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Press Release Open show and Student’s Project Exhibition by Architecture department at SUB. The Department of Architecture of State University of Bangladesh organized an Open Week and Student’s Project Exhibition. The Exhibition was inaugurated in the own campus of the university on 21st August, 2005 and will continue till 28th August, 2005. Speaking at the function, renowned Architect of the country expressed their satisfaction on the teamwork of the department expressed through the student’s performance and project. All the guests who attended the open week as special invitee had also a wide range of talks with the faculties as well as with the students on the possible methods of continuous development and self assessment. This Open week and Student’s projects Exhibition will facilitate the students along with the department with an exposure to the externals from other universities across the country through interaction. The faculties and students will get the opportunity to receive the comments on their projects and works.
Caption(from left): Architect Ali Naqi, Former Head, Department of Architecture, Khulna University, Professor Ekram-ud –Daulah, Registrar, State University of Bangladesh, Professor Suhrab Ali, Acting VC, State University of Bangladesh, Architect Nahas Ahmed Khalil, Vice President of IAB (Institute of Architects of Bangladesh) and Mejbah Uddin Ahmed, Head of Architecture Department, SUB. Closing Ceremony of IT festival at State University of Bangladesh. The closing ceremony of 3 day long IT (Information Technology) Festival organized by Computer and Programming Club of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. Professor S.M. A. Faiz, Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka and Member of Board of Governors of SUB graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his speech he expressed his satisfaction over the performance of SUB for the past 3 plus years and also for having its own campus in a short time. He wished SUB to flourish to the extend which make the nation proud.
Professor M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chancellor, SUB Chaired the closing ceremony and in his speech he said that –Information Technology training should cater the need of Bangladesh. So students should strive hard to get benefit of the Information Technology. Students should take pride as being a part of SUB. Professor A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman, Dean, School of Science and Technology and Niaz Makhdum Mohammad, Lecturer, CSE also spoke on the occasion. Professor A. Y. M. Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar, SUB paid vote of thanks on behalf of SUB. Caption: From left- Professor S.M. A. Faiz, Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka and Member of Board of Governors of SUB giving his speech as chief guest. Professor A. Y. M. Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar, SUB, Professor M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chancellor, SUB, Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President, Board of Governors, SUB, Professor A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman, Dean, School of Science and Technology and Niaz Makhdum Mohammad, Lecturer, CSE, SUB. Inauguration of IT festival at State University of Bangladesh. The Inaugural ceremony of IT Festival by Computer and Programming Club of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held on Tuesday, August 2,2005 at 11:00. Festival will be held from August 2-4,2005 at the University’s own campus at 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, MP, Honorable Minister of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Govt. of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as the chief guest. Honorable Minister in his speech said- “The future of the country depends upon the role of today’s young generation.” Addressing the students he urged upon them to prepare themselves to meet the future challenge of time.
Prof. M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chanccelor, State University of Bangladesh chaired the function. Prof. A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman ,Dean, School of Science and Technology, SUB also spoke on the occasion. Prof. A. Y. M. Ekram –ud -Daulah Registrar, State University of Bangladesh gave the vote of thanks on behalf of SUB. Caption: From left-Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, MP, Honorable Minister of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh giving his speech as chief guest. Prof. A. Y. M. Ekram –ud -Daulah Registrar, SUB, Mr. Ataus Samad, Advisor Editor, The Daily Amar Desh, Prof. M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chanccelor, (SUB), Mr. Henk Ven Metelen, Chief Advisor, Insoft System Ltd. Bangladesh guest of the and Prof.A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman State University of Bangladesh and NIIT signed agreement.
This agreement sign-up ceremony was held on Saturday, July 30,2005 at 12:00 noon at SUB Own Campus at 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Prof. M. S. Ilyas Dhmi, Acting Vice-Chancellor, State University of Bangladesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Mr. Devjit Sarkar, Country Head, NIIT Bangladesh Operations was present as Special Guest of the occasion. Prof. M. S. Ilyas Dhami in his speech as chief guest appreciated this kind of agreement. In his speech he told –“By signing this agreement we could join into the way of information highway.” Among others Professor A. Y. M. Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar and Professor A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman, Dean, School of Science and Technology, SUB also spoke in the occasion. Students, Faculty members and Officials were present at the program. Caption: Agreement signing ceremony between SUB and NIIT on 30 July 2005. From left- Prof. A. Y. M. Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar, SUB, Mr. Devjit Sarker, Country Head, NIIT Bangladesh Operations, Prof. Dr. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chancellor, SUB & Professor A. A. K. M. Lutfuzzaman, Dean, School of Science and Technology .
