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Visitors
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- Dr Rezaul Karim from the
Faculty of Engineering of University of Technology,
Sydney, Australia spent a fortnight at International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
as a Visiting Professor beginning end of January, 2006.
This is his second stint as a Visiting Professor of Civil
Engineering at IUBAT, but first in the permanent campus.
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- He graced the 40th
Orientation program of IUBAT as a Special Guest on 2nd
of February. In the program he expressed his sentiment on
IUBAT’s outstanding setting and commitment to world-class
educational standards.
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- At this visit Dr Karim
expressed strong desired to be back again to this
university and extend hand to develop academic curriculum
and form a stronger relationship between the two
universities. He has the commitment to the overall
development of motherland specially of education in
Bangladesh. Dr Karim believes that IUBAT is only one of
its kinds in Bangladesh which has commitment to provide
quality education throughout the country on the basis of
Knowledge Based Area Development: A Step Towards Community
Self-Reliance. He met the academics of IUBAT separately
and felt for himself the current standing of Engineering
Faculty of IUBAT. Dr Karim has planned a longer term stay
at IUBAT in 2007.
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- On his departure, he
thanked the Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT Prof Dr M
Alimullah Miyan for the remarkable contribution to the
country and gifting the society such an educational
institution which will make him immortal among the nation.
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- Ms Jane Candy, Visiting Lecturer in Food Technology
from Bristol, England came for a weeklong visit to the
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) of
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT).
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- During the visit, Ms Candy shared pedagogical
experiences in class room situations in the area of
culinary, restaurant management and English language. She
held substantive discussions with the Chair of the
Department of Languages and Coordinator of CTHM of the
university.
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- A reception was hosted in honor of Ms Candy on the
evening of February 16th. Engr Aktharuzzaman,
Coordinator of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Program
spoke on behalf of the faculty, while the meeting was
addressed by Prof Kamal Wadood, Chair of the Department of
Languages & Prof Amanullah, Coordinator of CTHM. The
speakers appreciated the efforts of Ms Candy in
development of educational programs of the university.
Among others, the gathering was also addressed by the
Pro-Vice Chancellor of IUBAT Prof Mahmuda Khanum.
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- Ms Candy highly appreciated the development of the
university with a humanistic theme. She commended the
academic and physical development of the university along
with the move into the beautiful permanent campus at
Uttara. She spoke highly about the commitment and
dedication of the Founder towards development of the
university, nay the higher education in Bangladesh. Ms
Candy appreciated the social and economic development of
Bangladesh and the respect gained abroad as a progressive
as well as peace loving nation. She expressed the sincere
desire to come back for a longer term presence in the
university and contribute to teaching and development
programs.
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- In his presidential speech Vice-Chancellor Professor
Miyan deeply appreciated the contributions of Ms Candy in
development of the university through teaching,
counseling, curriculum development and guidance in
strategic maters in hospitality and language areas. He
also announced the continued backstopping participation of
Ms Candy in the academic enhancement activities of IUBAT
from her British home base.
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- The program ended with refreshment in the IUBAT
panoramic cafeteria and presentation of token gift to the
distinguished visitor. The well attended function was ably
conducted by BSME student Rezaul Karim with the support of
BBA student Md. Rabiul Islam and BATHM student Ariful Alam.
The program ended with refreshment in the IUBAT panoramic
cafeteria.
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IUBAT Reception to
Canadian Faculty
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- A special reception was
organized at the campus of International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on 9th
February to bid farewell to visiting faculty from Canada.
The departing faculty were RN, MSc Alex Berland, a senior
health analyst and consultant for the Canadian and British
governments, RN Judith Morton, a retired acute pediatric
care nurse and Ms Ann O’Melinn CGPA (Chartered General
Public Accountant). The three have been teaching in
nursing and business programs at IUBAT for the past 6
weeks.
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- Alex and Judy brought good
collection of nursing books and equipments for the nursing
lab, which has been recently established. Besides,
teaching they also developed clinical contacts in public
and private hospitals, consulted with senior nursing
administrators and gave a seminar for the students and
faculty at the government College of Nursing at Mohakhali.
Ann brought in well developed course wares for the College
of Business Administration and taught accounting courses.
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addressed by the students of nursing and business as well
as by faculty. The speaker appreciated the contributions
of the visiting faculty in academic and institution
building activities at IUBAT. Alex expressed satisfaction
in the steady progress of the university in general and
that of nursing program in particular. He advised the
nursing students to work hard to achieve their cherished
goal of quality education for international placement.
Judy appreciated the cooperation extended by every member
of IUBAT Community to make their visit productive and
enjoyable. Ann expressed her appreciation of the noble
mission of the university, which she visited for the first
time. She suggested mechanisms of strengthening the
accounting and finance programs of the College of Business
Administration. All of them expressed the desire to come
back for making further contribution to the academic life
of the university.
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- In her presidential
speech, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Mahmuda Khanum expressed
deep appreciation of IUBAT for the tangible support
provided by the Canadian visiting faculty. She expressed
the hope that cooperation between IUBAT and Simon Fraser
University in Canada will be further strengthened in the
years to come.
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the rooftop cafeteria, the guests were entertained with a
program of singing and dancing organized by the students
of the College of Nursing. The lively program included
music and songs in Bengali, Nepali and Hindi, from the
international group of students, and was energetic enough
to get even senior faculty out of their seats to enjoy
dancing.
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was ably conducted by Sweta Sharma of the BSN Program as
the Master of the Ceremony.
