University In Bangladesh: July 2011

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Seminar on “Emergence and Evolution of Green Chemistry for Environmental Responsible and Sustainable Technologies” held at Daffodil International University.

A Seminar on “Emergence and Evolution of Green Chemistry for Environmental Responsible and Sustainable Technologies” was held today at DIU Auditorium organized by the Department of Pharmacy of Daffodil International University. Presided over by Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University, the Keynote paper was presented by Dr. Muhammed Hashmat Ali, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Southeast Missouri State University, USA. The Seminar was also addressed by Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahabub- Ul Haque Majumber, Dean, Faculty of Science and IT, Prof. Dr. Shamsul Haque, Head, Department of Pharmacy and Prof. Dr. M. Mizanur Rahman, Head, BRE of Daffodil International University.

The speakers in the seminar said that massive practice of “Green Chemistry” is very important for every industry in Bangladesh to keep the environment free from all sorts of pollution and restoration of environment. To keep peace with huge industrialization and rapid growth of population, it is high time to have practice and implement of Green Chemistry which is nothing but the design of the chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and or generation of hazardous substances. They also emphasized not to generate waste in the first place rather than depositing or treating it afterwards.

Taposhey Rabeya and Mousumy Akter students of the department of Pharmacy

conducted the program.

Project Fair-2011 held at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman handing over the Prizes to the members of Champion team in Project Fair-2011 in Junior Group

A project fair was held today on June 25, 2011 at Daffodil International University ( DIU) organized by Human Resource Development Institute at the DIU Auditorium. Altogether 13 teams participated in the fair. Seven projects were presented by senior students with mostly web-based projects. Six projects were presented by junior students who are now in L1T2. These projects were all Excel based. The students used Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) with Excel to produce complete applications. Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman,Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder, Dean, FSIT, Prof. Dr. Yousuf M. Islam, Executive Director, HRDI attended the fair among other teachers and distributed the prizes among the winners.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman was very pleased to see students of first year completing in-course projects. He appreciated the high quality work done by the senior students. He said that students learn a lot by doing projects in their courses. He discussed the benefit of giving in-course projects to students. In each category, Champion and Runners up prize was given.

The members of the winner team of Champion in Junior Group comprised: Amir Hossai, Iqbal Hossain, Lora Annana Bishwas, Rafia Ferdousy, Gobinda Karmakar of the department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).

The members of the winner team of Champion in Senior Group comprised: Imran Hossain, Umam Mustain and Mujib La Sanny of department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).

Caaption: Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman handing over the Prizes to the members of Champion team in Junior Group

Seminar on-""Mainstreaming CSR towards climate sustainability: imperatives for South Asia" held at Daffodil International University.

Speakers at the international seminar in Dhaka today urged the business to come forward in developing sustainable environment.

They made the observation in a day long seminar held at Daffodil International University (DIU) auditorium.

The panel of speakers in the seminar “Mainstreaming CSR towards climate sustainability: imperatives for South Asia.” This held at DIU on Tuesday.

Photo- Md. Imdadullah Siddiquee

The seminar sponsored by Daffodil International University and it was organized by Nature Alliance and supported by Global Sustainable Solution, Reed Consulting (BD) Ltd., Biz Care and Responsible Business Initiatives.

Speakers at the seminar (from the left) Dr. Faiz Shah, Ms. Ambreen Wahid, Mr. Mohiuddin Babar, Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, Rondy Reed, and Uchita De Zoysa

Vice Chancellor of DIU Prof. Dr. Lutfar Rahman, Internationally acclaimed writer Uchita De Zoysa from Sri Lanka, Vice President- Communication & Media Relations for ROBI- Mr. Mohiuddin Babar, Dr. Faiz Shah Head- Department of Management- Asian Institute of Technology, Ambreen Wahid Exicutive Director- Responsible Business Initiative, Rondy Reed- Managing Director – Reed Consulting Bangladesh Ltd. CSR Managers of different company and students of different department of DIU were also presented in the seminar.

Vice President- Communication & Media Relations for ROBI- Mr. Mohiuddin Babar presented the keynote paper, he also presided the seminar as well.

In the seminar V. C of DIU said- “Global warming is very harmful phenomenon for us, our 17 percent of land will be go in the bally of the water, so this is the high time to take some technical initiatives for the solution of this problem.”

