Education
NSU MBA Club Hosts Inspiring Seminar on “Follow Your Passion 5.0”
The North South University MBA Club have recently organized the fifth installment of their esteemed “Follow Your Passion” seminar series on June 5th, 2023, at 5:00 pm in Audi 801.
The event aimed to provide a deeper understanding of pursuing one’s passion, shedding light on the challenges that come with the journey. Distinguished icons from the corporate world shared insights on various aspects of following one’s passion and offered guidance on overcoming obstacles along the way.
The seminar commenced with an awe-inspiring speech from Dr. FJ Mohaimen, the Faculty Advisor of the North South University MBA Club, setting an enthusiastic tone for the event. Guest speakers, known for their remarkable achievements, then took the stage. Mashrur Arefin, the CEO and MD of City Bank, with his extensive experience in the banking industry and notable contributions as a writer and poet, shared his insights. Rashna Imam, the Managing Partner at Akhtar Imam and Associates, advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and founder of the Academy of Law and Policy, provided her valuable perspectives. Yasir Azman, the Chief Executive Officer of Grameenphone, renowned for his expertise in transformation, change management, and business development, also graced the seminar with his presence. Lastly, Ishtiaq Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of LPG, Agri Business and Consumer Goods for the Unitex Group, shared his insights with the attendees.
Throughout the sessions, the guest speakers emphasized the significance of hard work and determination in attaining true passion. They emphasized the importance of finding something one loves and committing to it. Genuine passion never feels like work; those who find it are driven to pursue it regardless of time and place. The audience had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session, where they posed intriguing questions to the esteemed guests, gaining valuable insights from these corporate titans.
The seminar reached its conclusion with a crest-giving ceremony conducted by Dr. FJ Mohaimen, the NSU MBA Club Faculty Advisor, and Farita Binte Hassan, the NSU MBA Club President, honoring the guests of honor. A certificate ceremony was also held to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the MBA Club members who contributed to the success of the seminar. The event concluded on a positive note with a memorable photo session.
Expressing her satisfaction with the event, NSU MBA Club President Farita Binte Hassan stated, “We are delighted to host our signature event, ‘Follow Your Passion,’ for the fifth time, bringing together corporate icons to North South University to share their thoughts and expertise. The audience was truly inspired and learned a great deal from this seminar.”
The well-attended event saw the presence of over 150 students, faculty, and administrative personnel from North South University. With this successful seminar under their belt, the North South University MBA Club looks forward to organizing more captivating programs, seminars, and workshops in the future.
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.
