Final results for the Summer 2025 undergraduate admissions at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have been officially released as of May 15, 2025. The document includes detailed instructions for selected candidates and a comprehensive list of admitted students by application number and intended major.
Key Instructions for Selected Candidates
For All Programs (Except Pharmacy and Law):
Admission and Course Registration Links: Available via email starting Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Course Registration Date:Monday, May 19, 2025.
Payment Deadline: Admission Fee (Tk. 25,000) and Course Fee must be paid by Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Orientation Program: Mandatory attendance on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Detailed schedule to be announced.
Merit Scholarship: Candidates on the merit list should follow specific scholarship instructions provided.
For Pharmacy and Law Applicants:
Viva Voce Requirement: Final selection is contingent upon a viva.
Additional Notes:
Candidates with provisional or conditional admissions must submit all required documents within one month of the admission date.
The university will verify all academic certificates with the relevant authorities.
IUB reserves the right to cancel any admission in case of discrepancies.
For further clarification, please contact with Independent University, Bangladesh Office of the Admissions, Financial Aid and International Relations or Bright Admission Coaching.
12th convocation of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) was held on Wednesday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka. A total of 9,532 students received their degrees, with 8,471 graduating from the honors programs and 1,061 completing their master’s degrees.
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, presided over the convocation ceremony as the representative of the President of Bangladesh. Renowned water and environment expert Professor Ainun Nishat delivered the convocation speech.
In his address, Dr. Salehuddin emphasized the university’s foundation in science, technology and ethics, calling AUST one of the country’s leading private technological institutions. “This institution aims to shape a responsible, thoughtful, and humane generation,” he said.
Professor Ainun Nishat, in his speech, reminded graduates that convocation is not just the end of a journey but the beginning of new responsibilities. “The strength you’ve built here will guide your decisions and help you overcome future challenges,” he said.
Chairman of the AUST Board of Trustees and President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Professor Dr. Golam Rahman, described the degree as a “responsibility” and encouraged graduates to contribute to national development and global welfare.
AUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Ashraful Haque highlighted the achievements of AUST alumni in international arenas and encouraged graduates to follow in their footsteps. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman and Treasurer Professor Dr. Sharmin Reza Chowdhury also addressed the gathering. The welcome speech was delivered by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Haque.
The event was attended by members of the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Board of Trustees, Syndicate, Academic Council, deans, department heads, faculty, staff, university officials, vice-chancellors of other institutions and distinguished guests.
University of Asia Pacific Admission Test for LL. B and B.Pharm Programs
Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Law and Human Rights at University of Asia Pacific (UAP) successfully conducted the admission test for the LL.B. (Honors) and B.Pharm programs for spring 2025 intake.
Prominent university officials, including Prof. Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor; Dr. M. Alauddin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Pharmacy; and Prof. Dr. Aloke Kumar Saha, Convener of the Central Admission Committee visited the examination halls. They were accompanied by department heads and faculty members to oversee the smooth and orderly administration of the test.
UAP extends its best wishes to all applicants as they take this significant step toward their academic and professional futures in the fields of law and pharmacy.
North South University Welcomes China International Publishing Group
North South University (NSU) was honored to welcome Du Zhanyuan president of the China International Publishing Group (CIPG) along with his esteemed delegation to its campus.
During the visit, the distinguished guests held a cordial meeting with Abdul Hannan Chowdhury vice chancellor of NSU; Abdur Rob Khan treasurer and pro vice chancellor (In-Charge); Bulbul Siddiqi director of the Confucius Institute at NSU; and Sk. Tawfique M. Haque director of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG).
This engagement reflects NSU’s ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration and cultural exchange, particularly through strategic partnerships with institutions such as CIPG and the Confucius Institute.
American International University Bangladesh Ranking 2025
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has reached a significant milestone by earning a place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. This achievement marks a step forward from its previous designation as a “reporter” university and highlights AIUB’s growing academic stature and institutional excellence.
In the 2025 rankings, 5 Bangladeshi private universities have been recognized. AIUB is proud to be among the four private universities representing Bangladesh on this prestigious list.
The Asia University Rankings assess institutions based on key performance indicators, including teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income. AIUB’s inclusion demonstrates its progress in academic quality, research contributions and global engagement.
This recognition underscores AIUB’s unwavering commitment to excellence in higher education, innovation, internationalization and strategic development. It also affirms the university’s continuous focus on quality assurance and alignment with global academic standards.
Bangladesh AI Summit organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum powered by AKIJ Resource and Mutual Trust Bank PLC and held in collaboration with Brac Business School took place recently at Brac University
Bangladesh AI Summit organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum, AKIJ Resource, Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Brac Business School was held at Brac University. This summit is a flagship initiative of the Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, aiming to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving progress across business, governance, and society. Summit will bring together global and local industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to share insights, showcase groundbreaking AI applications, foster collaboration across sectors, and build a robust talent pipeline for AI in Bangladesh. The initiative aims to generate greater awareness of AI’s potential, strengthen public-private-academic partnerships and provide actionable policy insights to guide the development of a national AI strategy.
