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A launching ceremony for the Journal of Business and Development Studies, vol: 03, Issue: 01 and the Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol: 01, Issue: 01, was held yesterday at the campus premises of International Standard University (ISU). In the event ISU Honorable Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan was present as Chief Guest. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Awal Khan emphasized the importance of publishing scholarly research articles to enhance both academic and professional impact nationally and internationally. He underscored the need for continued efforts by faculty members toward academic publication. Prof. Dr. Monjur Morshed Mahmud, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), invoked the concept of "publish or perish," highlighting the essential role of research in teaching and academic life. Prof. Md. Abul Kashem, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Read more...

The QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025 offered a significant opportunity to drive innovation and build meaningful collaborations across the higher education landscape. With the theme of ‘Society 5.0: Higher Education and Skills for a Human-Centered Future’, this year’s summit was held in Kuwait, hosted by Gulf University of Science and Technology, on 20-22 April 2025. Representing American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Ms. Shania Mahia Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees, attended the event. Through her participation, she brought attention to both the pressing challenges and the potential for growth in higher education in Bangladesh. The Opening Session, titled ‘Setting the Scene’, was attended by Mr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA), QS Quacquarelli Symonds; Mr. Jason Newman, Chief Commercial Officer, QS Quacquarelli Symonds; Read more...

Crickex, one of Asia's most renowned online sports news platforms, has electrified the community by announcing Tangia Zaman Methila as its new brand ambassador. A beauty pageant award winner, Methila is a celebrated model and actress in Bangladesh. Crickex said in a press release on Sunday. According to the press release, this exciting alliance signals Crickex's constant dedication to delivering a top-notch experience to its mobile app and website users. With Tangia on board, the Crickex.news online sports platform aims to have a deeper connection with its Bangladeshi users and bring them a fresh wave of energy and excitement.  Tangia has over 1.8 million followers on Instagram and have fans from across the globe. Her association with the Crickex online sports app is likely to expand the platform's reach and visibility.  'We're thrilled to welcome Tangia Read more...

The Association of ICX Operators of Bangladesh (AIOB) has expressed grave concern over the ongoing debate regarding the future of the Interconnection Exchange (ICX) system in the country's telecom sector. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity, AIOB leaders emphasized that for over 15 years, ICX has served as the central interconnection mechanism for voice traffic, building a stable telecom infrastructure through transparency, security, employment generation, and protection of domestic investment. They warned that recent proposals for “voice-level simplification” are unrealistic and could negatively impact national security, tax revenue, the future of local entrepreneurs, and the quality of service received by consumers. The organization further claimed that issues like illegal VoIP, rising call rates, and Read more...

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special event titled "Let’s Talk with the EU Ambassador," featuring His Excellency Mr. Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the university’s campus on April 29, 2025. Themed “EU-Bangladesh Relations in a Changing World: Youth Perspectives on Partnership and Progress,” the event provided an engaging platform for AIUB's Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the EU Ambassador. Key topics discussed included Education and Skills Development, Climate Action and Green Transition, Governance, Democracy and Human Rights, as well as Global Security and Contemporary Challenges. Following the roundtable, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) honored the EU Ambassador with Read more...

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce advanced digital banking services at Chittagong Port.  Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO of EBL, and Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, OSP, ndc, ncc, psc, Chairman of CPA, signed an MoU to this effect in Dhaka recently. This collaboration seeks to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions at the port by deploying secure, modern, and seamless digital payment and collection solutions. As part of this initiative, EBL and CPA will jointly develop a comprehensive digital ecosystem to facilitate effortless financial transactions for all port users through EBLs cutting-edge digital banking platform. Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, OSP, ndc, ncc, psc, Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority, stated "The introduction of digital banking services at Chattogram Read more...

