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Aug 28

National mourning day observed at IUB

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To observe the 43th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2018, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Discussion Session on the glorious life and contributions of Bangabandhu. The Discussion Session was held on Thursday, 16 August 2018 at IUB Campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. National Professor Rafiqul Islam attended the program as the Chief Guest and spoke on the versatile life and contributions of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He discussed on the struggles and roles Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman played and highlighted the significances of liberation war to the audience. Prof [...]

Jul 22

Media writing students to visit Old Dhaka

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On Friday, 20th July 2018, two sections of students attending the course CMN207: Introduction to Media Writing of the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) went on a field trip to Old Dhaka under the supervision of the course instructors Ms. Raiyana Rahman and Ms. Mushfeqa Islam, to visit popular landmarks and interview locals in order to understand and write features on culture and heritage of Old Dhaka. The students visited sites such as the Buriganga River, Ahsan Manzil, Shakhari Bazaar and Beauty Boarding. They interviewed local residents, tradesmen and business owners and took their photographs for the upcoming tabloid [...]

Jul 11

IUB hosts Korean Fair 2018

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Daylong Korean Fair held at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) at its own campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka on July 10, 2018. To introduce IUB students to Korean culture and society as a whole, Korean Club under the Department of Media and Communication at IUB organized the Fair that Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB inaugurated as Chief Guest while Min-Jeong Cho, Cultural Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Korea was present as Special Guest. Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean of School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB, Dr. Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of the Department of [...]

Jul 08

STUDENTS TO REPRESENT IUB IN KOREA AT THE 29TH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM

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Three students from the Department of Media and Communication have been selected to attend The 29th International Youth Forum to be held in Seoul and Goyang City, Republic of Korea. The event will take place from 17-23 August, 2018. Selected students for the event are Naila Binte Zakaria, Wasi Noor Azam and Shafrin Islam. Naila Binte Zakaria is a writer who works in Showcase Magazine and writes freelance for different other organizations. Wasi Noor Azam is a filmmaker who has already directed some remarkable short films and is soon going to direct his first feature length film. Shafrin [...]

Jul 08

Student selected for the 2018 Korean Government Invitation Program (KGIP)

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Synthia Kainath Nur, student of Media and Communication department from Independent University, Bangladesh has been selected for the 2018 Korean Government Invitation Program (KGIP) for students from partner countries. She has been chosen by the recommendation of Professor Zakir Hossain Raju, Head of Media and Communication department. KGIP is a short-term training program, taking place in Korea, managed by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea. It is a multi city tour whose goal is to provide the opportunity to experience and understand Korean culture at first hand with the [...]

Jun 01

International Conference on Learning and Teaching held at IUB

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A daylong International Conference on ‘Beyond Pedagogy: New Dimensions in Learning and Teaching’, held at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on June 28, 2018 at IUB campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The Center for Pedagogy (CP) and the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at IUB jointly organized the conference. Dr. Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Bir Bikram, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Energy, Power and Mineral Resources attended the inauguration ceremony of the conference as the Chief Guest. In his speech Dr. Elahi mentioned that, education is the main driving force of the nation for development. He also [...]

May 16

IUB faculty attends regional training and workshop

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MS. Janina Islam Abir. Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh has attended regional training and workshop on `Women for Change: Building a Gendered Media in South Asia’ in the first week of May, 2018 in New Delhi organized by UNESCO and South Asia Women’s Network (SWAN). The UNESCO SWAN project on “Women for Change: Building a Gendered Media in South Asia” is the flagship project that agrees on the critical role of the media as a reflection of society and an agent of change, through media freedom with responsibility. [...]

May 05

RJ Sharmeen Speaks at SLASS, IUB

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RJ Gazi Sharmeen Ahmed, Head of Program, ABC Radio 89.2 has shared her experience with the IUB students at the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS). To motivate and encourage the students, Ms. Sharmeen has highlighted the best part of her media experiences, challenges and the relevance of her profession to society at large. This is an initiative to enhance the relationship between the University and the industry. Earlier, Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean of SLASS welcomed the audience and introduced the speaker. Among others, Mr. Nazir Ahmed, Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities [...]

Apr 16

IUB celebrates Chaitra Sangkranti 1424

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To say goodbye to 1424 and welcoming the Bangla new year 1425; Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrated “Chaitra Sangkranti 1424” on April 12, 2018 through various cultural activities at its own campus in Bashudhara, Dhaka. The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB organized the program that includes typical Bangla food kiosks, traditional Bangla songs, folk music and folk dance. Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB inaugurated the event while Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean, SLASS welcomed everyone to the program. Renowned Rabinra sangeet singer Mr. Bulbul Islam and Ms. Shahnaz Nasrin Ila sung various popular songs. Later, [...]

Apr 01

Conference on ‘Accountability in Bangladesh: Issues & Debates’

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A daylong Conference on "Accountability in Bangladesh: Issues & Debates" was held at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on March 29, 2018 at the university campus in Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka. The Conference was organized by 'Global Studies and Governance' program of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS) at IUB. The objectives of the Conference were in 2-fold; i) to identify the areas of accountability of different sectors, segments & clusters in Bangladesh and ii) recommend & utilize the findings and outcomes of the Conference to ensure quality higher education, good governance, individual responsibilities, humanity, integrities, economic, [...]

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