Michael Stewart, a renowned Organization Consultant and academic in the field of HRM & Organizational Development and CEO of ‘Planning for Management’-a Melbourne based management consultancy firm presented his speech. According to management pundits –employees are the prime stakeholder of an organization not actually the customers. And the presentation session is arranged to bring more light on this topic. There was a question-answer session after the presentation. Professor M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Vice Chancellor, State University of Bangladesh, also gave speech and vote of thanks to all the participants. Students, Faculty members and officials of SUB were also present in the program. Pharmacy Department of State University of Bangladesh celebrated its 1st anniversary Department of Pharmacy of State University of Bangladesh celebrated its 1st anniversary at the SUB own campus on Sunday, July 3, 2005.
Prof. Dr. Abdur Rashid , Dean, Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka spoke on the occasion as Special Guest. Prof. A Y M Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar, SUB presided over the meeting. After the discussion session students of pharmacy department arranged cultural event including dance, music, fun and recitation. Students , faculty members, and officials of SUB were present on the occasion. “I appreciate and thank the university authority for conduction various department of Health Science such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical lab Technology and master of Public Health Program to meet the growing challenge of time and to create health professionals, which differentiates State University of Bangladesh from others, “ said Mr. Mizanur Rahman Sinha MP, Honorable State Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of People’s Republic of Bangladesh in his speech as the Chief Guest of the Orientation and Fresher’s reception program, Summer 2005, of State University of Bangladesh on Sunday, June 05, 2005.
Dr. MS Ilyas Dhami chaired the function. Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President, SUB and Prof. A Y M Ekram-ud-Daulah, Registrar, SUB also spoke on the occasion. Students, faculty members and officials of SUB were present in the program.
Observation of International Nurses’ Day On Thursday 12th May 2005, International Nurses’ Day was observed at the State University of Bangladesh (SUB). The students of Nursing Department starting with a rally at 4:00PM from the Health Sciences Campus, Iqbal Road that ended up at 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Own Campus of the University. The students of the Nursing Department started the function by cutting a cake to celebrate the birthday of Ms. Florence Nightingale and sang a self composed song in her memory. The function was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. MS Ilyas Dhami. Mrs. Khadeza Begum, Acting Director of Nursing Services, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Ms. Azizun Nahar, Acting Principal, College of Nursing were present as Chief Guest & Special Guest, respectively. Speakers highlighted the importance of the Day and contributions of Florence Nightingale for her dedication and initiating this noble profession. The speakers hoped that SUB may lead the education, training and enriching the nursing profession in the Country. The Vice Chancellor announced three awards for the Nursing students, Florence Nightingale award of Tk.10,000 with CGP of 3.9-4.0, President of the BOG, SUB award of Tk.7,500 and Dean’s award 5,000Tk for graduates with CGPA of 3.7-3.8 and 3.6 respectively. Professor Md. Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Sciences of the University, Prof. A Y M Ekram-Ud-Dowla, Registrar, SUB, Mrs. Tara Cecilia Rodriques, Coordinator, Nursing Department, School of Health Sciences and President of Bangladesh Nursing Association were present and highlighted this day at SUB.
SUB Delegate Attended Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI) Conference in Kolkata
Professor Suhrab Ali acted as chairperson for three different scientific sessions. He delivered a speech in the inaugural session in presence of State Health Minister putting stretch on regional cooperation in the field of Health sciences. He has been selected as Coordinator for ensuring participation of SAARC member countries in next Annual Conference of ACBI to he held in December, 2005 in Patna towards establishing collaboration between the Clinical Biochemists of the Region. SUB delegate has successfully attended SEAPHEIN The Annual Meeting of the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutes Network (SEAPHEN) was successfully attended by Prof. Dr. Md. Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Sciences, State University of Bangladesh which was held in April, 2005, at Thailand. The meeting was attended by South East Asian countries like- Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal & Vietnam. The annual meeting was preceded by the international workshop on core competencies for Public Health Education. Prof. Suhrab Ali was invited to attend the workshop and deliver the annual report on Public Heath Program of SUB. SUB is successfully running the Master of Public Health (MPH) program which has now six batches, around 140 students including 27 international students. Prof. Suhrab Ali emphasized on the success of current MPH Program at SUB including its evaluation and monitoring systems, its faculty members etc.
The annual meeting of SEAPHEN was organized this
year by Mahidol University, Thailand. It may be mentioned here that SUB has a
bilateral agreement for joint international MPH program with Mahidol University,
Thailand.
OBSERVATION OF WORLD HEALTH DAY 2005 A special seminar & scientific program was held at the Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh on Thursday at 3:30pm. The Theme of the World Health Day – 2005 in “Make Every Mother & Child Count” The Chief Guest of the session was Prof. Ilyas Dhami, Vice Chancellor of SUB, The Chairperson of the session of was Prof. Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Science, SUB. Vice Chancellor delivered special speech on the importance of World Health Program indicating the significance of Maternal & Child Health Care for this year WHO slogan for global action. The Special Guest of the session was Prof. Mahmudur Rahman, Director of IEDCR. Dr. Saiyid Fazl-i-Rubbi, Head, Food Science and Technology, SUB. Dr. A. K. M. Alamgir, Associate Professor of Department of Community Medicine, DNMC. Dr. G. U. Ahsan, Asso. Prof. & Head of Public Health Program, Dr. Nawzia Yasmin, Asst. Prof. and Coordinator, Public Health Program, Dr. Shahanaz Chowdhury, Lecturer of Public Health Program were present and discussed on the importance of ‘WHO Day’ and significance of this year slogan.