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Get ready for big
change in health care, Canadian
expert tells nurses
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- "Prepare for major changes
in health care services in the future." That was the
message to over 100 participants in a seminar sponsored by
the International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) and College of Nursing in Mohakhali
last week. Alex Berland RN MSc of Vancouver Canada, who is
Health Sciences Adviser for IUBAT, spoke to the audience
of nursing leaders and BSN students. Berland is an
international consultant with an extensive background in
nursing and health care. He was welcomed by Ms. Azizun
Nahar, Acting Principal, College of Nursing and introduced
by Dr. Karen Lund also from Canada, Chair of Health
Sciences at IUBAT.
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pressures for these changes with rising public
expectations, aging populations in the West, technological
change and new diseases like avian flu and chronic
illness. He described how Western health systems are
responding with better teamwork between nurses and doctors
to focus on needs of patients.
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requires better education for nurses. Berland showed how
the IUBAT BSN program is preparing nurses for practice in
Bangladesh and overseas, using modern educational
resources such as its Nursing Skills Laboratory, human
patient simulator and the internet. IUBAT graduates will
be able to write the CGFNS exam for work abroad. Audience
members were enthusiastic about further partnerships to
improve nursing education and patient care.
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care in Bangladesh indicates that the public wants more
sophisticated health services in this country rather than
having to travel abroad. Patients also want to be treated
as partners in their health care, Berland said, using the
concept of the "Expert Patient". New technology brings new
problems as well as solutions; so that nurses must be able
to manage complex tasks in specialized hospital settings.
Community-based health care is also changing, especially
with the problem of chronic illness such as heart disease,
diabetes and even long-term cancer.
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- Nurses are at the heart of
patient care. Sadly the audience agreed that status of
nurses is very poor in this country. In the West, nursing
is a high-status profession with many well-paying jobs
available. With its international faculty, IUBAT is
combining the best of Western practice with a uniquely
Bangladeshi approach to improving nursing education and
health care in this country.
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- For further information
please contact:
- Dr. Alimullah Miyan Vice
Chancellor IUBAT
(miyan@iubat.edu)
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MOU between IUBAT and East
China Normal University, China
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Prof
M AIimullah Miyan, PhD, Founder and Vice
Chancellor, International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) and Prof. Wang
Jianpan, PhD, President, East China Normal
University have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on academic and research
collaboration on December 28, 2005. Initially, the
agreement is valid for five years with the
provision of extension after mutual consultation.
The agreement on cooperation was reached through
channel of communication and wide-ranging
discussion on a choice of theme. The agreement was
finalized through negotiations of details between
the offices of the two universities.
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The important aspects of this MOU are to
facilitate all exchanges and cooperative
initiatives between the two universities in the
area of education, training, research,
development, instruction, student and staff
exchanges for cooperation.
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This
agreement between IUBAT and East China Normal
University, China will significantly strengthen
development efforts and internationalization of
IUBAT. With this agreement, IUBAT’s international
active accreditation level reached 47 universities
in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The
MOU will greatly facilitate scholarly exchange of
faculty and students, admission facilitation;
exchange of scholarly and pedagogical materials in
the areas of common interest in the coming year.
This will also contribute to strengthening of
relationship between Bangladesh and China in the
educational & cultural fields
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Visiting Prof Dr Marius Olivier from the
University of Johannesburg, South Africa, gave a
talk on Labour and Social Security at IUBAT
Conference Room. He is the Director of Centre
for International and Comparative Labour and
Social Law, Faculty of Law at the University of
Johannesburg. His visit to IUBAT on December
15-16, 2005 has strengthened academic
cooperation between the two universities. A
memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being
considered in the areas of education,
instruction, community service, student and
staff exchange as cooperative initiatives
between the two institutions.
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Earlier, on December 15, 2005 Prof Olivier met
the academics of IUBAT separately and felt for
himself the current standing of Business and
Social Sciences Faculty of IUBAT on Labor Law
and Social Security Issues. He led a discussion
on inter-university cooperation with senior
administrators of IUBAT. Later, Prof Dr M
Alimullah Miyan and Prof Dr Marius Olivier
discussed a common strategy on road map ahead
for the two universities to promote labour law
and security through publications and
deliberations.
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A reception was accorded to Prof Marius Olivier
after his talk on Labour and Social Security.
Faculty, administration, students and invited
guests participated. Prof Olivier thanked
profusely the IUBAT invitation extended to him
and appreciated the effort of Prof Dr M
Alimullah Miyan, Vice Chancellor and Founder of
IUBAT to get the two universities closer. Rizna
Nahar, MBA student of IUBAT was the Master of
Ceremony and brought off the audience for
refreshment in the rooftop panoramic cafeteria
of the university. Prof Dr Marius Olivier was
given a conducted tour of Dhaka City on December
16, 2005 i.e. Victory Day, by Prof M Amanullah,
Chair of the Department of Tourism and
Hospitality Management, IUBAT.
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Talk
on Labor and Social Security
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IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture
and Technology is organizing a
Talk on Labor and Social Security
that will be delivered by Prof Marius Olivier from
University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Visiting
Professor to IUBAT on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at
3:30 pm at IUBAT Seminar Hall.
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder
of IUBAT will preside over the convention.
Invitation is extended to interested academics,
researchers, policy makers, managers and professionals
to attend the talk.
