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IUBAT SEMINAR ON "Strategy of Designing Sustainable Electricity rates”
 
A seminar on “Strategy of Designing Sustainable Electricity rates” was held at International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on 20th May, 2004. Engr. Al Klienschmidt, Principal, Boreas Consulting Ltd, Canada; and distinguished visitor to IUBAT led the seminar. Engr. Klienschmidt made a very interesting presentation on the principles and practice of electricity rate design.

Engr. Klienschmidt first gave a brief introduction of the Electrical industry in British Colombia, Canada.
He presented statistical data on different sources of available energy, types of consumers, average revenue etc. He discussed the main steps of electricity rate designing procedure for consumers, which included revenue requirement, cost of service analysis, rate design and tariff analysis. He explained the fixed and variable costs associated with the generation, transmission and distribution system. He also discussed some tricky issues like fair rate designing, calculation of return based on rate, risk free rate, risk premium, classification of customers etc. He shared the challenges of implementing this rate design from his Canadian experience and informed the audience it can also be implemented in Bangladesh.

A lively discussion followed the presentation. Possibilities & prospect of using alternate sources of energy in Bangladesh, means of reducing system loss, load shedding problem, etc. were also discussed on the occasion. Engr. Klienschmidt expressed his keen interest in the rural electrification program of Bangladesh. He also shared his views on different aspects with the participants. Later he spoke a few words about his experience in Bangladesh.

Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT Professor M Alimullah Miyan in his concluding remarks said that
Engr. Klienschmidt has presented a conceptual schema, regarding to electricity rate designing; which is hardly practiced in Bangladesh. Professor Miyan also urged that large scale investment should be made in power generation sector to overcome the current power crisis. He thanked the distinguished guest for his excellent & thought provoking presentation on the seminar topic.

Abdullah-Al-Mahmood, Facuty and Program Coordinator of Eleectrical & Electronics Engineering Program, introduced the distinguished visitor to the audience. The program was well conducted by Md.Saddam Hoassain, a student of BSEEE program. The seminar concluded over refreshment at IUBAT panoramic cafeteria.          [Posted at May 17, 2004]
A professional talk on “Canadian Management Education and its Implications for Bangladesh” was held at International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on Monday, July 12, 2004. The talk, organized by the College of Business Administration (CBA) of IUBAT was led by Dr Shahriar Hasan, Assistant Professor of Management of The University College of the Cariboo (UCC), Kamloops, Canada and visitor to IUBAT. Dr Hasan made an orderly presentation on the current management practices in developed country like Canada.
 
Dr Hasan had begun the presentation with the illustrations of his successful teaching experience in USA and Canada and his present involvement in restructuring the MBA program at UCC.  He also illustrated the importance of management skills essential for academic institutions and discussed social and ethical responsibilities of our academics.
 
He then highlighted those elements in management practices in USA and Canada which differ from those of Bangladesh. He suggested that we each had much to learn from each other. What was important was to integrate those elements of other cultures which best fitted into one’s own to make it more appropriate to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
 
Dr Hasan delivered a wide ranging speech about the higher education system in UCC and its upgraded status as university and future programs. He emphasized that the education process be geared towards the inner potential of students and make them self confident. He also mentioned the academic collaboration between IUBAT and UCC and expressed his strong desire to strengthen the same in the coming years through several academic and research activities. Dr Hasan thanked IUBAT for inviting him and for giving him a cordial reception.
 
During the presidential speech, Prof. Miyan recalled the academic collaboration between IUBAT and UCC since 1996 and briefed about his recent visit to UCC in June this year for reinforcing the existing collaboration.  He also mentioned about excellent hospitality provided to him and the positive encouragement of different departments of UCC for continuing of academic collaboration between IUBAT and UCC. Finally Prof. Miyan expressed his thanks to Dr Hasan for visiting IUBAT and giving a wonderful talk.
 
Dr Hasan was adored with flowers and token presentation. The function was rounded-off with refreshments in honour of the distinguished Visitor.  Nayeem Md Shahed, Student of MBA Program at IUBAT conducted the program.
A good deal of discussion followed the topical presentation. 
 
