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    10th int’l business genius Bangladesh held at NSU
    (New Age, 2025-08-10) New Age
    Business Genius Bangladesh organised the Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology presents ‘10th International Business Genius Bangladesh 2025’ at the auditorium of North South University in Dhaka on Saturday. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh member Professor Tanzim Uddin was chief guest at the opening ceremony. Guest of honour of the ceremony was Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, vice-chancellor, North South University, and AKM Zabed, COO, Dekko Foods Ltd. Special Guests of the ceremony was Khandker Md Nahin Mamun, chairperson and assistant professor, department of marketing and international business, North South University. Associate Professor M Abdullah Al Mamun, chief adviser, Business Genius Bangladesh, was the chair of the ceremony. The event’s event management partner was the Federation of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management while the debate management partner was Bangladesh Debate Warriors.
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    53 pc favours interim Govt tenure 2 yrs or less: Survey - 96 pc limiting PM's tenure
    (The Daily Observer, 2024-10-03) The Daily Observer
    53 percent of voters think that the term of the interim government should be two years or less. Such information has emerged in a survey conducted by South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) of North South University (NSU). SIPG announced the results of the survey in a seminar titled 'National Survey 2024: Citizens' Expectations from the Interim Government of Bangladesh' at the National Press Club on Wednesday. The Chief Guest of the Electoral System Reform Commission and Secretary of Citizens for Good Governance (Sujan) was Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar. SIPG advisor Prof. Salahuddin M. also spoke at the seminar chaired by Prof. Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of the history and philosophy department of North South University. Aminuzzaman, North South University Political Science and Sociology Department Professor Navin Murshid and others.
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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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    A book titled ' The Displaced Rohingyas:: A Tale of Vulnerable Community' unveiled at North South University
    (The Financial Express, 2023-12-18) The Financial Express
    A book titled ' The Displaced Rohingyas:: A Tale of Vulnerable Community' unveiled at a national seminar "Dreams across the sea: migration to Europe" on North South University recently.
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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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    Book launching program of NSU Faculty Member Quazi Tafsirul Islam
    (The Daily Sun, 2024-02-07) The Daily Sun
    A book launching ceremony program of NSU Faculty Member (Senior Lecturer) Quazi Tafsirul Islam titled 'Career Excellence' was held at the university auditorium on Tuesday .
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    BRAC Bank, NSU sign deal on cash management
    (New Age, 2024-12-27) New Age
    BRAC Bank has partnered with North South University to deliver advanced cash management solutions to the latter, said a press release. Through this alliance, BRAC Bank will implement a tuition fee collection system for NSU through universal collection platform. To this end, BRAC Bank deputy managing director and corporate and institutional banking head Tareq Refat Ullah Khan and North South University vice-chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury signed an agreement at NSU premises in Dhaka recently. The cash management solution will also provide real-time transaction updates to enhance transparency and accuracy and allow for immediate reconciliation, the release said.
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    BSPUA offers floral reception to the newly elected EC of APUB
    (Dhaka Tribune, 2025-08-07) Dhaka Tribune
    The Executive Council (EC) of the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA), under the leadership of its President Prof Dr Farid A Sobhani, Vice-Chancellor of Eastern University, offered a floral reception to the newly elected Executive Committee of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) yesterday. The event was held at the APUB Office in Banani, Dhaka. The reception was a gesture of goodwill and solidarity, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two associations. Mr. Benjir Ahmed (North South University) vice chairman of APUB was attended the meeting with other officials of APUB and BSPUA.
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    BUET, JU on tops in Bangladeshi unis
    (The Daily Sun, 2024-05-03) The Daily Sun
    BUET and JU were ranked in 301-351 in the latest edition of Asia University ranking of Times Higher Education ranking 2024. Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and North South University (NSU) were placed in the 351-400 group.
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    Carvical cancer claims 7,000 lives in country annually
    (The Daily Sun, 2025-08-22) The Daily Sun
    A seminar on cervical cancer awareness was organized today 21 August 2025 (Thursday) by NSU Model Pharmacy and Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited under the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University (NSU). The keynote address was presented by Mohammad Minhaj Hossain, marketing manager of Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited. The chief guest was Professor Dr. Deepak Kumar Mitra, dean of the School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University. The session was chaired by Professor Mohammad Hossain Shahriar, Chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University,
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    Deena Parveen Forkan no more
    (The Daily Star, 2024-05-13) The Daily Star
    Dr Deena Parveen Forkan passed away on May 11 at her residence in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. She was 70, said a press release. She had been suffering from cancer. She left behind her children, sisters, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren. Deena Parveen contributed to the field of English Language Teaching, and academia.She earned her PhD from the University of Toledo. She joined the Department of English and Modern Languages at North South University in 1997.
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    Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s concerns - Foreign adviser says ties between two countries may improve if India does so
    (The Daily Star, 2024-12-01) The Daily Star
    Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday said Bangladesh-India relations could have improved if New Delhi had addressed Dhaka's concerns. "Bangladesh's previous government tried its best to address the concerns of India…. But India did not take measures to address those of Bangladesh," he said. The adviser was speaking at a roundtable on India-Bangladesh relationship, co-hosted by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) and North South University's political science and sociology department, at the university. Touhid said Bangladesh is not a threat to anyone. Addressing the event, BNP Vice Chairman SM Asaduzzaman Ripon said the AL regime provided facilities to India without proper negotiations, solely to stay in power, thereby weakening its bargaining position. AB Party Joint Member Secretary Asaduzzaman Fuaad, former diplomat Saquib Ali, NSU Vice Chancellor Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, SIPG Director Sk Tawfique M Haque and NSU Associate Professor M Jashim Uddin also spoke at the event.
