Friday, May 2, 2014

University of Comilla

The University of Comilla also known as Comilla University, is a public university located at Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land at Lalmai Bihar, Moynamoti. Comilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. 
Founded: 1996


Contact Us:
Comilla University
Address: Comilla University Rd, Kotbari, Comilla 3500
Phone: +8808170015, Ext: 158
Cell Phone: +8801556426446
E-mail: registrarcou@gmail.com
Comilla University, Kotbari, Comilla.

Jahangirnagar University


Mailing Address :
The Registrar
Registrar Building (Ground Floor)
Jahangirnagar University
Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
(Office Hour: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Days: Saturdays through Thursdays, Closed weekend day: Friday)

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Phone : 880-2-7791040 (Off.)
Fax : 880-2-7791052
PABX : 880-2-7791045-51; Ext.- 1204 (Off.)
E-mail : registrarju@gmail.com, or, registr@juniv.edu
Website : www.juniv.edu


Jahangirnagar University is a public university in Bangladesh, located in Savar Dhaka. It is the only one fully residential university in Bangladesh.

The university was established in 1970 by the government of Pakistan by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970. During the first two years, it operated as a project. Its first Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mafiz Uddin Ahmad (Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Illinois, Chicago) took up office on September 24, 1970. The first group of students, a total of 150, was enrolled in four departments: Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics. Its formal inauguration was delayed until January 12, 1971, when the university was launched by Rear Admiral S. M. Ahsan, the Chancellor. Until 1973, it operated as a project. In 1973 Jahangirnagar Muslim University Act was amended as Jahangirnagar University Act. In 2010 the university had a total of 10,500 students, 672 teachers, 206 staffs and 1,200 other employees. Dr. M Anwar Hossain is the (18th may, 2012) Vice-Chancellor of the university.

University of Dhaka

University of Dhaka
Website: www.du.ac.bd www.univdhaka.edu
Address: Ramna, Dhaka - 1000
Phone: 02-9661900-19, 02-9661920-59,
Fax: 02-8615583

The University of Dhaka also known as Dhaka University or simply DU, is the oldest university in modern Bangladesh. Established during the British Raj in 1921, it gained a reputation as the "Oxford of the East" during its early years and has been a significant contributor to the modern history of Bangladesh. After the partition of India, it became the focal point of progressive and democratic movements in Pakistan. Its students and teachers played a central role in the rise of Bengali nationalism and the independence of Bangladesh .

The university has 70 departments under 13 faculties. The faculties are:
Faculty of Arts
Department of Arabic
Department of Bengali
Department of English
Department of Persian Language and Literature
Department of History
Department of Philosophy
Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
Department of Sanskrit
Department of Urdu
Department of Theater and Performance Studies
Department of Linguistics
Department of Music
Department of Islamic History and Culture
Department of World Religions and Culture
Department of Information Science and Library Management
Faculty of Business Studies
Department of Accounting and Information System
Department of Finance
Department of Marketing
Department of Management
Department of Banking and Insurance
Department of Management Information System
Department of International Business
Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty of Biological Science
Department of Botany
Department of Soil, Water and Environment
Department of Microbiology
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department of Fisheries
Department of Genetic Engineering and Bio-technology
Department of Psychology
Department of Clinical Psychology
Department of Zoology
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Nuclear Engineering
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Fine Arts
Department of crafts
Department of Drawing and Painting
Department of Graphics Design
Department of printmaking
Department of Oriental Art
Department of Sculpture
Department of History of Art
Department of ceramics
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Postgraduates Medical Sciences & Research
Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry
Department of Physics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Statistics
Department of Theoretical Physics
Department of Biomedical Physics and Technology
Faculty of Social Science
Department of Anthropology
Department of Criminology
Department of Development Studies
Department of Economics
Department of International Relations
Department of Sociology
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
Department of Population Sciences
Department of Political Science
Department of Public Administration
Department of Peace and Conflict Studies
Department of Women's and Gender Studies
Department of Television and Film Studies
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Geography and Environment
Department of Geology
Department of Oceanography
Department of Disaster Science and Management

Institutes
Institute of Education and Research
Institute of Statistical Research and Training
Institute of Business Administration
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science
Institute of Social Welfare and Research
Institute of Modern Languages
Institute of Health Economics
Institute of Information Technology
Institute of Renewable Energy
Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies
Institute of Leather Engineering & Technology



Library

The University Library, housed in three separate buildings, is the biggest in Bangladesh. The Library holds a collection of more than 617,000 volumes, including bound volumes of periodicals. In addition, it has a collection of over 30,000 manuscripts on various languages and a large number of microfilms, microfiche and CDs. It subscribes to over 300 current foreign journals.

