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]]>BRAC University students have recently won multiple prestigious awards at the Open Society University Network (OSUN) Film Festival.
The festival was held online and featured 25 student-made videos, the final projects of the “Visual Storytelling for Student Engagement” course in the Fall 2023 semester. This collaborative course was offered at seven universities worldwide, including Bard College, the European Humanities University, HUBS at Kakuma Refugee Camp, the American University of Central Asia, the School of International and Public Affairs, and UniAndes.
Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Dina Hossain, BRAC University, they excelled in the “CST 304, Documentary Film – Theory and Practice” course designated as a General Education Course. Out of the 25 videos showcased, 11 received honors across eight categories, as determined by a distinguished jury of OSUN leaders.
BRAC University secured the highest number of awards among participating universities. The three award-winning videos are:
The OSUN Film Festival took place on December 12, 2023. It attracted over 100 attendees, including OSUN Vice-Chancellor Jonathan Becker, BRAC University School of General Education Dean Samia Huq, OSUN Director of Communications Bonnie Goad, faculty members from participating educational institutions, and talented student filmmakers themselves. – Press release
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]]>Professor Dr Ashik Mosaddik joined as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor (Pro-VC) of East West University (EWU) on Monday, 4 December 2023.
The Honourable Chancellor of the University, His Excellency the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Mohammed Shahabuddin appointed him as Pro Vice-Chancellor for four years, reads a press release.
Professor Dr. Ashik Mosaddik previously served as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Varendra University, Rajshahi. Prof. Mosaddik was a first-batch student of the Department of Pharmacy at Rajshahi University (RU). He completed his B. Pharm in 1993 and M. Pharm in 1994. Afterwards, Dr. Mosaddik joined the Department of Pharmacy of RU as a lecturer in 1998.
Prof. Mosaddik received his PhD from Southern Cross University, Australia. Later he completed his postdoctoral research in South Korea from 2008 to 2010. Meanwhile, Professor Dr. Ashik served as the Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy at BRAC University from 2011-2012. Besides he was a Research Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia from 2017 to 2019.
In 2011, he received the ‘Young Scientist Gold Medal’ for his research contribution from ‘Developing Countries and Bangladesh Science Academy’. He has already published over 150 research articles in international journals as an expert in ‘Natural Products’ and ‘Nano Medicine’. ‘Elsevier Science’ and ‘Academic Press’ published his three books. Prof. Mosaddik was recognized as one of the world’s top 2% scientists consecutively from 2020 to 2023 by Stanford University and Elsevier Science. He is also serving as the Chairman of the Pharmacy Affairs Committee in Bangladesh Accreditation Council. – Press release
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]]>The freshers’ reception for the students of the 2022-23 session and the farewell ceremony for the students of the 2017-18 session were recently held in the Department of Population Sciences of University of Dhaka.
Professor Dr Zia Rahman, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, was present as the chief guest at the event, reads a press release.
Professor Dr AKM Nurun Nabi, founding chair of this department and vice chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur was also present.
The event was presided over by Dr Rabiul Haque, current chair of the department. – Press release
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]]>The premises of the Krishibid Institution echoed the energetic strides of more than 300 youths from across the country who gathered to participate in the Youth Festival on Sunday.
Organized by the Right Here Right Now (RHRN2) project of Brac’s Social Empowerment and Legal Protection (SELP) Program, the purpose of the event was to engage bright young minds in conversations on child marriage, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality, says a press release.
Brac’s Senior Director for People, Culture, and Communications Moutushi Kabir expressed her thoughts in the inauguration session by saying: “In the educational or social environment in which we grow up, we are not informed about the right to question, especially when it comes to sexual or reproductive matters. Any young man and woman have questions. However, socially, these questions are often suppressed or deemed inappropriate. Perhaps, it is implied that discussing such matters is a thing of shame and should be discussed.”
She added: “It is nice to observe your open-mindedness in posing questions here. By questioning your rights, you contribute to the potential for change. Without such questioning, how can progress occur? How can an equitable world be established?”
First Secretary – Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs and Gender of Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Jan Swillens also shared insights into the significance of the event.
He expressed that youth and adolescents can utilize social media as a powerful tool to bring about social change and ensure gender justice.
He further emphasised: “The contemporary world extends beyond national borders; we are, in fact, global citizens. This means that our ideas and initiatives have the potential to instigate change not only within our country but on a global scale.”
