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School of Business and Economics at United International University (UIU) organized the 2nd nationwide inter-university research competition “Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024” on January 13, 2025. Event which took place at the UIU Campus in Dhaka aimed to promote research culture among undergraduate students, particularly in business education. Competition was divided into three domains with top 10 teams invited to present their research papers. All participants received certificates and gift packs with six winners emerging from the competition.

Best research paper in each domain was awarded BDT 1,00,000 as the first prize, followed by BDT 60,000 for the first runner-up and BDT 40,000 for the second runner-up. The winners were as follows:

Domain 1:

Champion: Ramisa Rutbata Hossain Avantika & Rajin Al-Tanjim Bhuiyan (UIU)

1st Runner-up: Faiyaz Bin Zulfiqar & Samiha Tasnim Promi (UIU)

2nd Runner-up: Asia Bagum, Maruf Hasan Arif, Mesbah Amin & Maksudur Rahman (UIU)

Domain 2:

Champion: Muhtasim Ahamed Chowdhury (UIU)

1st Runner-up: Tawsif Abrar Faiyaz, Nur Afrin Chowdhury Ananna & Maisha Jahin (NSU)

2nd Runner-up: Tarif Hassan, Rafia Tabassum Sara & Ayman Ilias Choudhury

Chief guest Niaz Ahmed Khan emphasized the significance of research in national progress and encouraged students to engage in research during their university years. Event was attended by faculty members, students, officials, academicians, government representatives, researchers, journalists and other distinguished guests; making it a resounding success.

On 25th December 2024, the International and Scholarship Office (ISO) of Brac University organized a Christmas Day celebration at both male and female hostels. Event fostered unity, cultural exchange and festive cheer by bringing together international and local students as well as distinguished university officials. The day began with a festive atmosphere featuring special meals and traditional dishes prepared by international students. The evening was filled with excitement as students joined Dr. David Dowland registrar of Brac University and Saiduzzaman Shikder head of ISO for fun games and activities.

Cultural showcase was a highlight with international students singing, dancing and sharing their traditions. Event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony for game winners and a cake-cutting celebration with attendees enjoying chocolates and sweets.

East West University (EWU) has awarded 219 students the Merit Scholarship Award for their outstanding academic performance, with most being female students. Ceremony took place on January 12, 2025 at the EWU Manzur Elahi Auditorium in Dhaka.

Chief guest was an EWU Board of Trustees member Farooque B. Chaudhury, while vice chancellor Shams Rahman presided over the ceremony as the program chair. Chaudhury congratulated the scholarship recipients and emphasized the importance of academic excellence. Rahman emphasized EWU’s commitment to a supportive academic environment and emphasized the hard work and perseverance of the students, particularly the female recipients. Event was attended by several dignitaries, including East West University pro vice chancellor Ashik Mosaddik.

North South University (NSU) has held its 2025 spring semester orientation program, aimed at familiarizing freshers with the university’s culture and academic approach. 69 students were awarded scholarships, including 100 percent merit scholarships for 21 students who performed exceptionally in the Bachelor’s (Honors) admission test.

Session was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Abdul Hannan Choudhury, who emphasized the NSU’s commitment to transforming students into successful graduates. Deans of the schools introduced their respective schools and VC emphasized the North South University’s mission to produce graduates who excel academically, care deeply about national issues and contribute meaningfully to society.

Orientation program concluded with a cultural performance by North South University Shangskritik Shangathan (NSUSS) members.

North South University (NSU) has crowned Zarin Mahmood as the first Bangladeshi Canadian and NSU graduate to win the prestigious Miss North America World 2024-2025 award. The pageant organized by Mrs. Canada Inc. to celebrates diversity, empowerment and advocacy for women globally. Zarin’s victory reflects her commitment to addressing social issues, particularly women’s empowerment, diversity and inclusion.

Currently residing in Vancouver, Canada Zarin works in the IT sector for a Canadian government organization. She credits her transformative experiences at NSU with shaping her path from the classroom to the global stage. Zarin’s academic journey began at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh and she pursued her undergraduate studies in business administration at NSU, where she honed her leadership, critical thinking, and innovative skills.

Zarin expressed her gratitude to NSU for its rigorous academic curriculum, diverse campus environment, and numerous extracurricular opportunities for building her confidence, leadership abilities, and passion for advocacy. She hopes her pageant journey will inspire current students to embrace their potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

North South University extends its heartfelt congratulations to Zarin Mahmood for her outstanding achievement and celebrates her as a global ambassador of the NSU’s legacy.

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has won the championship trophies in both men’s and women’s doubles categories in the SMC+ East West Winter Smash Badminton Competition. The IUB team competed against over 40 universities, securing final spots in four out of six events. Tipu Sultan and Ashfak Bin Ferdous won the Men’s Doubles title with a 2-0 margin against Hazi Misir Ali College in the final. They defeated teams from Brac University and Southeast University in straight sets. In the Women’s Doubles category, Tasnim Noor and Kazi Kayanat Soha defeated Team East West University 3 in the final with a 2-0 margin. Ashfak finished as the runner-up in Men’s Singles after a closely contested 2-1 match against Daffodil International University in the final. He advanced through the group stage with straight-set victories over European University and Team North South University 1. In Mixed Doubles, Tipu Sultan and Tasnim finished as runners-up after a 2-0 loss to Daffodil International University in the final.

Competition was organized by East West University in collaboration with the Bangladesh Badminton Federation and supported by the Division of Student Activities (DoSA) of Independent University, Bangladesh.

Brac University Department of Architecture recently hosted Yasmeen Lari Pakistan’s trailblazing female architect and a champion of humanitarian architecture for the 150th installment of its Angan Lecture Series at the Merul Badda campus.

Lari delivered a compelling lecture titled “Save the Planet, Save Humanity: Decarbonize, Decolonize, Democratize Architecture,” where she highlighted the transformative power of architecture in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequity, and community resilience. Emphasizing a purpose-driven approach, she stated, “Architecture is not just about structures; it’s about solutions that heal the planet and empower communities.”

The session also featured an engaging discussion led by Department Chairperson Zainab Faruqui Ali delving into Lari’s extensive body of work, which spans brutalist villas, heritage conservation and humanitarian relief initiatives. The dialogue explored how her philosophies and practices resonate with and could inspire Bangladesh’s architectural landscape.

As part of her visit Lari conducted a winter school where students constructed a zero-carbon bamboo building, exemplifying disaster-resilient and sustainable design principles. Additionally, a multi-disciplinary session provided deeper insights into her Barefoot Social Architecture philosophy which champions zero-carbon housing and uplifts marginalized communities through participatory and resource-conscious methods.

Lari’s groundbreaking contributions to architecture have earned her prestigious accolades including the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects (2023) and the Jane Drew Prize (2020). Her visit to Brac University not only celebrated her achievements but also inspired a new generation of architects to envision a sustainable and equitable future.