Uchita De Zoysa said- “CSR is a new strategy to make business responsible towards their impact on the environment and society.”

In the key note paper Mr. Mohiuddin Babar Said- “Business should be pro- active in influencing people to adapt to climate change impact.”

He also said-“the director of CSR should changed from traditional course heath and education to developing adaptability of the people”

He further said- “as part of CSR business could extant soar power usage and heap in research and development of climate resilient crops.”

Dr. Faiz Shah - from Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok said-“there has to be a bigger role of business in dealing with the climate change impact.”

Ambreen Wahid said- “the basic rules of business we have to define first for the sustainability.’

Rondy Reed said- “In bold line Bangladesh has no any CSR rules.

Rag Day celebrated at Prime University

Prime University recently celebrated rag day in esteem mood at their campus. The whole event was initiated by the Business Administration Department. It was inaugurated by The Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Dr. P. C. Sarker, accompanied by the Chairman of the Business Administration Department along with the Registrar Prof. Md. Arshad Ali. It was a day of thrill, merry-making and great fiesta to everyone especially for the outgoing students. This eventful day was the teachers and students collaborated outcome which brought more attraction in it. As a part of it a football match was arranged between the outgoing students and the faculty members that ended in 0-0 draw further enhanced the day’s festive mood. Later a colorful procession with fanfare brought out by the students and teachers crossed the campus and area around. The program also included luncheon, a pompous cultural evening, drama, fashion show and a cheerful DJ party.

A Seminar held on Thalassaemia awareness and prevention at Southeast University

Thalassaemia awareness and prevention at Southeast University on

World Blood Donation Day arranged by University Pharmacy Club (SEUPC) and Voluntary Blood Donating Organization

14^th June, was the “World Blood Donation Day”. On the occasion of Southeast University Pharmacy Club (SEUPC) and Voluntary Blood Donating Organization, MANUSH jointly organized the day-long Thalassaemia awareness and prevention seminar, free blood donation, blood group determination, related survey of blood donation and Rally was held at Southeast University campus at Banani, Dhaka.

Dean of Science and Engineering of Southeast University Dr. R. I. Sharif as Chair, Vice Chancellor (acting) of Southeast University Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin as Chief Guest was present there. In seminar a speech on Thalassemia awareness and prevention was mainly delivered by Prof. Dr. Masuda Begum of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. The Head of Urology Department Prof. Dr. M. Fakrul Islam was present as Special guest. Advisor of MANUSH Ad. Safiqur Rahman, Coordinator of Pharmacy Department was present.

More than 500 students got a clear vision and more information about Thalassaemia. Free blood group was determined of more than 800 students and more than 1000 students were participating in the rally of World Blood Donor Day. Finance Secretary of MANUSH, Mahbubul Alam, President Rasidul Alam Mollah, Organizing Secretary Jahidul Islam, Advertising Secretary Farid Ahmed and other members of MANUSH was present in the program.

Three days long Book Fair at North South University

Dr. Hafiz G. A. Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor, North South University formally inaugurated the fair on 27^th June morning

With the slogan of “Hath Baralai Onno Jogoth” the North South University Shangskritik Shangathan (NSUSS) organized three days long (from 27^th to 29^th July) ‘Book Fair 2011’.

Dr. Hafiz G. A. Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor, North South University formally inaugurated the fair on 27^th June morning. In his book fair launching speech he mentioned, “We are really very happy for being able to organize this book fair and hope that this will inspire the students to read books.” Moreover , Dr. Dina Forqan, Faculty Advisor, North South University Shangskritik Shangathan said, “ We were thinking about organizing such book fair for a very long time and can expect that from now on every year.

Along with the renowned publishers of our country there are about 25 publishers, who have given their stalls in this book fair. Several distinguished writers of our country will be present in the fair and will share their views with the readers. The book fair is only open for the students of North South University and for them there will be 25 % discount on every book they purchase.

For the last 17 years North South University Shangskritik Shangathan has been playing a vital role in practicing the culture of our country and this book fair is just an example of such activities.

On 29^th July at 4 pm the closing ceremony of the book fair will be staged. The name of the program is “Onnojogoth” and Prof. Abdullah Abu Sayed will be present in that program as chief guest.