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    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of NSU celebrates Civil Fest 2025
    (The Daily Star, 2025-03-06) The Daily Star
    The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) of North South University (NSU) organised "Civil Fest 2025" on February 26, 2025. NSU Treasurer and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Acting) Prof. Abdur Rab Khan was present at the event. One of the main attractions of the first day was "Mechanics Mania", which saw participation from students from different universities. Another thrilling competition was "Buzzer Master", where university students were tested on their ability to think quickly. The "Battle of Brains" competition featured students from schools and colleges competing in a fun quiz. The second day of Civil Fest 2025 continued with the poster and project presentations from the previous day. he prize-giving ceremony commenced at 3:30 PM and was attended by distinguished guests including Chief Guest Prof. Dr M Shamim Z Bosunia and Guest of Honour Prof. Dr M Feroze Ahmed, along with other special guests.
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    DU drops 30 places in QS World University Rankings: Ranks first in Bangladesh, followed by BUET and NSU
    (The Daily Sun, 2025-06-20) The Daily Sun
    According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, published by UK-based higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on Thursday, DU now stands at 584th globally—down from 554th in last year’s ranking. The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) retained its national second place, maintaining its previous global position in the 761–770 bracket. North South University (NSU) ranked third among Bangladeshi institutions but fell from the 901–950 bracket last year to the 951–1000 range in the latest rankings. The QS rankings evaluate universities based on nine key indicators, including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research output, international diversity, employment outcomes, and sustainability efforts.
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    Examining the social remittances to returnee migrant workers in Bangladesh
    (The Daily Sun, 2024-02-28) The Daily Sun
    A research findings dissemination event titled 'Examining the social remittances to returnee migrant workers in Bangladesh' held at North South University hosted by Center for Migration Studies (CMS) and collaboration with Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC).
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    Farida lauds China's achievements in poverty alleviation
    (The Financial Express, 2025-09-27) The Financial Express
    The China-Dhaka Day was celebrated at North South University in the capital on Thursday. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said that China was making remarkable progress day by day, particularly in poverty alleviation, where it has achieved significant succes. Commenting on the future of bilateral ties, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said relations between Bangladesh and China are set to reach new heights. He noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "Our ties are deepening day by day.
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    Film festival celebrates Bangladesh, China friendship
    (New Age, 2025-09-25) New Age
    The North South University and the embassy of the China in Dhaka jointly organise a there-day Dhaka–China Day 2025 Film Festival inaugurated at the NSU in Dhaka on Tuesday. The day began with the screening of the Chinese film ‘The Truth 1’ at the NSU main auditorium. Vice-chancellor of the NSU Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew of ‘Utsab’ for their presence and praised the initiative as an important cultural exchange. The spotlight shifted to Bangladesh film industry with a special screening of ‘Utsab’, which drew attention with the presence of director Tanim Noor and film artistes Sadia Ayman, Syeda Tuhin Ara and Zahid Hasan. As part of the Dhaka–China Day 2025 celebrations, the film festival will continue until 25 September, with more screenings and discussions planned to engage audiences in both traditional and modern cinematic expressions from Bangladesh and China.
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    Global Spell Bee 2025 National final concludes at NSU
    (The Daily Star, 2025-07-17) The Daily Star
    The Bangladesh National segment of the Global Spell Bee 2025 came to its conclusion at North South University on 12 July 2025. Finalists showcased their English language skills, analytical thinking, and academic excellence. Organized by EduPro Concepts BD Ltd., in association with GateKeepr and Help the Future, and hosted by North South University Debate Club. Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of North South University and Chairman of Grameen Bank, was present as the Chief Guest. Mohammad Inzamul Haque, Assistant Personal Secretary to the Education Adviser at the Ministry of Education, highlighted the broader value of such competitions, noting, Nabiha Tahseen Nubah from Sunny Dale School emerged as the champion in the Senior Category, while Ibnat Namira Ahmed from Summerfield International School claimed the top spot in the Junior Category.
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    IHSA international conference on "Humanitarianism on Changing Climate "
    (The Daily Sun, 2023-11-06) The Daily Sun
    The International Humanitarianism Studies Association (IHSA) and Centre for Peace Studies of NSU arranged a 3-day international conference on "Humanitarianism on Changing Climate " at North South University.
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    Impressed by China’s poverty alleviation- Fisheries adviser Farida says on the occasion of Dhaka–China Day 2025
    (The Daily Sun, 2025-09-26) The Daily Sun
    Speaking at Dhaka–China Day 2025 at North South University on Thursday, Farida Akhter, adviser to the ministry of fisheries and livestock said, “Bangladesh values the friendship with China with great respect because of the achievements and leadership China has shown globally in the transformation of the economy and in bringing people out of poverty. At the event, Chinese ambassador Yao Wen hoped that the bilateral relations would “continue to rise to new heights” though people-to-people engagement and cultural exchange. The day also featured a youth forum, academic discussions, and a three-day film festival showcasing Bangladeshi and Chinese productions.