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9 local universities on Asia top list
(New Age, 2024-05-04) New Age
In the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024, nine Bangladeshi universities on Asia top list. North South University (NSU) has emerged as the leading private university in Bangladesh, securing its position within the 351-400 band.
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Atiqul Islam reappointed NSU VC
(New Age, 2024-03-06) New Age
Professor Dr. Atiqul Islam has been reappointed as Vice Chancellor of North South University (NSU). Acharya President of the University. Sahabuddin appointed this. This appointment was announced in a notification of the Secondary and Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education last Sunday. Atiqul Islam will serve as Vice-Chancellor till February 22, 2028. NSU Board of Trustees Chairman Javed Munir Ahmed congratulated Atiqul Islam on his re-appointment as Vice-Chancellor. Atiqul Islam serves as the Executive Dean and Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) of the Faculty of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia. He has served at the University of Sydney, NSW, Curtin University, Canterbury University and National University Singapore. Atiqul Islam graduated from Dhaka University with First Class and Post Graduate Degree. He received his PhD from the University of Sydney.
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B-JET Centre begins 13th batch at NSU
(New Age, 2023-10-03) New Age
The Career and Placement Center (CPC) of the North South University hosted the opening ceremony of the 13th batch of the Bangladesh Japan ICT Engineers Training Programme (B-JET) on Monday. Shinnusuke Tasaka, programme manager of B-JET, introduced the 34 newly selected trainees who underwent a competitive selection process, said a press release. B-JET equips trainees with Japanese language proficiency, cultural insights, study techniques, business etiquette, and technical knowledge.
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Javed Muneer re-elected as chairman of NSU BoT
(New Age, 2024-07-03) New Age
Javed Muneer Ahmad has been re-elected as the chairman of the board of trustees of North South University Trust for 2024-25, effective from July 1, 2024. This announcement was made during the 13th annual general meeting of the NSU Trust on Sunday, said a press release. This marks Javed Ahmad’s second term as chairman, following the chancellor’s appointment of the reconstituted NSU board on August 16, 2022. A founding member of NSU, Javed’s first tenure as chairman (2023-24) was noted for establishing transparent and integrity-driven policies, putting strong focus on institutional governance practices and championing a roadmap to achieving higher educational standards and research practices at NSU.
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Korean Ambassador attends event at NSU
(New Age, 2024-02-13) New Age
At the Ambassador Talk Series on Modern Korea, History, Democracy, Economy, Peace and Security organized by North South University's SIPG, the South Korean ambassador called for further enrichment of bilateral relations. North South University VC Professor Atiqul Islam presided over the event.
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News of Victory Day of NSU 2023
(New Age, 2023-02-18) New Age
News of Victory Day of North South University, 2023- The Daily New Age.
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Nobel laureate addresses GMO crop policies at NSU
(New Age, 2023-10-29) New Age
North South University's South Asian Institute of Policy Governance and NSU-UWA Agribusiness Centre of Excellence hosted a talk by Sir Richard J. Roberts, a distinguished Nobel Laureate on Monday on its campus.
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North South University Architecture Department Organized Drupada 6 Cultural Event
(New Age, 2024-04-13) New Age
Students and teachers of North South University Architecture Department organized signature Cultural Event Drupada 6 recently.
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NSU begins training on brain health pollution
(New Age, 2024-02-19) New Age
North South University organized a 4-day training for the researchers of Bangladesh to develop research capacity and become familiar with several tools and tests used to conduct neurocognitive development research.
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NSU Celebrates Victory Day
(New Age, 2023-12-19) New Age
North South University commemorated Victory Day 2023 with a vibrant celebration, featuring a discussion session and cultural program at NSU on Monday.
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NSU Celebrates' Basanta and Pitha Utsab'
(New Age, 2024-02-16) New Age
A day-long spring festival-1430 was celebrated yesterday on February 16, organized by the cultural organization of North South University. Vice-Chancellor, trustees members, teachers, students and officials all participated in it. The entire campus was full of color and excitement with processions, pitha festival, cultural programs, story talks.
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NSU discusses A1 role in marketing
(New Age, 2023-12-28) New Age
The Office of External Affairs of North South University on Wednesday organized a seminar " A1 in action: Transforming the marketing landscape with generative Intelligence.
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NSU holds Dhaka China Day 2024
(New Age, 2024-09-25) New Age
Bangladesh and China would foster stronger ties in technology transfer and skills development, expert said at ‘Dhaka China Day 2024’ programme at North South University, jointly organised by embassy of China in Bangladesh and NSU on Tuesday. As chief guest, brigadier general (retired) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the ministry of textiles and jute and the ministry of shipping, graced the event. Yao Wen, Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh and Azim Uddin Ahmed, chairman of the NSU board of trustees, joined as special guests. Other dignitaries included Yasmin Kamal and Aziz Al Kaiser, members of the NSU board of trustees, professor Abdur Rob Khan, treasurer and acting pro-vice-chancellor, and Ma Xioyan, director of the Confucius Institute at NSU. The session was chaired by professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, vice-chancellor of NSU.
