On World Sight Day 2025, we reflect on the growing importance of vision care worldwide, and especially in Bangladesh, where the need for qualified optometrists, regulation, and strong professional recognition is ever more urgent. As preventable and treatable causes of vision loss continue to afflict millions globally, optometrists are evolving from refractive error correctors into key players in public health, early disease detection, and equitable access to care. Bangladesh stands at a crossroads: to embrace optometry fully, legalize and standardize its practice, and thereby avert needless vision loss and strengthen its health system. The Global Context: Optometry’s Expanding Horizon Globally, vision impairment is a major public health issue. According to the World Council of Optometry (WCO), at least 2.2 billion people have near or distance vision impairment, of whom over a billion Read more...
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American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) had the honor of welcoming Dr. Aleksandr Voninski, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global) of the University of Newcastle, Australia, to its campus on 28 September 2025. Dr. Voninski was accompanied by a distinguished delegation that included Mr. Mostafizur Rahman, Senior Director – Trade & Investment, Australian High Commission in Bangladesh; Mr. Antony Joseph, Regional Director – South Asia, Academic Division, Future Students (International), University of Newcastle, Australia; and Md. Yousuf, Regional Manager, Bangladesh, Future Students (International), University of Newcastle, Australia. The delegation engaged in a fruitful meeting with key representatives of AIUB, including Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB, and Secretary General, Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB); Prof. Dr. Read more...
The Binary Blasters emerged as champions of the ISU Football Fest Season 1, organized by the International Standard University (ISU) Sports Club. The much-anticipated final was held on Monday afternoon at the Royal Multisport Arena in Dhaka, where ISU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan and National football legend Kaiser Hamid handed over the trophies to the champion and runners-up teams. In a thrilling contest, the Binary Blasters, representing the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, clinched the title by defeating the Textile Warriors from the Department of Textile Engineering with a 2–1 victory. The final match kept spectators on edge until the very last whistle, making the Blasters’ triumph all the more memorable. Atik Rahman from the Merchant Mavericks of the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management was named Player of the Tournament, Read more...
The Department of Economics of United International University (UIU) and UIU Junior Economists’ Forum (JEF) jointly organized a day-long contest in different segments, including a spirited quiz competition, inspiring speeches and a thrilling football match with learning, laughter, and lasting memories titled “UIU ECON Fest 2025” at the UIU campus yesterday. Mr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director, United Finance PLC was present as the Special Guest in the ceremony. Among others, including Prof. Dr. Akhtar Hossain, Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank (on leave from UIU), Prof. Dr. M. Akhtaruzzaman, Former Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank and Prof. Dr. Ali Ashraf, Dept. of Economics, UIU (one of the UIU professors globally recognized in the highly distinguished group of the top 2%) spoke in the program. The program began with a welcome speech by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omar Read more...
The Department of Pharmacy, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), organized a day-long program to celebrate World Pharmacist Day 2025 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students, faculty members, distinguished guests, and industry leaders. The first session began with the distribution of event T-shirts, followed by a vibrant rally. Students and faculty members participated with great spirit, highlighting the crucial role of pharmacists in ensuring better healthcare for the community. Eminent personalities, including Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Prof. Dr. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor, AIUB; along with senior faculty members and industry leaders, students joined the rally. In the second session, the formal program commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by Read more...
The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a two-day International Symposium on Responsive and Responsible University: Global Perspectives from the Magna Charta Observatory Research Initiative on September 25–26 at the AIUB campus. This landmark event marks a historic milestone in the higher education sector of Bangladesh. The symposium was organized by AIUB’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in collaboration with the Magna Charta Observatory. More than 150 participants attended the international event, including Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, and IQAC Directors from leading universities in Bangladesh, as well as representatives from universities in six countries across Europe and Asia—namely Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, North Macedonia, and Bangladesh. The inaugural ceremony featured speeches by Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Read more...