The eminent publishers, who are participating in this book fair, are Onno Prokash, Shomoy Prokash, UPL, Oitijjho, Anno, Ummad, Shuddhoshar, Shahitto Prokash, Bangla Prokash, Pathok Shomabesh, Biddya Prokash, Anindo, Ahmed Publishers, Jagroti, Bisho Shahitto Bhaban, Sistek Publication, Adorn, Suborno and Genius

Seminar held on “Budget 2011-2012: Expectations of the New Generation” at Southeast University

Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Vice Chancellor (acting) handed over the Crest to the Chief Guest of a seminar on National Budget 2011-2012.

School of Business Studies of Southeast University organized a Seminar on “Budget 2011-2012: Expectations of the New Generation” on 30 June 2011 in the Seminar Hall of SEU. Professor Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, Director General, BIBM & Secretary General, Bangladesh Economic Association was the Chief Guest in the Seminar. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Vice Chancellor (acting) of Southeast University was the Chair. Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed, Dean (acting), School of Business Studies, Mohammad Salahuddin, Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, Kazi Md. Tarique, Coordinator of BBA Program were discussants of the seminar.

Md. Shahidur Rahman & Jannatul Ferdous, students of SBS of SEU presented their opinion & observation and suggestions on the National Budget 2011-2012.

Registrar of the University, Deans of all Schools, Chairmen of all department, teachers, students & officers of Southeast University were attended in the seminar.

Summer Fruit Festival-2011 held at Daffodil International University

Professor Dr. M.Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University along with the Deans of different Faculty is seen visiting the stalls in the fruit festival.

Summer Fruit Festival-2011 held at Daffodil International University on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Students of 24^th Batch (Wings Xpo) of BBA Program of Daffodil International University organized the day long Festival at DIU Auditorium. Professor Dr. M.Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University inaugurated the carnival as the chief guest. The inaugural session was also addressed among others by Professor Dr. S.M. Mahabubul Haque Majumder, Dean Faculty of Science and IT, Professor Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Dean Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor Dr. M. Golam Rahman,Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Professor Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dr. Md. Fokhray Hossain, Registrar and Ms. Shakila Sarwar, Lecturer & Convener of the Summer Fruit Festival-2011. Fifteen stalls of Students of different departments of Daffodil International University participated with various country fruits in different names Like Fruits Cottage, Bangaliana, Nir, Asharer Fal Samahar, IDSA, Deshi Fal Ghar, Fruits Park, Fruits Court, Fruits Corner, . It was a gala gathering of students, faculty members, officials and others. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahaman visited various stalls and interacted with students in a festive mode after inauguration.

Guests on the Dias at the opening ceremony of summer -2011 Fruit Festival.

As per declaration of the Hon’ble Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University Mr. Md. Sabur Khan four best stalls were awarded cash money prizes. Accordingly as per evaluation and investigation of the Jury board of the Festival first prize goes to Fruit Cottage, Second prize goes to Fruit Park, third prize goes to Fruit courts and special prize goes to Deshi Fal Ghar.

Marketing Day Celebration in (American International University-Bangladesh) AIUB

Rally for Marketing Day Celebration in (American International University-Bangladesh) AIUB

The students of AIUB (American International University-Bangladesh) Marketing Department along with their department head Mr. Rashed Chowdhury and Director Mr. Ehsanul Huda Chowdhury celebrated Marketing Day 2010 with a wonderful slogan ‘we never say we are the best, we say we are unique’ for the first time ever in Bangladesh. With the view of bring all the marketed dynamites under one umbrella to make a combined committed force AIUB Marketing Department took the initiatives of celebrating this Marketing Day. The day was diversified by lot of activities taken by the department. The day started by the announcement of Marketing Day in front of AIUB campus-1. There was a rally leaded by the Pro-vice Chancellor, Dr. Anawar Hossian; Vice-President (Academics), Dr. Tafazzal Hossain; Director BBA, and MBA; and the Head of the marketing department of AIUB. There was also an exhibition on personal selling, poster, TVC etc. There were some guests present on the occasion from corporate sector as well as some alumni of AIUB marketing department who are working in various companies of Bangladesh like Nokia, Airtel, Grameen Phone, Media Com, Team Creative, Citycell and Dhaka Regency. The most attractive part of the event was the talk show based on marketing major and the various prospects of marketing in the field of business which took place at the AIUB Auditorium.