Ms Zaira Rahman Choudhury, Faculty of College of Business Administration proposed a vote of thanks and called on all present to learn new concepts of management to face the challenge of next century in business and educational fields.  She also expressed satisfaction on the commitment of IUBAT for reinforcing the professional knowledge of the students through participation in the academic enhancement activities of the university like seminars, workshops, study tours, and others and urged everyone to be benefited out of those.
 
Following the presentation, Dr Hasan called on the Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT, Dr M Alimullah Miyan at his office, who briefed the visitor about the steady development of the university in physical and academic terms covering business administration, computer sciences, agriculture and engineering, and tourism and hospitality management. 
 
The information on innovative arrangement in educational financing in the form of student loan through the IUBAT Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited (IMCSL) and promoting the concept of community self-reliance through Knowledge Based Area Development was also shared with the visitor.
 
Dr Miyan also briefed the visitor about the on-going accreditation and membership of IUBAT with many professional bodies in Canada and solicited cooperation for strengthening the on-going collaboration with UCC. 
 
The meeting was also participated by Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan, Business Programs Coordinator of IUBAT.

Seminar on housing for all

A seminar on “Housing for All – Technologies for Low-Income Housing Development” was held at International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on March 04, 2004. Dr Robert Hodgson, Prof, School of Engineering and Computer Science of University of Exeter, UK and Visiting Professor to College of Engineering and Technology (CEAT) of IUBAT, led the seminar. Dr Robert Hodgson made an orderly presentation on the effectiveness of constructing houses using indigenous resources to develop a low-cost housing, which can also protect the village community from hazards.

While reflecting on research, recently conducted in Dinajpur and Gopalganj, Dr Hodgson indicated that 85% of Bangladesh’s population lives in non-engineered homes built of natural materials such as local mud and timber or bamboo. These structures are often damaged or destroyed by flooding or strong winds. He urged to improve technologies and identify appropriate methods and communicating the same in a low-literacy environment. The paper presented by Dr Hodgson illustrates the economic context in which appropriate improvements can be made and the processes currently underway that will introduce cement-stabilized mud to mitigate flood damage to rural homes in Bangladesh. He invited private and commercial sectors to disseminate the relative advantages of improved natural materials and “modern” materials such as concrete.

A lively discussion followed the presentation of Dr Hodgson. Two visiting Fellow Mr. M. Hodgson and Miss. Lesley Seymour also share their views and opinions with participants. IUBAT Pro-VC Prof. Mahmuda Khanum in her concluding remarks said that as a disaster prone country, Bangladesh needs to create a great deal of public awareness on appropriate housing on rural areas. Since natural hazards cannot be averted, we need to know how to live with hazards by constructing appropriate houses to withstand hazards but affordable to common people. She thanks the seminar leader for his excellent presentation on the seminar topic.

It may be relevant to mention that IUBAT and University of Exeter has an on-going academic co-operation since 1996. The well-attended program was conducted by BSME student Md Naim Khan, under supervision of Civil Engineering Program Coordinator Engr. Mahbub-ul-Alam and concluded over refreshment at IUBAT panoramic cafeteria.
 

Target Costing for Strategic Cost Control

Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is organizing a seminar on “Target Costing for Strategic Cost Control in Organizations” on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 4:00 pm for 2 hours at IUBAT, 135 Road 9A (Old 19), Dhanmondi R/A, (near Shankar bus stand) Dhaka 1209.
Dr Monir Zaman, Faculty of Business and Law of the Central Queensland University, North Rockhampton, Australia and Visiting Professor to IUBAT with international publications, research, consultancy and teaching experience in the areas of accounting, finance, and costing for decision-making and organizational development will present the seminar.
Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT will preside over the seminar.
You are cordially invited to attend the seminar and participate in the deliberations.
Invitation is also extended to interested academics, researchers, administrators, managers and professionals to attend the seminar.
Inaugural of Faculty Development Workshop at IUBAT

With a view to address the faculty development issues and evolve some pragmatic recommendations for improving the higher education scenario in the country, a 2-day Faculty Development Workshop commenced at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on January 6, 2004. The workshop organized by Center for Management Development (CMD), IUBAT with resource support from universities in USA, Australia, Singapore, and The Netherlands is a continuation of its past efforts to sharpen faculty skills in teaching, research, training and publication through exposure to faculty development process in different universities located in advanced countries of the world.

