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SEMINAR ON HOUSING FOR ALL |
College of Engineering and Technology (CEAT)
of IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology is organizing a seminar on “Housing for All:
Technologies for Low-Income Housing Development”.
Seminar Speaker: Dr Robert Hodgson
Professor, School of Engineering & Computer Science
University of Exeter, UK
Visiting Faculty to CEAT, IUBAT
Venue of the Seminar: Room -105, IUBAT Dhaka Campus
H-135, Road 9/A (Old 19), near Shankar bus stand
Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209
Date & Time Thursday, March 4, 2004; 4:00 ~ 5.30 pm
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT
will preside over the seminar.
All interested professionals, environmentalists, academics,
researchers and students are cordially invited to attend the
seminar and participate in the deliberations.
Dr M A Hannan
Registrar
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INVITATION TO ARTICULATION AGREEMENT |
You are cordially invited to the Articulation Agreement between University of Canberra, Australia and International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on Sunday, February 22, 2004
at 10:30 am in Room 105.
We look forward to your active
presence and participation
to make the program a success.
Dr M A Hannan
Registrar
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OBSERVANCE OF EKUSHEY AT IUBAT |
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
(IUBAT)
observed the Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day
with due
solemnity and honor on the evening of the 19th February 2004. A
discussion session on the remembrance of the immortal martyrs
was held
through speeches and recitation. The second part of the program
was
cultural activities with zeal and theme of revolutionary and
melancholy
songs and recitation.
The program started with the recitation from the holy Quran.
Recitation
from selected poems and lecture on the significance of the
International
Mother Language Day followed. Faculty participated in the
discussions on
language movement and significance of International Mother
Language Day.
Participants included Pro VC Prof. Mahmuda Khanum, Treasurer Col
(Rtd) Md
Shafique Ullah Bir Pratik, Prof A N M Rashiduzzaman,
Prof.Habibullah, Mr.
Amanullah, visiting faculty Drs. Anouk Jonkman and others. The
President
of the session was Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, the Founder &
Vice-
Chancellor of IUBAT reflected on various aspects of philosophy,
reason
and occurrence of the immortal Ekushey. He narrated the
importance and
influence of Ekushey February on the society, economy,
education,
morality, ideology and national dignity. Knondoker Faisal Mahmud,
Student
of IUBAT conducted the program.
The second part of the program was the cultural program,
organized by the
students of this university. The songs on Ekushey and other
patriotic
songs created an atmosphere of love for the martyrs and the
motherland
that we all share and take pride. |
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11th Academic Retreat |
In order to strengthen the on-going good
service delivery activities of the university in the areas of
teaching, training, research and consultancy and reflecting the
faculty preference, it has been decided that the 11th Academic
Retreat of Spring semester, 2004 will be held on Saturday
February 14, 2004 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at IUBAT premises.
The theme of the 11th Academic Retreat will be “Quality Service
Delivery”.
The program of the retreat includes reflections on the
proceedings of last retreat, presentation of theme papers by Dr
Gholam Kibria, Professor of Education, Delwar State University,
Delware, USA, and Senior Fulbright Scholar and Mr Alex Berland,
Clinical Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia,
Canada and Visiting Faculty at College of Nursing and Health
Sciences, IUBAT, open floor discussions, break for prayer,
refreshments and tea. The program will be rounded off with
dinner at 8:00 pm.
All faculty are earnestly requested to join the program to make
it a success.
In order to facilitate preparation of dinner and other
logistics, those who are unable to attend on pressing personal
business are requested to inform the Registrar accordingly.
We look forward to your earnest cooperation in enhancing the
quality of delivery of teaching, training, research and
consultancy programs of the university.
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan
Vice-Chancellor
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Seminar on Canadian Trends for Hospital and
Clinic Nurses |
Health and Population Center (HPC) of IUBAT-International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology is organizing
a seminar on “Canadian Trends for Hospital and Clinic Nurses” on
Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 4:30 pm for 2 hours at IUBAT, 135
Road 9A (Old 19), Dhanmondi R/A, (near Shankar bus stand) Dhaka
1209.
Mr Alex Berland, a partner with Vancouver-based SRG Consulting
and Visiting Faculty to IUBAT with long years teaching and
administrative experience in health care industry will present
the seminar.
Professor M R Khan, National Professor has kindly consented to
be the Chief Guest.
Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT will
preside over the seminar.
Invitation is extended to interested practitioners, nurses,
administrators of hospitals and clinics, academics, researchers,
and professionals to attend the seminar.