UNFPA Representative speaks at East West University on Population and Development

Caption: Mr. Arthur Erken, the UNFPA representative in Bangladesh is giving a lecture on population and development at East West University on 25 June.

Mr. Arthur Erken, the UNFPA Representative in Bangladesh made a courtesy visit to East West University, and gave a colloquium lecture on Population and Development to the students and faculty members at the university auditorium on 25 June.

In his presentation, Mr. Erken showed the global population trends and Bangladesh population prognosis and challenges. Mr Erken revealed that Bangladesh is globally acclaimed as a success story in fertility reduction across different wealth groups starting from a low income and literacy base, yet the population would grow to 225 million by 2050 from today’s 150 million due to momentum and young age structure. In a context like this, the ideal policy might be to delay the child birth by 2 years in a country where persistent early marriage is prevalent across all income groups. The rising unmet need is hindering the progress towards achiveing replacement level fertility.

Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, President, Board of Trustees of EWU, chaired the whole session and also took part in the discussion. He underscored the need for rapid increase in tertiary, technical and vocational education that would augment the country twin benefits, transforming the country’s large population into human capital and reducing fertility due to women’s economic participation. Dr. Rafiqul Huda Choudhury, member, Board of Trustees of EWU and former UNFPA CST advisor also explained the regional variations in reproductive health indicators in low performing areas like Sylhet and Chittagong while exploring some unique Bangladeshi paradox. Deans, faculty members, administrative personnel and students of EWU took part in this event to listen from the Representative on this issue.

Science Fair of Marie Curie School

It is our pleasure to inform you that Marie Curie School, House # 28,
Road # 4, Dhanmondi Dhaka is going to organize a Science Fair on
"Biodiversity and Climate Change" to be held on 29 January (from 09:00
am to 04:00 pm) and 30 January (from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm).

Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director of Bangladesh Centre for Advanced
Studies (BCAS), recipient of the highest UN award on Environment
"Champion of the Earth, 2008" has kindly given his consent to
inaugurate the Fair.

Ms. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Chief Executive of Bangladesh
Enviornmental Lawyers Association (BELA), recipient of prestigious
"Goldman Environmental Prize, 2009" has kindly given her consent to be
the Special Guest at the Science Fair.

You are coridally invited to witness the fair and encourage the young
scientists. Please find herewith a few pictures of the project which
are being prepared for the Science Fair.

Tara Arts of London performs at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Photo Gallery

Tara Arts of London performs at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Undergraduate Orientation at the New Campus of East West University (EWU)

The orientation program of the new students enrolled in the undergraduate program of East West University (EWU) in the spring semester was held on 12 January at its own campus in Aftabnagar. EWU admission office reports that a total of 860 students admitted in 8 different disciplines in this semester. Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, MP and Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as the chief guest while Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, President, Board Trustees of EWU was present as the special guest in the program. The objective of the program was to welcome the new students and orient them to the university facilities, faculty members and academic system.

Seminar at ASA University Bangladesh on “The Academic Programme in Bangladesh of Middlesex University Business School, London U.K” and “Our Responsibility to the Aged People.”

Speakers on Seminar at ASA University Bangladesh on “The Academic Programme in Bangladesh of Middlesex University Business School, London U.K” and “Our Responsibility to the Aged People.”

A seminar was held recently at ASA University Bangladesh on “The Academic Programme in Bangladesh of Middlesex University Business School, London U.K” and “Our Responsibility to the Aged People.” Professor Md. Muinuddin Khan, the honourable Vice-Chancellor of ASA University Bangladesh attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. Dr. Hafiz T.A. Khan, a teacher of Middlesex University Business School London, UK and a visiting Research Fellow of Oxford Institute of Ageing, University of Oxford, U.K. read out the keynote paper and also gave a presentation on the Academic Programme of Middlesex University Business School London, U.K.

The other speakers in the seminar opined that we have responsibility to the aged not only at the personal level but also at the family, society and even the State levels as well. But we are failing to carry out those responsibilities. They said that although now -a -days some old homes are being established, those are not enough. The speakers called upon the authorities of governmental and non-governmental organizations for coming forward to take initiatives for extending co-operations to the aged. In the seminar Dr. Hafiz T.A. Khan narrated in detail the academic programme of Middlesex University Business School London. He also talked about the co-operation of ASA University Bangladesh with different universities in England.