While speaking at the inaugural of workshop as the Chief Guest, Prof Dr M Asaduzzaman, Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh has appreciated the timely efforts of IUBAT for developing the most critical resources responsible for ensuring quality in higher education. He also reiterated the commitment of UGC in ensuring quality of education at both tertiary, primary and secondary levels.

Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan in his inaugural speech underscored the need for faculty development in the country with respect to the emerging challenges facing the universities in coming years. Mr Khan also elaborated on various activities carried out by different IUBAT specialized centers for professional human resources development.

While briefing on the workshop, the Visiting Professors to IUBAT and the Workshop Resource Persons also talked on the occasion and called on all present to learn new concepts of teaching, research, training, and publication to face the challenge of the present in educational fields.

In his presidential speech, Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT shared the mission of the university in ensuring quality in higher education. He also emphasized on the paradigm shift of faculty in teaching, training, research, publication, and wealth creation for the institutions.

A total of 24 participants from government and non-government universities, training institutions, international organizations and NGOs are taking part in the workshop.

Dr A K Md Habibullah, Professor of Economics, Banking and Finance at IUBAT offered a vote of thanks.
 

SEMINAR ON Strategic Dimensions of Organizations’ Improvement: Balanced Scorecard Model

Center for Management Development (CMD) of International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has organized a seminar on “Strategic Dimensions of Organizations’ Improvement: Balanced Scorecard Model (BSC)” on Wednesday December 17, 2003 in the seminar hall of IUBAT.

Dr Monir Zaman, Faculty of Business and Law of the Central Queensland University, Australia and Visiting Professor to IUBAT presented the seminar. Dr Zaman made an orderly presentation on the current practices of BSC and the emerging challenges for successful implementation of the BSC concept.

Dr Zaman presented the current state of corporate Australia’s balanced scorecard practices, and plans to implement it in the near future. An investigation of the top 50 Australian companies reveals that only 33 percent have implemented BSC; however 25 percent of companies are planning to implement it in the future. The results indicate that Australian managers have not yet taken a holistic approach to BSC implementation, but the results also show that Australian companies are likely to adopt a strategic posture of intention to implement BSC in the near future. Corporate managers strongly believe that BSC is a valuable, strategic, performance measurement system and implementation will result from stakeholders’ demands.

He also recommended for further research on the key performance indicators like financial, customers, learning and growth, and internal process of BSC for successful BSC strategy in Bangladesh.

A good deal of discussion followed the topical presentation on the very important and relatively new concept of BSC. Prof Dr A K Md Habibullah, Chair of Department of Economics, IUBAT proposed a vote of thanks to the seminar leader and acknowledged his continuous efforts towards the development of educational delivery of Bangladesh through research, teaching, and consultancy.

At the invitation of IUBAT, Dr Zaman has arrived on 13 December 2003 for 2 months visit and carried a message from Prof Glenice Hancock, Vice-Chancellor and President CQU for the Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT to establish co-operative relationship between the 2 member universities of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). This would be fully explored during his stay here in IUBAT and a draft cooperative agreement will be developed for consideration by both the universities in coming year.

Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT summed-up the discussions and called on all present to ensure value creation of 4 P’s of BSC such as profits, portfolio, process, and people in their organization and disseminate the emerging BSC concept for strategic advantage.

The seminar was participated by the academics, researchers, administrators, managers and professionals.

The well-attended program was conducted by MBA student, Santa Anowar and concluded over refreshment at IUBAT panoramic cafeteria.

Press Release December 07 2003
 
seminar on Customer Relationship Management

Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is organizing a seminar on “Customer Relationship Management: New Trends” on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 4:00 pm for 2 hours at IUBAT, 135 Road 9A (Old 19), Dhanmondi R/A, (near Shankar bus stand) Dhaka 1209.
Dr K Venkatasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer of Dr Venkat’s Learning Times, New Delhi, India and Visiting Professor to IUBAT will present the seminar. Dr Venkat has more than three decades of experience in varied areas, like marketing, foreign trade, project management, production, and quality management.
Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT will preside over the seminar.
Invitation is extended to interested managers, academics, practitioners, researchers, and professionals to attend the seminar.