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Center for Management Development (CMD) of IUBAT—
International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology is organizing a seminar on "Creativity and
Innovation" on Sunday December 04, 2005 at 10:00 am for 1
hour at IUBAT Seminar Hall, 4 Embankment Drive Road, Sector
10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230. Dr K Venkata Subramanian,
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Venkata Learning Times, New
Delhi, India and Visiting Professor to IUBAT will present
the seminar. Prof Mahmuda Khanum, Pro Vice-Chancellor of
IUBAT will preside over the seminar.
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39TH
ORIENTATION OF IUBAT
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International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) held its 39th Orientation Program for the
freshmen joining Fall semester 2005 at the auditorium of the
university at Uttara. This was the third orientation
ceremony organized at the newly purpose built permanent
IUBAT campus. Located at the bank of river Turag, IUBAT
unfolded the panoramic view of the picturesque area which
the audience enjoyed from the roof top auditorium. The
program started with the recitation from the Holy Quran
followed by national anthems of Bangladesh and Nepal. Vice
Chancellor and Founder Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan graced the
occasion as the Chief Guest. Among others, faculty, staff
and students participated in the program. Invitees from
alumni and guests from guardians of students attended the
function. The university earlier had students from Pakistan,
the Netherlands, Canada and USA but this semester witnessed
the entry of substantial number of students from Nepal.
Welcoming the freshmen, representatives from all departments
of the university addressed their academic, counseling and
support services. Resident Faculty from Canada lauded the
conducive educational environment in IUBAT and the
multi-cultural posture of the university.
Sultan Moyeen Ahmed, Managing Director of RNR Limited and an
alumni of IUBAT addressed the gathering on behalf of the
alumni. Sultan made pointed remarks about academic
preparedness and grooming to face the challenge of real
life.
Scholars of the Summer semester numbering 7 were recognized
through award of merit certificates and fee waiver
scholarships. Structured presentations were made by the
sports clubs of the university as well as societies. On the
extra-curricular side, prizes were distributed to the
champion and runners-up teams and players of the football
tournament organized by IUBAT Gold. Prizes were also
distributed to the champions and runners-up of table tennis
tournament organized by IUBAT Blues. IUBAT Language Society
organized a debate competition in Spring semester of 2005
and prizes were distributed to the Champion team of three
debaters, while Md Mahmudul Hasan received the prize as the
best speaker in the debate.
Freshmen were welcomed through flower bouquet by the
sophomores and also made impressive welcome speeches. The
freshmen Rabby from Bangladesh and Bimala from Nepal spoke
on behalf of the freshmen and expressed their joy and
satisfaction in joining IUBAT.
The Vice-Chancellor in his concluding speech reflected on
the vision and mission of the university. He urged the
freshmen to take full advantage of the educational
facilities offered by the university and contribute to
enhancement of the environment designed for learning.
The well attended program was managed by the students, Abir
as manager and Farhad as Master of the ceremony. The
orientation concluded with joy, giety and friendship among
the IUBATIANs.
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Oct 04,2005]
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IUBAT Seminar on
Dnor-Country Strategies
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On Tuesday, 16 August, Professor John Richards delivered
a public seminar on new directions in donor aid strategy
for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan presided.
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Professor Richards, a professor at Simon Fraser
University in Canada, is a visiting professor and also
a member of the overseas advisory council of IUBAT.
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Prime Minister Paul Martin presented to the Canadian
Parliament a new International Policy Statement in
spring 2005. The Policy Statement called for new
strategic directions at CIDA. Henceforth, CIDA will
concentrate its bilateral development aid in fewer
countries: 14 in sub-Saharan Africa, 4 in the
Americas, 6 in Asia, and 1 in Europe. The total is 25
countries. Until now, CIDA has been distributing aid
in over 100 countries.
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The countries chosen in Asia include Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
In most years, Bangladesh has been the largest
recipient of bilateral Canadian development aid.
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Professor Richards agreed with the decision to
concentrate aid in fewer countries. However, he called
on CIDA to foster closer links between Canadian and
developing country universities in order to improve
Canadian understanding of the economies and politics
of the 25 targeted countries. The most important areas
in which the donor community should concentrate
resources, he suggested, were primary education and
basic health services.
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It is very difficult for donors to be effective in
delivering aid. It requires detailed understanding of
local conditions. Very few Canadians, Professor
Richards noted, are familiar with the detailed
development problems of these 25 countries. As
illustration, he discussed at some length the
excessive political interference in managing
Bangladesh schools, problems discussed at length in
recent reports of the Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE).
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Professor Richards suggested reconsideration of the
program of electing upazila parishads and entrusting
management of primary schools to upazila parishads.
Such decentralization has the potential to encourage
more participation by parents and community leaders in
school matters.
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Since the problem of school management is nation-wide,
CIDA should consider funding pilot projects involving
research and reform in selected upazilas. Such
projects would require collaboration between
universities in Canada and Bangladesh.
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Following the presentation, an animated discussion
took place among the IUBAT faculty, students and
invited guests. The discussion turned around ways to
break the “vicious cycle” of inefficient school
management – excessive private tutoring, poorly
trained teachers, low teacher salaries, very low
contact hours by teachers with students, and high
student-teacher ratios.
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Khadija, a student of the BATHM program at IUBAT, ably
conducted the well attended seminar.
[Posted at August 24, 2005]
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The certificate awarding ceremony of the Certificate Course
on Conversational English took place on 11th August 2005 at
the Seminar Hall of IUBAT, Uttara, Dhaka. The course was
conducted by International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) under the English
Language Centre (ELC). This 6 week long course had 26
participants.
