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North South University Seminar on Satin Class Drug’s Efficacy with Mercer University Professor

North South University held a seminar discussing the innovative efficacy of a new drug called Satin, which is designed to control blood pressure. The seminar, organized by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the North South Pharmaceutical Club, featured Associate Professor Dr. Rakibul Hasan from Mercer University, USA, who discussed his research on the Satin class of drugs and its innovative aspects.

The chief guest was Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdur Rob Khan, and the special guest was the Dean of the School of Health and Life Sciences, Professor Dr. Deepak Kumar Mitra. Hasan highlighted the drug’s effectiveness in controlling blood pressure and its potential to help 200 million people worldwide suffering from neglected cardiovascular diseases. Special guest Professor Dr. Deepak Kumar Mitra also encouraged students to be interested in research. The seminar concluded with a question and answer session, making it an informative and educational event for students.

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North South University VC at Times Higher Education Southeast Asia Summit 2024

North South University Vice Chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury spoke at the Times Higher Education Southeast Asia Summit 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where experts from academia, industry, and policy discussed steps to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in higher education.

Chowdhury emphasized creating jobs, research collaboration, and ensuring access to higher education for graduates in the Asia and Pacific region to prevent brain drain. He mentioned North South University’s efforts to address global challenges in Bangladesh. Representatives from various universities highlighted their commitment to collaborative actions in higher education globally. They emphasized the role of universities in transforming Southeast Asia’s growing youth population into a skilled workforce.

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NSU Startups Next

NSU Startups Next, the academic incubator of North South University, hosted a fireside chat featuring Sadia Haque, co-founder of ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s leading online travel technology company. The event, which was moderated by NSU Startups Next’s coordinators Quazi Tafsirul Islam and Faiz Ibne Hossain, attracted around 60 attendees. Haque shared her firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and pivotal moments in her entrepreneurial journey. She emphasized the importance of personal branding for early-stage entrepreneurs, emphasizing that communication skills are more important than the product or service.

The event provided unique insights into the startup ecosystem in Bangladesh and the importance of resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking in navigating the competitive business landscape. The Q&A segment allowed participants to engage directly with Haque, deepening their understanding of the entrepreneurial journey.

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Daffodil International University (DIU) will host the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Dhaka Site 2024

Daffodil International University (DIU) will host the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Dhaka Site 2024 on 7 December at the Shadhinota Sommelon Kendra in Daffodil Smart City, Savar, Dhaka.

The event, organized by the ICPC Foundation, is the world’s largest programming competition, involving over 50,000 students annually from 3,000 universities. The Dhaka Regional 2024 is the largest onsite competition globally, featuring 308 teams selected from 2,489 teams across 148 institutions through preliminary rounds. The top ten teams will receive cash prizes, certificates, and trophies, with the champion earning a direct invitation to the 2025 World Finals. Other winners will qualify for the Asia West Finals alongside teams from India, Pakistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. DIU’s hosting of ICPC-2024 aims to be a milestone event, fostering talent development and strengthening Bangladesh’s IT sector. Notable additions include a micro-credential program, a large-scale IT job fair featuring top companies, live scoreboards, and tech talk sessions.