Press Release December 01 2003
Inaugural of Selection Decision for Executives Workshop at IUBAT
A 2-day workshop on “Selection Decision for Executives” commenced at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on November 11, 2003. The workshop organized by Center for Management Development (CMD), IUBAT is a continuation of its past efforts in developing managerial manpower in terms of quality, quantity and service spectrum and exposing the participants to current practices and research in the HRM domain.

Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan in his inaugural speech underscored the need for human resources development in the country with respect to the persistent challenges facing the organizations in dealing with employees. He said that although the selection process plays the most critical role in value adding and innovative HR practices, it is not always easy in the absence of a sound understanding of the changing role of HR function in the present environment. He invited everyone to develop a sound understanding of decision for selection of executives and designing and implementing value adding HR interventions in his/her organizations. Mr Khan also elaborated on various activities carried out by different IUBAT specialized centers for professional human resources development.

Mr Khan summed-up the discussions and called on all present to learn new concepts of HRM to face the challenge of next century in business and professional fields.

While briefing on the workshop, the Principal Resource Person, Dr A G Balasubramanian, Visiting Professor to IUBAT from the Dept of Management Studies, Goa University, India made presentations on the goal of human resource department, recruitment and selection in the strategic context, Demystifying psychometric terms, deciding on the battery of instruments, focus on objective type testing, weighting the different components of selection, parallel versus serial decision-making, ethical and sensitive Issues, and experience sharing and feedback.

Dr Bala explained the typology of human resource department in terms of procedural, distributive and inter-actional. He emphasized the need for new learning in HRM to lead the organization to success in a global competitive environment.
A total of 17 participants from government and private banks, educational institutions, universities and NGOs are taking part in the workshop.
Seminar on Changing Demographics in the World and Implications for HRD in the Developing Countries

Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is organizing a seminar on "Changing Demographics and Implications for HRD" on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 3:30 pm for 2 hours at IUBAT, 135 Road 9A (Old 19), Dhanmondi R/A, (near Shankar bus stand) Dhaka 1209.

Dr A G Balasubramanian, Reader, Dept of Management Studies, Goa University, India and Visiting Professor to IUBAT will present the seminar.

Dr Bala has extensive teaching, research, training and consultancy experience in HRM, Personnel Selection, Research Methods, Performance Appraisal, and Industrial Relations. Besides the above Dr Bala has also conducted a good number of Management Development Programs on HR and has a couple of publications on HR related issues.

Prof Mahmuda Khanum, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT will preside over the seminar.
You are cordially invited to attend the seminar and participate in the deliberations.
Invitation is also extended to interested academics, researchers, administrators, HR managers, officers and executives and professionals to attend the seminar.

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PROFESSIONAL TALK at IUBAT
A professional talk on “Managing Communication in Business” was held at International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on October 19, 2003. The talk was led by Mr PKC Bose, Managing Director, SEW Eurodrive India Limited, Baroda, India and visitor to IUBAT. Mr Bose made an orderly presentation on the importance of communication skills in our day to day activities.

Mr Bose had begun the presentation with the illustrations of his long experience as the head of the private organization, chamber, and other corporate bodies while dealing with people. Mr Bose illustrated the importance of oral communication in daily life and discussed social and ethical responsibilities of our communication decisions. He also reiterated on the continuous improvement of communication skills and abilities for today’s decision-making. His presentation also included inferential model of communication, forms of communication, play of symbols, barriers to communication, interpersonal skills, active listening, voice, informative speaking and the like.

Mr Bose explained the typology of a successful communicator and thus everyone to be the model of next generation. Through empirical evidence and his long experience as heads of chamber institutions and other corporate bodies at home and abroad he underscored the practice of effective communication both formally and informally. He emphasized the need for new learning tools to lead the organization to success in a fast changing global competitive environment.