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Mr. Kimiwa Saddat as Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge). Prior to this, Mr. Saddat served as the Deputy Managing Director of Meghna Bank PLC. Mr. Saddat joined Meghna Bank in 2019, where he led the Corporate Banking division and other key divisions. Under his leadership, Meghna Bank became one of the preferred financial institutions for prominent corporate clients in Bangladesh. He played a crucial role in guiding the bank to receive the esteemed “Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Award 2021,” marking the bank’s first international recognition, alongside several other prestigious awards. With over 22 years of extensive experience in the banking sector, Mr. Saddat has worked with both local and international financial institutions, including some of the leading local Read more...

In a remarkable display of talent and academic excellence, the Department of Civil Engineering at Presidency University achieved significant success at the prestigious “Jamelur Reza Chawdury (JRC) Memorial Civil Engineering Contest: CEnovus 1.0,” organized by the University of Asia Pacific (UAP). Competing against top-tier institutions including BUET, KUET, RUET, DUET, Dhaka University, BSMRSTU, BAUET, North South University, AUST, East West University, Daffodil International University, BUBT, IUBAT, UITS, and UAP, Presidency University stood out by securing 3rd place in the AutoCAD Design Competition and 2nd place in the Quiz Buzz event. Civil Engineering students Md. Sultan Mahmud and Md. Shohidul Islam jointly clinched 2nd position in the Quiz Buzz segment, showcasing their exceptional knowledge and teamwork. Additionally, Mosiur Rahman brought laurels to the university Read more...

The Bangladesh round of Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2025 was held on April 12, 2025 at UIU campus through 2 days of exclusive brainstorming and mentorship, followed by rigorous pitches in front of a distinguished jury panel, and two teams emerged as proud winners. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), the hackathon is running its 6th edition with the theme- ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence’ and saw more than 3000 participants from 19 countries with major other hubs being Harvard University (USA), University of Sydney (Australia), King’s College London (UK), Koç University (Turkey), Tsinghua University (China), and NTU Singapore, among others. United International University’s Institute for Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization Read more...

The Bangladesh round of Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2025 was held on April 12, 2025 at UIU campus through 2 days of exclusive brainstorming and mentorship, followed by rigorous pitches in front of a distinguished jury panel, and two teams emerged as proud winners. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), the hackathon is running its 6th edition with the theme- ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence’ and saw more than 3000 participants from 19 countries with major other hubs being Harvard University (USA), University of Sydney (Australia), King’s College London (UK), Koç University (Turkey), Tsinghua University (China), and NTU Singapore, among others. United International University’s Institute for Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization Read more...

Project Chauna Piyaju (PCP) 2025, one of Youth's Voice's most impactful humanitarian initiatives, reached a milestone this year. Held in six cities—Dhaka, Chittagong, Naogaon, Thakurgaon, Lalmonirhat, and Khulna—the event brought Ramadan joy to over 1,000 underprivileged children. Since its inception in 2011, PCP has grown in scale and impact, fostering inclusivity and compassion. With the support of 350 volunteers and over 200 members and guests, this year's event went beyond iftar distribution. It created a festive atmosphere with entertainment, henna, face painting, and Eid gifts, ensuring that children who often miss out on celebrations felt valued. Each child also received a new Eid outfit and a Smile Pack containing essential Eid food items for their families. This achievement was made possible through the generous partnership with Pathao and other valued Read more...

The UIU Mars Rover team from United International University (UIU) has been selected in the University Rover Challenge 2025 (URC 2025) organized by The Mars Society which is the most Prestigious Robotics competition for undergraduate students. With a remarkable score of 92.53 out of 100 in the System Acceptance Review (SAR), our team has secured its place among the world’s best rover teams.  This year’s competition was fiercely competitive, with 114 teams initially competing and 76 teams submitting SAR packages—but the UIU Mars Rover team was selected for the world final round at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA on 28-31 May 2025. The team was directly supervised by Md. Abid Hossain, Lecturer from the Department of CSE, UIU. The team will represent UIU and Bangladesh in the final round of the University Rover Challenge 2025 with their advanced Read more...