Course Title: ENG 099 – Remedial English
Credits: None
Pre-requisite: None

Course Description:
ENG 099 is an intensive remedial course designed to help students improve their academic English skills. The writing component focuses on identifying and correcting common mistakes in grammar, structure and usage. East West University new students will learn to write clear, well-structured sentences and practice combining them into more complex sequences and cohesive paragraphs.

This course also includes targeted grammar review and instruction aimed at reinforcing essential language rules. In addition, specific sessions are devoted to developing reading comprehension and enhancing fluency in spoken English. EWU ENG 099 provides a strong foundation for success in future academic coursework.

North South University

Call for Financial Aid Applications – Summer 2025

📅 Date of Announcement: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Important Guidelines

• Form Availability:
  Prime Bank, Bashundhara Branch (Tk. 1,000/- only)
• Place of Submission:
  Financial Aid Office (FAO), Admin Building, Level #3
• Submission Time:
  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Working Days Only)
• Application Period:
  Sunday, May 18 – Thursday, May 29, 2025

⚠️ Important Note:
To ensure efficient processing, we strongly request that no more than 50 applications be submitted on the last two days (May 28 & 29, 2025).

Eligibility to Apply – Time Bar Criteria

Program	CGPA	Completed Credits	Time Bar
Architecture	2.75	15	5 Years
Pharmacy	2.75	15	5 Years / 10 Semesters
Other Undergraduate Programs	2.75	12	4 Years
LLB	2.75	59 (Sibling)	4 Years / 8 Semesters
MBA	3.25	6	2 Years
M. Pharm & LL.M	3.25	99 (Sibling)	2 Years / 4 Semesters
Other Master’s Programs	3.25	–	2 Years / 5 Semesters

🔸 Note:
Students already receiving financial aid may apply for enhancement only in extraordinary humanitarian cases. Otherwise, they are advised not to apply beyond the time-bar.

Application Instructions

1. Applicants must complete their registration and payment for the summer 2025 semester.
   (Tuition fees of selected candidates will be adjusted with the Fall 2025 semester payment.)
2. Students must submit their applications along with all required documents (as listed in the Financial Aid Form), including one recent passport-sized photograph.
3. An interview will be conducted on the same day the application is submitted.
4. Incomplete applications and forms submitted by ineligible candidates will be discarded.
5. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Required Documents

• Completed North South University Financial Aid Application Form
• Necessary supporting documents (as mentioned in the form)
• One recent passport-size photograph

Contact Information

For further details or queries, please contact the Bright Admission Coaching or NSU Financial Aid Office (FAO.

Here is a detailed Academic Calendar Summary for Summer 2025 at North South University, based on the official document:

📅 Key Dates and Events

Registration & Classes

• May 12 (Mon): Online course registration begins for regular and probation students
• May 17 (Sat): Online course registration ends for regular and probation students
• May 17 (Sat): Orientation for newly admitted undergraduate students
• May 18 (Sun): Online registration ends for newly admitted students
• May 19 (Mon): Last day of section cancellation and merging
• May 20 (Tue): Classes begin, tuition payment begins

Course Drop Deadlines

• May 29 (Thu): Last day to drop courses online with 100% refund
• June 15 (Sun): Last day to drop courses online with 50% refund
• July 7 (Mon): Last day to drop courses online with 0% refund, “W” grade

Tuition Payment

• June 23 (Mon): Last day to pay tuition without late fee
• June 24 (Tue): Late payment begins (Tk. 2,000 fee)
• July 8 (Tue): Last day to pay with Tk. 2,000 late fee
• July 9 (Wed): Payment continues with Tk. 2,000 + Tk. 100/day late fee
• July 17 (Thu): Final deadline for financial aid recipients (no late fee)

Holidays

• May 11 (Sun): Buddha Purnima
• June 5–10 (Thu–Tue): Eid-ul-Adha (subject to moon sighting)
• July 6 (Sun): Ashura (subject to moon sighting)
• Aug 16 (Sat): Janmastami
• Aug 22–23 (Fri–Sat): No classes

Classes End

• Aug 18 (Mon): Last MW classes
• Aug 19 (Tue): Last ST classes
• Aug 21 (Thu): Last RA classes, end of Online Teaching Evaluation

Final Exams

Sept 4 (Thu): Last day to submit grades

Aug 24 (Sun): Final exams begin

Aug 30 (Sat): Final exams end

Dhaka, 18 May 2025 — North South University (NSU) warmly ushered in its summer 2025 Executive MBA and graduate business students with an engaging orientation evening that brought together future business leaders, industry stalwarts, and academic visionaries. Designed to bridge the gap between academia and the modern business world, the event highlighted NSU’s commitment to holistic, industry-aligned education.

This orientation featured twelve parallel roundtable discussions, each centered on core business disciplines—Marketing, Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems. These sessions fostered deep engagement between nearly 200 new students and more than 50 esteemed alumni and industry leaders, representing prestigious organizations such as bKash, PwC, Nestlé, HSBC, Square Group and Grameen Digital Health Solutions.