Dr M A Hannan
Registrar
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34th Orientation Program
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IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology request the pleasure of your company at the 34th
Orientation Program at 3:00 pm on Thursday January 29, 2004 at
the Auditorium of Academy for Planning and Development, Nilkhet,
Dhaka.
Dr Md Habibullah, Professor of Accounting, Dhaka University has
kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.
Prof Dr Gholam Kibria, Professor of Education, Delware State
University, USA and Prof Dr Monir Zaman, Faculty of Business and
Law, Central Queensland University, Australia will be Special
Guests.
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor IUBAT will preside
over the ceremony. |
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14TH FOUNDATION DAY OF IUBAT OBSERVED |
IUBAT— International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology has observed its 14th
Foundation Day with pomp and grandeur on January 16, 2004 at the
present campus at Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The program included
discussion and Milad Mahfil.
The function started with the recitation from the holy
Qur’an.The National Anthem was sung by the students. A good
number of individuals took part in the discussions which
included students, faculty, alumni, BG members, Pro-VC,
Treasurer as well as visiting faculty from Netherland. The
speakers reflected on the achievements of the university, the
development of permanent campus, future plans and made
suggestions for further enhancement of standard of academic
work. The speakers with pleasure eulogized the Founder’s
untiring working spirit, love for education and far sighted
plan. For his dedication to work, to-day IUBAT is an established
seat of higher education with recognition at home and abroad.
All speakers wished the gradual development and long life of
IUBAT and its Founder.
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, in his short speech remembered
persons who helped, cooperated, inspired and collaborated in
developing the idea to establish this university and to bring it
into the present shape. Dr. Miyan stressed the need for
establishing an education Bank ( Shikkha Bank) to facilitate
access of the middle class and poor students to market oriented
higher education for social mobility and as a step towards
realishing the vision of Knowledge Based Area Development
approach.
Md Faisal and Nila student of IUBAT wished the Founder Dr. Miyan
on behalf of all students through a big bouquet. The ceremony
was ended with the Milad Mahfil and Shokorana Doa. |
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ACADEMIC COLLABORATION BETWEEN IUBAT AND BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE OF FOOD, TOURISM & CREATIVE STUDIES, UK
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Prof E. F. Mclntyre, CBE, Principal, Birmingham College of Food,
Tourism & Creative Studies, Birmingham, UK and Prof. Dr. M.
Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-Chancellor, International
University of Business Agriculture & Technology (IUBAT), have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on academic and
research collaboration on December 20, 2003. The agreement will
be effective until one or both the parties’ intent to terminate
or to modify the institutional relationship.
The important aspect of this linkage is to facilitate all
exchanges and cooperative initiatives between the two
universities in the area of educational research, development,
instruction, community service, student and staff exchanges.
This MOU provides opportunities to the faculty and students of
IUBAT to promote and facilitate cooperation and exchange of
pedagogical materials and transfer of students at the level of
Bachelor Program with initial interest in Tourism and
Hospitality and the like. Both institutions will give access to
their respective academic and consultancy networks as well as
stimulate the exchange of publications, educational materials
and research results in the broadest sense.
The agreement between Birmingham College of Food, Tourism &
Creative Studies, Birmingham, UK and IUBAT will significantly
strengthen development efforts and internationalization of IUBAT.
With this agreement, IUBAT’s international active accreditation
level reached 43 universities in North America, Europe,
Australia and Asia.
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IUBAT Eid Reunion |
Eid Reunion was held in the panoramic cafeteria of
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) on December 10, 2003 in the evenig. The
program was named as "Fun with Food Party” and designed with
different idea. It was a party of sharing food with one
another. Students, Alumni, Faculty, Officials and staffs
joined the party with different dishes of their choice and
enjoyed food together.
The venue was decorated with light, balloons and flowers and
organised food items in four segments, like Spice, Sweet,
Pitha and Fruits. The party was started at 5:00 p. m. As many
as 35 different items were on display and available for
consumption in buffet.
All the members of the IUBAT Community including Vice -
Chancellor and visiting faculty from abroad enjoyed the
evening.
Everyone appreciated the unique program to promote joy,
harmony and friendship symbolised by Eid by sharing home made
food with each other. The program created comradeship among
the members of the university community and has been welcomed
by all.
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33rd ORIENTATION OF IUBAT |
The 33rd Orientation Program of Master, Bachelor and Diploma
students for the Fall semester, 2003 of International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) was
held on September 24, 2003 at the Planning Academy, Dhaka. The
orientation had the goal of establishing closer rapport
between faculty and students as well as familiarization with
the academic regulations of the university.
