BULLETIN BOARD

Training Programme of Bangladesh Science Outreach Mentors

The second day of mentor training of Bangladesh Science Outreach (BSO) took place on April 25, 2014 at the Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Dhaka. BSO is a school-based science programme designed to instil curiosity in children by introducing them to the exciting scopes of science and technology. It is a project hosted by Samaj Unnayan Sangstha and supported by IER. Under this programme, youths with technical background and having passion for teaching are trained by the faculties of IER to hone their teaching skills and become mentors.
A total of 28 promising university students and young professionals have been selected through an intensive process, who are now receiving training at Dhaka University to become the first group of mentors of BSO. BSO has selected 3 schools in Gazipur, Manikganj, Kishoreganj and a madrassa in Dhaka. The mentor teams will go to each of these schools and hold 4 workshops for Class VII students on physics and astronomy; chemistry and biology; engineering and technology; and science in Bangladesh. The aim of the programme is to promote learning science through understanding and curiosity and not through memorisation, in order to build a scientifically literate community.    
Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, chief guest at the programme, shared his experience of organising science     programmes for children and discussed the ways of facing challenges. Also present there, Dr. Yasmeen Haque spoke on the hurdles girls have to face and how they can be encouraged about science. Cultural personality Lubna Marium emphasised on the spirit of volunteerism and said that the youths of Bangladesh need to do more voluntary social work in order to further the development of the country.   

Gala Round of The Millionaire Mind at UIU

The Gala Round of The Millionaire Mind (TMM), arranged by UIU Business Club (UIUBC) took place at UIU auditorium on April 12. It was the first finance-based competition arranged by UIUBC.
After a gruelling three-month planning and development session, all the pieces came together on that day. It was a grand event with speeches from Shahid Hossain, MD of Southeast Bank Ltd, and Mohammad Ibrahim, MD of Super Star Group. In his speech, Shahid Hossain expressed his satisfaction saying that the members of UIUBC had stepped up and started working with finance for a change. Md. Ibrahim, on the other hand, talked about the importance of strategy and planning, and urged the students to get started immediately.
Following their speeches, the result announcement and prize giving session took place. Mirroring the Oscars, UIUBC's moderator Md. Behroz Jalil collected sealed envelopes from one of TMM's coordinators and proceeded with the results. Team Unity came third, while Team Tribhuj became the first runner up and finally the name of A-Team was announced as winner.

Baishakhi Mela at Siddiqui's International School

Siddiqui's International School held its annual Baishakhi Mela with dhol beats and a parade on April 26, 2014. The idea behind this annual celebration is to introduce the young minds to their cultural roots. Student volunteers and teachers passed busy days making all the little trimmings associated with Baishakh, like sculpted hand-made masks, lanterns and much more.
The day started with children walking in a parade across the streets of Dhanmondi welcoming the New Year on behalf of the Siddiqui's family. Stalls with food to treat the hungry stomachs of the guests and drinks to quench their thirst were all around. Even the unbearable heat could not dissuade people from enjoying their most favourite day of the year.

New Chairman of Eastern University BOT elected

Renowned industrialist and philanthropist Nuruddin Dewan has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Eastern University. The election was held in the Annual General Meeting of Eastern University Foundation on April 29, 2014. The AGM was presided over by outgoing BOT Chairman, Rezakul Haider. During the meeting, Dr. ABM Shahidul Islam, Anwar Hossain Chowdhury and S.M. Bakhtiar Alam were elected as Vice Chairmen, while Mostanser Billa got appointment as the treasurer of the foundation. Among others, Eastern University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdur Rob was present at the meeting.

BUBT welcomes Bangla New Year

Cultural Club of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology organised a colourful programme marking Bangla New Year on the second day of Bangla month Baishakh. The event took place at BUBT campus in Mirpur. Vice Chancellor of BUBT, Professor Md. Abu Saleh inaugurated the programme amid a festive mood. An extravagant arrangement of traditional elements like nagordola, bioscope and handicrafts added a rural flavour to the event. Members of BUBT Trustee Board, faculty members, officers, staff and a large number of students were present at the programme.