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Apr 06

Talk on “Writing Our Lives” held at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Talk on “Writing Our Lives: A Research Project with Successful Women in Bangladesh” on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at IUB’s own campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Dr. Ann Le Mare, a researcher and academic, working with UK and Norwegian universities and Dr. Angela Everitt, a researcher and a faculty member at Open University, UK, were the Key Speakers at the session. The event was based on a research project revealing the stories of successful Bangladeshi women in order to influence younger girls and women in [...]

Mar 08

IUB celebrates International Women’s Day

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Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrates International Women’s Day 2017 upholding this year’s theme of the day, ‘Be Bold for Change’. The day was marked through different events and activities at IUB’s own campus in Bashudhara, Dhaka. To observe International Women’s Day in befitting manner, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB arranged Programs where Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB was present as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Prof. Rahman said, “Since its inception in 1993, IUB is extending all-out support for the female students so that they can materialize their dreams and be empowered [...]

Mar 01

Discussion with the Author on her book held at IUB

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The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized an in-depth interactive discussion session with the author Dr. Tamina M. Chowdhury on her book “Indigenous Identity in South Asia: Making claims in the colonial Chittagong Hill Tracts” at its permanent campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Along with the author, Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, eminent human rights activists Khushi Kabir and Dr. Md. Tanzimuddin Khan, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka were present as key discussants of the session. The event was moderated by Mr. [...]

Feb 23

International Conference on “Cultivating Competitive Cooperation” held at IUB

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A daylong International Conference titled “China, India & the United States in Bangladesh: Cultivating Competitive Cooperation” was implemented on February 23, 2017 at the own campus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The Conference was organized by the Global Studies & Governance (GSG) Program at IUB. In the Inaugural Session of the Conference, US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ms. Marcia Bernicat was present as Chief Guest. Ms. Bernicat stated that “all India, China and the United States share the goal of a prosperous, safe and stable society for Bangladesh. USA recognize that helping Bangladesh meet its own [...]

Jan 10

Commemoration Programme on Late Professor Helal Uddin Khan Shamsul Arefin held at IUB

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School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Commemoration Programme in honor of the recently deceased prolific anthropologist Prof Dr Helal Uddin Khan Shamsul Arefin on Monday, January 9, 2017. Dr. Arefin passed away on December 25, 216 at the age of 68. Prof M Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB; Prof Dr Mahbub Alam, Dean, SLASS; Towhid Bin Muzaffar, Head, Department of English & Department of Modern Languages; Imtiaz A Hussain, Head, Global Studies and Governance Programme; Zakir Hossain Raju, Professor, Department of Media & Communication; Dr. Manzurul Mannan, Associate Professor, [...]

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