Summit began with a welcome address by Mohammad Mujibul Haque professor and dean at Brac Business School and an opening address from Shariful Islam founder and managing director of Bangladesh Brand Forum and Bangladesh Innovation Conclave. He emphasized the importance of using AI wisely, inclusively and ethically also emphasizing the need to use it wisely, inclusively and ethically. Summit also celebrated the AI Hackathon, where brilliant minds are already innovating and building solutions that will drive the country forward.
A seminar on the transformation of the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh was held at Brac University School of Pharmacy
A seminar titled “Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape of Bangladesh: Shaping Future Leaders” was recently held at Brac University’s School of Pharmacy, Merul Badda campus. Event brought together academics, industry leaders and regulatory representatives to discuss the evolution of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector and the cultivation of future leaders.
Seminar Highlights Pharmaceutical Industry Transformation and Leadership at Brac University:
Counterfeit Drugs: Prof. Dr. Md. Selim Reza warned about the growing threat of counterfeit and adulterated medicines.
Sustainable Practices: Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rashid stressed adopting eco-friendly and sustainable production methods.
AI in Education: Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Mahmud Hasan explored the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical education.
Bioequivalence for Exports: Syed S. Kaiser Kabir underscored the importance of bioequivalence testing to boost drug exports.
Practical Learning: Naser Shahriar Zahedi urged students to combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience.
Global Research Collaboration: Abdul Muktadir advocated for joint research initiatives with international institutions, particularly in synthetic chemistry.
Leadership Development: Brac University vice chancellor Syed Farhat Anwar emphasized the university’s aim to lead the Global South through innovation and leadership in the pharmaceutical field.
Other speakers included officials from the Department of Drug Administration and Brac University’s administration highlighting the seminar’s collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.
Nanjing Audit University, China has awarded honorary professorship to North South University Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury
North South University (NSU) Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury has been conferred with an honorary professorship by Nanjing Audit University (NAU), China. The first South Asian academic to receive this prestigious recognition, NSU Vice Chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury was conferred with the honor at a high-level symposium held at Nanjing Audit University on Thursday (May 8).
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between North South University and Nanjing Audit University at the same event. This has paved the way for the exchange of experiences in academic, research, and institutional development between the two universities.
In this context, Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury said, “This arrangement has taken NSU another step forward on the path of international engagement. Which reflects the mission of addressing global challenges through education, research and socially responsible innovation.’
Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury delivered a keynote speech titled ‘Social Business and Three Zeros’ at the event. In which he outlined the directions for solving poverty, unemployment and carbon emission problems through sustainable business models.
Professor SK Toufiq M. Haque director of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) of North South University was present at the event.
As part of the day-long program, Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury participated in a high-level meeting at Jiangsu Bank, China. There as the chairman of Grameen Bank he shed light on Grameen Bank’s role in inclusive finance, microfinance, risk management strategies and community-based financial models.
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S M Nayeem Arefin a graduate of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been awarded the 2024–2025 Folsom Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), USA. He received the honor on April 23, 2025, in recognition of his groundbreaking research on lead halide perovskites, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
This prestigious award is presented to only two students across more than 100 departments and nine colleges at UNL. Arefin’s thesis, supervised by Dr. Laura Wang, Associate Professor in UNL’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focused on developing innovative methods for synthesizing perovskite materials used in advanced photonic applications.
Titled “Patterning Synthesis of Lead Halide Perovskites Toward Photonic Application,” his thesis tackled the limitations of conventional lithographic techniques, which often compromise the delicate crystal structures of perovskites. By combining soft lithography with self-assembly using asymmetric wettability templates, Arefin achieved the first controlled synthesis of CsPb₂Br₅ crystals while preserving their structural integrity. This advancement opens new possibilities for photonic devices such as LEDs, lasers, and photodetectors.
During his Master’s studies, Arefin was supported by the NSF’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). He also received the Holling Fellowship, served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, and contributed as a peer reviewer for journals published by Elsevier.
Currently, Arefin is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at UNL, working under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Shield. His doctoral research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of size-controlled metallic nanoparticles, including alloy and core-shell structures, using inert gas condensation (IGC). His work involves advanced analytical techniques such as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), high-angle annular dark-field imaging (HAADF), Raman spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and both optical and magnetic measurements.
Arefin earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from IUB in 2021, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He consistently appeared on the Dean’s and Vice Chancellor’s Honor Lists between 2017 and 2020.
At IUB, he was an active member of the IUB Photonics Simulation Lab (IUBPSL), directed by Dr. Mustafa Habib Chowdhury, Associate Professor and current Head of the EEE Department. There, he researched the enhancement of thin-film solar cell efficiency using plasmonic nanoparticles, supported by ANSYS-Lumerical simulation tools.
Dr. Chowdhury remarked, “This recognition highlights the strong academic foundation and research excellence cultivated at IUB, particularly within the EEE Department. Arefin’s achievement exemplifies the high level of talent nurtured at IUB and underscores the university’s role in advancing global scientific research.”