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NSU holds drawing competition
(New Age, 2024-03-18) New Age
North South University organized a day-long celebration to mark the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 104th birth anniversary and National Children's Day. The program included discussion meetings, painting competitions cultural programs etc. Prominent writer, researcher and founder trustee of Liberation War Museum Mofidul Haque was present as the chief guest at the event. University VC Professor Atiqul Islam chaired the program where NSU Trustee Member Seema Ahmed and University Treasurer and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Acting) Professor Abdur Rob Khan were present as special guests.
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NSU holds int’l confce on transboundary rivers of South Asia
(New Age, 2024-05-08) New Age
The inaugural session of the two-day long international conference on ‘Transboundary Rivers of South Asia: Fostering Regional Collaboration for Environmental Sustainability’ successfully commenced on Tuesday at North South University. The event, organised by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance in collaboration with the department of geography at the University of Manchester, UK, and the National River Conservation Commission, Bangladesh, aims to address critical issues surrounding transboundary river management and environmental sustainability in South Asia, said a press release. The South Asian Network for Public Administration is the associate partner of the conference. The opening ceremony featured professor Akhlaque Haque, SANPA president, Mehebub Sahana, lecturer, University of Manchester, UK, ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams, rector, foreign service academy, ministry of foreign affairs, Bangladesh, Sarwar Mahmud, NRCC chairman, and professor Atiqul Islam, NSU vice-chancellor.
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NSU holds seminar on Sheikh Mujib, Sheikh Hasina
(New Age, 2024-06-12) New Age
North South University and Progressive Columnist Forum of Bangladesh jointly organised a seminar titled ‘From prison to release: Bangabandhu to Sheikh Hasina’, marking prison release day of prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday June 11. North South University and Progressive Columnist Forum of Bangladesh jointly organised a seminar titled ‘From prison to release: Bangabandhu to Sheikh Hasina’, marking prison release day of prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, education and cultural affairs adviser to the PM, was present as chief guest and professor Mizanur Rahman, president of Bangladesh Progressive Columnist Forum was chief discussant, said a press release. Lawmaker Nazma Akhter, professor Rashid Askari, vice president of Bangladesh Progressive Columnist Forum, and Md Afizur Rahman, executive director of Dainik Bangla, and Newsbangla24 were present as special guests. General secretary of Bangladesh Progressive Columnist Forum professor Milton Biswas presented the keynote paper at the seminar. NSU vice-chancellor professor Atiqul Islam presided over the programme. Professor Abdur Rob Khan, treasurer and pro-vice-chancellor (acting) of NSU, delivered welcome address.
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NSU holds spring festival celebration
(New Age, 2024-02-09) New Age
North South University celebrated the '2024 Spring Festival Celebration Event' on Tuesday and Wednesday the 6th and 7th of February 2024, which is the most celebrated event in Chinese culture. The event was jointly organized by the Confucius Institute at North South University and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh at North-South University. This event aimed to introduce students to the cultural significance of Chinese New Year and Chinese dumplings while providing them with a hands-on experience of making and tasting dumplings, reads a press release.
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NSU hosts admission test for spring - 2024 semester
(New Age, 2023-11-05) New Age
North South University on Saturday hosted the admission test for the spring 2024 semester on its sprawling campus in Bashundhara. Six thousand examinees participated in various departments.
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NSU hosts GP Next Business Leader programme
(New Age, 2024-10-24) New Age
North South University’s Career and Placement Centre on Wednesday hosted the Grameenphone Next Business Leader programme, a flagship event designed to inspire and guide students toward successful careers in the telecommunications industry. A key event highlight was signing a memorandum of understanding between the NSU and the GP, said a press release on Wednesday. This strategic partnership is set to create numerous opportunities for both parties, fostering collaboration and opening new doors for the NSU students to gain real-world experience in one of the world’s leading telecom institutions. The NSU vice-chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury emphasised the crucial role of industry exposure in developing future leaders at the event, stating, ‘This partnership with Grameenphone provides our students with invaluable opportunities to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional excellence.’
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NSU hosts language-based competition
(New Age, 2023-10-14) New Age
The divisional selection round of "Bakeman's 3rd Language League" for the Dhaka division took place with resounding success at the North South University campus on Friday, 13, October 2023.