Prof. H Eric Frank, visiting Professor of IUBAT and formerly
Professor of Human Resource Management (HRM) University of
Bath, UK was Present as the chief Guest and Professor Dr M
Mahabub-ul-Alam, Senior Fulbright Scholar, from Kansas State
University (KSA), USA was present as the Special Guest. Prof
Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT
presided over the Program.
The function started with recitation from the Holy Quran, the
National Anthem was rendered by the students. Freshers were
welcomed through presentation of roses. Mr. Reaz Hasib Hossain
presented the address of welcome on behalf of the faculty,
specially the freshers. Self introduction and remarks by
students, faculty and staff indicated their academic
qualifications, experiences and expectations. Senior students
and alumni made pointed presentations on the study habits and
academic regulations.
Structured discussions were made on the policies and
operations of the university on library, lab facilities and
academic issues by respective heads of the departments.
Representatives of clubs spoke of the aims and objectives of
their clubs on extra-curricular side.
Awards for academic excellence were presented to 7 scholars of
Summer-03 semester for excellent performance, which also
included fee waiver scholarships. Certificates and prizes are
given among the winners of programming contest of Debate
competition and TT Tournament. Recognition was extended to
Teaching Assistants who volunteered services in conversational
English course.
Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, the President of the ceremony as
well as the Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT delivered the
presidential speech on the mission of the university. He
welcomed the freshers and called upon them to have the dream
of self-development and work for the same. Prof. Miyan
emphasized the need for human competence development for
stable social & economic growth.
Mr. Hasan Shahria Shaheed of BATHM program and Manager of the
ceremony delivered the vote of thanks. Prof. Mahmuda Khanum,
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Col. (Rtd) Md. Shafique Ullah BP,
Treasurer, Dr. M. A Hannan, Registrar, of the university as
well as IUBAT community were also present the ceremony.
After a delicious refreshmeernt, a very colorful cultural
program was performed by the students of IUBAT. The
orientation was well organized, attended and meticulously
executed by an Organizing Committee of students with Abdullah
Saud Al Hasan as Master of the Ceremony for the academic part
and Raffay Goni & Fahmid-Ul-Islam Sagor for the cultural part.
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IUBAT ACADEMIC RETREAT |
The 10th Academic Retreat of International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) took place at
Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protisthan (BKSP), Savar, Dhaka on
Friday, August 29, 2003 .This was a daylong program and was
well planned to address academic issues.
The theme of the Retreat was “Role of Faculty in Teaching,
Training and Research.”
Dr John Richards, Member of IUBAT International Advisory
Council from Simon Fraser University, Canada was the Chief
Guest of the Academic Retreat.
IUBAT faculty and senior administrators engaged themselves to
reflect on the topic. The participation was very much free and
lively. Most of the faculty were candid in expressing their
views regarding the topics under discussion.
At the beginning of the program Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan
Chair of the Retreat delivered a speech on the covered in the
last Academic Retreat. These were elaborated and discussed for
deducing actionable aspects for implementation. The
vice-chancellor of IUBAT Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan summed up
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Roundtable on Privatization in Bangladesh |
Centre for Policy Research (CPR) of IUBAT-International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology organized a
Roundtable on Privatization in Bangladesh on 28 August 2003 at
CIRDAP Auditorium.
Mr. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Commerce, acted
as Chief Guest while Mr. Enam A Chaudhury, Chairman of the
Privatization Commission and State Minister, spoke as the
Special Guest. Professor John Richards, Member of IUBAT
International Advisory Council and Professor at Simon Fraser
University in Vancouvere, Canada was the key note speaker. Md.
Shah Jahan, Member of the Privatization Commission, and Mr.
Rob Chowdhury, Charirman, ARCO Group of Companies commented on
the topic. IUBAT Vice-Chancellor and Founder Dr M Alimullah
Miyan presided over the roundtable.
In his speech, Commerce Minister Mr Amir Khasru Mahmud
Chowdhury underlined the need for formulation of a proper
policy and ensuring its implementation for making
privatization a success. “Transparency and accountability are
essential in every tiers of privatization” the minister said
while addressing at the roundtable as Chief Guest. Explaining
the government steps on privatization, the commerce minister
said business is not the job of the government. But it has to
ensure that the consumers get quality products at fair prices,
he added.
The key note speaker, Professor Richards suggested three
reasons to favor privatization of many state-owned enterprises
(SOEs) that is enabling reallocation of public sector spending
where it is most needed, providing better incentives to
customers to use resources efficiently and to producers to
provide quality service, and thirdly changing the cultural
attitudes towards potential for market behaviour to contribute
to economic growth.
