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May 21

Indigenous communities present captivating cultural programs at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a cultural performance by the Indigenous Communities of Bangladesh on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at IUB Campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Mr. Rashed Chowdhury, Chairman, Board of Trustees, IUB inaugurated the program as the Chief Guest. Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB delivered his welcome speech while Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences explained the background of indigenous communities’ cultural heritage . Mr. Towhid Samad, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Chittagong Independent University delivered vote of thanks. The students of Moanoghar Residential [...]

Apr 14

IUB celebrated Chaitra Sangkranti 1423

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To say goodbye to 1423 and welcoming the Bangla new year 1424, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrated “Chaitra Sangkranti 1423” through cultural events at its own campus in Bashudhara, Dhaka. The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB arranged the program that includes typical Bangla food kiosks, folk music and folk dance. While inaugurating “Chaitra Sangkranti 1423”, Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB requested all concerned to organize such events regularly so the students can be familiar with essential and rich Bangla and its traditions that will make their horizon much bigger. In his remarks, Dr. [...]

Apr 06

Talk on “Writing Our Lives” held at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Talk on “Writing Our Lives: A Research Project with Successful Women in Bangladesh” on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at IUB’s own campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Dr. Ann Le Mare, a researcher and academic, working with UK and Norwegian universities and Dr. Angela Everitt, a researcher and a faculty member at Open University, UK, were the Key Speakers at the session. The event was based on a research project revealing the stories of successful Bangladeshi women in order to influence younger girls and women in [...]

Mar 08

IUB celebrates International Women’s Day

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Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrates International Women’s Day 2017 upholding this year’s theme of the day, ‘Be Bold for Change’. The day was marked through different events and activities at IUB’s own campus in Bashudhara, Dhaka. To observe International Women’s Day in befitting manner, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB arranged Programs where Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB was present as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Prof. Rahman said, “Since its inception in 1993, IUB is extending all-out support for the female students so that they can materialize their dreams and be empowered [...]

Mar 01

Discussion with the Author on her book held at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized an in-depth interactive discussion session with the author Dr. Tamina M. Chowdhury on her book “Indigenous Identity in South Asia: Making claims in the colonial Chittagong Hill Tracts” at its permanent campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Along with the author, Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, eminent human rights activists Khushi Kabir and Dr. Md. Tanzimuddin Khan, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka were present as key discussants of the session. The event was moderated by Mr. [...]

Feb 23

International Conference on “Cultivating Competitive Cooperation” held at IUB

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A daylong International Conference titled “China, India & the United States in Bangladesh: Cultivating Competitive Cooperation” was implemented on February 23, 2017 at the own campus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The Conference was organized by the Global Studies & Governance (GSG) Program at IUB. In the Inaugural Session of the Conference, US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ms. Marcia Bernicat was present as Chief Guest. Ms. Bernicat stated that “all India, China and the United States share the goal of a prosperous, safe and stable society for Bangladesh. USA recognize that helping Bangladesh meet its own [...]

Jan 10

Commemoration Programme on Late Professor Helal Uddin Khan Shamsul Arefin held at IUB

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School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Commemoration Programme in honor of the recently deceased prolific anthropologist Prof Dr Helal Uddin Khan Shamsul Arefin on Monday, January 9, 2017. Dr. Arefin passed away on December 25, 216 at the age of 68. Prof M Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB; Prof Dr Mahbub Alam, Dean, SLASS; Towhid Bin Muzaffar, Head, Department of English & Department of Modern Languages; Imtiaz A Hussain, Head, Global Studies and Governance Programme; Zakir Hossain Raju, Professor, Department of Media & Communication; Dr. Manzurul Mannan, Associate Professor, [...]

Oct 16

Seminar on Use of Imagery in Contemporary Prose Poetry Held at IUB

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The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a seminar titled ‘Use of Imagery in Contemporary Prose Poetry’ on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at their premise. Professor M Omar Rahman, Vice-chancellor, IUB, chaired the session while three distinguished guests participated in the discussion; Professor Dr. Syed Manzoorul Islam, Department of English, University of Dhaka, Professor Dr. Kaiser Hamidul Haq, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, and Dr. Gauranga Chandra Mohanta, Project Director (Additional Secretary), Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project [...]

Aug 24

Department of Media & Communication organized a Workshop on Curriculum Development

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A workshop on curriculum development and Self-Assessment (SA) activity of the Department of Media & Communication was held at the seminar room of School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences on August 4, 2016. Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) directors and all members of the faculty of the department were present at the workshop. Dr. Mahbub Alam, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) addressed the workshop participants. He focused on some key components of accreditation and clarified the conceptual issues of quality assurance and standards set by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh. Professor Dr. G. M. Shahidul Alam, [...]

Aug 24

Department of Social Sciences & Humanities organized a Workshop on Curriculum Development

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A workshop on curriculum development and Self-Assessment (SA) activity of the Department of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) was held at the seminar room of School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences on August 5, 2016. Institutional Quality Assurance (IQAC) directors and all members of the faculty of SSH as well as Law were present at the workshop. Dr. Mahbub Alam, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) addressed the workshop participants. He focused on some key components of accreditation and clarified the conceptual issues of quality assurance and standards set by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh. Head of [...]

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