A good deal of discussion followed the topical presentation. Mr Rakibul Hassan and Ms Ferdousi Akter students of MBA program of IUBAT made impromptu presentation during the talk. Mr A B M Kamrul Islam and Fahmid Ul Islam, students of BCS program thanked the visitor for such informative and lively presentation and made a token presentation.

Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan, the instructor of Business Communication course and Coordinator of College of Business Administration (CBA) proposed a vote of thanks and summed-up the discussions and called on all present to learn new concepts of communication skills to face the challenge of next century in business and educational fields. He also expressed satisfaction on the commitment of IUBAT for reinforcing the professional knowledge of the students through participation in the academic enhancement activities of the university like seminars, workshops, study tours, and others and urged everyone to be benefited out of those.

Following the presentation, Mr Bose was called on the Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT, Dr M Alimullah Miyan, who briefed the visitor about the steady development of the university in physical and academic terms covering business administration, computer sciences, agriculture and engineering, and tourism and hospitality management.

The information on innovative arrangement in educational financing in the form of student loan through the IUBAT Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited (IMCSL) and promoting the concept of community self-reliance through Knowledge Based Area Development was also shared with the visitor.

Dr Miyan also briefed the visitor about the on-going accreditation and membership of IUBAT with many professional bodies.

The meeting was also participated by Mr P Majumder, Director (Sales and Marketing), SEW-Eurodrive India Pvt Ltd., Mr Shah Khaled Reza, Chairman of Triangles Group, the local partner of SEW-Eurodrive India Ltd and Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan of IUBAT.
WorkShop on SELECTION DECISION FOR EXECUTIVES
Effective management of Human Resources is considered to be a critical role in managing successful organizations. A sound HR practice is a source of sustainable competitive advantage for the organization. Organizations succeed by effectively and efficiently combining resources to implement their strategy. How well an organization obtains, maintains, and retains its human resources determines its level of success.

The HUMAN RESOURCE department helps people and organizations reach their goals. But human resources development faces many challenges along the way. These challenges arise from the demands of employees, the organization, and their environment. Current domestic and international environments are particularly turbulent because of the growing diversity of the work force and the globalization of business. Within this climate, the human resource department must contribute to the organization’s operating success in ways that are ethically and socially responsible.

Although the selection process plays the most critical role in value adding and innovative HR practices, it is not always easy in the absence of a sound understanding of the changing role of HR function in the present environment. To develop a sound understanding of decision for selection of executives and designing and implementing value adding HR interventions in their organizations, the Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT has organized this Workshop on Selection Decision for Executives.

This workshop is a continuing effort of the Centre for Management Development (CMD) to expose the participants to current practices and research in the HRM domain, in addition to reinforcing their existing knowledge.

This program is a continuation of past efforts, but this time it is being organized with the active support and participation of IUBAT’s overseas educational partners.

Date of the workshop: 10 - 11 November 2003
Download the workshop brochure in pdf format.  click here
DAY LONG WORKSHOP ON CASE DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING

Center for Management Development (CMD) of International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has organized a Day Long Workshop on Case Development and Teaching on Saturday November 8, 2003 in collaboration with Department of Management Studies of Goa University, India. The workshop organized by CMD, IUBAT is a continuation of its past efforts for making knowledge contextual through development and use of indigenous cases since most management text books are of foreign origin. Dr A G Balasubramanian, Reader, Dept of Management Studies, Goa University, India and Visiting Professor to IUBAT led the workshop.

Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan, Business Programs Coordinator of IUBAT in his inaugural speech underscored the need for developing cases of indigenous origin for teaching students and training executives in the country for making learning more relevant to the local situation. Mr Khan also elaborated on various activities carried out by different IUBAT specialized centers for professional human resources development.

While briefing on the individual sessions of the workshop, Dr Bala, the principal resource person, made presentations on the teaching with cases, cases and exercises, developing leads/hunting for new cases, synthetic versus researched case, keeping the case dynamic, getting into the organization, phases in case development, the teaching note and other teaching sources, and getting the case out.

Dr Bala explained the typology of case based teaching and to develop the basic skills of developing pedagogical cases. He emphasized the need for new case learning to reinforce the teaching delivery.

A total of 25 participants from government and non-government universities, educational institutions, training centers, and NGOs took part in the day long workshop.