The seminar was also attended among others by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hye, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Mr.Md. Shahjahan, the Registrar of ASAUB and Dr. A.K.M. Helaluz Zaman, an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Studies and Proctor of ASAUB besides Deans of different faculties, Chairmen and teachers of different departments of ASAUB.

Thanks and best regards

Workshop on meditation held at Northern University Bangladesh (NUB)

A workshop on meditation was held at the city campus gymnasium of Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) on 08 January’11, arranged by volunteer organization ‘MANUSH’ and ‘Shohoj Yoga Bangladesh’. Prof. Dr. M Shamsul Haque, Vice-chancellor, NUB was the chief guest in the workshop.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Sing, Country head of Swish Singapore Bangladesh and country representative of Shohoj Yoga taught meditation to the participant. More than 50 student and officers of NUB participated in the workshop. Among others, Prof. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, registrar, NUB and Md. Saiful Alam Bhuiyan, deputy registrar, NUB were attended on the occasion.

Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB Photo Gallery

Cutting Cake at Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Starting the Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Rally for Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Students Enjoying Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Student Having Fun at Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Posters of Marketing Day Celebration in AIUB

Tara Arts of London performs at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Recently, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the presentation of the play Julius Caesar of William Shakespeare, staged by Tara Arts, London in association with Stage One, Dhaka at the university campus. The whole event was coordinated by the Department of English and Department of Modern Languages of the university. Tara Arts used both Bangla and English languages in the same play and all the characters of the drama were played by women performers. Mr. Towhid Samad, Chairman, Governing Council of IUB; Vice Chancellor, Prof. M Omar Rahman; Pro-Vice Chancellor and other faculty members of the university; renowned singers Rafiqul Alam, Abida Sultana and other invited distinguished guests from different sections of the society; members of the Governing Council and Trust of IUB enjoyed the play.

North South University (NSU) Cine & Drama Club Initiates Annual Drama Event

North South University Cine & Drama Club (NSUCDC) initiates the annual drama event by staging the romantic comedy of Oscar Wilde ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ on March 15 and March 16, 2011 in the campus. The comedy was directed by Sudip Chakraborthy and translated by NSUCDC members. Before this very show the comedy was staged twice by NSUCDC in National Theatre Hall at Shilpakala Academy.

Fresher’s Welcome by Economics Department of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

Fresher's Welcome by Economics Department of AIUB

Recently Department of Economics of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a fresher’s welcome program on the occasion of first year celebration of its recently launched BSS Economics program. The colorful program was divided into two sessions. In the first session, Professor Dr. Ahmed Neaz of the department delivered an inspiring speech addressing the students and also shared his experience with them. The session ended by cutting the first year celebration cake. The second session of the program included an enchanting cultural program performed by the department students. The program was attended by the Honorable Dean of FBA (Faculty of Business Administration) and FASS (Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences) Professor Dr. Charles C. Villinueva.

Daffodil International University (DIU) Observed ‘International Women’s Day 2011’

Speakers at ‘International Women’s Day 2011’ in Daffodil International University (DIU)

8 of March 2011, on the occasion of International Women’s Day Daffodil International University (DIU) jointly with UNFPA initiated a day Long program including rally, seminar, show debate and cultural program at university campus. The slogan of this year’s program was “Equal access to education, training and science & technology: Pathway to decent work for women”. UNFPA Deputy Representative in Bangladesh, Ms. Yuki Suehiro graced the occasion as the chief guest while renowned artist Ms. Sara Zaker, Managing Director, ASIATIC attended the program as the special guest.

The 33rd meeting of the Board of IBAT Trust the founding body of NUB was held

The 33^rd meeting of the Board of International Business, Agriculture and Technology Trust (IBAT), the founding body of Northern University Bangladesh was held on January o6, 2011 at 5pm at the office of the chairman at 93, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. M. Shamsul Haque, chairman of the Trust Presided in the meeting. The meeting was attendant by all the members.