Professor Richards offered some “rules of thumb” in
considering which sectors to consider for privatization:
• choose sectors where there is reasonable prospect of rapid
substitution of private economic activity if the SOE vacates.
This may mean choice of sectors where the fixed investment is
relatively small; where the technology required is familiar to
Bangladeshis.
• choose sectors where status quo performance is painfully
suboptimal, and hence where few among the public are likely to
defend the status quo: e.g. power sector
• Be prepared, in many cases, to “buy out” the perceived
benefit of stakeholders in the status quo: for example,
provide generous severance to laid off workers
• In the case of complex privatization exercises, as in the
power sector, a necessary condition will be creation of a
credible regulatory body able to adjudicate between rival
concerns of independent power producers in stable revenues
sufficient to cover costs and concerns of customers for
reliable service at reasonable prices.
Privatization is a complex policy exercise, Professor Richards
concluded.
While speaking as the Special Guest, Mr Enam A Chaudhury,
Chairman of the Privatization Commission pointed out the
benefits out of privatization, process requirement for
reinvigorating the SOEs, growth in the economy through private
sector, and manning of regulatory bodies.
One of the designated discussants, Md Shah Jahan, Member
Privatization Commission made an structured presentation on
the establishment of Privatization Commission through
successive Acts and policy process of privatizing an SOE,
present status SOE yet to be privatized, and issues impeding
the privatization process like huge accumulated debt,
valuation problem, limited buyers, disputes in inventory of
assets, legal complications, land ownership disputes and
prevailing labor conditions.
The other designated discussant, Mr A Rob Chowdhury, Chairman
of ARCO Group of Companies spoke on the benefits of
privatization and prevailing bureaucratic policy towards SOEs
and shared his long years experience as the heads of chambers
and other business organizations.
Prof M Alimullah Miyan, the moderator of the Roundtable
delivered a pointed speech on the progress of the Centre for
Policy Research (CPR) as a co-operative endeavor between SFU
and IUBAT and its implication to the delineation of policy
options on various issues facing Bangladesh society and
appreciated the initiative of Privatization Commission for
requesting CPR preparation of a monograph on Privatization in
Bangladesh.
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6TH INTRA UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING CONTEST AT
IUBAT |
The Sixth Intra University Programming Contest
organized by the Computer Education and Training Center (CETC)
of International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) was held on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 2:00
pm at IUBAT campus.
Eight teams, each consisting of 3 students from different
departments, participated in the contest. Md Anwar Hossain,
Iftekhar Mohammad Khandker and Md Ashraf Ahmed won the top
position. The group ranked first has been formally announced.
The judges’ panel included Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Halim
Sheikh, G M Morshed Alam Siddiqui and Muhammad Riaz Hasib
Hossain of the College of Engineering and Technology.
Intra University Programming Contest is a regular
semester-event at IUBAT. This contest is conducted to
encourage students towards programming as well as to boost up
their programming capability. The contest generated
considerable interest among students. The champion team will
be given prizes and Certificate of Recognition in a formal
ceremony.
PRESS RELEASE July 20, 2003 |
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ACADEMIC SEMINAR AT IUBAT BY CANADIAN HIGH
COMMISSION |
An Academic Seminar on “Higher Education in Canada” was held
on Sunday, 28 July, 2003 at City Campus of IUBAT-International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology. Ms. Shahin
Islam, Academic Advisor, Canadian High Commission, Dhaka
presented the seminar.
Prior to this Seminar, Ms. Islam had a brief meeting with V.C
of IUBAT and at that time, the V.C. laid emphasis on various
aspects of collaboration between IUBAT and Canadian
universities.
As a multi-cultural institution, IUBAT has articulation
agreements with some reputed Canadian Universities. Specific
degree and credit transfer agreements have been executed with
these institutions. This Seminar played a significant role to
further strengthen the relationships between IUBAT and
Canadian Universities. Students got to know much information
regarding credit transfer, admission requirements, tution
fees, scholarships, study permit application etc. Ms. Islam
gladly replied to a lot of queries of the students.
IUBAT Engineering Society (IES) organized the whole program.
Md. Naim Khan, a student of Mechanical Engineering and General
Secratery of IES conducted the program. Engr. Mahbub-ul-Alam,
Int’l Program Coordinator of IUBAT gave an introductory
speech. The seminar came to an end with the concluding speech
by Md. Salim Hossain, a student of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering and President of IES, followed by refreshment.