The Dhaka University Library comprises three buildings: The administrative building, the main library building, and the science library building. The administrative building has the administrative offices, a book acquisition section, a book processing section, a reprographic section, a book binding section, a manuscript section, and a seminar section.






Saturday, March 8, 2014

Interactive Teaching and Learning Workshop at Green University

Green University Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) has organized a two days (7-8 March 2014) long workshop on “Interactive Teaching and Learning at the Tertiary Level: Steps towards Quality & Excellence” in its campus. A total of 33 faculty members from 5 Public and 14 Private universities attended in the workshop. The Public Universities are Bangladesh Open University, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University, Jagannath University, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Govt. Teacher Training College. The Private Universities are Eastern University, Asian University of Bangladesh, State University of Bangladesh, Uttara University, Central Women’s University, Prime University, Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology, Dhaka International University, University of Asia Pacific, The People’s University of Bangladesh, Presidency University, University of Liberal Arts and Southeast University. The Vice-Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir presided over the opening and the closing sessions of the workshop and he was also the lead facilitator for the workshop. Prof. M. A. Mannan, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University was present as Chief Guest in the opening session and Professor M. Omar Ejaz Rahman, Vice Chancellor of Independent University Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest in the closing session.

Some eminent educationists facilitated deferent sessions of the workshop. They were Dr. M. Kaykobad, Professor of BUET; Dr. SM Hafizur Rahman of IER, DU; Ms. Farida Akther an eminent Psychologist; Mr. Shawkat Kamal, Chairperson of DBA, GUB; ASM Shamim Miah, Assistant Professor of English Department of GUB and Ms. Arifa Rahman Sr. Lecturer of GUCETL. The workshop covered topics like Introduction and Socialization, Effective Habits of High Performing Teachers, Creativity and Critical Thinking in Teaching, Managing Student’s Disruptive Behavior: The Role of The Teachers, Writing Learning Reflection, Assessing, Reviewing and Evaluating Learners’ Performance, Teaching Methodology: Teacher Centered VS Learner Centered, Moving Beyond the PowerPoint in Classroom Teaching Learning, Avoiding Plagiarism in Writing, Receiving and giving Feedback, Discussion on Course Syllabus and Developing Lesson Plan, Micro Teaching Practices etc. The workshop came to a close with a sumptuous dinner.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Green University organized reception for the Bhasha Shoinik


Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) observed the ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day-2014 with full vigor and enthusiasm to accolade the valiant sons of our motherland who sacrificed their lives to defend our mother tongue. In the early morning, a cohort of faculty and students rallied and placed floral wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar on 21st February 2014. Subsequently, as a part of an elaborate observance, GUB organized a reception program for the Bhasha Shoinik (Language Movement Activist) which was followed by a cultural show at the Carnival Hall of Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) on 22 February, 2014 at 03:00p.m.

Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Vice-Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh presided over the reception program. Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, MP and Hon’ble Education Minister graced the occasion as the chief guest, while celebrated poet Asad Chowdhury, famous novelist Ms. Selina Hossain, and chairman of the board of trustees of GUB, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun were present as the special guests.

Language Movement Activists, Mr. Abdul Matin, Mr. Ahmed Rafiq, Justice Kazi Ebadul Haque, Prof. Dr. Sharifa Khatun, Ms. Manowara Islam, Prativa Mutsuddi, Ms. Rowshan Ara Bachchu, Mr. Rezaul Karim, Mr. Sabir Ahmed Chowdhury, Mr. Khalil Kazi, Dr. Jashim Uddin Ahmed, Mr. Shamsul Huda, Prof. Abdul Gafur, Prof. DR. Ahsanul Haque, Mr. Mirza Mazharul Islam, Mr. Abdul Karim Pathan, Mr. Fazle Ali, Mr. Khaja Mohiuddin, Prof. Fule Huossain, Mr. Muhammad Ziad Ali and Mr. Tofazzal Hossain ennobled the juncture by their presence.