The workshop was rounded through informal get-together over IFTAR.


Download the workshop brochure in pdf format.  click here

SEMINAR ON
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY IN TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONS

Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is organizing a seminar on “Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Organizations” on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 4:00 pm for 2 hours in Room # 105 at IUBAT, 135 Road 9A (Old 19), Dhanmondi R/A, (near Shankar bus stand) Dhaka 1209.

H Eric Frank, Professor of Human Resource Management of the University of Bath, England and Visiting Professor to IUBAT with international experiences as Visiting Professors in universities in India and Australia, and as Advisor and Consultant in International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Telecommunications Union (ITU) will present the seminar.

Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT will preside over the seminar.
You are cordially invited to attend the seminar and participate in the deliberations.
Invitation is also extended to interested academics, researchers, administrators, HR executives, personnel managers and professionals to attend the seminar.
 

ECODEVELOPMENT IN RURAL BANGLADESH

The Seminar on “ Ecodevelopment in Rural Bangladesh” organized by Center for Global Environmental Culture ( CGEC) of International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) held at 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2003 at the Seminar Hall of IUBAT campus.

Dr. Md Amzad Hossain, Action Researcher and sustainability Scholar of Institute of Sustainability and Technology Policy (ISTP), Murdoch University, Australia and visiting Professor to IUBAT presented the key note paper in titled “ Environmental Development through Ecodevelopment in Rural Brind Community” step towards self reliance. Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-chancellor of IUBAT was present as president of the session.

Dr. Amzad emphasized in his key note paper that Ecodevelopment is for selt reliance: neither to capture other countries’ resources nor to give way to interlopers. There is every reason, morally and materially for the poorer nations to weigh the short term denials and long term advantages in persuing self-reliance and self- sufficiency.

A lively discussion followed the presentation of key note-paper which was participated by the peoples from relevent areas presented in the seminar. Dr.Amzad also answered questions raised by the Audience. Vote of thanks was given by Mr. Mitul Mahmud Khan, Faculty of IUBAT. Prof. M Miyan congratulated Dr. Amzad and delivered his experienced thought on the topics in his presidential speech. Program concluded with a refreshment at IUBAT panoramic cafeteria.

IUBAT SEMINAR ON Opportunities of Higher Education in Bangladesh

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) organised a seminar on Opportunities of Higher Education in Bangladesh on Saturday, May 10, 2003 for about 3 hours at Hazi Asmat College, Bhairab, Kishorgonj.

Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT presented the key note paper entitled Knowledge Based Development; step towards self reliance. The Chief Guest of the program, the Deputy Commissioner of Kishorgonj, was represented by Mr. Pryatosh Saha UNO, Bhairab. Mr. Advocate Fakrul Alam Akkas, Chairman of Bhairab Municipality was the Special Guest. Prof Abdul Baset, Principal of Hazi Asmat College presided over the seminar which was attended by town elites, professors, journalists and large number of students.

Prof. Miyan in his key note paper emphasized the importance of knowledge in marketable skills for development of the country. He pointed to the abundant manpower of the country with limited resources and argued that the poverty cycle can be broken by frausformeig the people into resources through education. Limitation of higher educational facilities are being overcome through establishment of non- government universities to supplement the government universities. IUBAT offers programs in marketable skills and has the goal of production of one professional graduate from each village/moholla of Bangladesh. To make this happen and to permit access of higher professional education to all classes of society, he made the case for introduction of student loans and establishment of an Educational Bank in the country. IUBAT has already established an educational cooperative and offering educational loan under the same. He urged everyone to motivate young people of their respective area to go for higher professional education and assured them of assistance under verious financing schemes at IUBAT .

A lively discussion followed the presentation of key note paper which was participated by principals and professors of different colleges. Prof. Miyan also answered quistions raised by the students and elite’s . Mr.Saha congratulated IUBAT for introducing financial assistance scheme for students of rural areas and appreciated the quality of education offered at the university. Mr. Akkas appreciated the concept of developing the different regions of Bangladesh through marketable knowledge cultivation. Mr. A .Mutlib professor of English at IUBAT delivered the address of welcome. Prof. Baset ably summed up the discussions and expressed thanks to IUBAT for conducting this valuable seminar at this college. The seminar concluded with a collective vow to motive younger generation to persue knowledge for building a prosperous Bangladesh.