Distinguished NSU leadership— Abdul Hannan Chowdhury vice chancellor and Abdur Rob Khan treasurer and pro vice chancellor (in-charge)—graced the occasion, reinforcing the university’s mission to combine academic excellence with real-world relevance.

The event welcomed high-profile guests, including:

• Shams Zaman, country managing partner, PwC
• Ummiya Rahman, senior vice president, bKash
• Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, CEO, Grameen Digital Health Solutions
• Hosne Ara Loma, HR director, Nestlé
• Mahbub Baset, COO, Ifad Multi Products Ltd

These luminaries shared professional insights and inspired incoming students with stories of leadership and innovation.

Nazlee Siddiqui director of NSU’s MBA/EMBA programs captured the essence of the evening:
“By weaving together, the fresh enthusiasm of new students with the seasoned experience of alumni and industry veterans, we kindle a lifelong passion for learning — a flame that will illuminate personal growth and professional excellence.”

Faculty members and industry leaders co-led the discussions, exploring both technical competencies and soft skills vital to success in today’s evolving business landscape. The exchange gave students a grounded perspective on current trends, challenges, and career trajectories.

In recognition of academic excellence, NSU also awarded merit-based scholarships, including a 50% tuition waiver for the top-performing entrant and 25% waivers for two others — celebrating their promise at the outset of this academic journey.

Evening concluded not only as a formal induction but as a vibrant testament to NSU’s enduring ethos: cultivating leaders who are prepared, passionate and purpose driven.

🎉 Bornil Bangaliana 2025: A Celebration of Bengali Culture at East West University 🎉
Organized by the East West University Club for Performing Arts (ECPA)

🔹 Top Highlights of Bornil Bangaliana 2025:

• 🎪 A traditional Mela with 11+ cultural stalls featuring local crafts, ethnic wear, and traditional food
• 🖼️ An art and handicraft exhibition showcasing student-made Bengali-themed artwork and decor
• 💃 Live cultural performances including Bengali dance, drama, and folk music
• 🎤 A show-stopping performance by the renowned Bangla music band Kaaktaal

🎓 The event was graced by East West University pro vice chancellor Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, Department of Students’ Welfare Adviser Ismat Shereen, faculty members and enthusiastic students — all joining together to celebrate and preserve the spirit of Bengali culture.

🌟 Why Bornil Bangaliana Matters:
This cultural festival not only brought the university community closer but also provided a dynamic platform for young talents to express their passion for the performing arts. It reinforced the importance of cultural identity, community engagement and creative expression in university life.

📢 Join us in celebrating Bangladeshi culture through EWU events like Bornil Bangaliana that blend tradition with youthful energy and artistic passion.

🎓 NSU Awards 100% Scholarships to Top Freshmen in Summer Semester 2025

North South University (NSU) a leading private university in Bangladesh has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and student support by offering up to 100% tuition fee scholarships to top-performing students in the summer 2025 semester.

At the freshmen orientation program held on May 17, 2025, NSU officially announced that 75 newly admitted undergraduate students were selected for full or partial tuition fee waivers based on their exceptional results in the NSU summer admission test.

✅ Key Highlights:

• 3,215 new undergraduate students enrolled across 19 departments under four academic schools.
• 101 students earned eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
• 75 students accepted the offer and completed their admissions.
• 25 students received 100% tuition waivers, with 21 completing enrollment.
• Scholarships awarded based on highest scores in the admission test.

Orientation event began with the national anthem and a powerful documentary showcasing NSU’s history, achievements and global reputation which fostering pride among the new students.

Program was attended by Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources as the chief guest and was presided over by Abdul Hannan Chowdhury vice chancellor of NSU.

🌟 Why Choose NSU?

• Generous scholarship programs
• World-class faculty and infrastructure
• Strong focus on academic merit and student support
• A proven track record of academic excellence and career success

North South University continues to lead in promoting quality higher education by rewarding talented students and making education more accessible through financial aid and scholarship initiatives.

🎓 NSU Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarships Abstract

North South University (NSU) offers generous tuition waivers for outstanding undergraduate applicants based on their academic achievements and NSU admission test performance.

✅ Eligibility Criteria for Tuition Waivers

1. Top 10 Admission Test Performers

• 100% tuition waiver for applicants who rank among the top 10 in the NSU undergraduate admission test.

2. Outstanding SSC & HSC Results

• Full tuition waiver (100%) if the applicant meets the following criteria:
  • GPA 5.00 (excluding 4th subject) in either SSC or HSC, and
  • At least GPA 4.80 (excluding 4th subject) in the other.
  • Must also have a satisfactory NSU admission test score.

3. O-Level and A-Level Excellence

• Full tuition waiver (100%) for candidates who achieve:
  • 7 ‘A’ grades in O-Level (including best 7 subjects), and
  • 3 ‘A’ grades in A-Level, with a
  • Satisfactory score in the NSU admission test.

💡 Note:

Scholarship recipients must maintain academic performance and conduct standards throughout their study period to retain the tuition waiver.