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The Chief Guest of the Ceremony Prof M Alimullah Miyan,
Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT distributed certificates among the
successful participants. He congratulated the participants
and faculty for successfully completing this course which is
vitally necessary to sharpen conversational skills of
individuals. Prof Miyan urged the participants to keep up
the practice of English conversation in their professional
and day to day lives.
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The course was unique in the sense that the course was
conducted by native speakers of English. The instructors
were Ms Margo Pearce and Ms Sandra Nikolic, Visiting Fellows
to IUBAT from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.
The instructors spoke of their pleasurable experience of
conducting the course and appreciated the enthusiasm of the
participants. Two of the participants spoke in the ceremony
and expressed their full satisfaction of the course. They
appreciated the valuable contributions of the Canadian
instructors in improving the conversational skill of the
participants.
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Prof K R Kamal Wadood, Chair, Department of Languages, who
presided over the ceremony, mentioned the necessity of
practicing conversation in English to achieve fluency. He
gave brief description of the initiatives taken by ELC for
development of English language skill in the country since
its establishment in 1991. He stressed that English language
proficiency plays a vital role in human resource development
in the modern age.
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Mr Haz Md Alamgir, Faculty, Department of Languages and
Course Coordinator gave the address of welcome and reflected
on course contents.
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The ceremony ended with light refreshment in the university
cafeteria.
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Shahanara Yeasmin, a student of BCSE program, IUBAT ably
conducted the well attended ceremony.
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Training on Hotel Mgt. at IUBAT
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A 16 week long Training on Hotel and Restaurant Management
has been formally inaugurated at International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Uttara, Dhaka
on August 8th. The training program was inaugurated by Dr M
Alimullah Miyan Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT was the Chief
Guest. The program has 32 participants.
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Mr Farid Ahmed, Coordinator of the training program
presented the highlights of the training in the inaugural
ceremony. The goal of the training is to develop and sharpen
the operational and management skills of participants at
every level of hotel and resturant operation. He also
observed that participatory methods will be extensively used
in the training to develop usuable skills at the level of
individual participants.
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Two participants namely Tanvir Ahmed and Ehsanul Halim Khan
spoke on their expectations from the training in terms of
proper grooming to be first class hotelier and restaurateurs
to meet the requirements of global market. They expressed
high level of satisfaction from the initial sessions that
took place.
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Chief Guest of inaugural, Prof Miyan emphasized the need for
developing amiable manner and service attitude to be
successful in hospitality industry. He reflected on the
demand for quality personnel in the hospitality industry
within the country and abroad. Properly trained manpower in
the field can meet such demand, create employment
opportunities and contribute to development of hospitality
and tourism industry in the country. He wished all success
to the program in meeting the goal of producing global
quality hoteliers through joint efforts of trainers and
participants.
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In his presidential speech, Prof Amanullah, Coordinator of
the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management reflected
on the initiation of Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and
Hospitality Management (BATHM) program for the first time in
Bangladesh at IUBAT. He recalled the process of development
of cooperative relationship with the catering industry in
the UK through the facilitating role of a charity namely
Nationwide Association for Integrated Development (NAID)
based in Cardiff for placement of BATHM students. The year
long practicum placement in catering industry in the UK has
started from this year and is continuing. He congratulated
the participants of the training and assured full
cooperation in making this successful.
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The well attended inaugural program was ably conducted by
Syed Mehedi Hasan, a student of BATHM program of IUBAT. The
program was rounded off with refreshment in the Panoramic
Cafeteria of IUBAT.
IUBAT SEMINAR ON BUSINESS ETHICS
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At the invitation of International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Dr Boustan Hirji, Prof of
Comparative Religions from Dawson College, Montreal, Canada,
gave a seminar on Business Ethics on July 17, 2005. The
Seminar Leader made a brilliant exposition on Qur’anic
Exegesis and Islam at the outset of the seminar. The issues
addressed in the seminar were comparative and cumulative in
the context of world religions which consider ‘humanity’ as
the focal point. The speaker covered cross currents of
cultures of the East and the West in the contemporary global
economic and business sagas.
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Among other things, the speaker highlighted the harmonious
relationship of spiritual and material aspects of life. For
example, profit sharing in Islam is recommended with due
regard to workers’ right, payment of tax and Zakat. A holistic
approach to life conceptualizing divine, nature and human
aspects was the theme of the seminar. The speaker stressed on
humility as a lesson for all irrespective of religions.
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A Question-answer session, followed eliciting good response
from the audience. Questions on profit sharing vs Zakat, child
labour, interest on investment of money in business and bank
were thought provoking.
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Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice Chancellor of IUBAT chaired
the seminar. In his presidential discourse Dr Miyan
complimented the Seminar Leader as the “Prima donna” who
brought out the subtleties of Qur’an and Islam. He also
appreciated the humorous and satirical expositions and
argumentation of the speaker to bring home the concept of
harmony in the world order. He emphasized the need for
reflection of faith based aspects in the business school
curricula.
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Md Shamso Uddin, a student of MBA program conducted the
ceremony. He was helped by Popi and Alamgir, students of BBA
and DCSE, to present bouquet and gift respectively to Dr
Boustan Hirji. The seminar ended on a high note with
refreshment at the IUBAT Panoramic Cafeteria on the rooftop.
[Posted at July 18, 2005]
BRITISH VISITOR AT IUBAT
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Mr. Dilwar Ali, General Secretary of Nationwide Association
for Integrated Development (NAID) visited International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on
October 13, 2004. The visit is a part of continuing
collaboration between IUBAT and NAID for sustained development
of the degree program in Tourism and Hospitality program at
IUBAT.
