Browsing by Author "The Business Standard"

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    Alokito Teacher, NSU sign MoU to enhance teacher education in Bangladesh
    (The Business Standard, 2025-10-23) The Business Standard
    Alokito Teachers Ltd. and North South University (NSU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly revolutionise teacher education and professional development in Bangladesh. Under the agreement, NSU will provide academic validation, faculty involvement, and research support. The signing ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of NSU. Dr. Sharif Nurul Ahkam, Director of CSIS; Dr. Halimur Rashid Khan, Professor and Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Cynthia McKinney, Director of the Office of External Affairs, NSU; Azwa Nayeem, Managing Director, Alokito Teachers; and Brig. Gen. Abu Nayeem Md. Shahidullah (Retd), Director of Alokito Teachers.
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    NSU is building bridges between classrooms and cultures (NSU VC interview with The Business Standard)
    (The Business Standard, 2025-10-28) The Business Standard
    Bangladesh’s education system is marked by deep structural fragmentation and an absence of convergence among its diverse academic streams. Drawing from decades of academic experience across North America and Bangladesh—including leadership roles at North South University (NSU)—this reflection identifies critical weaknesses in the country’s educational trajectory. While nations such as the United States and Canada successfully integrate students from varied primary and secondary backgrounds into a unified higher-education framework, Bangladesh’s general, madrasa, and technical streams remain socially and academically segregated. This division is exacerbated by societal prejudices and governance practices that prioritise control over quality. The essay argues that meaningful transformation must begin with reforming teacher recruitment, training, and compensation—areas currently overshadowed by an infrastructure-focused budget and politicised hiring. It further critiques Bangladesh’s cultural fixation on grades and “golden GPAs,” which undermines authentic learning and marginalises slower-paced learners. Highlighting NSU’s efforts toward internationalisation and cultural harmony, the discussion underscores the potential of diverse, globally engaged campuses to cultivate tolerance and critical thinking. Ultimately, the piece calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the education system—one that rebuilds foundational structures, restores the dignity of the teaching profession, and redefines learning beyond
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    NSU will be among 100 top universities in the world: Interview of NSU VC
    (The Business Standard , 2024-05-12) The Business Standard
    North South University (NSU) has made significant strides in global university rankings, securing positions across various prestigious lists. In the QS Subject Ranking 2024, NSU claimed a spot in the range of 351-400, while in the QS World University Ranking 2024, it landed in the 851-900 bracket. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Atiqul Islam, NSU is prioritising quality education and expanding research and innovation endeavours to compete with renowned global universities. The university aims to produce skilled graduates who can make valuable contributions to both the nation and the international community. In a recent conversation with The Business Post's Mir Mohammad Jasim, Professor Dr Atiqul Islam shed light on NSU's future plans and its commitment to nation-building through education and innovation.
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    Rehena Rahman re-elected vice chairperson of Southeast bank
    (The Business Standard, 2025-11-03) The Business Standard
    Mrs. Rehana Rahman has been re-elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Southeast Bank PLC. She was unanimously re-elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Bank at the 777th Board Meeting of the Bank recently. Rehana Rahman is a successful woman entrepreneur in Bangladesh. She is a founding member (lifetime) and former Chairperson of North South University. Mrs. Rahman is the Managing Director of Bengal Treadways Limited. She is also a Director of CHB Building Technologies Limited and a Director of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries.
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    Southeast Bank, NSU unveil co-branded Visa cards
    (The Business Standard, 2025-07-21) The Business Standard
    Southeast Bank PLC. and North South University (NSU) have launched a VISA Co-Branded Credit and Prepaid Card to promote digital financial inclusion for the academic community. The launch was held recently at the NSU campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The event was graced by Professor Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor of NSU; Mr. Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Southeast Bank PLC; and Mr. Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager of Visa for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.As part of the initiative, Southeast Bank has rolled out co-branded credit cards exclusively for eligible NSU faculty and staff, offering lifetime annual fee waivers and tailored credit limits based on individual eligibility.