Sunday, 06 Oct, 2024

Education

Application for school enrollment extended till Nov 18

The online application deadline for both government and private school classes 1-9 in the academic year 2024 has been extended. A circular in this regard was signed by Mohammad Aziz Uddin, deputy director of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) on Wednesday

School students among 6 killed in Ohio highway crash

Six people were killed and at least 20 others were injured after a charter bus carrying students from a high school was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on a central Ohio highway Tuesday morning, according to county and state highway officials. The chain-reaction crash, which involved

Jagannath University VC Imdadul Hoque passes away

Vice-chancellor of Jagannath University (JnU) Professor Dr Md Imdadul Hoque passed away at a hospital in the capital early Saturday (November 11). He breathed his last at 5am at BRB Hospital, said the university's Bangla Department Chairman Prof Dr Milton Bishwas. Earlier, he

2,349 graduates receive degrees at the 24th Convocation of IUB

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held its 24th Convocation on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh–China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal New Town near Dhaka. Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, MP, conferred the degrees upon the graduates on

Prof ASM Maksud Kamal joins office as 29th DU VC

Professor Dr ASM Maksud Kamal has taken office as the 29th Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University following the expiration of outgoing VC Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman's tenure. Prof Maksud Kamal took the charges today from the outgoing VC Dr Akhtaruzzaman at a function attended by Pro-VC

Leading global climate scientist Saleemul Huq passes away

Professor Dr. Saleemul Huq OBE, the leading global figure in climate change research and policy, passed away in the early hours of October 29, 2023 in Dhaka at the age of 71. He was widely recognized for his expertise in climate change, environment, and development, particularly in

IUB Art Club’s Chalanta Canvas works with Underprivileged Children 

The IUB Art Club recently concluded its annual flagship event, "Chalanta Canvas- Tour for a Cause," a mission to promote the "Healing Power of Art" and expand the horizons of creativity among underprivileged children in Bangladesh. The event featured two segments.

ULAB Film Club Presents Suggestions 3: The Final Chapter

ULAB Film Club unveils its highly-anticipated film screening event, "Suggestions 3: The Final Chapter," at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on October 14.  The event, graced by the presence of renowned film producer and chairman of Jaaz Multimedia, Abdul Aziz, was a

ULAB Hosts 9th Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is proud to announce the 9th Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition, scheduled to take place on October 19-20, 2023. The event, organized by the Department of English and Humanities (DEH), promises to be an

Prof Maksud Kamal made Dhaka University VC

Dhaka University (DU) pro-vice-chancellor Professor Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal was temporarily appointed as its vice-chancellor (VC) as current VC Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman's tenure will expire on November 2. President, also chancellor of the university, Mohammed Shahabuddin appointed

IUB launches academic book on Multifaceted Development in Bangladesh 

The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS) and the Department of Global Studies and Governance (GSG) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) launched a book titled "Multifaceted Development: A Bangladesh Case Study” on October 8 at the Multi-purpose Hall on the

UGC for issuance of ordinance for unified test in all public varsities

Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the issuance of an ordinance for holding a unified admission test in all public universities under the academic session of 2023-24.  The UGC took the decision in a meeting today (October 10) in this regard Making

ULAB CSE Freshers’ Orientation Fall 2023 held

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized the Fall 2023 CSE Freshers' Orientation on October 5, 2023, at the ULAB Permanent Campus.  Russell T Ahmed, the President of the Bangladesh Association of

Stop coaching business to ensure quality education: President

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (October 5) asked all concerned to stop coaching business to improve the standard of education in the country.   He said: "A section of scrupulous people along with some teachers are directly and indirectly making profits from coaching

Saudi initiates eye treatment for 30,000 Bangladeshi schoolchildren

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center launched on Tuesday a medical campaign in Dhaka to treat tens of thousands of Bangladeshi schoolchildren suffering from eye disease. The campaign is part of KSrelief’s ophthalmological interventions in Bangladesh, where volunteer

ULAB MSJ organized Freshers’ Orientation and Apprenticeship Day for Fall 2023

The Department of Media Studies and Journalism Department (MSJ) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), organized freshers’ orientation and apprenticeship day program for fall 2023 semester on 30 September. Arranged at auditorium of the ULAB Research Building,

Deshi Ballers’ 5-year celebration: basketball tournament ends at IUB

Deshi Ballers, pioneers in promoting women’s basketball in Bangladesh, marked an exhilarating milestone as they celebrated their 5th year in action at the "5 Year Legacy Hoopfest Powered by IUB" held on September 29 and 30, 2023.  The event, hosted at the renovated

ULAB and UNHCR collaborate on a five-week mobile filmmaking workshop

A five-week-long mobile filmmaking workshop will take place from October 6 onwards, jointly organized by the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIMFF) and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. This workshop is open to undergraduate students from any educational institution. During the

University students more at risk of depression than non-students – study

University students are more at risk of depression and anxiety than their peers who go straight into work, according to a study, suggesting mental health may deteriorate due to the financial strain of higher education. The research is the first to find evidence of slightly higher

ULAB, Finalist in World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2023

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) was one of the three finalists under the “Educational Institution of the Year” category of the World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2023.   The award ceremony took place on 21 September 2023 during the World