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AIUB’s 23rd Convocation on 13 December

The 23rd Convocation Ceremony of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) will be held on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 10:00 AM at the AIUB Permanent Campus. His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Shahabuddin, Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of AIUB, has graciously authorized eminent scientist Dr. Abed Chaudhury to preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon the graduating students. Professor Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossen, Honorable Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, will grace the ceremony as the Special Guest. This year’s convocation will be further enriched by the presence of Professor Dr. Habib Fardoun, Executive Committee Member of the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Brussels, who will deliver the Convocation Address. In addition, Ms. Nadia Anwar, Chairman and Founder Member Read more...

Nestlé Bangladesh Successfully Holds HMO Luminary Summit Uniting Leading Global And Local Exprts In Bangladesh

Nestlé Bangladesh recently organized the HMO Luminary Summit, a groundbreaking two-day scientific symposium that brought together leading experts and researchers of health science from across the country. This prestigious event aimed to foster collaboration and share insights on the latest advancements in Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) research and its impact on human health. The summit featured interactive group sessions, case studies, and knowledge-sharing opportunities, enabling participants to explore practical applications of HMO research. A key highlight was the presentation by renowned pediatrician Dr. Randy Urtula from the Philippines, who shared expert perspectives on the role of HMOs in infant nutrition. His insights sparked engaging discussions, reinforcing the importance of continued education and collaboration in health care.  By creating a platform for scientific Read more...

ISU Organizes Seminar on 'Public Health Career: Scope and Opportunities'

International Standard University (ISU) hosted a seminar titled “Public Health Career: Scope and Opportunities” on Thursday at its Mohakhali campus. The event was organized by the university’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Professor Dr. Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Professor of Public Health and Associate Dean (Research) at Federation University, Australia, and Vice President of the Public Health Association of Australia, attended the seminar as the keynote speaker. In his address, Dr. Rahman emphasized the critical importance of research-driven approaches in public health. He stated that policies, programs and interventions must be grounded in scientific evidence to accurately identify community health challenges and develop effective, sustainable solutions. He further noted that public health is not only a field of professional advancement but also a meaningful Read more...

Nestlé Bangladesh Hosts First Ever Gut Health Summit: Bridging Science and Nutrition for a Healthier Future

Nestlé Bangladesh committed to sharing scientific knowledge with Scientific experts and research professionals, successfully organized “The Gut Nexus”, a two-day workshop on The Science of the Gut Microbiome. The event blended expert talks with interactive learning, creating an engaging platform for over 250 experts from numerous relevant fields to explore the latest insights on gut health. Distinguished international speakers, Prof. Dr. Shaman Rajendrajith (Sri Lanka) and Prof. Dr. Mark A. Beninga (Netherlands), delivered impactful sessions on the importance of Gut health and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Adding local expertise, Prof. Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain (ICDDR, B) discussed the importance of gut-friendly foods in the Bangladeshi context. Participants also explored scientific booths showcasing innovations in probiotics and symbiotics, highlighting Nestlé’s Read more...

Academic-Industry Collaboration to Advance ESG Education: DIU and Swisscontact Sign Notable Agreement

Daffodil International University (DIU) and Swisscontact have signed an agreement to introduce a structured academic pathway focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability. Dr. Mohammed Nadir bin Ali, Registrar of DIU, and Farzana Amin, Team Leader of the PROGRESS project, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. This programme will be tailored for Bangladesh’s export-oriented industries, particularly the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector. The signing ceremony took place today at DIU’s Green Campus in Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Dhaka. This collaboration is part of Swisscontact’s Promoting Green Growth in the Ready-made Garments Sector through Skills (PROGRESS) project, funded by the Embassy of Sweden and the Embassy of Switzerland. The initiative aims to build a nationally recognised learning pathway for professionals Read more...

BRAC University’s 17th Convocation calls to ‘Make the Difference

BRAC University organized its 17th Convocation on its Merul Badda campus in Dhaka today (Thursday, 27 November 2025) with the theme “Make the Difference”. The event brought together graduates, faculty members and distinguished guests in a festive atmosphere highlighting the university’s journey and its vision for the future. A total of 2,055 graduates from 34 programs received their degrees. Of them, 2 were awarded Chancellor’s gold medals and 28 Vice-Chancellor’s gold medals. The Chancellor’s gold medals were presented by chief guest Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, whereas Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, handed over the Vice-Chancellor’s gold medals.  “Your future will not be bequeathed to you by others. You have to become the architect of Read more...