PRESS RELEASE July 29, 2003
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INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF IUBAT ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SKILLS COURSE WAS HELD |
The inaugural ceremony of the Certificate Course on English
Language Skills organised by English Language Centre (ELC) of
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) was held on 26 July 2003 in the Seminar
Hall of IUBAT. The training course is a part of the
initiatives of ELC, IUBAT aimed at developing skills in
English language. This 7-week long course has 23 participants.
Vice-Chancellor Prof M Alimullah Miyan inaugurated the
programme as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural speech, he
emphasized the need for proficiency in English for
professional career development in local and international job
markets. He appreciated the initiative of ELC and wished
success of the course.
Prof. K. R. Kamal Wadood, Chair, Department of Languages,
IUBAT, who presided over the ceremony, mentioned the necessity
of gaining proficiency in English. He gave a brief description
of the initiatives taken by ELC for development of English
language skills in the country since its establishment in
1991. The current course is one of these initiatives. He
stressed that English language proficiency plays a vital role
in human resource development in the modern age.
Ms Dalia Huq, Faculty, Department of Languages and coordinator
of ELC, described the course briefly.
The ceremony ended with light refreshment.
Mr Marcus Talang, student of BBA, IUBAT conducted the well
attended program
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GET TOGETHER 2003 OF IUBAT JAGUARS |
International University of Business
Agriculture And Technology (IUBAT) Organized a “Get together
Summer 2003 “ program as its regular activities on Friday 4th
July 2003 at IUBAT permanent campus 4 Embankment Drive, Sector
10, Uttara Model Town Dhaka. It was a daylong program having
food, fun and cultural evening.
Mr. Shahriar Pervez an MBA student is the president and Md.
Pervez Iqbal a BCSE student is the Manager for the new
committee declared by ex-president Mr. Masud Al Mehedi.
The program had been organized to form a new committee for
Summer 2003 to Spring 2004.
The founder and Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan was the
Chief Guest and Professor A N M Rashiduzzaman Chair, Physical
Science was the special guest of the program. All the advisors
of IUBAT Jaguars were also present as the guest.
All the members of IUBAT Jaguars as well as the guests were
enjoyed the program having fun.
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IUBAT CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH COURSE |
The inaugural ceremony of Certificate Course on Conversational
English took place on 1st June 2003 at the Seminar Hall of
IUBAT. The course is being conducted by International
University of Business Agriculture & Technology (IUBAT) under
its English Language Centre (ELC). This 5-week long course has
28 participants.
Founder and Vice-chancellor of IUBAT, Prof. Dr. M Alimullah
Miyan inaugurated the Programme as the Chief Guest. In his
inaugural speech, he emphasized the need for proficiency in
spoken English for professional career development at local
and international job markets. He appreciated the initiative
of ELC and wished success of the course.
Prof. K R Kamal Wadood, Chair, Department of Languages, who
presided over the Programme, mentioned the necessity of
practicing speaking in English to achieve fluency. He gave a
brief description of the initiatives taken by ELC for
development of English language skills in the country since
its establishment in 1991. The current course is one of these
initiatives. He stressed that English language proficiency
plays a vital role in human resource development in the modern
age.
Ms Dalia Huq, Faculty, Department of Languages and course
coordinator described the course briefly.
The ceremony ended with light refreshment.
Khandker Faisal Mahmood, a student of BCSE Programme, IUBAT,
ably conducted the well attended Function.
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IUBAT tEAM BACK FROM INDIA |
Mitul Mahmud Khan, Business Faculty and Farida
Yasmin, Assistant Registrar of International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) have come back
Dhaka from India on MaY 31, 2003 completing a 3 weeks training
program at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC)
under awards by the Commonwealth Secretariat, London with
nomination of the university processed through the Ministries
of Education, Finance & Planning of the Government of
Bangladesh. The awards have been made by the Governance &
Institutional Development Division (GIDD) of the Commonwealth
Fund for Technical Cooperation (CFTC).It may be mentioned that
IUBAT is a member of the Association of Commonwealth
Universities and has conducted several programs on disaster
management in 1990’s for the CFTC.
They participated in the 3 weeks long course on International
program for Management Perspective Development at IIMC with
participants from several universities and countries of the
Asian region. The program is being conducted in seven modules
covering functional areas of management but with primary focus
on strategic management.
Their nomination, Commonwealth grants and participation is a
part of the continuing effort of IUBAT for upgrading the
quality of staff in the university.
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IUBAT BLUES OBSERVED 7TH
FOUNDATION DAY |
IUBAT BLUES one of the leading clubs of IUBAT-International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology had organized
a three days program on the occasion of its 7th Foundation Day.