A reception was hosted in honor of the delegate in the
evening. Among the others, the course adviser and coordinator
of College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) Prof.
M. Aman Ullah was present. Mr. Ali expressed his satisfaction
seeing the performance of the students and added that within a
short time the students will be capable to secure the existing
vacant posts in the catering and hospitality industries of U.K,
Asia, Europe, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E including Bangladesh. In the
concluding speech, the president of the reception ceremony Pro
VC Prof. Mahmuda Khanum expressed her gratitude to the visitor
and pointed out that the collaboration between IUBAT and NAID
will be increased day by day.
Before the reception program, Mr. Ali who is also a specialist
in food and hygiene program in UK demonstrate a course on food
and hygiene for the students of Bachelor of Arts in Tourism
and Hospitality Management program of IUBAT.
[Posted at October 14, 2004]
IUBAT
Research Publication: Energy Policy for Bangladesh
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Centre for Policy Research (CPR) of International University
of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) today released
its third research monograph on energy policy in Bangladesh
through a roundtable at CIRDAP Auditorium.
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Dr. M. Osman Farruk, Minister of Education, acted as Chief
Guest while Mr. A.K.M. Moshafrraf Hossain, State Minister for
Energy and Mineral Resources, spoke as the Special Guest.
Professor John Richards, Member of IUBAT International
Advisory Council and Professor at Simon Fraser University in
Vancouver, Canada was the key note speaker. IUBAT
Vice-Chancellor and Founder Dr M Alimullah Miyan presided over
the roundtable.
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In his speech, Education Minister, Dr. M. Osman Farruk,
insisted on the importance of adequate energy supplies for the
country’s economic development and in ensuring the quality of
education. “Education and energy policy are linked in many
ways. In order to use complex energy-utilising machinery
requires educated workers who are able to read and write. This
is the case in the garment sector or the growing electronic
technology industries”, he said.
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The key note speaker, Professor Richards said that this report
is a response to the draft National Energy Policy (NEP) of the
Government of Bangladesh where he agrees with the NEP’s
suggestion on the importance of energy for further economic
development in Bangladesh and made six recommendations.
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1. The government should not approve natural gas exports.
Instead, it should designate natural gas for domestic energy
needs, of which electrical generation is the most important.
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2. The government should place a very high priority on
establishing a credible energy commission would be responsible
for regulating both the state-owned energy sector enterprises
and private firms operating in the sector.
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3. The government should encourage the Rural Electrification
Board (REB) to develop a network of small-scale gas turbine
power plants whose power would, on a priority basis, be
distributed independently of the national power grid.
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4. The government should encourage the sale of coal for
domestic cooking in rural areas. This would require the
distribution of suitable stoves.
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5. The government should continue to facilitate substitution
of CNG for liquid petroleum fuels.
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6. The government should undertake high profile social
marketing activities intended to improve utilization of
biomass fuels in rural areas.
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While speaking as the Special Guest, Mr. A.K.M. Moshafrraf
Hossain urged to create a strong energy regulatory commission
to enable to regulate both the state-owned energy sector
enterprises and private firms operating in the sector.
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“Bangladesh needs dramatic increases in energy sector
investment, and neither the government nor donor agencies
can provide sufficient investment funds. A strong regulatory
commission could create the necessary framework to encourage
private investment, while also assuring customers that
prices remain reasonable and service remains reliable” he
added.
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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.
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A good
of discussion followed the presentation of John Richards,
where experts, academics, and professional took part.
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TAGORE'S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED AT IUBAT |
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International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) celebrated the 143rd birth anniversary of
Nobel laureate Poet Rabindra Nath Tagore through a colourful
cultural program. The program was held on 16 May 2004 at
4:30 p.m. at the panoramic cafeteria of its Dhanmondi
Campus. Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and
Founder of IUBAT was present in the program.
The program was composed of cultural elements like songs,
recitation etc organized by the IUBAT students. Achia
Khaleda Nila and Majedul Islam, students of IUBAT recited
Rabindranath's poems. Prof. Amanullah, Faculty of IUBAT, A F
M Samiul Alam Nobel, Tonim, Kanak, Majedul and Dhiraj
students of IUBAT presented many songs of Rabindranath to
the audience.
The program was arranged under the direction of A F M Samiul
Alam Nobel, the Music Director was Abdullah Saud Al-Hasan
and Master of the ceremony was Tonni, student of IUBAT.
The IUBAT community, students, faculty, officers and staff
were present in the ceremony.
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Reception to
Drs Anouk Jonkman at IUBAT |
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A Reception Ceremony for Drs. Anouk Jonkman,
visiting Research Fellow Faculty to International University of
Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) from Tilburg
University (TU), The Netherlands was held on Wednesday, May 05,
2004 at IUBAT. The Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT Prof Dr
M. Alimullah Miyan presided over the reception.
Besides teaching language and Business courses, she has
conducted a research on international standards of export
oriented products of Bangladesh to the European Union. She has
been invited to IUBAT as a part of an ongoing educational
collaborative rapport with the Development Research Institute of
the Tilburg University in the Netherlands. She has collected
data from exporting companies and will now return to the
Netherlands to complete her thesis. It is hoped that the visit
of Drs. Anouk has been successful in strengthening the
co-operative relationship between the two universities, IUBAT
and Tilburg University.