The meeting reviewed the progress and performance of NUB, approved the budged of the University including offering group life insurance with ALICO and 10% pay raise for teachers and staff. The meeting resolved to introduce Information Communication Technology (ICT) in all the departments and libraries of NUB and incoming teachers to use ICT based teaching to improve quality of education at NUB. The Board of Trusties congratulated The Vice-chancellor and Treasurer getting for reappointment of another tenure and thanked the Chancellor for that purpose.

The Board further resolved to construct a permanent campus of Northern University Bangladesh as soon as possible.

Seminar on “Capital Market in Bangladesh: A Review of Recent Scenario', at ASA University Bangladesh organized by business clubS

Speakers of Seminar on “Capital Market in Bangladesh: A Review of Recent Scenario', at ASA University Bangladesh organized by business club

Business Club of ASA University Bangladesh has recently organized a seminar on “Capital Market in Bangladesh: A Review of Recent Scenario', which was held at ASA University Bangladesh. Vice Chancellor, ASA University Bangladesh Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan presided over the meeting, while Professor Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed Khan, Professor, Dept. of Finance, Dhaka University and former Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka Stock Exchange attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Iqbal Hossain, Chairman, Dept. of Business Administration, teachers and students from different department also present on that seminar.

They discussed the background of DSE, the reasons for increasing participation of bank in stock market, underlying causes of market crash, and the impact on money supply, how index can be measured, the role of commercial bank, problems and prospects of capital market, suggestions to strengthen the regulatory bodies like SEC, DSE, governmental initiatives and policies.

In his speech Professor Salahuddin Ahmed Khan said, Share Market of Bangladesh is in disastrous condition now-a-days. Everyday the prices of different shares are subject to serious fall. Syndicates are working behind this recent plunge. This also caused the past crisis also, but they could not manipulate the market at that time. He said poor monitoring and market surveillance and lack of professionalism, resulted in abnormal price behavior for many share. To overcome this problem he suggests the change of management in SEC, appointment of right group in regulatory bodies, better management with greater professionalism in financial institutions, etc.

Mr. Amit S. Huq read out the keynote paper and also gave a presentation on factors which affect stock price and the capital market, share market crisis, analysis and recommendations.

Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan suggested the investor to consider the fundamentals of a company while they invest in shares and bonds instead of being swayed away by speculation and heresys and all stakeholders should maintain ethical standard.

Milestone College is committed to ensure quality education

Prizen given good resyult for SSc- milestone

Milestone College is the name of best educational institution at present time in the country. The institution has gained huge confidence among the guardians due to its continuous success in fulfilling the dreams of students. M.N.R.S. Trust conducted and the government approved Milestone College started its journey from 2002-2003 session with taking the responsibly for providing quality education in good environment. With in a short time, the institution is showing excellent performances one after another. It has now become one of the big and well-known educational institutions not only in Dhaka city but also in the whole country.

Cultural activities in milestone college

Renowned educationalist in the country-Principal Colonel Nurun Nabi (Retd) is the founder an x-principal of the institution located at Uttara Model Town in the city. Professor Nurun Nabi is a highly experienced person as he was the founder principal of RAJUK Uttara Model College and the principal of Foujdarhat Cadet College and Jhenidah Cadet College. Mr Nabi informs that Milestone is committed to ensure quality education that can help a student be an ideal person, create humane character, see dream and implement the dream.

Milestone College has continued its success every year. According to sources, Milestone ranked sixth in the country’s best institutions as it showed 100 percent passing rate and more GPA-5 results in SSC examination in 2009. The institution has also ranked fifth in the institutions under Dhaka Education Board for its performance in the SSC examination in 2009. Milestone College was also in strong position in the HSC examination of 2009 as it ranked 10^th in the institutions under Dhaka Board for good performance in GPA-5 results. In 2010, it also continued success where 99 percent students passed in SSC and 99.55 percent in HSC examinations. In 2008, passing rates of the institution were 100 percent in SSC and 99.8 percent in HSC.

First time, a total of 583 students of Bangla version and English version from Milestone school section took part in the Primary School Certificate Examination in 2009 and of which 579 students passed, showing 85 percent first division. 19 students got scholarships in talent pull and two in general grade. In the Junior Scholarship Examination of 2009, students of Milestone secured the whole 20 scholarships under Turag Thana. Of which 13 scholarships came in talent pull and 7 in general grade.