The Program began with a two days Meena Bazaar on 18 June 2003.
There were also a Blood Donation and cultural program on the
last day.
The Meena Bazaar continued 18th - 19th June in IUBAT Panoramic
Cafeteria, which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan,
the Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT. It was the result of
the joint effort of a number of hardworking students of IUBAT. A
number of stalls, ranging from boutiques to food were in the
Meena Bazaar.Collection of handicrafts, produced by IUBAT
students were displayed in different Boutique stalls. A good
number of viewers visited the Bazaar, bought attractive goods
and enjoyed delecious food from the food stalls.
The Blood Donation program conducted jointly by IUBAT BLUES and
Quantum in IUBAT’s Panoramic cafeteria on June 21 at the last
day of the ceremony. This program started from 9:30 a.m. and
continued till 2:00 p.m. This was followed by a formal ceremony
to the Foundation Day of IUBAT BLUES and a cake was cut to mark
this day. The evening ended with a grand cultural program with
recitation of poem, drama and music.
IUBAT faculty, staffs, students as well as guest enjoyed the
program
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IUBAT WINS IN
INTER-UNIVERSITY CRICKET |
The first match of the AIUB-Pepsi Inter University Cricket
Tournament 2003 was held on the 15th March between
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) and Gono Bishwabiddalay(GB). After a great
match the day ended with a victory for IUBAT.
Full with enthusiasm, IUBAT team gathered at the city campus
early in the morning. Enjoying the side views while having
breakfast provided by the organizer the bus, full of
supporters, officials and players reached BKSP play ground at
9 am. After a short warm up the team captains - Rahat (IUBAT)
and Mustahid (GB) entered the field with the umpires for the
toss. Winning the toss, IUBAT captain decided to send the
opponent to bat first.
The attack started by the superb bowling of Rahat and Linkon
who kept GB under great pressure and with a run rate of only
2.1 runs per over at the first spell. The first blow for GB
was the wicket of Rasel who saw his stumps lying on the ground
at the 33rd minute by a direct ball by Linkon. Thus he had to
return with only 2 runs to his scorebook. Just after another 3
minutes a ball by Rahat slid through the edge of Rafiq’s bat
to land on the safe hands of the wicket keeper Fahmi. At the
end of the first spell by the opening bowlers, Mizanur and
Ashraful came in to attack. At that time GB’s batsmen managed
to collect a few runs but Ashraful kept a check on the run
rate by collecting wickets at regular intervals. The captain
of GB collected only 22 runs, which is their highest, before
he was taken out by Ashraful. Later Mizanur was replced by
Khairul and he instantly took the wicket of the second highest
scorer of GB’s innings, Bishwajit who scored 19 runs. Fahmi
was given a over for a change. The wide balls made by all the
six bowlers were becoming expensive, as extra runs given by
IUBAT bowlers were 57 runs. But Ashraful and Khairul earned 4
wickets each to rap GB’s batting at 147 runs at the 36th over.
Ashraful was the best bowler for the match by capturing 4
wickets for 17 runs only.
At the launch break everyone enjoyed the time as the day was
not too hot neither too cold and it was a very friendly and
competitive environment. Launch was served for all the players
and supporters by the organizers of the respective teams.
IUBAT team was at a relax mood as they deeply believed that
they could reach 148 runs to win the match within the limited
overs. The suspense grew as the game resumed at 1:30 pm. Rabbi
and Sadik-E-Karim were sent out as the opening batsman.
The game re-started little slow as the opening batsmen were
concentrating on building a solid base by staying on the pitch
and demolishing the bowlers of GB. The bowlers maintained good
line and length which put IUBAT’s runs at 10 the 9th over.
Some of the spectators wondered if IUBAT could pull out with
such a poor run rate. To strengthen their belief,
Sadik-E-Karim was caught out at short mid off with 3 runs to
his score card and 11 runs to the teams score. Gazi Tanvir was
the next batsman who went on the pitch and did his job well by
earning 23 runs with a healthy strike rate and supporting
Rabbi on the other hand. After he was caught out, Fahmi went
on with a professional attitude of not wanting to waste any
ball and started scoring at his very first ball. He hit 3
excellent boundaries and scored 29 runs till the end of the
match. Meanwhile, Rabbi was taken out by fatigue and he
requested a runner for him. At the next run, his runner was
run out which everyone else believe was a wrong decision made
by the umpire. Rabbi scored 33 runs, the highest runs of the
match with 3 boundaries to his credit. The vice-captain
Mizanur was next to batsman who started dismantling GB’s
bowlers. He scored 31 runs playing only 26 balls with 4 superb
boundaries. At the last 3rd ball the 37th over he hit a huge
six straight over the umpire to take IUBAT’s score to 151 runs
and a win for their team. It was a blissful moment for all the
IUBAT.