Drs. Anouk expressed her experience during this period about
Bangladesh, its culture, tradition, and climate, especially the
hospitality of the people. She has enjoyed her visit and also
thanked Dr. Miyan for inviting her to IUBAT. The member of the
faculty as well as a few students of IUBAT discussed about how
much Anouk had contributed to IUBAT's culture during her short
visit to Bangladesh.
Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, President of the session made
brief remarks on the collaborative research and other emerging
issues with Tilburg University like faculty and staff
development, faculty exchange, joint research and thanked Drs
Anouk for her contribution in the academic delivery of the
university.
Drs. Anouk were adorned with flowers and were given a token
presentation. The function was rounded-off with refreshments.
Mr Naim Khan, Student of Mechanical Engineering program at IUBAT
conducted the program.
IUBAT RECEPTION TO
DUTCH PROFESSOR International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
organized a reception in honor of Dr Gerard de Groot, Director,
Tilburg University, Development Research Institute (IVO), The
Netherlands and Visiting Professor to IUBAT in the Dhanmandi
campus on 27 April. The Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT
Prof Dr M. Alimullah Miyan presided over the reception.
IUBAT faculty Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan made an introduction about
the activities of Dr Groot during the visit and acknowledged his
contribution towards human resources development efforts of the
university.
Mr Khan said that the ongoing academic collaborative
relationship between IUBAT and Tilburg University has paved the
way for an regular exchange of researcher, faculty, scholarly
and pedagogical materials, and joint research for achieving
common objectives. He also appreciated the contribution of Drs
Anouk Jonkman who comes from the same university and is
contributing to the academic delivery of the university as a
visiting fellow in the current semester and requested
continuation of such scholarly exchange in coming semesters.
During the speech, Dr Groot reiterate his interest for
strengthening the on-going collaboration between IUBAT and
Tilburg University in a more wider areas like faculty and staff
development and joint research. He also talked about the
developments of the collaborative research supported by European
Union called Sustainable Commodity Chains under Asia-Link
program, participated by IUBAT and other universities in India,
Italy and the Netherlands and reflected on the implications of
such studies for export oriented organizations in Bangladesh. Dr
Groot commended the development of IUBAT, particularly in
academic and physical area. He also visited the Uttara campus
and showed satisfaction at the developments. Prof. Dr. M.
Alimullah Miyan, President of the session made brief remarks on
the collaborative research with IVO and other emerging issues
with Tilburg University like faculty and staff development,
faculty exchange, joint research and thanked Dr Groot for his
contribution in the academic delivery of the university.
Dr Groot has major expertise is in trade policy, industrial
development, and evaluation and impact analysis. During the very
short visit, he also made a visit to the Dutch Embassy and met
the heads of government and private organizations related to his
common areas of interest in research and development.
We all are proud for Dr Groot and welcome him to join with us in
the future. Dr Groot was adored with flowers and token
presentation. The function was rounded-off with refreshments.
Ms Fatema Khanum, Student of Bachelor of Arts in Economics
program at IUBAT conducted the program.
FRIENDLY FOOTBALL MATCH
BETWEEN IUBAT AND MITSUI & CO.,LTD. A friendly football match was held between
IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (A Japanese Multinational
Company) at Abahoni Play Ground on Saturday, 03 April 2004 at
4.30 p. m. The employees of the Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and the
faculty and students of IUBAT played in this match. IUBAT
JAGUARS, a leading extracurricular activities club of IUBAT
organized this friendly football match. It was the beginning of
a friendship between IUBAT and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Prof. Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of
IUBAT, Mr. K Nakahara, General Manager of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
were present there and also participated in the game. The match
was ended by 3-3 goals.
After the game there was a colourful prize giving ceremony,
which was conducted by Mr. H R Joarder, a faculty of business
and marketing as well as the sports coordinator of IUBAT. The
Vice- Chancellor of IUBAT, the GM of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and a
senior staff of Mitsui & Co., Ltd Mr. Masud Ali Khan gave their
satisfactory and congratulatory speeches regarding this match.
Then Dr. Miyan and Mr. Nakahara presented the friendship trophies
to each other.
Finally the president of IUBAT JAGUARS Mr. Shariar Pervez
delivered the closing speech. He gave special thanks to Mitsui &
Co., Ltd., IUBAT, Abahoni Ltd. and all the spectators. He also
presented T-shirts to all the members of the Mitsui family from
the fund of IUBAT JAGUARS as a symbol of friendship. There was a
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CELEBRATION OF
"INDEPENDENCE DAY" AT IUBAT |
The program started with National Anthem. Dr. Miyan said in his
speech that because we have got indepence it's a great
achievement for us but the Bangladesh that we dreamt of, is yet
to be achieved. He called out the new generation to come out and
to keep the sprit of the Independence Day alive within them and
then we will be able to achieve our goal. Pro VC Prof. Mahmuda
khanum nostalgised about a boatman Joga's great sacrifice of his
life for the freedom fighters. Treasurer Col (Rtd.) Shafique
Ullah a freedom fighter expressed some important moments of his
fighting life. Prof. Amanullah aslo took part in discussion and
reflects some memories of those days.
The program was composed of cultural elements like thematic
songs, recitation etc organized by IUBAT students. Achia Khaleda
Nila and Majedul Islam students of IUBAT recited poems. Prof.
Amanullah, A F M Samiul Alam Nobel, Tonim, Kanak, Majedul,
Shahed, Sweety, Bubley and Tonni, students of IUBAT presented
many patriotic and thematic songs to the audience.