With the span of more than six decades, the Language Movement Activism (Bhasha Andolon) marks the 62nd anniversary, today. Almost all the speakers, documented from the history signifying the sacrifices of the martyrs like Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar and nameless many others, who sacrificed on this day in 1952. They expressed their indebtedness saying, “without their bravery our nation may have been deprived of the mother tongue.” They also recalled their endeavors and asserted that the Language Movement began in 1948 and reached its climax on 21 February, 1952, when police declared Section 144 banning any sort of meetings. Consequently, the students of the University of Dhaka and Dhaka Medical College and other political activists started a procession on February 21 1952. Near the current Dhaka Medical College Hospital, police opened fire on the protesters and numerous people including Abdus Salam, Rafiq Uddin, Safiur Rahman, Abul Barkat, Abdul Jabbar lost their valuable lives.

Finally, the program ended with a colorful cultural program participated by singer Mr. Abdul Jabbar and Green University students.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Faculty Orientation workshop at Green University

Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) has successfully completed a four day long workshop on Teaching and Learning at GUB: Steps towards Quality and Excellence. The workshop was designed for orienting and developing teaching & learning skills of 16 newly recruited faculty members. It was organized and facilitated by Green University Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) and was held from 10-13 January 2014 at GUB campus. 

Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Vice Chancellor of GUB provided overall guidance and acted as lead facilitator for the workshop. However, some of the sessions of the workshop were facilitated by some eminent educationist. They were Prof. Dr. Abdur Rab, VC of Eastern University; Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Professor of North South University & former Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Ms. Farida Akhtar, a renowned Psychologist; Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Professor of Daffodil International University; Mr. Md. Shawkat Kamal, Chairperson of Business Administration of GUB; Dr. Islam Mohammad Hashanat, Associate Professor of Department of English of GUB; Mr. ASM Shamim Miah, Assistant Professor of English and Ms. Arifa Rahman, Sr. Lecturer of English of GUB. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts was the Chief Guest at the closing session. The workshop covered topics like social capital for classroom, managing the first class, students’ learning styles vs teachers’ teaching, effective habits of high performing teachers, managing students’ disruptive behavior, how to prevent plagiarism, efficient use of PowerPoint, the art of questioning, preparing course syllabus and lesson plan etc. The workshop came to a close with a cultural programme followed by a sumptuous dinner.

Faculty Orientation workshop at Green University

Faculty Orientation workshop at Green University


Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) has successfully completed a four day long workshop on Teaching and Learning at GUB: Steps towards Quality and Excellence. The workshop was designed for orienting and developing teaching & learning skills of 16 newly recruited faculty members. It was organized and facilitated by Green University Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (GUCETL) and was held from 10-13 January 2014 at GUB campus.

Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Vice Chancellor of GUB provided overall guidance and acted as lead facilitator for the workshop. However, some of the sessions of the workshop were facilitated by some eminent educationist. They were Prof. Dr. Abdur Rab, VC of Eastern University; Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Professor of North South University & former Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Ms. Farida Akhtar, a renowned Psychologist; Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Professor of Daffodil International University; Mr. Md. Shawkat Kamal, Chairperson of Business Administration of GUB; Dr. Islam Mohammad Hashanat, Associate Professor of Department of English of GUB; Mr. ASM Shamim Miah, Assistant Professor of English and Ms. Arifa Rahman, Sr. Lecturer of English of GUB. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts was the Chief Guest at the closing session. The workshop covered topics like social capital for classroom, managing the first class, students’ learning styles vs teachers’ teaching, effective habits of high performing teachers, managing students’ disruptive behavior, how to prevent plagiarism, efficient use of PowerPoint, the art of questioning, preparing course syllabus and lesson plan etc. The workshop came to a close with a cultural programme followed by a sumptuous dinner.

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