American International University Bangladesh Department of Law
American International University-Bangladesh’s Department of Law organized a “Bridging Theory and Practice: A Study Tour” on January 2, 2025 for the Labor and Industrial Law course. Tour combined classroom instruction with real-world industry exposure focusing on the Fakir Fashion Limited in Baliapara, Rupgonj, Narayangonj. Tour began with a speech by Rostoma Begum Chaudhary AIUB assistant professor of law and included AIUB faculty members Soeb Aktar and Fahim Faisal Khan Alabi. Tour included interactive sessions with students and concerned departments of Fakir Fashion Limited followed by field visits to the company’s permanent hospital, day care center, production establishments and other factories.
The visit aimed to deepen students’ understanding of labor and industrial law from a theoretical to a practical perspective, demonstrating how industries adhere to international labor norms and national labor law frameworks for a sustainable world.
NSU School of Humanities and Social Sciences Legal Research
School of Humanities and Social Sciences of North South University (NSU) organized the inaugural session of the ‘SHSS Alumni Discussion Series.’ The series aims to encourage current students to engage in intellectual development and research through alumni.
Event was organized on campus on Thursday (January 23).
Keynote address was delivered by Sayere Najabi Sayem, a former student of the Department of Law and Research Associate at Tanjib Alam & Associates a paper titled “Exploring the Viability of Preprints in the ‘Exclusive’ Domain of Legal Scholarship.” She discussed the potential of preprints in independent legal research. The event was held at the SHSS Dean’s Conference Room at 10:30 am.
Event was moderated by Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed associate professor and chairman of North South University Department of Law. Inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of Law where he highlighted the importance of preprints.
During the presentation of the paper, the speaker said that preprint is a new type of publication format that has gained popularity in various academic fields, but it has not yet gained importance in legal research. He said that the traditional publishing method can limit the spread of independent research. He emphasized its potential in legal research by highlighting the widespread acceptance of preprints in health sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
After the paper presentation, in the question and answer session, the students discussed the inclusion of preprints in legal research. In response to the students’ questions, the speaker said that increasing the acceptance of preprints in legal scholarship is the need of the hour.
In his closing speech, Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam thanked the keynote speaker for his important speech and presented a courtesy memento. Teachers and students of the NSU SHSS department were present at the event.
A memorandum of understanding signed between North South University and Coppin State University
North South University held a seminar titled ‘Nanotechnology: Small Things Matter and Have the Power to Transform Energy, Health, and the Environment’ to advance scientific research and innovation. The keynote speaker, Dr. Jamal Uddin, founder of the Center for Nanotechnology and professor at Coppin State University, highlighted the potential of nanotechnology in transforming fields such as medicine, industry, environment and health. The corona vaccine was developed in just 6 to 9 months, demonstrating the rapid advancement of nanotechnology.
The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr. Mohammad Hossain Shariar, Chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North South University. The seminar also included a memorandum of understanding signed between North South University and Coppin State University, committing to mutual cooperation to improve education quality. A plan has been made to build a nanotechnology institute at North South University.
East West University Club for Performing Arts (ECPA) presented a drama adaptation of Nakshi Kanthar Maath
On January 6th, 2025, East West University Club for Performing Arts (ECPA) presented their self-written drama adaptation of Nakshi Kanthar Maath inspired by Jashimuddin’s poem. Event which included a colorful Pitha Utshob, showcased the beauty of Bangladeshi traditions and the importance of celebrating the nation’s artistic roots. Drama was staged at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium while the Pitha Utshob was held in the campus courtyard.
Event aimed to blend theatrical storytelling with rural traditions of Bangladesh with over 20 vibrant stalls showcasing traditional pithas, handcrafted items and other cultural treasures. Attendees appreciated ECPA’s dedication to promoting Bangladeshi culture through innovative stage plays and captivating performances, highlighting the importance of preserving and celebrating cultural heritage.
Wilfrid Laurier University has campuses in Waterloo, Brantford and Milton all located within an hour’s drive or less from Toronto, Canada’s largest city. These campuses are situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, while the Milton campus is situated on the traditional territory of Mississaugas of the Credit and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701.
Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo is a close-knit campus with over 18,800 undergraduate and graduate students from various faculties. The university is a leading force in research among Canadian universities, with many research centers and institutes housed within the Waterloo Region. Brantford offers a modern learning environment with around 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled, offering programs like Business Technology Management, Applied Health Science, Education, User Experience Design, and Social Work.
