 14 students of Theater and Performance Studies Department of Dhaka University (DU) have been awarded with Professor Zia Hayder Memorial Scholarship for their outstanding academic results. Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman, vice chancellor of Dhaka University, distributed the scholarships among the students at a ceremony held at DU (Nat Mandal) on Sunday. The programme was presided over by the department's chairperson Mrs. Kazi Tamanna Haque Sigma while DU VC attended the programme as the chief guest. DU Vice Chancellor said, Prof Zia Haider had played a pioneering role to promote theatre education and culture in the country. The VC urged the students to enrich themselves with cultural and humanitarian values to establish the light of truth in the society. The scholarship winning students are: SM Latiful Khabir, Kirti Vijaya, Imtenan Mohammad Zaki, Kamrun Nahar Liza, Md. Aminur Rahman, Ahmed Raufur Rahim, Rudra Sawzal, Farzia Haque Farin, Md. Ashraful Islam, Debashish kumar de Prashant, Kripa kona Talukdar, Tanjila Jannat Ruma, Umme Sumaiya and Shanker kumar Biswas.  Among others, DU Treasurer Professor Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed, Arts faculty dean Prof Abdul Bashir and Associate Professor of Mass Communication and Journalism Shaonti Haider addressed the programme.

A freshers' orientation programme was held at Islamic University in Kushtia on Saturday amid festivity and much enthusiasm. IU Law and Land Management department organised the programme at room no-415 of the university's Mir Mosharraf Hossain Academic building in the morning. Read: IU-209 seats still vacant IU law faculty dean Professor Syeda Siddika addressed the programme as chief guest while IU law administrator M Anisur Rahman, assistant Professor Mehedi Hasan were present as special guests. IU Law and Land Management department chairperson assistant Professor Shahida Akhtar chaired the programme.  Alif Hasan, a student of the department, conducted the programme attended by around one hundred students of the department.  Read: IU students, teachers stage demonstration demanding investigation into Nowrin’s death Later, the freshers' were accorded  with floral reception on the occasion.  Meanwhile, the orientation programmes of all departments were held at the respective department on Saturday. 

Friday's Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) rally turned the Dhaka University campus into a messy ‘bus stand’ as all the activists who came to join the rally from across the country hiring buses and microbuses chose to park on the campus. From the very morning, leaders and activists were seen to come to the University area as the BCL rally was organized at the adjacent Suhrawardy Uddyan. The vehicles were parked on the sports ground of the Kabi Jashimuddin Hall, sports ground of Muhsin Hall and on the roads everywhere without taking any kind of permission from the DU authority and the people’s gathering made a worsening situation to move freely across the campus. On the other hand, BCL leaders and activists who came from outside, were seen gathering the hall canteens. Moreover, some of the DU BCL leaders evacuated students from 'gono room' and let outsiders stay at the hall. Due to this extra pressure of outsiders, there was a shortage in cooked foods in almost every male hall and the students who went a little bit late, were not able to buy lunch from the canteens.

Two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of the ruling Awami League of Rajshahi University unit, allegedly forced out a resident student from his hall room. The incident took place at Shaheed Shamsuzzoha Hall of the university at around 3.00 pm on Thursday. Following the incident, victim Mahtab Uddin, student of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology department, submitted a written complaint with the hall provost. Read: Ragging at Hajee Danesh: Action taken against 9 students The accused Chhatra League leaders are RU Shamsuzzoha Hall unit general secretary Momin Islam and RU BCL joint secretary Khandkar Shahriar Sourav. Both of them are the supporters of Faisal Ahmed Runu, general secretary of the university unit Chhatra League. "I have been re-allocated to room no. 326 by the hall provost. On Thursday around 2:30pm, Momin Islam, General Secretary of Shamsuzzoha Hall unit Chhatra League forcibly dragged me out of the room and threw my bedding elsewhere. They also threatened to beat me if I would not leave the room. Now I am suffering from insecurity," Mahtab Uddin wrote. However, Chhatra League leader Momin Islam claimed that the allegation against him is completely false and baseless, and no one dragged him out. Read: Students of 7 DU-affiliated colleges stage protest blocking Nilkhet Faisal Ahmed Runu, general secretary of the university unit Chhatra League, said the issue has been settled by the provost. Ikramul Islam, provost of Shaheed Shamsuzzoha Hall, said recently that Mahtab was shifted to room no. 326 from 154, and he has been staying there since Wednesday. “As the room was allotted to Mahtab, he will be in that room, and we are arranging to transfer Mahtab to that seat by talking to the university administration,” he added.  

Germany has expressed interest to cooperate with Bangladeshi universities in conducting research and innovation, and establishing international centres there. A three-member delegation of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), led by its director Dr Katja Lasch showed this willingness while paying a courtesy call on Chairman (in-charge) of University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh Dr Muhammed Alamgir on Thursday here in the city, said press release. Read: UGC asks universities to follow financial regulations properly In the meeting, they said they are keen to run joint research programmes and conduct education and research at joint finance in the universities of the two countries, and help Bangladesh establish international centres in its universities. They said the German government will create scope for the teachers of Bangladeshi universities to pursue higher study in German universities. Dr Katja Lasch said the German Academic Exchange Service provides fund to German universities to offer higher education opportunities to foreign students. Read: Bangladesh Embassy in Yangon welcomes Myanmar students of AUW A scholarship program has already been offered and eligible and interested candidates from Bangladesh can apply for this scholarship till 28 October next, he said requesting the UGC to encourage Bangladeshi students to apply for the scholarship. He expressed interest in exploring the issue of cooperation to set up international centres in Bangladeshi universities to increase communication with foreign universities. The DAAD Director said Bangladeshi teachers and researchers can also participate in various exchange programmes by contacting German universities. He asked the UGC to help introduce courses on German studies in Bangladeshi universities and take initiatives to create higher education opportunities for Bangladeshis in German universities with joint funding. Read: DPS STS School Dhaka becomes the first school in Bangladesh to launch the Cambridge Early Years Programme Dr Katja Lasch expressed interest in organizing necessary training and workshops to enhance the capacity of the people concerned in the management of innovation and incubation centres in Bangladesh. Dr Alamgir asked the DAAD to come up with specific proposals over its support programme to improve the quality of higher education and research of Bangladesh. He called upon the German delegation to cooperate in establishing a German language learning institute in Bangladeshi universities and increasing the management capacity of the Innovation and Incubation Centre in Bangladesh.  

A total of 209 seats of Islamic University in Kushtia have remained vacant at the undergraduate level after enrolling candidates who entered the first merit list into unified admission test under 2022-23 academic session of the university.  Around 1,781 candidates who secured admission in the university's first round of seat allocations, against 1,990 seats, got admitted, IU academic section office officials said on Thursday.  Read: CU BCL faction locks university gates Among the 209 seats, 63 seats have remained vacant in the science faculty; 76 seats in arts, social science and law faculties altogether and 40 in the business administration faculty, IU academic section Director ATM Emdadul Alam told UNB. The vacant seat would be fulfilled by enrolling students from the upcoming merit and waiting lists, he said. Read: Memorandum submitted to DU VC demanding relocation of 300 Maitree hall students More information regarding the admission procedure is available on the university website at www.iu.ac.bd.