📢 Apply Now and Be Rewarded for Your Academic Excellence!

At NSU, we recognize and reward merit and performance. Take the next step toward a bright future with our scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.

* NSU reserves the right to change any requirement at any time. Candidates are advised to visit the NSU website for updates.

Pre-university final result for Spring 2025 from Brac University has been officially published on May 15, 2025. The results are available in PDF format and can be accessed through the university’s website.

This document contains the final grade sheet for students who participated in the pre-university program for the spring 2025 semester. It lists the names, student IDs and corresponding grades of the participants.

Brac University Pre-University Spring 2025 Admission Note:

📝 This information applies to applicants who passed the pre-university program and are selected for undergraduate admission for the summer 2025 semester at Brac University.

✅ Instructions for Selected Applicants

1. Compulsory Course:
   • All students must take English Course 091 in their first semester.
2. Admission Procedure:
   • Submit academic and identification documents to the Admissions Office.
   • Confirm eligibility with the Admissions Office.
   • Pay the admission fees to finalize enrollment.
3. Important Caveats:
   • Submission of false/forged documents leads to cancellation of admission—no refund under any circumstances.
   • Pre-University ID cards must be returned; admission cannot proceed without this.

📍 Admission Venue & Timing

• Location:
  Inquiry, Registration & Admission Office, 2nd Floor, Brac University
  Kha 224 Pragati Sarani, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212
• Documents Required:
  • Admit card
  • Academic certificates (original + photocopy)
  • Transcripts/Mark sheets
  • Birth certificate (photocopy)
  • Passport-sized photos
• Admissions Dates:
  📅 May 19–22, 2025
  ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Break: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM)

❗ Note: Online SSC/HSC results are NOT accepted.

💰 Fee Structure

Program	Admission Fee	One Course Fee	Semester Fee	Library Fee	Total
ARC (Architecture)	Tk. 33,900/-	Tk. 24,750/-	Tk. 12,600/-	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 73,750/-
Other Programs	Tk. 33,900/-	Tk. 24,750/-	Tk. 9,350/-	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 70,500/-

• All payments are non-refundable.
• Payment must be made at any branch of:
  • Brac Bank, Dhaka Bank, ONE Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, Pubali Bank or Southeast Bank.

East West University (EWU) one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh successfully conducted its summer semester 2025 admission test at its Aftabnagar campus, attracting over 6,000 applicants from across the country.

Held in both the EWU Main Building and the state-of-the-art Farashuddin Bhaban, the admission test was efficiently organized to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for all candidates. To support families the university also made thoughtful arrangements for guardians of applicants, providing shaded seating areas and light refreshments within the campus grounds.

Top university officials—including Mohammed Farashuddin chairperson of the board of trustees; Shams Rahman vice chancellor and M. Ashik Mosaddik pro vice chancellor—visited the examination halls to supervise the proceedings and engage with candidates and staff.

EWU leadership expressed satisfaction with the flawless execution of the admission process, commending the efforts of the admission committee, faculty members and administrative staff for their professionalism and teamwork. Successful organization of the test reflects EWU’s ongoing commitment to providing a world-class education environment in Bangladesh.

This major event underscores East West University’s reputation for academic excellence, transparency in admissions, and dedication to student welfare—reinforcing its position as a top choice for higher education in Bangladesh.

An official notice from East West University (EWU) dated May 17, 2025, concerning the summer semester 2025 undergraduate admissions. Here’s the key points:

1. Written Admission Test Results: Results for the BBA, LLB and B.Pharm programs will be published on Saturday, May 17, 2025, around 11:00 PM, both on the university’s notice board and online at https://www.ewubd.edu.
2. Viva-Voce Schedule: The viva-voce (oral examination) for these programs is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Specific timings and details will be provided in the results notice.
3. Final Admission Results: Comprehensive results for all undergraduate programs, including BBA, LLB and B.Pharm will be available on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after 11:00 PM both on the notice board and the university website.

North South University (NSU), one of the country’s premier private institutions of higher education, held its orientation program for newly admitted students of the 2025 summer semester on May 17. This event took place at 10:45 AM at the NSU Plaza on the university campus.

Orientation program began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a documentary highlighting NSU’s journey, accomplishments and diverse academic and extracurricular initiatives. Dr. Ahmed Tajmin registrar of NSU delivered the welcome speech.

This semester, students have enrolled in 19 undergraduate departments under the university’s 4 academic schools. Several high-achieving students based on their admission test performance will receive scholarships covering up to 100% of their tuition fees.

NSU vice chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury presided over the event. Chief guest was Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources in the interim government of Bangladesh.

Distinguished members of the board of trustees—including chairman Azim Uddin Ahmed, MA Kashem, Benazir Ahmed, Rehana Rahman and Aziz Al Kaiser—attended as special guests.

This orientation saw the presence of senior faculty members, department heads, deans, administrative officials, students, and guardians. Event concluded with a special cultural performance presented by NSU students, marking a warm and festive beginning to the academic journey of the freshers.