Milestone college cricket team

Total of 698 students of Bangla version and English version from Milestone school section took part in the Primary School Certificate Examination in 2010 and 100% students passed and 663 students got first division. The institution has also ranked 5th in the institutions in all Bangladesh for its performance Primary School Certificate Examination in 2010. Milestone school success also junior School Certificate Examination in 2010. Total of 675 students of Bangla version and English version from Milestone school section took part in the juniour School Certificate Examination in 2010 and 100% students passed . The institution has also ranked 13th in the institutions under Dhaka Education Board for its performance in the junior School Certificate Examination in 2010.

Milestone College’s dazzling results in SSC examination-2011. In this year total of 525 students appeared SSC examination from Milestone college. Achieved 100% success rate. A total of 227 students have scored GPA-5. Total of 366 students appeared from science group and 217 students have scored GPA-5. Total of 159 students appeared from commerce group and 10 students have scored GPA-5.

Milestone College was also recognised as the best educational institution by Dhaka Board in 2008. It can be here mentioned that passing rates of the institution were 100 percent and 99.8 percent in SSC and HSC examinations respectively held 2008. Statistics shows that students of the institution do better in HSC examinations than SSC examinations, and most of the students secure GPA-5.

The main campus of Milestone College is located on beautiful and polluted-free place at Uttara Model Town in the Dhaka city. The college is conducting other four campuses in different parts of Dhaka city. Students can study in Bangla version and English version under the national curriculum. Academic activities of the institution are conducted under the direct supervision of skill administration. It also ensures good preparation of students through supervision of classes, examinations, presence, etc and if necessary arranges extra classes and examinations for the students.

Founder of Milestone - Colonel Nurun Nabi

A total of 412 experienced teachers are employed in its five campuses. Of them two former Cadet College principals and one vice-principal, four retired colonels and seven retired majors are engaged in the institution. There is a dynamic academic board comprising of retired colonels, majors and commanders of education core. The institution has a rich library of 25,000 books. Following the trends of globalization it has also diversified its academic activities so that its students can compete at home and abroad. There is a subject related lab and commuter lab with broadband internet facility. Milestone College has all kind of modern arrangements to ensure a good environment in providing quality education. It has own all time security arrangement and accommodation facility for male and female students. Open campuses, class rooms, planned sanitation system and well-spread common rooms also ensure good environment in the institution. It has an own disciplined transportation arrangement as a result students can transport easily every day. Besides academic facility, students of Milestone also get some financial and scholarship facilities. There is an arrangement for students to reduce admission fees, session fees and monthly bills.

As part of social responsibility, every year M.N.R.S. Trust gives scholarships to poor and meritorious students of the institution with a view to building their carriers. As result about 550 students get a facility to study in full or partial payment with accommodation facility.

In addition to, the institution conducts different co-education activities as those are very important in building real life. Their co-education activities include language club, debating club, quiz club, science club, computer club, reciting club, scout club, cultural club, etc. The institution also gives an opportunity to its students in flourishing their hidden talents through participating in various programmes like observation of national and international days and religious programmes, education tour, etc.

Admission fair in Stamford University Bangladesh

Stamford University Bangladesh organized admission fair for Summer trimester 2011 from 06 to 09 March 2011 in Dhanmondi and Siddeswari campus. With the motto “Education for Tomorrow’s World” Stamford University Bangladesh offers 26 undergraduate and gradate programs under 13 departments. In the fair the students got brief idea about admission process and all the courses of Stamford University Bangladesh. A large number of student, guardian, and visitor were present on the occasion. Special discount on admission form was also offered for newly admitted student.

Md. Abdur Rahim

Declaration of Granting a Scholarship to Each Member of Stamford Cricket Team AT Stamford University Bangladesh

Stamford University Bangladesh cricket team `Gladiator’ was given a warm reception on behalf of the university

Last 03 February, 2011 Stamford University Bangladesh cricket team `Gladiator’ was given a warm reception on behalf of the university. This warm reception was arranged in a Chinese restaurant at Dhanmondi on the occasion of the championship acquired by the university cricket team in the recent ULAB Fair play cup Inter-Private university T-20 cricket Tournament. At first, Prof. Dr. M.A. Hannan Feroz , President Stamford University Board of Trustees, greeted all the players, coach, manager and other related officers with flowers. He congratulated the cricket team and said, `the world cup cricket tournament is going to start in a few days. This time a few matches will be held in Bangladesh. You will learn more from this match; will make yourselves more capable in the field of cricket. I express my hope that, some of you will probably play in the next world cup.’ He declared to grant a scholarship to each member of Stamford cricket team.

