Education
Bangladeshi Delegates Participate in China’s Youth Dialogue
The “2024 International Friendship City Youth Leaders Dialogue with Jiangxi” program, themed “Contribute with Youth Power and Build a Better World Together,” was successfully held, featuring participation from Bangladeshi representatives invited by local government authorities.
The day-long dialogue took place on Monday in Nanchang, the capital of China’s Jiangxi Province, under the chairmanship of Fan Yong, Director General of the Jiangxi Provincial Foreign Affairs Office.
The event was organized by the Jiangxi People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Jiangxi Youth Federation, and the Jiangxi China Vocational Education Society, in collaboration with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Speakers at the opening ceremony included Shen Xin, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Shi Ke, Vice Governor of the Jiangxi Provincial Government, and Mehdi Nadi, First Vice Chairman of the Iran-China Friendship Association, among other dignitaries.
During the forum, three sub-forums were held simultaneously, where youth representatives exchanged ideas. They shared stories of their experiences, discussed development plans to help young people realize their life’s value through vocational education, and aimed to enhance cultural heritage. Additionally, they explored opportunities for cultural exchanges and shared ideas and opinions on implementing international projects.
After the dialogue, foreign youth representatives visited various sites across Jiangxi Province, including Jiujiang, Jingdezhen, Qian, and Ganzhou, to gain firsthand experience of the province’s economic development, scientific and technological innovation, rural revitalization, environmental protection, and other projects.
Over 200 youth representatives from 22 countries, including Bangladesh, Iran, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, Russia, France, Hungary, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Madagascar, participated in the dialogue.
Dhaka University authorities have suspended eight students for their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of Tofazzal Hossain, who was lynched two days ago at a university dormitory. The announcement was made public today, September 21, through a press release.
Among the suspended students are three former leaders of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). These include Jalal Ahmed, former deputy secretary of science and technology affairs; Ahsan Ullah, former secretary of mass communication and development affairs; and Al Hossain Sajjad, BCL’s office secretary and a student of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
The other suspended students are Mohammad Sumon from the Department of Soil, Water, and Environment; Muttakin Sakin from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science; Md Firoz Kabir from the Department of Botany; and Md Abdus Samad and Wazibul Alam from the Department of Physics.
Authorities revealed that six of the eight accused — Jalal Mia, Mohammad Suman, Ahsan Ullah, Muttakin Sakin, Al Hossain Sajjad, and Wazibul Alam — have already been apprehended by law enforcement.
In addition, the university administration announced the removal of the provost of Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, with a new provost appointed to take over the position.
Jahangirnagar University (JU) has appointed two new pro vice-chancellors and a treasurer, as announced today (September 18) by the Ministry of Education. The appointments, made on the order of the President, will last for the next four years.
The information was confirmed through three separate notifications, signed by Shahinur Islam, deputy secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Department under the Ministry of Education.
According to the announcements, Professor Sohel Ahmed from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Professor M Mahfuzur Rahman from the Department of Botany have been appointed as pro vice-chancellors. Professor Md Abdur Rab from the Department of Mathematics has been appointed as the university’s treasurer.
Despite their four-year tenure, the notifications specify that the President, in his capacity as Chancellor, retains the authority to cancel these appointments at any time. Additionally, their salaries will remain the same as their current pay structure.
The role of the pro vice-chancellors includes performing duties assigned by the vice-chancellor, and they are also required to reside on campus.
These new appointments follow aVice-Chancellor recent leadership change at the university. After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University resigned on August 7, followed by the resignation of the pro vice-chancellors on August 13 and 19.
Md Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, a prominent businessman and young professional, has been elected as the new President of the IUT Alumni Association (IUTAA). His election to this leadership position follows his term as Vice President of the organization from 2022 to 2024.
Bhuiyan’s professional journey began after earning his engineering degree in electrical engineering from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT). Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been actively involved in various social initiatives. He has held senior roles in several renowned multinational corporations and local business groups, including Grameenphone, Huawei, and Onno Rokom Group.
Currently, he serves as the Chief of Staff at ShopUp, Bangladesh’s largest startup, and is the co-founder of an AI-focused startup, Oleyn.ai. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Bhuiyan leads multiple businesses and social organizations, with a strong emphasis on youth development.
He also previously served as President of Junior Chamber International Bangladesh (JCI), a well-known global organization. Furthermore, Bhuiyan holds the position of Director at Chandpur Model Hospital in Haziganj, Chandpur, actively contributing to the healthcare sector.