Md Masudur Rahman, national coordinator, RHRN Bangladesh Coalition, said: “We have provided direct leadership development training to almost 1,000 young individuals. Additionally, we have collaborated with 25,000 students across various secondary and higher secondary schools, offering training to enhance their awareness of gender equality and address issues related to sexual harassment.”
The day-long program featured a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Implementing Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Bangladesh – Challenges and Way Forward”.
Representatives from government, non-governmental organizations, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) experts, and a youth volunteer participated.
Additionally, a participatory session on “Understanding Gender, Feminism, and Countering Backlashes” was facilitated by Nazia Zebin, executive director, Oboyob, and Shashwatee Biplob, Program Head and In-Charge of Social Empowerment and Legal Protection (SELP) Program at Brac.
One of the panellists, Mazharul Huq Masud, assistant director of Training-1 at the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DHSE), stated that the effective implementation of the new curriculum will only be possible through collaborative efforts from students, parents, teachers, community members, and especially civil society organizations working towards the sustainable education and reproductive health of the future generation.
In the afternoon, the theme of gender equality and feminism was creatively highlighted through artwork by the renowned artist and social media influencer Morshed Mishu.
The program concluded with a closing remark by Dr Tasnim Azim, president, Naripokkho.
The cultural program, presented by the youth member of RHRN, Lalmonirhat, and a captivating performance by musician Minar, added an entertaining touch to the festival.
The RHRN project, a multi-country coalition led by Brac in Bangladesh, is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and executed by Rutgers.
In its second phase (RHRN2), spanning from 2021 to 2025, the project operates in 10 countries worldwide, including Bangladesh.
Coalition members of these projects in Bangladesh include Nagorik Uddyog, Naripokkho, Oboyob, Wreetu, and Youth Policy Forum (YPF), with Brac as the lead.
RHRN seeks to amplify the voices of young people and strengthen the agency of girls, young women, young people in all their diversities, including those who are gender-diverse, and other groups living in vulnerable situations. – Press Release
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]]>Like previous years, admission seekers of the country’s 12 cadet colleges can pay application fee for admission test through bKash. Applicants or their guardians can apply for admission test at the cadet colleges’ admission website till 5:00pm of 13 December and complete the application with fee payment through bKash.
The applicants can also conditionally get a Tk50 cashback coupon from bKash on payment. Written test for the admission to cadet colleges is scheduled to be held on 23 December, reads a press release.
Detailed process of the application and fee payment of cadet college admission is available at websites- www.cadetcollege.army.mil.bd or https://cadetcollegeadmission.army.mil.bd. To apply, applicants need to click on ‘Apply Now/Sign Up’ in the website first. In next step, they need to sign up by entering name, mobile number, password, email, and date of birth.
After that, they will have to login by entering user ID, password and select ‘bKash’ from ‘Payment’ option and put the amount (Tk2,500) to complete the payment. Upon successful payment of the admission test fee, they will receive a SMS notification on the mobile number.
Currently, there are 12 cadet colleges in the country of which nine for boys, and three for girls. On payment of admission test fee through bKash, applicants can conditionally get Tk 50 cashback coupon which can be used in next five days on purchasing Tk 300 worth of products or services through bKash payment.
Payment of academic fees including application for admission, and other fees of educational institutions through bKash has become popular to the students and their guardians due to its convenience. At present, bKash is providing fee payment services to more than 1,200 public and private educational institutions across the country. – Press release
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]]>The Center for Business Research at North South University (NSU) hosted a seminar titled “Applied Business Research in the Digital Age” on Monday (16 October).
ANM Ziaul Islam Mithu, a distinguished industry leader and managing director of KANTAR was present as the keynote speaker, reads a press release.
Professor Helal Ahammad, dean of the School of Business and Economics graced the occasion as the chief guest. Professor Niaz Ahmed, director of NSU Center for Business Research (NSU-CBR), inaugurated the seminar, and provided a brief overview of the centre.
Ziaul Islam Mithu, drawing from his extensive 20 years of experience in managing research activities for world-renowned brands, delivered a presentation that explored into the role of applied business research, particularly in the context of evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, and data analytics. He emphasized the significant role of applied business research in shaping the future of the corporate world by focusing on behavioral science to cultivate deeper consumer insights.
Professor Helal Ahammad, highlighted the importance of collaboration and engagement with the industry. He concluded the seminar with a vote of thanks, expressing his gratitude to the keynote speaker, organizers, and attendees for their valuable contributions in making the event a resounding success.