The Department of Media and Mass Communication (MMC) of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully organized an event titled “Journeys in Motion: Welcoming Dreams, Celebrating Achievements” for freshmen and outgoing students. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, deans, and heads of various departments and faculties. On September 4, Prof. Dr. AJM Shafiul Alam Bhuiyan, Advisor of the MMC Department, delivered his address. He remarked that AIUB is one of the most beautiful private universities in the country and encouraged students to enjoy their university life. Prof. Dr. Tajul Islam, Honorable Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), emphasized that university life is full of joy and learning. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman warmly welcomed the new and outgoing students in his address. Honorable Vice-Chancellor Read more...
ASUS Bangladesh today hosted its much-anticipated event ‘ROG Unleashed’ in Bangladesh. The event showcased the debut of new ROG laptops powered by NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs. ASUS also introduced its latest TUF Gaming laptops and unveiled a new laptop from the V Series. The gaming enthusiasts, creators, and tech professionals were brought together for hands-on experiences with ASUS laptops. The event’s exhibition revealed how these laptops stand out with cutting-edge innovation and elite performance. Powerful ROG laptops The event highlighted how gaming and creativity are being shaped by new technology and ASUS laptops. One of the laptops in the new ROG (Republic of Gamers) series is built for both gaming and creative performance for professionals. The ROG Strix Scar 18 is the most powerful laptop currently available in the market with RTX5090 GPU. This laptop Read more...
The grand finale of AIUB Champions League (ACL) 2025, held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was nothing short of electrifying. Borussia Dortmund (Faculty of Science and Technology-FST) emerged victorious, securing the coveted championship with a thrilling tiebreaker 6-5 win over FC Barcelona (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences-FASS) in a nail-biting showdown. Atletico Madrid (FBA) claimed the third spot on the podium, Real Sociedad (FST) earned the Fair Play award for their commendable sportsmanship. Adding to the excitement, a special women’s match saw Inter Miami edge out Real Madrid in a fierce rivalry. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the campus turned into a stage for celebration during the grand prize-giving ceremony. The event was graced by Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AIUB, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor, Read more...
The School of Business, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Bangladesh; Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka (DU), Bangladesh; and Weiden Business School and Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, Germany, have jointly organized the International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBT) 2025. The two-day conference is being held from September 20 at the University of Asia Pacific to September 21 at the University of Dhaka, under the theme “The Vital Interplay between Business and Technology in Achieving Sustainable Development.” The conference brings together around 250 participants from across the globe to present over 100 research papers and engage in thought-provoking discussions on how businesses and technological innovations can synergize to address pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges. The program also features 10 distinguished Read more...
United International University (UIU) organized a program titled “Future of AI & Cyber-Security: Govt-Academia-Industry Conclave 2025” on 20 September 2025 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM at UIU Campus. A total of 250+ key technology professionals, distinguished experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders engaged in practical discussions on the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber-Security in Bangladesh. The program opened with two keynote presentations made by Prof. Khondaker A. Mamun, Director - MSCSE Program & Director - IRIIC, UIU and Prof. Dr. Shohrab Hossain - Professor, Department of CSE, UIU on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, respectively. Keynote speeches were followed by a high-level panel discussion titled Industry-Academia-Government Dialogue on AI & Cyber Security which explored the opportunities and challenges Read more...
Sophos, a global leader in advanced security solutions, recently unveiled the 5th edition of its report The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), produced in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (now part of Omdia). The findings reveal that cybersecurity burnout remains high across the region, with 86% of organisations surveyed experiencing issues (up from 85% in 2024) – primarily driven by increased threat activity, lack of resources, and complex compliance requirements. The 2025 report also highlights how AI is having a two-pronged effect on cybersecurity, with AI-powered security tools helping to alleviate some of the issues associated with fatigue, while shadow AI use by employees is complicating cybersecurity efforts. “The triad of increased threats, regulatory demands, and limited resources is making cybersecurity unsustainable for many teams,” Read more...
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