After the match an impromptu ceremony was arranged by the
match officials to formally declare the winning team and to
present the Man-of the Match award. Deciding the best man was
little tough as there were 3 contestants for the prize.
Ashraful and Khairul had 4 wickets each to demolish GB’s
batting and Mizanur had showed the class of batting with his
extra-ordinary shots. Later the officials declared IUBAT the
winner by 7 wickets and decided to present Mizanur with the
Man of the Match award.
Shortly everyone was on the bus to return. It was possibly the
greatest bus journey for all those on the bus. Everyone was
singing and dancing. On the way back everyone stopped at the
permanent campus of IUBAT to take a few snap of photos. The
squad reached the city campus at 7:30 pm and to return to
their homes with a glorious day in their memories.
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5TH INTRA UNIVERSITY
PROGRAMMING CONTEST AT IUBAT |
The Fifth Intra University Programming Contest organized by
the Computer Education and Training Center (CETC) of
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) was held on Saturday, March 08, 2003 at
2:00 pm at IUBAT campus.
Five teams, each consisting of 3 students from different
departments, participated in that contest. A B M Kamrul Islam,
Ehteshamul Haque and Zerar Abdullah won the top position. They
solved five problems out of six. The group ranked first has
been formally announced.
The judges’ panel included Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Halim
Sheikh, G M Morshed Alam Siddiqui and Muhammad Riaz Hasib
Hossain, College of Engineering and Technology.
Intra University Programming Contest is a regular
semester-event at IUBAT. This contest is conducted to
encourage students towards programming as well as to boost up
their programming capability. The contest generated
considerable interest among students. The champion team will
be given prizes and Certificate of Recognition in a formal
ceremony. A yearly programming championship has been planned
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IUBAT
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH COURSE |
The inaugural ceremony of Certificate Course on Conversational
English took place on 23 February, 2003 at the Seminar Hall of
IUBAT. The course is being conducted by International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
under its English Language Centre (ELC). This 5 weeks long
course has 19 participants.
Founder & Vice-chancellor of IUBAT Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan
inaugurated the program as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural
speech, he emphasized the need of proficiency in spoken
English for professional career development at local and
international job markets. He appreciated the initiative of
ELC and wished success of the course.
Prof K R Kamal Wadood, Chair, Department of Languages, who
presided over the program, mentioned the necessity of
practicing speaking in English to achieve fluency. He gave a
brief description of the initiatives taken by ELC for
development of English language skills in the country since
its establishment in 1991. The current course is one of these
initiatives. He stressed that English language proficiency
plays a vital role in human resource development in the modern
age.
Ms Dalia Huq, Faculty, Department of Languages and course co-ordinator
described the course briefly.
The ceremony ended with light refreshment.
Rakibul Hasan, a student of MBA, IUBAT ably conducted the well
attended program.
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Certificate
Course on English Language Skills |
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As different sections of the population are realizing the
increasing importance of English language in our national
life, the English Language Centre (ELC) of IUBAT -
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology has taken the initiative to offer certificate
course on English Language Skills to assist them to improve
their communication skills.
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IUBAT WORKSHOP ON
JOURNALISM EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
With a view to identify
the prospects of Journalism Education and Training Program in
the country in deference to the prevailing needs and demands,
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) has organized a Workshop on Journalism
Education and Training in Bangladesh on Monday, January 20,
2003.
The aim of the workshop is to explore the journalism program
at the tertiary level in the country with respect to the
practice of journalism in the European countries and more
specifically the workshop seeks to identify the practice of
confronting Bangladeshi journalists and other interested
people with a view from a western journalist; analytic skills
required by Bangladeshi journalists; the role of journalism in
democratic societies; explore the chain-responsibilities of
journalists, their editors and publishers; and draw a
blueprint of a journalistic educational and training program
at higher education level.
Drs Gerard A M van den Heuvel, Emeritus Dean of Journalism,
Fontys Professional University, Eindhoven, The Netherlands,
and Visiting Professor of Journalism of IUBAT who led the
Workshop said that Journalism is a profession that has its own
rules and codes, but also an art that has to be developed in
training.