AIUB Hosts Seminar on “Prospects of Bioequivalence Studies in the Pharmaceutical Industry of Bangladesh”

The Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), successfully organized a seminar titled “Prospects of Bioequivalence Studies in the Pharmaceutical Industry of Bangladesh” on 20 November 2025 at AIUB. The event brought together leading experts from the pharmaceutical and biomedical research sectors to discuss the growing importance of bioequivalence (BE) studies in ensuring drug quality, therapeutic reliability, and regulatory compliance in Bangladesh. The Welcome Address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Siddiqul Islam, Head, Department of Pharmacy, AIUB. The Keynote Speech was delivered by Mr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, General Manager, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., who highlighted the significance of BE studies in strengthening the credibility of locally manufactured medicines in both domestic and international Read more...

ChutneyAds hosts a discussion on digital storytelling and the future of DOOH

ChutneyAds, a leading digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform, hosted an engaging marketing session titled 'Coffee Adda with Marketers' at Gloria Jeans Coffee shop in Gulshan, Dhaka. The event brought together industry leaders and marketing professionals to discuss ‘The Future of Digital Storytelling: How Digital Media and DOOH Can Shape Consumer Perception’. The session featured ABM Jabed Sultan Pias, Chief Digital Business Officer at Prothom Alo, as the chief guest, who shared valuable insights on how digital media and DOOH advertising are transforming the marketing landscape in Bangladesh. Dipty Mandal, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer of PriyoShop, and Md. Ehsanuzzaman, Senior Assistant Vice President at ChutneyAds, was among the distinguished attendees. The event was expertly moderated by Ruhul Amin Rony, AGM and Lead (Head of Department), Digital Read more...

Jamuna Bank organized Financial Literacy Program for the Students of the School as part of its Financial Literacy

ChutneyAds, a leading digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform, hosted an engaging marketing session titled 'Coffee Adda with Marketers' at Gloria Jeans Coffee shop in Gulshan, Dhaka. The event brought together industry leaders and marketing professionals to discuss ‘The Future of Digital Storytelling: How Digital Media and DOOH Can Shape Consumer Perception’. The session featured ABM Jabed Sultan Pias, Chief Digital Business Officer at Prothom Alo, as the chief guest, who shared valuable insights on how digital media and DOOH advertising are transforming the marketing landscape in Bangladesh. Dipty Mandal, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer of PriyoShop, and Md. Ehsanuzzaman, Senior Assistant Vice President at ChutneyAds, was among the distinguished attendees. The event was expertly moderated by Ruhul Amin Rony, AGM and Lead (Head of Department), Digital Read more...

AIUB Hosts Digital Security Training for Trainers

The Department of Media and Mass Communication (MMC) at the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully organized a Training of Trainers session on Digital Security on Friday, 14 November 2025, at the permanent campus. The session was conducted by Sanjay Gathia, Programme Manager at the Asia Centre, who provided an extensive overview of urgent digital security challenges in today’s media environment. The initiative is part of the CJEN Bangladesh and Asia Centre – a civil society research institute in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Counsil of the United Nations (UN ECOSOC). The Digital Security Training (DST) programme, launched by the Asia Centre with the support of Google, aimed at mitigating the negative impact of misinformation, digital threats, and cybersecurity risks across the Asia-Pacific region. Journalism and Mass Read more...

BUFT National Textile Management Fair 2025 Concludes with Grand Success

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) successfully hosted the “Shin Shin Group Presents National Textile Management Fair 2025” on 16 November 2025 at its Nishatnagar campus in Turag, Dhaka. Powered by Auko-Tex Group, co-powered by Citizens Bank, and sponsored by DYSIN and Lejin International Limited, the event organized by the BUFT Textile Engineering Management & Innovation Club (BTEMIC), brought together over 700 participants from 61 institutions, including 24 universities and 37 colleges, creating one of the nation’s largest platforms for emerging textile talent. The fair highlighted innovation, research excellence, and industry–academia collaboration, offering students, educators, and industry leaders a forum to explore the future of Bangladesh’s textile and RMG sectors. The opening session featured addresses from BUFT leaders and industry Read more...

Training on Outcome-Based Education for UIU Faculty Members

United International University (UIU) conducted a full-day faculty development program focused on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) for the School of Science and Engineering (SoSE) yesterday at UIU campus. This initiative aimed to enhance faculty members' ability to implement OBE, ensuring that educational outcomes align with global accreditation standards and that the curriculum is student-centric.  The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Tarek Uddin, Peng, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Islamic University of Technology (IUT) as the Guest of Honor in the program. The training sessions were led by esteemed faculty members from UIU, including Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean of SoSE, Prof. Dr. AKM Muzahidul Islam, Dept. of CSE, Prof. Dr. Kaled Masukur Rahman, Head, Dept. of EEE and Dr. Sadid Muneer, Associate Professor, Dept. of EEE. The topics addressed comprised Read more...