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Vice Chancellor of State University of Bangladesh
SUB Sends delegate to SEAPHEIN Prof. Dr. Md. Suhrab Ali Dean, School of Health Sciences, State University of Bangladesh, left Dhaka on 03 April, 2005 for Bangkok to attend the Annual Meeting of South-East Asia Public Health Education Institutes Network (SEAPHEIN). SEAPHEIN is a network sponsored by World Health Organization SEARO, formed to enhance and exchange expertise among the Public Health Institutes in the region. The annual meeting will be preceded by the International Workshop on Core Competencies for Public Health Education. It may be mentioned that SUB offers Masters of Public Health (MPH) program which is the only University Grants Commission (UGC) approved such program in the private sector. At present SUB has around 85 students in the MPH program including 30 international students. Prof Ali’s visit will highlight the developments in this sector as well as provide ample opportunities for International Exchange Programs. Prof. Ali is expected to return on the 6th April 2005. The annual meeting of SEAPHEIN is scheduled to be held on April 6; it is organized this year by Mahidol University, Thailand. The public health specialists of SEA will gather to deliberate issues related to health and education. Prof. Subrab Ali will present the annual report on Public Health Program at SUB. Japanese Delegate Visits Department of Environmental Science of SUB Dhaka: March 12, 2005 - In an invitation from Prof. M.S. Ilyas Dhami, Vice Chancellor of State University of Bangladesh, a Japanese delegate visited the Department of Environmental Science of State University of Bangladesh on March 12, 2005. Several issues related to environment and sustainable development were discussed in the meeting. Mr. Vice-Chancellor recognized the environment and sustainable development activities of Japanese government as a development partner through JAICA in Bangladesh. SUB is uplifting the development in environment sector of Bangladesh by producing post graduate students in the field of environmental science. Mr. Vice-Chancellor presented the crest of SUB to Prof. Inoue and Mr. Sato.
Prof. Inoue recognized the MS in Environmental Science Program of SUB. Later he joined in a discussion meeting with post graduate student. Caption:(Right to Left) Mr. Hajime SATO, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan, Prof. Hidenori INOUE, Meisei University, Japan, Prof. M.S. Ilyas Dhami, Vice Chancellor, State University of Bangladesh, Md. Eftekhar Hossain, Assistant Professor Honorable Vice Chancellor of State University of Bangladesh Prof. M. S. Dhami was the Chief Guest and Dr. Nawzia Yasmin, Assistant Prof. of School of Health Sciences; State University of Bangladesh was the Chair Person of the Seminar. Prof. Dhami in his inaugural speech pointed out the need of vaccination on diseases like Dengue fiver, Hepatitis C + E, HIV/AIDS etc. He asked the public health specialists of our country to be prepared to face any emergency situation. He also emphasized on the management of time which is the first vaccination we need. Among others was present Dr. A K M Alimgir, Associate Professor, SUB, Dr. Sayed Md. Rubayet, SMO, WHO, Dr. Hafizur Rahman, SMO, WHO, Dr. M I Kaiser Divisional Co-ordinator, WHO, Sylhet Division. Dr. Syed Md. Rubayet, SMO discuses about present status of Polio eradication & informed that Bangladesh had no polio case since August 2000. Dr. Hafizur Rahman, SMO, WHO discuss abouyt other EPI discuses surveillance system in Bangladesh. Dr. M. I. Kaiser Divisional Co-ordinator, WHO, Sylhet division discusses about adverse events following immunization (AEFE). He stress on reporting of every AEFI & follow up at all severe AEFI cases. They informed that though AFP Surveillance System in Bangladesh achieved the World Health Organization Standard other EPI diseases of AEFI Surveillance System needs more improvement.
American Teacher joining School of Health Science
She obtained the Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology from Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi in 1996. She graduated with Honors in Physical Therapy in 1998. She worked with the sports population at Dhaka. She served as honorary teacher of Physical Education College, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. She acted as a Staff Physical Therapist of Baptist Hospital-Nashville, TN.
The Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. M. S Ilias Dhami chaired the program. Professor Selina Mohsin and Begum Shahnaz Sinha presented papers on “Effective Teaching” and Professor Dhami Emphasized on “Ethics in Teaching” through his paper. In the program Professor Dhami assured on organizing similar training program in near future also in order to develop the competency of their faculty. Professsor Dr Md Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Sciences, State University of Bangladesh returned home after attending a week long 3rd World Congress on Integrated Medicine and 42nd Anniversary of Medicina Alternativa held on and from 27th November, 2004 at Bandernaike International Conference (BMICH) Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Delegates from 140 countries of the world flew to the Congress where the biggest team was from Malaysia comprising of 250 members and smallest from Bangladesh comprising the lone member, Prof Suhrab Ali. The theme of the Congress was to formulate a principle guideline for integrating all systems of medicine to allopathy so that one can be complementary to each other. The recommendations were made in the form of resolutions after hectic discussions. The anniversary also included Scientific Sessions on modern medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, ayurveda, total holistic health, traditional and herbal medicine, yoga, electronic medications, energetic nature spirits and buzz therapy including advanced principles of natural health care, diet therapy, evidence based medicine, astrologic guide for health and prophets teaching on health. Elaborate brainstormings were done on the problems of integrating scientific allopathy and non-scientific medicines and how does oil and water mix? Social functions like dinners, cocktails, music and dances were held every night. Trip to Colombo and outside to the Bridge on the River Kwai and Adam’s peek were amongst the attractions. It was decided in the Congress that all systems of medicine will be integrated under the name ‘Complementary Medicine’ (not really alternative medicine) and only registration authority over the whole world will be there to be named as World Medical Registration Council. A comprehensive programme for follow up towards implementing the resolutions of the World Congress in Bangladesh will be taken up very soon and Professor Suhrab Ali has been assigned to do that after discussions with all relevant practitioners in different systems of medicine in the country and through holding a press conference. In the mean time a request has been made to contact Professor Suhrab Ali in the matter through e-mail: drsuhrabali@yahoo.com. Teachers - parents liaison program held in State University of Bangladesh The State University of Bangladesh (SUB), 4th December, 2004 organized “Teachers Parents Meeting” of its Department of English Studies, The meeting aiming to establish a direct communication between the guardians of the students and the faculty was attended among others by parents of the students and the faculty was attended among others by parents of the students of English Department. The SUB Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. M S Ilias Dhami, Prof. Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain, member BOG, Prof. A Y M Ekram-ud-daulah, the Registrar and the teachers of the department. The meeting apprised the guardians about their wards’ academic progress and briefed them on all kinds of institutional supports provided to them. Widely appreciating the SUB initiative, the guardians expressed the sentiment that such teacher parent liaison was essential for properly guiding the students towards academic excellence and greater social skills. On behalf of the SUB authority its VC, however, pointed out that the university would hold such programs in other departments also. He also assured that SUB would continue such efforts of bridging any teacher parent gap through such innovative approaches. Prof. M.S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chancellor of State University of Bangladesh has returned to Dhaka on December 1, 2004 after attending the 50 years of Jubilation Ceremony of the National Academy of Sciences, Kyrgyzstan. There were 23 countries of Commonwealth of Independent States of Russian Federation and other European Academies of Sciences of France and UK. Prof. M.S. Ilyas Dhami presented the paper on the problems of higher education in Bangladesh and Accreditation of private universities. The theme of the seminar was the problems of higher education in Asia. The recommendations were made in the form of a resolution. Furthermore, Prof. Dhami was awarded the “Honorary Doctor of Science degree” by Dr. Sultan Mambetkaliev, Rector of Chui University of Kyrgyzstan. He was also given the appointment as the Full Professor and Advisor to the Rector. He can travel between two countries freely by the authority vested in him by the Chui University. The Memorandum of Understanding between the State University of Bangladesh and Chui University was discussed. Dr. Sultan Mambetkliev will visit Dhaka to sign the MoU and State University of Bangladesh officials will visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to sign the Bilateral Agreement in the near future It may be mentioned here that Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan have no diplomatic relation. Perhaps academic activities between the universities may initiate the diplomatic relations.
Signing Ceremony on agreement of Collaboration between Mahidol University and State University of Bangladesh in Bangkok, Thailand on November 18, 2004 A Bilateral Agreement for joint International MPH program was signed on 18 November, 2004 between the State University of Bangladesh and Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Earlier the MoU was negotiated between SUB and Mahidol University during the visit of the President Dr. Pornchoi and his team at Dhaka City Campus on October 21, 2004, at State University of Bangladesh City Campus Dhaka while they Visited Bangladesh. The present Bilateral Agreement completed the technical aspect including all formalities of the program. A five membered team headed by Dr. A. M. Shamim, President, Board of Governors, State University of Bangladesh visited Bangkok. Thailand November 17-21, 2004 to the faculty of Public Helth, Mahidol University. The other members of the team were Professor M. S. Ilyas Dhami, Acting Vice Chancellor, State University of Bangladesh; Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice-President, Board of Governors, SUB; Prof. Dr. Md. Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Science, SUB and Dr. G. U. Ahsan, Associate Professor, MPH Program, SUB. Apart from signing the agreement on MPH International program, the team of SUB was warmly greeted by the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Queens Cardiac Hospital and Departments of Medical Lab Science, Rehabilitation Medicine, Immunology , Clinical Pathology including Clinical Chemistry at the Siriraj Hospital under the Mahidol University. The team also visited Ramathibodi Hospital attached to Mahidol University. The President Dr. Pornchoi of Mahidol University threw a Dinner to the Bangladeshi team at his salaya campus where all nine Vice-Presidents (Pro-VC) and Deans of Various Faculties were present. President, Mahidol University attached tremendous importance to the visit and he himself showed around various establishment of the salaya Campus (New Campus) of Mahidol University. Dr. A M Shamim, Managing Director, LAB AID Group and President, Board of Governors, State University of Bangladesh had an exclusive visit to the Bamrungrad Hospital and Government Pharmaceutical organization at Bangkok. The trip was wonderful, Illuminative and was aimed at the achievement of our national interest in the field of Health Educational Sciences and patient care at private sector in our Country.
