Sunday, 19 Jan, 2025

Education

Eden college student's hanging body found

The hanging body of a student of Eden Women's College was found in a hostel in the capital's Hazaribagh area. On information, police recovered the body of Pushpita Biswas, 21, an honours first-year student of the History department, from the hostel. Pushpita, daughter

Creativity and innovation take center stage at RIoT 6th National Creative Challenge at IUB

The Award Giving Ceremony of the 6th RIoT National Creative Challenge was held on January 14, at the Auditorium of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).  Organized by IUB's Center for Industrial Automation Robotics & Internet of Things (RIoT Research Center) and the

IUB students distribute winter clothes in Kurigram

Students of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) conducted a winter clothes distribution program in several unions of Kurigram district on January 3, 2025. The initiative was organized by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at IUB (DEA IUB) in association with the Division

JU VC calls on Chief Adviser, seeks advice on JUCSU election

Vice-Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University, Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday. Professor Kamrul Ahsan apprised the Chief Adviser about the role of his leadership in the progress of academic

JnU students to besiege Secretariat if demands not met

Students of Jagannath University (JnU) on hunger strike have threatened to besiege the secretariat if their demands are not met by 1:30 pm today (Jan 13). They also called for a shutdown, boycotting classes and examinations to press for their three-point demands, including the transfer

IUB’s Monika and Raihan shine in Victory Day Squash Tournament

Marjan Akhter Monika, Assistant Squash Coach at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has won the Female Open Championship at the Aqua Paints & Elite Steel 3rd Victory Day Squash Tournament 2024. Held from December 17 to 28, 2025, at the Gulshan Club and the Army Officers Club

Textbooks to be delivered to students by January: Adviser

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder said on Saturday (Jan 11) that all textbooks would be distributed among the students by January. He said, "We have successfully delivered all the books for students from classes one to three at the beginning

Mohammad Zakaria Khan elected ESTCDT Chair, Dr. Husne Ara Ali Vice-Chair

IUB Trustee Mohammad Zakaria Khan has been elected as the Chairman of the Education Science Technology and Cultural Development Trust (ESTCDT) for a period of two years starting January 2025. Trustee Dr. Husne Ara Ali has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the trust for the same

Youth Participation in Conservation Season 7 engages students in Sreemangal 

The Department of Environmental Science and Management (DESM) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), in collaboration with the Outreach, Extension, and Continuing Education (OECE) and the Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office, organized the Youth Participation in Conservation Season 7

Textbook distribution delay: Edu Adviser highlights printing challenges

Education Advisor Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud acknowledged significant challenges in printing and distributing textbooks this year, comparing the process to a "battle."  He made these remarks on Wednesday (January 1), while speaking as the chief guest at the “Launching

Bashundhara Public School and College begins academic journey

Bashundhara Public School and College (BPSC) has commenced its academic activities on Wednesday (Jan 1) offering world-class education and unlimited opportunities for sports. Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan inaugurated the academic programme through cutting ribbon at the

New convening committee elected by DU white panel

The White Panel, an organization of BNP-aligned teachers at Dhaka University (DU), held its general meeting on Monday at the Faculty of Arts' Teachers’ Lounge.  The meeting, presided over by Professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan, resulted in the election of the

IUB’s first-ever TEDx event brings together leaders, pioneers and creative minds from diverse sectors

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), in collaboration with the Department of General Management and the Independent Management and Entrepreneurship Club (IMEC), hosted its first-ever TEDxIUB event on December 19 at the IUB Auditorium.  This landmark event brought together

NSU Social Services Club brings warmth to Sreemangal through ‘Winter Clothing Drive’

North South University Social Services Club has organised its annual event, “Winter Clothing Drive 2024,” aimed at sharing warmth and comfort with underprivileged families in rural areas of Sreemangal. The event started with the unwavering dedication of 250+ club members to

Astronomer Lamiya Mowla’s lecture at IUB sheds light on how early galaxies might have formed

Assistant Professor Dr. Lamiya Ashraf Mowla of Wellesley College, USA, captivated an audience at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) during the 2nd Colloquium organized by the Center for Astronomy, Space Science, and Astrophysics (CASSA) on December 19, 2024.  Her talk

Prof. M. Tamim joins Independent University, Bangladesh as Vice Chancellor

Prof. M. Tamim, distinguished professor of petroleum and mineral resources engineering, joined Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) as the Vice Chancellor on December 23.  According to a circular from the Ministry of Education dated December 17, the Hon’ble President of

IUB’s EEE Department celebrates prestigious IEB-BAETE Accreditation

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the IEB-BAETE Accreditation Celebration for the B.Sc. in EEE Program on December 4 at the IUB Auditorium.  The event brought together students, academics, and alumni

Prof Yunus delivers lecture at Al-Azhar University in Cairo

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivered a lecture at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo last night. The lecture was warmly welcomed by Professor Dr. Salama Dawoud, President of Al-Azhar University, who hosted the event on the university campus.  Professor Dr.

Online school admission lottery today 

The online lottery for student admissions to classes I to IX in public and private schools nationwide for the 2025 academic year will be held today (Dec 17). The lottery will begin at 10:00 sm at the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, according to

IUB Mittens crowned Division Champions in Collegiate Chess League Fall 2024

IUB Mittens, the chess team of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been crowned Division Champions in the prestigious Collegiate Chess League (CCL) Fall 2024, competing against over 370 teams from 180 colleges worldwide. Led by Amit Bikram Roy, a 2100-rated player from the