The seminar on “Applied Business Research in the Digital Age” proved to be an insightful and enlightening event, showcasing the importance of research in driving innovation and informed decision-making in today’s dynamic business environment. It provided a platform for industry professionals and NSU scholars to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of business research and its implications for the corporate world. – Press release
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]]>Following the jury’s evaluation at Amazon Web Services Startup Day Bangladesh 2023, 34 Bangladeshi startups were selected to receive credit facilities from the company worth $10,000 each.
Amazon Web Services Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 was held for the first time in Bangladesh on October 5, says a press release.
The day-long program taught hands-on how to transform a startup design into a billion-dollar company using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. This was an immersive all-day event aimed at students, startups and entrepreneurs in Bangladesh who aspire to build the next billion-dollar company.
It was a journey into innovation and collaboration, designed to shape the next generation of pioneering companies.
Through immersive workshops, attendees gained practical knowledge on harnessing the AWS platform’s potential for cloud-native applications, software as a service, analytics, and machine learning.
This event offered the chance to connect with industry experts, foster valuable connections, and equip themselves with the tools to propel your startup to remarkable success.
A total of 111 Startups participated in the day long programme. After the evaluation of the presentation of each startups, Amazon Web Services (AWS) short listed 34 Startups for Activate Credit facilities of US$ 10000 each.
Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited is the authorised AWS activate provider in Bangladesh for processing the AWS Activate Credit. Additionally, BVCL will also provide funding opportunities to qualified startups.
If, beyond the initial 34 startups, any other startups meet the Eligibility Requirements for AWS Activate Credit, BVCL will facilitate the application process for AWS Activate Credit. This initiative aims to support the growth and development of Bangladesh’s Next Billion Dollar Startups.
Amazon Web Services Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 was the first time such an event is being organized in Bangladesh, jointly hosted by Daffodil International University (DIU), Knowledgevale and Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The most interesting aspect of this event was more than 10 internationally recognised speakers and trainers from home and abroad conducted hands-on workshops.
All the participants presented a presentation based on Hands on Workshop, from which the winners were declared awards based on the verdict of the judges and Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd. authorized AWS Activate Provider in Bangladesh for processing the AWS Activate Credit will finance the successful 34 shortlisted projects of startups from here in the future. – Press release
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]]>United International University organised a seminar on ‘Youth Development’ at the UIU campus on Madani Avenue in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Nazma Rahman, mayor of Camden in London, was present as chief guest on the occasion.
Mike Sherriff, charity trustee, author and former charity chief executive, Nayeem Hossain, president of Nagorik Dhaka were present as special guest. UIU vice-chancellor (in-charge) Md Abul Kashem Mia presided over the ceremony.
The welcome address was delivered by Professor AKM Muzahidul Islam, Department of CSE and director of Center for International Affairs and Cooperation, UIU.
Among others, Md Abdul Moqaddem, treasurer of UIU spoke in the seminar.
Faculty members, high officials, students and other distinguished guests were present in the seminar.
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]]>North South University (NSU) and British Council jointly organized a scholarship award ceremony for IELTS exam candidates.
The event was graced by Tom Miscioscia, Country Head of the British Council with his delegation of administrative and business heads, reads a press release.
Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of NSU led the events. Deans and administrative members from the External Affairs department also attended the event.
Mursalin Hasan Chowdhury Alfi, a student of NSU who has recently participated in an IELTS exam by the British Council held at NSU received the scholarship. An amount of Tk50,000 was awarded to him.
At the same event, IELTS campus ambassadors of NSU Sadia Jeesan Ayesha and Yaaseen Quader were awarded with certificates of appreciation.
Jointly collaborating with the British Council, North South University arranges IELTS examinations for its students, alumni, faculty and administrative staff members at NSU campus.
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]]>North South University’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has soared to new heights by making a splash in the prestigious NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGES 2023.
This marks a watershed moment for NSU as the challenge is a globally recognised hackathon spearheaded by NASA itself, said a press release.
The team, aptly named #inception_Last_Hope, not only dominated the Bangladesh leg of the competition but also secured a coveted global nomination from NASA.
Adding another feather to NSU’s cap, a junior team named Plexus clinched the second Runner-up position in a separate category, outclassing 210 other teams from universities nationwide.
The awards ceremony, held on Saturday, was graced by the presence of education minister Dr Dipu Moni and James S Gardiner, environment, science, technology, and health officer of the US Embassy in Dhaka.
NSU has been a consistent player in national and international hackathons over the past few years, continually showcasing its prowess on the global stage, read the release.
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