Seminar on “World Breastfeeding Week” 2003 of SUB Dhaka, Monday, 04 August: Breastfeeding is ecologically sound, universal, peaceful and is one of the most valuable renewable natural resources. However, artificial, bottle-feeding ruins the ecology and harmful for child and mother’s health. Speakers made these remarks while addressing a seminar on " Breastfeeding in a Globalised World for Peace and Justice" held at State University of Bangladesh on Monday. The seminar was to celebrate the “World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2003” which is observed from the 1st to 7th August every year to raise awareness for the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding in Bangladesh. As the chief guest at the seminar Prof. MQ-K Talukder, Chairperson of Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation (BBF) said that Breastfeeding provides the complete and balance food to infants. He noted Breastfeeding not only protects and promotes child health but also protects mother health. Keynote Speakers Dr. Farzana Ishrat of BBF informed the audience that every day 4000 babies die because of unclean bottle-feeding. Presided over by Prof. Quamarul Huda, Dean, School of Health Sciences, SUB, Among others, Prof. Zakir Hossain, Advisor, School of Business of SUB , Md A Quader Treasurer of SUB, Prof. A Y M Ekram-ud-Daulah Registrar of SUB, Dr. Mizanur Rahman Coordinator SHS , MD Lutfor Rahman, Maksuda Begum ,Dr. Nawzia Yasmin Co-ordinator of MPH of SUB were present on the occasion. Seminar on computer programming contest held at SUBDhaka, Tuesday: Professor Dr. M Kaykobad has said for the last 14/15 years it has been much talk that we have to progress in information technology but adequate fund has never been allocated. However, fund has been wasted for many fruitless works in Bangladesh. The renowned professor was speaking as the keynote speaker of a seminar on computer programming contest organized by State University of Bangladesh (SUB) on Tuesday, 2003. Keeping in view of the reality of over all condition of Bangladesh professor Kaykobad remarks that there is no ranking system in our country for neither public nor private universities so that they may try to perform comparatively better than others. He encourages SUB students on programming and said it should never delay to start the right things. One can reach heights only by determination in IT field, he added. Presided over by Dr M Jahangir Alam, Prof A A K M Lutfuzzaman, Dean of computer science and information Technology SUB, Prof. A Y M Ekram-ud-Daulah registrar of SUB were present on the occasion held at SUB campus. Seminar on budget of SUB Dhaka, Tuesday, 08 July: Member of the Planning commission professor Dr. Momtajuddin Ahmed emphasized on good governance and sectorial allocation of resources for integrated development of Bangladesh. He said bureaucracy and bad image of Bangladesh is the major barriers for the development of our country. He was speaking as the keynote speaker of a seminar on Budget 2003-2004, organized by State University of Bangladesh (SUB) on last Tuesday. Keeping in view of the reality of economy, Prof Momtajuddin Ahmed has given some key features in the area of Macro and Micro economy scenario of Bangladesh. He remarked that the government emphasised on achieving a private sector-led, sustainable pro-poor economic growth through stimulating both agricultural and industrial development. Prof. Abdul Bayes Bhuiyan presided over the seminar and moderated by the Adviser of Business school of SUB and chairmen of MBA programme of IBA Prof. Md. Zakir Hossain. Among others Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President SUB , A.A.K.M. Lutfuzzaman, Prof Dr. M Nazrul Islam, Prof Tareq-al-Naser, Dr. Mijanur Rahman, M.A. Quader, Md Lutfor Rahman, were present in the occasion. STATE UNIVERSITY CELEBRATED ITS FIRST FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY 2003 Dhaka, Friday, 06 June:
Honorable Minister of education Dr. M. Osman Farruk called upon the students to
accept the global challenge and prepare themselves in keeping with the global
standard that is required for building a prosperous life. The govt. are going to
amend the Private University Act ‘1992 to
The celebration of the first foundation anniversary of State University Of Bangladesh (SUB) on the 6th June 2003. From left: Prof. Abdul Bayes Bhuiyan, Prof. Honourable Minister of education Dr. M. Osman Farruk Chairman, University Grants Commission Of Bangladesh Prof. Dr. M. Asaduzzaman, Vice Chancellor Dhaka University Prof. Dr. S. M. A. Faiz Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Prof. Dr. Mahmud-Ul Ameen Vice-Chancellor of SUB. Md. Zakir Hossain, Advisor School of Business; Dr. A. M. Shamim, President of SUB. Among others Prof. Dr. M. Asaduzzaman, Chairman, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Prof. S M A Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, Prof. Abdul Bayes Bhuiyan, Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President SUB and Prof. Md. Zakir Hossain, Advisor School of Business and Social Studies also spoke at the program. Dr. A. M. Shamim, President of Board of Governors of SUB presided over the occasion. Vice chancellor of different public and private universities, high officials of concern ministry, agencies, Lab-Aid groups were present in the celebration. A grand cultural program followed by the occasion participated by the national famous performers. Prof. Dr. M. Asaduzzaman in his speech as Special Guest at the function informed the audience that the present government emphasized the private sector education in the country . but after a long time most of the private university did not fulfill the recondition of the private university act, he alleged. Prof. Abdul Bayes Bhuiyan said the medical service in our country are being offered with unskilled paramedical staff. But now SUB has been trying to produce graduates in this service. Prof. S. M. A. Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University has said, SUB is an growing up excellent university to any student. Giving the vote of thanks to the audience Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President & CEO of SUB said unlike other private sector universities the SUB focuses on different Schools. The responses from the student so far are very encouraging in those fields, he remarked. Md. Zakir Hossain, Advisor of School of Business of SUB emphasized maintenance of high quality in education and asked students to comply with the quality system of SUB. Prominent singer Topon Chowdhury, Shakila Zafar enriched the programme by their famous songs. Students of SUB were also staged a short cultural function. Academic Seminar on Need based Higher Education at Mymensingh Click here to see the slide show PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES WILL FILL THE SKILL-GAP Dhaka, Tuesday, April 01, 2003: Vice-Chancellor of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) Prof. Mahmud-ul Ameen expressed the hope that private universities would fill the vacuum that existed in the arena of higher education in Bangladesh while he was giving his presidential address at a seminar on “Need Based Higher Education” held at Mymensingh Sunday, 30th of March. Prof. Ameen also called upon students of the country to dedicate their time and efforts to studies so that they could serve the nation better. He also spoke strongly in favor of formulating curricula that would give priority to need based higher education so that Bangladeshi graduates could compete evenly at the national and international job markets. The seminar was organized by State University of Bangladesh (SUB). Prof. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University, was the Chief Guest, and Prof. Azizur Rahman, Principal, Govt. Ananda Mohan College, and Prof. Mrs. Razia Begum, Principal, Govt. Mominunnessa Girls’ College of Mymensingh were special guests at the seminar. Prof. Mustafizur Rahman pointed at the severe scarcity of skilled human resources in the country and emphasized that private university like SUB could take a leading role in filling the gap. Among others who spoke in the seminar were Registrar Prof. A.A.K.M. Lutfuzzaman, and Advisor of School of Business, Prof. Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain. Development of Cooperation in Education in the SAARC Region Dhaka, Tuesday, 18 February: “With a view to eradicating poverty as well as improving quality of life of people in South Asia, education is a priority issue”, said Mr. Qamar Rahim Secretary General of SAARC at a seminar arranged by State University of Bangladesh at its City Campus today. Mr. Rahim was the Chief Guest and Barrister Mainul Hosein, Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Daily Ittefaq and The New Nation was the special guest. The seminar was presided by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mahmud-ul Ameen. Among others who spoke on the occasion were Dr. Hafiz G. A. Siddiqui; Vice-Chancellor, North South University, Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President, and Professor Md. Zakir Hossain, Advisor of Business School of SUB. The SAARC secretary general also suggested the universities of the country to develop a common platform where SAARC can contribute through collaboration. Special Guest Barrister Mainul Hosein emphasized development of human resources according to the need of the country. He also spoke for Faculty Exchange Program among SAARC countries. NSU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Hafiz G. A. Siddiqui proposed to the Secretary General of SAARC to help forming a forum of private universities among SAARC countries to promote regional higher education. He also said that it was time to recognize the contribution of private universities in the country. SUB Round TableEnvironmental Studies need Multilateral CollaborationDhaka, Saturday, (February 01, 2003):- A round table discussion on exploring possibilities of multilateral collaboration between the donor community and private universities with a view to enhancing existing environmental studies and research in Bangladesh was held in Dhaka on Thursday, January 30, 2003. Organized by State University of Bangladesh (SUB), the discussion meeting was attended by leading environmental educationists and representatives from UNDP, UNICEF, World Bank, International Voluntary Organizations and UNIC. It was also made known to the participants that SUB was contemplating on launching its School of Environmental Studies (SES) soon. Participants discussed at length the need and scope for academic and technical collaboration between private universities and donors in furthering higher studies, advanced research, transfer of knowledge and technology, academic alliance and a number of other means of cooperation which, they said, would make a positive contribution towards strengthening the environmental knowledge base and widening research opportunities in this field. They agreed upon exploring the scopes for making this happen, and also agreed to continue with such exploratory meetings in the future. Prof. Mahmud-ul Ameen, Vice-Chancellor of SUB presided over the meeting. Speakers included Professor Abdul Bayes Bhuiyan; Naseem-ur Rehman, Chief, Information and Communication, UNICEF Bangladesh; Kazi Ali Reza, Chief, UNIC; Prof. Amanatullah Khan, Chairman, Department of Geography and Environment, DU; Dr. M.A. Khaliquzzaman, World Bank; Dr. Aminul Islam, UNDP; Prof. Faisal M. Islam, NSU; and Clifferd Dick, Country Representative of MCC in Bangladesh. State University of Bangladesh and Sunderland University (UK) agree on MOU Dhaka, Sunday, January 26, 2003: Dr Keith Brown, Director; International Program of University of Sunderland, UK met the management and high officials of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) at a friendly discussion session. Among others SUB Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahmud-ul