The program was arranged in the direction of A F M Samiul Alam
Nobel, the Music Director was Abdullah Saud Al-Hasan and Master
of the ceremony was Santa Anwer.
IUBAT community, students, faculty, officers and staff was
present the ceremony.
IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology observed National Day and Independence Day through
discussion and cultural program on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at
its Dhanmondi campus, Dhaka. Prof. Dr M Alimullah Miyan,
Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT
AT IUBAT was the chief guest on the
ceremony.
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Painting Exhibition at
IUBAT |
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A two daylong joint painting exhibition of two
budding artist Tapash Kumar Sikder and Achia Khaleda Nila,
student of International University of Business Agriculture and
Technology (IUBAT) held on 24th-25th March 2004 at IUBAT
Panaromic Cafereria. IUBAT BLUES a leading club of IUBAT
organized the exhibition. Prof. Dr M Alimullah Miyan,
Vice-Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT inaugurated this colourful,
colossal and significant exhibition.
There were 33 entries in the exhibition of which 20 entries of
Tapash sikder and 13 entries of Nila. This exhibition drew big
crowd and this was impressive recognition to the artists.
Tapash carries out painting along with higher study and did not
receive any formal training on painting. He is self- inspired
and simple scences of life and nature is reflected in his
paintings. This is the third exhibition of Tapash. His first
solo-exhibition was held at IUBAT on 2002, which attracted lot
of attention from the art lovers and second exhibition was in
the inter private university painting competition held at the
national museum on June 2003 organised by IUB and he received
the winner award.
This is the first exhibition of Nila. Nila also carries out
painting along with higher study and did not receive any formal
training on painting. She is self-inspired too. The people, the
boats, the lands around with all-different shades and colours
are reflected in her paintings.
A good number of these paintings received appreciation and was
sold off during the show.
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IUBAT VC RETURNS HOME |
Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor and Founder of
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
visited India for enriching the College of Tourism and Hospitality
Management program of IUBAT.
He visited the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Applied
Nutrition (IHMCAN), Kolkata for potential academic collaboration
between IHMCAN and IUBAT and held intensive meeting with the
Principal Mrs Malay Chatterjee. During the course of their meeting,
Dr Miyan briefed her about the establishment of College of Tourism
and Hospitality (CTHM) at IUBAT and the initiation of Bachelor of
Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management (BATHM) degree program
under the college. BATHM is the first degree program of its kind in
Bangladesh and now facing the challenge of institutionalizing the
new program in the country. Dr Miyan also described the developments
of some linkage with the Bangladeshi owned Indian restaurants in the
UK for practicum and eventual placement of initial group of
students.
Principal Chatterjee briefed Dr Miyan about the academic programs
offered by IHMCAN. IHMCAN is one of the oldest institution in
tourism and hospitality areas and the pioneer institutions of
Government of India under the Ministry of Tourism. The institution
started with certificate courses and eventually moved into diploma
courses. Now they are offering bachelor programs under Indira Gandhi
Open University (IGNO) which carry high value among the students. As
a central government institution, IHMCAN has a rich library and
research holdings.
The important aspects of their discussion were to explore the
potential of academic and research collaboration in terms of credit
transfer, exchange of student and faculty, joint research, lab
facilities between IHMCAN and IUBAT. The academic collaboration
between IUBAT and IHMCAN can pave the way for institutionalizing the
BATHM program of the university.
During the visit Dr Miyan also made efforts to recruit senior
faculty in the areas of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Computer
Science, Engineering, and Management programs of IUBAT. In this
respect he interviewed Prof Suranjan Chatterjee, the immediate past
Principal of IHMCAN who has 33 years teaching and administrative
experience in the hospitality field. Prof Chatterjee showed keen
interest in associating with our College of Tourism and Hospitality
Management (CTHM) as Visiting Professor and the arrangements in this
regard are being presently worked up.
Dr Miyan had a meeting with the high officials of Management
Development Center (MDC), a center which regularly conducts in-house
training programs for all categories of personnel of various
organization both in the public and private sectors in India. The
potential collaborating activities between Center for Management
Development (CMD), IUBAT and MDC were also discussed.
Prof. Miyan also held meetings with the academics, institutional
heads and other individuals for potential academic collaboration and
student referral from SAARC countries.
Prof Miyan returned to Dhaka on the afternoon of 6th October after a
fruitful networking and administrative visit to India.
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IUBAT ACCORD WITH KAZAKHSTAN INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC RESEARCH, KAZAKHSTAN |
The Vice-President,
International Affairs Office, Kazakhstan Institute of
Management, Economic and Strategic Research (KIMEP), Almaty,
Kazakhstan and the Founder & VIce-Chancellor of IUBAT-
International University of Business Agriculture & Technology,
Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on academic and research collaboration on
July 21, 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 and Master Programs with initial interest in Business,
Economics 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 Kazakhstan Institute of Management,
Economic and Strategic Research (KIMEP), Almaty, Kazakhstan and
IUBAT will significantly strengthen development efforts and
internationalization of IUBAT. With this agreement, IUBAT’s
international active accreditation level reached 40 universities
in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
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STRENGTHENING OF IUBAT HEALTH & POPULATION PROGRAMS |
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At the invitation of International Training Program of BKKBN, Indonesia, the
Health & Population Centre (HPC) of International University
of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) nominated one
of its resource person and faculty Mr Mitul Mahmud Khan to
participate in the 2 weeks training program on Women
Empowerment in Reproductive Health (RH) and Family Planning
(FP). On acceptance, Mr Khan participated in this program
held during March 10-22nd, which was executed by the
inter-governmental alliance Partners in Population and
Development with resource support of the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation, USA.
