University of Oxford grants books to EDU

University of Oxford has vouch-safed a number of rare books to East Delta University, Chittagong, for the cause of research. An auspicious event was held on April 1, 2015 at St Cross College, UK where Sayeed Al Noman, founder vice chairman of EDU, received the books, while Sheila Allcock, Librarian, was present as chief guest. Susan Berrington, Director, Development and Alumni Relation of the College, was also present among others.
This consignment comprises volumes of encyclopedia, dictionaries and atlases published from Oxford University Press. The students and faculty members will use these resource books to enrich their academic and research knowledge.

ASAUB organises cricket tournament

Sports and Games Club of ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB) organised an Inter-departmental Cricket Tournament at the ASAUB adjacent playground on April 9, 2015. Sixteen teams from different departments participated in the tournament. Prof. Dr. Dalem Ch. Barman, VC of ASAUB inaugurated the tournament. Treasurer of ASAUB Prof. Dr. Helal uz Zaman; Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan, Adviser; Deans and Chairmen from different Faculties and Departments, Registrar, additional Registrar, Convener of Sports and Games Club, faculty members from different departments, officials and students participated in the inaugural programme. 

WUB Cricket Carnival 2015

World University of Bangladesh (WUB) organised a day long Cricket Carnival 2015. It was held at the Aliganj Cricket Club ground, Narayanganj on April 1, 2015. VC Prof. Dr. Abdul Mannan Choudhury graced the occasion as chief guest while Prof. Dr. M Nurul Islam, Pro VC, WUB; Anisur Rahman Mia, Deputy Commissioner, Narayanganj; Khandoker Mohid Uddin, Police Super, Narayanganj; Dr. Musfiq Mannan Choudhury, Secretary, BOT, WUB; Alhajj Kawsar Ahmed Polash, Chairman, Aliganj Club, Narayanganj and Hazi Md. Sanaullah, Chief Advisor, Aliganj Club, Narayanganj were present as special guests.
Rony Talukdar, the new face of our national cricket team was present in the tournament and encouraged our players. The chief guest distributed the prizes among the winners.  

Eduaid offers new opportunities for Studying in Australia

A daylong Australian Education Fair took place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on April 10, 2015. Under the supervision of Eduaid (Eduaid Immigration and Education Services), Australian universities like Charles Sturt University, Flinders University, Federation University, University of Canberra and some other reputed institution representatives were present at the occasion. There were offers of spot admission and scholarships of up to 50% for eligible students from various Australian institutes. Eduaid CEO Kazi A.H.S. Ahsan said, "For the wellbeing of the students, we will make similar arrangements in future." Eduaid also provides consistent higher education and immigration assistance to other countries for students and professionals of various categories. Eduaid representatives can be reached over telephone at 02-9110246 or on the web at www.eduaid.net

Wall mural project for #VoicelessBangladeshis

Public Relations students at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) created wall murals reminding people to think about the lessons we are teaching our future generation. "A Voiceless Bangladeshi" is anybody who has something to say but is afraid to talk about it, or doesn't know how to, or doesn't have a platform. 
This time they have raised the importance of talking to children about recognising and dealing with issues like bullying, child molestation, choosing future paths and parental dispute. However, not all the wall murals emphasise difficult issues; a few simply remind us the joy of sharing and saying thank you. 
The #VoicelessBangladeshi project is part of a project based learning initiative by Naima Alam for the "Introduction to Public Relations" course. Students take a social issue and work on creating an awareness campaign for that issue through different social media like Facebook, Instagram etc. The last wing of the awareness campaign is to leave a mark in a public place through a wall mural. 
Locations: Dhanmondi 11/A (Comrade Mohammad Forhad Hossain Road), 10A (Satmasjid Road) 8A; Keraniganj Ati Bhawal High School; Bashbari, Mohammadpur; 437 South Goran (near Ali Ahmed High School & College); BakshiBazaar; Umesh Datta Road.
Facebook: Voiceless Bangladeshi (community page)

Inauguration of Omni Book Shop at IUB

Giving the young readers a platform to meet and get together, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) inaugurated the Omni Book Shop at its Bashundhara campus, on April 6, 2015. The book shop was inaugurated by Rashed Chowdhury, Chairman, BOT, IUB and Neo G Mendes, Managing Director, Omni Music. Among others, A Matin Chowdhury, Chairman, IUB Founding Trust, Trustees of the university, Prof. M Omar Rahman, VC, Father Joseph Peixotto, former Principle, Notre Dame College were also present. 
Apart from academic books, Omni will also have an excellent collection of fictions, science fictions, autobiographies as well as books on astrology, business and management, environment, computers, art, religion, health, women and gender etc. They will also display and sell musical instruments, souvenirs of the university and items related to cultural heritage of Bangladesh.

UU Academic Council Meeting held 

The 31st Academic Council Meeting of Uttara University was held on April 8, 2015 at the Permanent campus of the university located at Vatulia, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka. VC and Chairman of the Academic Council, Prof. M. Azizur Rahman, Ph.D., presided over the meeting. Pro VC and Member of the Academic Council, Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha; Treasurer, Professor Mumtaz Begum; Adviser, Prof. Faez M. Serajul Hoque; Deans and Chairmen of the Schools and Departments of UU and other members were present. Registrar of the University and Member-Secretary of the Academic Council, Kazi Mahiuddin conducted the meeting. Various academic issues of the university were discussed at the meeting.