Ameen, Vice President Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Advisor of Business School Prof. Md. Zakir Hossain were present at the discussion. The discussion produced a prolific conclusion regarding signing a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between University of Sunderland and State University of Bangladesh on academic collaboration. credit transfer facilities, faculty exchange program, and franchising of University of Sunderland were discussed as the possible mean of collaboration between the two universities. The meeting also discussed on syllabus, course curricula, and academic environment. Dr. Brown visited both the Admission Office campus and Permanent City Campus of the university and expressed his satisfaction seeing SUB’s performance and growth. He also praised SUB as the pioneer to open BSc. in Nursing program in the country. STATE UNIVERSITY ORGANIZES ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR SEMESTER SPRING 2003 Dhaka, Wednesday, 08 January: Prof. SMA Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University called upon the students to accept the global challenge and prepare themselves in keeping with the global standard that is required for building a prosperous life. “You have to earn knowledge not only at national or local level, but also at international levels”, he said. He was speaking as the chief guest at the orientation programme for the second batch of students of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held at the university’s City campus at 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi today. Prof. Faiz praised SUB for having recruited very high quality faculty by SUB. He advised the students to avail the opportunity and get as much as they could from their teachers at the university. Prof. Faiz is a member of the Governing Body of State University of Bangladesh. Mr. Robiul Hossain, Managing Director of Sonali Bank, in his speech as Special Guest at the function informed the audience that the banking sector in the country was suffering from shortage of quality manpower which can be easily filled by competent graduates from good private universities. He inspired SUB students to come and feel up the vacuum in banking arena. SUB Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahmud-ul Ameen presided over the program. President Dr. A. M. Shamim, Vice President Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Advisor of School of Business Associate Professor Md. Zakir Hossain and Advisor of School of CSE Dr. Shafiqul Islam also spoke at the occasion. Prof. Mahmud-ul Ameen, Vice-Chancellor of SUB said the strength of any university was the quality of students and faculty. He said that students in SUB would be taught how to lead and not to be led. He also talked about the sanctity and the transparency being practiced at SUB. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President & CEO of SUB urged for having a warm and collaborative association between faculty and parents which would enable the students to shape their lives in a dynamic way. Md. Zakir Hossain, Advisor of School of Business of SUB emphasized maintenance of high quality in education and asked students to comply with the quality system of SUB. Professor Dr. Shafiqul Islam, Advisor of School of Computer Science also mentioned that SUB was prepared to reach a remarkable place among the private universities in the country. State University Observes World Teachers’ DayDhaka, Saturday, October 5: State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held a seminar on World Teachers’ Day today at the seminar room of the university. The theme of this year’s WTD was “Teachers Create Dialogue Every Day”. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization – UNESCO, observe the Day since 1994. This year the day has been observed in one hundred and fifteen countries including Bangladesh. The SUB seminar was presided over by its Vice Chancellor designate Professor Mahmudul Amin, a renowned zoologist who is presently the President of Zoological Society of Bangladesh and a fellow of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Shamsuddin Ahmed Chief of Development, Planning and Public Affairs of SUB moderated the seminar. Professor Mahmudul Amin in his speech highlighted the role of teachers in building the future of mankind. He said that it is through everyday dialogues that teachers create with their students that create the foundation of civilization. He quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson while emphasizing the role of teachers by saying, “What is done in the classrooms today will decide civilization’s future tomorrow”. He called the students as future leaders of society and called upon them to develop the best of rapports with their teachers so that they could derive the best instructions from them. The SUB VC also emphasized the need for teachers to pursue regular and lifelong studies so that they could continue their everyday dialogues with students effectively and fruitfully. Professor Zakir Hossain, Chairman of MBA Programme at IBA of Dhaka University and Advisor of the Business School of SUB, and Doctor Mahbubur Rahman, Vice President and Chief Executive of the university also spoke on the occasion. --------- Dhaka, Saturday, September 21: State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held a seminar today to discuss the prospects and possibilities of promoting sustainable development in economic, social and environmental issues in the light of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. Held at the seminar room of SUB the discussion was joined by Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmed, President of Bangladesh Economic Association; Dr. A.Q. Khan, former Additional DG of Health Services; Shamsuddin Ahmed, Chief of Development, Planning and Public Affairs of SUB; Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Chairman MBA Programme of IBA, and Mohammad