The training program was participated by 25 mid and senior
level program managers from 8 countries namely Bangladesh,
China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Mynmar, Philippines and
Indonesia. There were four participants from Bangladesh
including Mr Khan. The program is the culmination of efforts
by the Partners to promote South-South cooperation in RH &
FP through sharing of knowledge and experience within the
developing countries.
This international training program had structured inputs
for one week and practical learning through observational
tour for another week. Integration was provided through
workshops to share experiences and develop work plan for
improvement at the country level. The structured inputs
included presentation on Indonesian RH/FP program, women
empowerment, ICPD+5, gender perspective and mainstreaming in
RH/FP, violence against women, demand creation through IEC,
strategic leadership and management etc. The observational
study tour provided deep insights into the RH/FP activities
in rural Indonesia as well as cultural exposure. In the
workshops, country papers were presented for sharing of
country level experiences and present work plans for follow
up action. On behalf of Bangladesh team, Mr Khan presented
the country paper on RH & FP of Bangladesh. The paper
highlighted the need for emphasis on social mobilization,
home visit by volunteers, FP & nutrition workers, refresher
training of TBAs for safe home delivery as well as effective
utilization of union/ward level coordination committees for
enhancing gender sensative activities.
Mr Khan also visited collaborating universities of IUBAT in
Bangkok, Thailand like Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
and Assumption University (ABAC). He also had the
opportunity to visit the College of Population Studies at
Chulalonkom University, where members from local ministry
briefed him about the present RH/FP status in Thailand over
official lunch. He returned to IUBAT on March 29th.
Through such staff development activities, IUBAT expects to
expand the activities of HPC in reproductive health, family
planning and women empowerment. Mr Khan plans to initiate
action on manpower development and research activities of
HPC in the light of his knowledge and experience of the
regional training course.
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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION TO IUBAT STUDENT
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An UN-based organization NetAid, USA and International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) jointly organized an International Essay Competition on “Access to Education for Children”. NetAid is an independent nonprofit organization which maintains active working relationships with leading international organization including UNDP, UNV, UNICEF, CARE, Save the Children and IRC.
For this Contest, NetAid selected 55 universities from Asian Zone through its nominated Representatives at those universities. There are two rounds in this Contest. In the First Round, the students submitted their Essays to their concerned NetAid University Representatives (NUR) by 15th May 2002. Based on selection criteria, NUR at every university published the name of the student selected best by them on 19th May 2002. So, 55 students, selected thus from 55 universities, are now competing for Final Round. NetAid will select the best one from them and the result will be published on 1st June 2002.
From IUBAT, an MBA student MD. BIN MAZID KHAN became the winner in the First Round. He will receive an awarded from NetAid and also enters the Final Round from this university. Engr Md Mahbub-ul-Alam who is NUR at IUBAT and also the coordinator of the Civil Engineering Department is coordinating the program with NetAid.
This Contest is the part of the “NetAid World Schoolhouse Program” that is an access to education initiative created by NetAid to make quality education a reality for extremely poor children, families and communities in the developing world. In view of IUBAT’s mission and vision, NetAid
officially recognizes the commitment of this university to
develop the human resources in this country.
[Posted at May 19 2002]
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OBSERVANCE OF EKUSHEY AT IUBAT |
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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 20th February, 2002. 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 Treasurer Col (Rtd) Md
Shafique Ullah Bir Pratik, and Prof A N M Rashiduzzaman. 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. The program was conducted by
freshmen Mehdi Hassan and Musrat Jahan.
The discussion session was followed by refreshments
consisting of delicious items of traditional Bengali food.
The second part of the program was the cultural program,
organized by the students of this university. Performers
included Badrun Nessa, Kamrul, Tahmina, Sujit, Aklima,
Fahmid and others. 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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IUBAT 28TH ORIENTATION PROGRAM |
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The 28th Orientation Program of Master, Bachelor and Diploma
students for the Spring semester, 2002 of International
University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) was
held on February 16, 2002 at the IUBAT Permanent Campus,
Sector 10, Uttara Model Town, 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.
The function started with recitation from the Holy Quran, the
National Anthem was rendered by the students. Freshers and
teachers of IUBAT were welcomed through presentation of roses.
M Kamrul Islam, Shahida Alam, A S M Masud Alam and Jannatul
Ferdous welcomed all present, 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 IUBAT societies and clubs spoke of the aims
and objectives of their societies on the extra-curricular
side. Maksudur Rahman spoke on behalf of the freshmen and
expressed satisfaction at the congenial academic atmosphere at
IUBAT.
Awards for academic excellence were presented to 7 scholars of
the Spring and Fall semester for excellent performance, which
also included fee waiver scholarships.
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
emphasized the need for developing and sustaining
internationally comparable quality in all activities of the
university. He welcomed the freshers and called upon them to
have the dream of self-development and work for the same. The
orientation program was also addressed by Prof Mahmuda Khanum,
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Col (Rtd) Md Shafique Ullah BP,
Treasurer of the university.
Tariqul Islam of BCS program and Manager of the ceremony
delivered the vote of thanks. M Abdul Kader Jillani, 7th
Semester, student of BCS program, has the pleasure to welcome
all to orientation program. After a delicious refreshment, a
very colorful cultural program was performed by the students
of IUBAT.
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