Vice-Chancellor, Stamford University Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. M. Majibur Rahman also delivered his speech on the occasion. He said, Along with globalization, Stamford students are making themselves acknowledged in the fields of debate, sports and culture as will as education. In the continuation of this, Stamford cricket team recently has won this cricket tournament, which is a matter of pride and glory. In the beginning of the program, Mr. Golam Rabbani, Lecturer, Business Faculty, Stamford and Manager of Stamford cricket Team delivered his welcome speech. Then, he introduced the players with everyone present. At last, Stamford cricket Team handed over their trophy to president, Stamford University Board of Trustees. In the program, members of Stamford Board of Trustees, Registrar, Proctor, Department Heads and many others important officials were present.

Tribute to Northern University Theater

Northern University Theater on Victory day of

Bangladesh

Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) is committed to providing personalized attention to all students from the time they aspire to attend until the successful completion of their degrees.

With this objective in view, Mr. Ali Azgor Talukder, Associate Professor of the Department of English with some students opened the door of NUB Theater on 2007. But due to some various unforeseen contingencies, it was failed to prolong its activities except some shows in orientation programs.

In 2010, Sajib, Mostafiz and Bikash, students of the department of Pharmacy, Law and BBA along with Mr. Tuhin, Deputy Registrar designed to give a new life to NUB Theater. For the first time they arranged a 3-day long workshop for collecting members. A member of Dhaka Theater and actor Mr. Shuvashish Voumik and a young eminent script writer and Asst. Professor of the Department of Drama and Dramatics, Jahangirnagar University Mr. Anan Zaman conducted that workshop. A total of 33 students took part in the workshop.

Then another 2-day long workshop was arranged by Mr. Anan Zaman and Mr. Nithor Mahbub, member of theater group “Shopnodol” also conducted a 3-day long Mime workshop. Another different workshop on “Lathikhela” was conducted by Mr Bakar Bakul for the sake of stage drama.

Northern University Theater

After these workshops, NUB Theater dare to perform a stage show. On the occasion of 8^th Founding anniversary of NUB, they successfully staged their premier show “SHOKHSHOO” by Anan Zaman on 31^st October’10 at Jatiya Nattashala of Bangladesh Shilpokala Academy. The Honorable Secretary Shuraya Begum of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs was the Chief Guest. The play was directed by Mr. Kazi Towfiqul Islam Emon. Mr. Jhuna Chowdhury, Secretary General, Bangladesh Group Theater Federation highly appreciated their performance.

NUB Theater then performed another show of “SHOKSHOO” at Singaire, Savar in a Drama festival where thousands of viewers enjoyed the show.

For observing the National Victory Day 2010, NUB Theater performed a Street Show at Savar Jatiyo Smiriti Soudho. The play was called “Jonoyko Iman Ali”, by Khairul Bashar. They also performed this show beside Dhanmondi Lake.

In January 2011, NUB Theater staged 2 more shows of SHOKSHOO at the Studio Theater in Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy. It’s a worth notifying that among all other private universities, NUB Theater is the only one group who performed Stage Drama in several times at Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy within a very short time.

The present members of the NUB Theater are: Sajib-Pharmacy, Mostafiz-Law, Moni-Law, Raju-Pharmacy, Rib-CSE, Bikash-BBA, Atul- BBA, Sazzad-BBA, Forhad-BBA, Shaikat-BBA, Bipresh-Law, Choton-Law, Mehdee-Law, Sadia-Law, Shohag-Law, Ratul-BBA, Ani-Pharmacy, Hira-BBA, Azhar-Pharmacy

Future plan

“Theater for Change” is the slogan of NUB Theater. Here “change” means good against evil in our society as well as our country.

We want to perform Stage Show all over the country. At first we have a plan to go to Rajshahi and Khulna next month. But before that we will arrange another workshop. We are planning to arrange Theater Festival within this year with all private universities.

I am very much confident about the success of their endeavors. My objective is to let people know NUB Theater.

NUB authority is willing and anxious to provide the Theater with all kinds of Support