Eftekhar Hussein, faculty of IUB. Vice President and CEO of SUB Dr. Mahbubur Rahman presided. Shamsuddin Ahmed read the keynote paper on the achievements and failures of the WSSD in which he mentioned that it was too early to make any comment on the impact on the future of mankind of the decisions taken at the WSSD. It was also mentioned in the keynote paper that such decisions as halving the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 2015 to underpin the Millennium Development Goals on water and health, global programme of actions on sanitation and safe water provision, commitment to integrated management of water resources, increase “urgently and substantially” the share of renewable energy in total energy supply, diversification of energy supply through cleaner and more advance technologies, phasing out unsustainable energy subsidies, and decisions made to minimize by 2020 significant adverse effects of chemicals on human health and environment would have their positive impact on the future of mankind. Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman in his speech defined development as a concept that consists of a huge number of elements, like: education, economic condition, water & sanitation, growth rate of population, poverty alleviation, health, energy, biodiversity and human dignity. “Neither the government nor any single entity can break out of the poverty cycle. For achieving sustainable development we need social mobilization”, he said emphatically. He further said that the literacy rate in Bangladesh has reached a commendable height along with an appreciably reduced rate of increase in population. He further observed that the country was also being run under a democratic system and there had been three democratically acceptable elections and as many peaceful transitions of power from one government to the other since 1991, which were signs that democracy was taking root in our country. Dr. A.Q. Khan appealed to the students of SUB and the young generation as a whole to develop a firm commitment to serve mankind better by developing more commitment to protect the environment. “ Development must be homegrown, not imposed, and if we want to develop our country we must look at our problems from our points of view and not from that of others”, said Dr. Khan, a late septuagenarian physician who spends his retired life reading, writing books and distributing them free to those who need them. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman announced that SUB would hold seminars on current issues regularly on its campus. State University of Bangladesh (SUB)
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Nahas Ahmed Khalil, Vice President of IAB (Institute of Architects of
Bangladesh), Architect Ali Naqi, Former Head, Department of Architecture, Khulna
University, Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, Head, Department of Architecture,
University of Asia Pacific, Ziaul Islam, Assistant Professor, University of Asia
Pacific, Professor Ekram-ud –Daulah, Registrar, State University of Bangladesh,
Professor Suhrab Ali, Acting VC, State University of Bangladesh and many other
distinguished guests were present in the inaugural ceremony.
Mr.
Ataus Samad, Advisor Editor, The Daily Amar Desh and Mr. Henk Ven Metelen, Chief
Advisor, Insoft System Ltd. Bangladesh was the Special guest of the ceremony.
State University of Bangladesh and NIIT, Global Leader in
IT Education Training has signed-up an agreement for providing credit transfer
facilities to the students of NIIT towards the B Sc. in Computer Science &
Engineering (CSE) program at SUB.
State University of Bangladesh
arranged a presentation session on ‘Human Resource Management: A cost or
investment?’ on 27 July 2005 at SUB’s own campus.
Prof. Suhrab Ali , Acting Vice
Chancellor, and Dean of School of Health Sciences, SUB spoke on the occasion as
Chief Guest. He urged upon the students to acquire knowledge to be qualified
Pharmacy Professional. He also stressed the need for pharmacy science to rise to
the occasion to meet the need of pharmaceuticals products. He appreciated
students effort of arranging such program.
Bhagirath
Basnet, Ambassador, Royal Nepal Embassy and Prof. Dr. Mahfuzul Huq, Member,
University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh spoke on the occasion as
Special Guests.
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Dr. Md. Suhrab Ali, Dean, School of Health Sciences, State University of
Bangladesh returned home after attending the 3rd regional conference
of eastern zone of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India held at
Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences at Kolkata on & from 29 April, 2005 to
01 May, 2005. He led a 73-member team from Bangladesh including the eminent
medical Scientist Professor Liaquot Ali of BIRDEM. Various important works on
clinical Biochemistry including its teaching scenario was Vividly discussed in
the conference.
Mr. Hossain, Head of the Department
of Environmental Science pointed out the following issues viz. environmental
impact assessment, waste management, ISO14000, environmental policy and
sustainable development, where both Meisei University of Japan and State
University of Bangladesh can work together.
The State University of
Bangladesh (SUB) organized a day long training program at its City Campus on
January 9, 2005. All the teachers of SUB participated in the training program
titled “Faculty Developmental Day”.
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some of the weakness of the act to ensure quality of the private sector
education, he added. He was liberal in granting private university to ensure
competition on the basis of free market mechanism. Survival of the fittest will
be applicable over the time, he remarked. He was speaking as the chief guest at
the first foundation anniversary of State University of Bangladesh (SUB) held
at BIAM auditorium at New Eskaton Dhaka on Friday.