COMMONWEALTH GRAUTS FOR IUBAT STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Mitul Mahmud Khan, Business Faculty and Farida Yasmin, Assistant Registrar of International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) left for India on May 11th to participate in a course of study and training 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 will participate in the 3 week 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.

The participation in this international training program will significantly strengthen their professional abilities to contribute to better education, training and administration of business related programs at IUBAT, which will in turn have a beneficial impact in business development in Bangladesh.

Their nomination, Commonwealth grauts and participation is a part of the continuing effort of IUBAT for upgrading the quality of staff in the university.
 

INAUGURAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING AT IUBAT

A 2 weeks training program on “Human Resource Management” commenced at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on March 01, 2003. The certificate course organized by Center for Management Development (CMD), IUBAT is a continuation of its past efforts in developing managerial manpower in terms of quality, quantity and service spectrum.

Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT in his inaugural speech underscore the need for human resources development in the country with respect to the persistent challenges facing the organization in dealing with employees. Dr Miyan summed-up the discussions and called on all present to learn new concepts of HRM to face the challenge of next century in business and professional fields.

While briefing on the course, Prof Dr Shishir Kumar Deb, the principal resource person, made presentations on the goal of human resource department, rapid response mechanism to change, ethical aspect of organization reward system to be linked with performance to act as a motivator, the concepts of organizational ethics and organizational citizenship behavior. Prof. Deb explained the typology of human resource department in terms of procedural, distributive and inter-actional. He emphasized the need for new learning in HRM to lead the organization to success in a global competitive environment.

Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan, co-ordinator of the program, in his welcome speech highlighted the activities carried out under the specialized centers of IUBAT for professional human resources development. He suggested that we each have much to learn from each other. What is important is to have participate learning attitude to meet the challenges of HRD of today and tomorrow.

The program was rounded through informal get-together over refreshments.

IUBAT SEMINAR ON RURAL HOUSING AND HAZARDS

A seminar on “Rural Housing and hazards” was held at International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on February 03, 2003. The seminar was led by Dr Robert Hodgson, Research Fellow, University of Exeter, UK and Visiting Professor to South Asian Disaster Management Center (SADMC), IUBAT. Dr Robert Hodgson made an orderly presentation on the effectiveness of constructing houses using indigenous resources to protect village community from hazards.

While reflecting on research conducted in Dinajpur, Manikganj, and Gopalganj, Dr Hodgson indicated that 85% of Bangladesh’s population live in non-engineered homes built of natural materials such as local mud and timber or bamboo. These structures are often damaged or destroyed by flooding or strong winds. He urged to improve technologies and identify appropriate methods and communicating the same in a low-literacy environment. The paper presented by Dr Hodgson illustrates the economic context in which appropriate improvements can be made and the processes currently underway that will introduce cement-stabilized mud to mitigate flood damage to rural homes in Bangladesh. He invited private and commercial sectors to disseminate the relative advantages of improved natural materials and “modern” materials such as concrete.

A lively discussion followed the presentation of Dr Hodgson. IUBAT VC Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan in his concluding remarks said that as a disaster prone country, Bangladesh needs to create a great deal of public awareness on appropriate housing on rural areas. Since natural hazards cannot be averted, we need to know how to live with hazards by constructing appropriate houses to withstand hazards but affordable to common people. Living with hazards calls for preparation from the early childhood so that the education and socialization process can condition individuals to be conscious of hazards and be aware of mitigation measures including proper housing.

In replying to a question Dr Miyan mentioned that South Asian Disaster Management Center (SADMC) of IUBAT has been an ardent and long time advocate of inclusion of disaster management concepts among the primary school children and at higher levels of education.

It may be relevant to mention that IUBAT and University of Exeter has an on-going academic co-operation. The well-attended program was conducted by BBA student Karishma Nusrat under supervision of Business Program Coordinator Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan and concluded over refreshment at IUBAT panoramic cafeteria.

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