Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

Education

PM opens stipend, tuition fee disbursement among students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 24) inaugurated the distribution of stipends and tuition fees among insolvent and meritorious students from secondary to graduate (pass) and its equivalent level. She opened the disbursement among the insolvent and meritorious students under the

HSC exams in Sylhet division postponed till July 8

The government on Thursday (June 20) decided to postpone the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and other equivalent examinations in Sylhet division until July 8. The authorities took the decision following the worsening flood situation in Sylhet and its districts.  However,

Govt cuts summer vacation, Edu Inst to open on June 26

The government has decided to shorten the summer vacation in educational institutions. According to Ministry of Education, the educational institutes will open on June 26 instead of July 2. The ministry's Public Relations Officer MA Khair confirmed the matter. This year's

IUB EEE Students Win Silver in Design Challenge in UK

A team of students from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has won Silver Award in the prestigious Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2023-24, UK for their solar-powered gear pump, designed to increase the

IUB's Amit Puts on a Stunning Show to Qualify for Top National Chess Tournament

Amit Bikram Roy, member of the IUB ARROWS Program and an 8th-semester student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has pulled off a stunning comeback to qualify for the prestigious National A Chess Championship and earning

Career and Networking Day 2024 at IUB Draws Over 100 Companies

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted its annual Career and Networking Day on June 12, organized by the Career Guidance Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP&AR) office. The event, which took place on the university campus, attracted participation from more than 100 companies

IUB beats NSU in UN-GCNB’s Integrity Day debate

The Independent University, Bangladesh Debate Club (IUBDC) emerged victorious in a Debate Competition organized by the United Nations Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN-GCNB) to celebrate Integrity Day 2024. Held on June 5, at the Six Seasons Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, this year's

IUB formally opens pioneering financial trading lab

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) formally opened the pioneering Financial Trading Lab on campus on Monday, June 10.  Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) did the formal inauguration. The lab has been set up in

DU students protest quota system in govt jobs

Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on Sunday (June 9) against the High Court’s order to reinstate the quota system in government jobs. On Sunday (June 9) at 11 am, students gathered in front of the DU central library. Later, the students marched university's

Education sector to see increased allocation 

Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali today (June 6) proposed an allocation of Tk94,710 crore for the education sector in the national budget of Bangladesh for the fiscal year 2024-2025, up from Tk88,163 crore in the current fiscal. The finance minister made the allocation proposal while

SEU Signs Service Agreement with United Hospital Limited

Southeast University (SEU) and United Hospital Limited (UHL) signed a Service Agreement on 06 June 2024 at SEU Conference Room, Tejgaon, Dhaka.  The Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of SEU organized the ceremony. Mr. Md. Rezaul Manik, General

Amit Bikram Roy Breaks Into Top 40 National Chess Players

Amit Bikram Roy, a member of the IUB ARROWS Program and student of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has qualified for the National B Chess Championship 2024 by securing the 3rd place in the National Preliminary. This accomplishment not only

Southeast University Holds Seminar on Kishor Gang Culture in Bangladesh

The Department of Law of Southeast University organized a Seminar titled “Kishor Gang Culture in Bangladesh: Causes, Consequences and Countermeasures” on Wednesday (June 5) at the Multipurpose Hall of the University.  Prof. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon, Professor,

HSC 2024: Coaching centres to remain closed from Jun 29 to Aug 11

The government today (June 5) said coaching centres will remain closed from June 29 to August 11 to hold Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in a fair, and copy-free environment. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury said this at a press conference at

Undergrad law students’ research conference brings 40 students from 15 univ

The inaugural "IUB Undergraduate Law Students Research Conference 2024", held on May 24-25 at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), brought together 40 law students from 15 universities to present research on diverse legal topics.  Organized by IUB's Department

Mastermind school students’ colourful day out at Toggi Fun World

About 600 students and teachers from Mastermind School have spent a colourful day experiencing the exciting games and rides at Toggi Fun World – South Asia's largest vertical virtual-reality theme park located right in Bashundhara City, Dhaka. Toggi Fun World offers a special

IUB Footballers Stand Out in Manchester city Corporate Cup 2024 in the UK

A student and two alumni from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) played pivotal roles in their team's runners-up finish at the prestigious Manchester City Corporate Cup 2024.  The team, representing Bando Design Limited, competed from May 30 to June 1, at the Etihad

IUB Students Shine at 2024 K-Culture Lover's Night Talent Show

Students from King Sejong Institute Dhaka 2, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have clinched first and second prizes in dance and musical performances at the 2024 K-Culture Lover's Night Talent Show held on May 23 at the Korean Ambassador's residence in Dhaka.  The

IUB Lifts Men’s Double Trophy in Arfa Karim Memorial Badminton Tournament

The IUB Badminton Team emerged as champions in the Men's Doubles category at the Arfa Karim Memorial Badminton Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Badminton Federation and the Pakistan High Commission at the Dhali Fitness Center in Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka on May 24-25,

Urban Resilience and pro-poor development stressed at Knowledge Exchange Workshop

The Livelihoods Improvement of Urban Poor Communities Project (LIUPCP) of the Local Government Division in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) & the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised a day-long workshop titled