The well attended workshop was participated among others by
journalists, editors and publishers of written and broadcasted
journalistic products, faculty of departments of
communications and journalism of different universities,
institutes and colleges, and free lance journalists, as well
as individuals interested in journalism related issues.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Workshop as Chief
Guest, Mr Mahbubul Alam, Editor, The Independent praised the
role of IUBAT for such a timely endeavor for disseminating the
knowledge of quality journalism in the country through this
workshop. He particularly emphasized the necessity for
language skills and access to modern technologies in
journalism program. He said it is good to know that IUBAT’s
planned curriculum would be job-oriented.
Prof Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan in his presidential speech
highlighted the role of IUBAT as a lead center for initiating
a quality journalism program in the country with active
overseas support.
The participants were awarded certificates at the closing
ceremony.
Prof K R Kamal Wadood, Chair of Department of Languages and
Co-ordinator of Journalism Program Development at IUBAT
reflected on the activities ahead to firm up the program for
launching.
The well attended workshop was coordinated by Mr Mitul Mahmud
Khan, Business Programs Coordinator, IUBAT.
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IUBAT WORKSHOP ON LANGUAGE LEARNING |
English Language Center (ELC), IUBAT – International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology has
organized a Workshop on Language Learning for the language
teachers at university and college levels on January 18, 2003.
The workshop has been organized with resource support from
Tilburg University, The Netherlands. The aim of the workshop
is to strengthen the language delivery skills of the
academician involved in teaching using modern tools.
Dr Laetitia van den Heuvel-Weijermans, Professor, Department
of Language and Literature, Tilburg University, The
Netherlands, and Visiting Professor to Department of Languages
of IUBAT led the Workshop.
The workshop focused on the need of mastering English language
for Bangladeshi academicians with particularly reference to
the importance of foreign language, effective use of modern
methods of teaching, benefits of new technologies, and
criteria for efficient classroom materials.
As communication is far more than just mastering grammar,
vocabulary, speech fluency, writing and reading; using,
teaching, learning a language means communicate on
civilization, be it, a civilization, be it, a certain defined
civilization, be it, a couple of civilizations by comparison.
The workshop illustrated a set of theoretical concepts on
communication, on reading on web, and on the teachers’ s role
in learning processes. Then, reflect on the question, whether
the mastering of international communication can be improved
by task-based surfing on the WEB. The workshop leader also
gave illustration of a couple of WEB-based tasks on gathering
commercial information supported by the Internet and how
querying on the Internet can be fruitfully combined with oral
communicative tasks in the business language classroom.
The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Prof A K M Mahiuddin,
Chair, Department of English, Jahangirnagar University. In his
speech respected Chief Guest praised the role of English
Language Center, IUBAT for such a timely endeavor for
disseminating the knowledge of available modern tools for
language learning in the country through this workshop. Dr. M.
Alimullah Miyan in his presidential speech highlighted the
role of ELC, IUBAT as a lead center towards strengthening the
communications skills of the teachers, who awarded
certificates among the participants in the concluding session.
In addition to the language programs offered to students
registered for long term study programs, Dr Miyan applauded
the programs in communication skills for professionals and
individuals offered by English Language Center (ELC)
Prof K R Kamal Wadood, Chair, Department of Languages, IUBAT
chaired the business sessions. Prof Mohamed Abdul Mutalib,
Professor of English, IUBAT presented a short paper on the
challenge of teaching English in Bangladesh.
Participants from different government and non-government
universities and colleges found the workshop very productive
and recommended training program of longer duration with
emphasis on phonetics. The ELC will continue efforts on skill
development of teachers through structured certificate courses
in the near future.
The well attended workshop was coordinated by Mr Mitul Mahmud
Khan, Business Programs Coordinator, IUBAT.
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13th FOUNDATION DAY OF
IUBAT |
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International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) is going to observe the
13th FOUNDATION DAY at 3:30 pm on Friday, January 17, 2003 at
the IUBAT permanent campus at 4 Embankment Drive Road, Sector
10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230. IUBAT was founded on
January 16, 1991.
Mr Sadeque Hossain Khoka, Minister for Fisheries and
Livestock, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh &
Mayor, Dhaka City Corporation has kindly consented grace the
occasion as the Chief Guest.
Drs Gerard A M van den Heuvel, Dean Emiratus of Journalism of
the Fontys Professional University, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
and Dr Laetitia van den Heuvel-Weijermans, Professor,
Department of Languages of Tilburg University, Tilburg, The
Netherlands will be the Special Guests.
The program for the day includes discussion on the
contribution of IUBAT to higher education and cultural
program.
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-Chancellor, IUBAT
will preside over the ceremony.
All Members of IUBAT Community have been invited.
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