Wilfrid Laurier University Milton is tailored to local and commuter students, offering a purpose-built campus in the Milton Education Village. Kitchener houses the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work program, which has 300 graduate students based in the downtown area. Since 1999, the Lazaridis School has offered graduate programming in Toronto’s financial district, enrolling over 250 MBA and MFin candidates each year.
Wilfrid Laurier University maintains a research office in Yellowknife as part of its research partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories, allowing researchers to be based out of the Northwest Territories full time. This location enables year-round field research and fosters close relationships with local government, Indigenous and community organizations.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at United International University (UIU) has organized “UIU CSE Fest 2025” a two-day contest for inter-college and university students. Event which took place from 17-18 January 2025 featured various segments such as the Blockchain Olympiad, ICT Olympiad, Project Show, Line Following Robot (LFR) and Programming Contest.
Event was presided over by Abul Kashem Mia vice chancellor of UIU. Event attracted 1500 students from 80 universities and 30 colleges in Bangladesh. Winners of the competitions will receive a prize of 1100000 taka. Chief guest Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan emphasized the importance of working for the welfare of people while supporting human values and technical education. Special guest Shish Haider Chowdhury thanked UIU for organizing the event and announced the ICT Division’s support for such programs.
Event included faculty members, students, officials, academicians, government high officials, ICT experts, journalists and other distinguished guests.
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) offers Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program with full-time highly qualified faculty members, eight modern teaching laboratories, four advanced research laboratories, a dedicated seminar library, separate animal house and a dedicated medicinal garden.
AIUB Pharmacy program has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bangladesh Pharmacy Council. Bachelor of Pharmacy admission for the Spring 2024-2025 semester is open now with applications deadlines January 20, 2025 and classes starting February 15, 2025. Contact the Bright Admission Coaching for AIUB B.Pharm test preparation practice.
East West University’s Spring Semester 2025 UndergraduateAdmission Test Completed
East West University (EWU) has completed its spring semester 2025 undergraduate admission test at Aftabnagar with over 4000 applicants taking part. Event was held in the EWU Main Building and Farashuddin Bhaban Building with special arrangements made for guardians and comfortable seating and light refreshments.
Senior East West University officials, including Vice-Chancellor Shams Rahman and Pro Vice-Chancellor Ashik Mosaddik visited the examination halls to observe the process. Professor Shams Rahman emphasized EWU’s dedication to student care and support. East West University leaders expressed satisfaction with the overall arrangements and praised the efficiency and dedication of the EWU admission committee members, faculty members, officials and staff involved in conducting the test. Their collective efforts ensured a smooth and organized examination process, upholding the high standards of East West University.
Southeast University (SEU) and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.
Strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in joint academic programs and research initiatives, leveraging the expertise and resources of UniMAP’s Centre of Excellence for Advanced Computing (CoE AdvComp) and Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology (FKTEN) alongside SEU’s capabilities. Key areas of focus include advanced computing, semiconductor technology, cybersecurity, and data science. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam and Prof. Ts. Dr. Zaliman Sauli emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration and the importance of fostering global academic partnerships.
Australia Awards Scholarships for Study in 2026 for Bangladesh
Australia Awards Scholarships for study commencing in 2026 will open on 1 February 2025 and applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility before starting the application process. To be eligible, applicants must meet certain English language proficiency standards, with results valid as of 1 January 2026. These standards include an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, a TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) score of at least 84, or a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Women, people with disabilities, and those from ethnic minorities are permitted to submit an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score). However, if selected for the scholarship, they must meet the English language admission requirement of the relevant Australian institution.
English language testing can be expensive, so proper preparation is key to successfully submitting your application. For more details, visit the British Council—Bangladesh, IDP—International Education Specialists, and Pearson—PTE Academic in Bangladesh. People with disabilities wishing to apply should contact English language test centers as early as possible, as the testing facility will need time to make necessary adjustments to meet individual needs.
Australia Awards—Bangladesh organizes information sessions for prospective applicants, with session dates and times and a link to register shared in due course. Useful resources for applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship include the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) dedicated page, OASIS (User Guide), Study Australia website, Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.
Scholarship applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements specified by Australia Awards for their country, and DFAT will accept results from any of the following English language tests. For further information, contact the Bright Admission Coaching or Australia Awards office in Bangladesh.
