BULLETIN BOARD

The Annual Show at Sir John Wilson School

Life without feasts and celebrations is insipid. Same is true in case of school life. Annual shows add colour to school life. The annual show is a part of Sir John Wilson School's extracurricular activity in which all students participate and parents are invited to be a part of the celebration.
The Annual Show 2014-15 for Middle Section and Early Section was held on December 5 and 6 at the school premises in Baridhara J-Block, Dhaka. The show began with the opening speech by Nasreen Subhan, School Director. She introduced the new Principal Brig. Gen. Mirza T.H. Beg (Retd) to the parents. The Principal addressed the parents, thanking them for attending the show and encouraging their children. At the Annual Show, students of every class participated in a variety of items such as dance, song, drama, poetry recitation and playing musical instruments like the piano. A highlight of the event was a heart-rending drama depicting the Liberation War.
The way all the class teachers guided and inspired their students during their performances was commendable. Parents' support made the event possible. They spent valuable time to get their children ready with beautiful costumes, and attended the event which was a source of great encouragement to all.
The Annual Show is a platform where the students find an outlet for their latent talents. It enables them to demonstrate their promise in areas other than in academia.

Collaboration between Southeast University and UiTM, Malaysia

Southeast University (SEU) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia have signed a Letter of Intent on December 23, 2014 with a view to having a Memorandum of Understanding for a greater collaboration in due course of time. The ceremony took place at the SEU's permanent campus at Tejgaon, Dhaka. SEU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain chaired the program, while Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir Chowdhury and Director of Accounting Research Institute, UiTM, Professor Dr. Normah Omar, CPA signed and exchanged Letter of Intent on behalf of their universities. Among others, at the meeting, Deputy Director of ARI, UiTM, Professor Dr. Zuraidah Mohd Sanusi; Member Secretary of Board of Trustees of Southeast University Trust, Harun-Ar-Rashid Khan; Registrar Brig. Gen. Md. Anwarul Islam, ndc, psc, G+ (Retd.); Chief Coordinator of BOT, SEUT, Wing Cdr. Syed Ahmed Kabir, fawc, psc (Retd.); Dean (Acting) of School of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Hakim; Dean (Acting) of School of Science and Engineering, Professor Syed Fakhrul Hassan; chairs and faculty members of different departments and high officials of SEU and UiTM were present at the program.

Reception for Freshmen at Milestone College

A reception was held for freshmen at Milestone College on December 26, 2014. Senior Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. Md. Mozammel Haque Khan was present at the ceremony as Chief Guest. Founder and Adviser, Milestone college, Colonel Nuran Nabi (Retd) was  present as special guest. Principal of Milestone College, Professor Md. Shahidul Islam delivered the welcome speech. Senior Vice Principal, Lt. Colonel M. Kamal Uddin Bhuiyan (Retd.); Director Masud Alam; Divisional Head, teachers and more then 8,000 students were present at the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony a cultural function was organised by the students. 

Victory Day celebration at Dhaka Residential Model College

Victory Day 2014 was celebrated with due respect at Dhaka Residential Model College.
The program commenced with hoisting the national and college flags at the college campus. Essay writing competition, art competition and T-20 cricket match were held on the occasion. A discussion session and a cultural program were also held.
A.K.M. Zaman, a former student of the college and a freedom fighter, was present as the Chief Guest. In his speech, the chief guest urged all to work together for the betterment of the state, being inspired by the essence of  Victory Day.
The program was presided over by Brigadier General Md. Asaduzzaman Subhani, the principal of the college.

1st ASAUBian Get-together

The first ASAUBian get-together was held at Shyamoli Club playground on December 26, 2014. Former and present students of ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB) attended the program. The President, Board of Trustees, ASAUB, Md. Shafiqual Haque Choudhury was present as the Chief Guest while Professor Dr. Dalem Ch. Barman, Vice Chancellor of ASAUB, presided over the program. The Advisor of ASAUB, Professor Md. Muinuddin Khan was present as the special guest. The Registrar of ASAUB, Md. Khalequzzaman, and Additional Registrar, Md. Ashraful Haq Chowdhury, coordinated the entire program. Besides, faculty members of different departments were also present at the program.
The core motto of this get-together was the development of communication among the former and present students of ASAUB. Discussion, raffle draw and cultural program were arranged as part of the daylong event.  

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Sebabratee Mukta Scout Group Grand Camp Fire

AZMIN AZRAN

On December 26, the Sebabratee Mukta Scout Group arranged the Grand Camp Fire of its Annual Group Camp at the premises of Mohammadpur Government High School. The event also hosted the occasion of the unveiling of a special logo for the 40th anniversary of the organisation.
The guests were brought to the main compound via a car specially built for the occasion. The event got underway as one of the guests, Professor Dr. Syedul Islam Mollik, did the honours of lighting the fire, followed by the unveiling of the specially designed logo for the 40th anniversary of the Sebabratee Mukta Scout Group. The members of the group kept the guests entertained with wonderful songs celebrating the anniversary. The scouts then went on to stage a spectacular cultural performance, and in the breaks between these performances, the Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters were presented with their annual awards.
A host of guests adorned the event with their presence. Azhar Uddin, Principal of Mohammadpur Government High School, had the honour of being the chief guest of the event. Habibul Alam (Bir Pratik), Vice President of Bangladesh Scouts was the chief scout personality at this event. Professor Dr. Syedul Islam Mollik; Professor Dr. Nizam Uddin; Shah Alam; Md. Touhidul Islam; Md. Mohsin; Md. Mahmudul Haque; Ferdous Ahmed; Aminul Ehsan Khan Parvez; Md. Anisuzzaman; Alim Saad Bin Shaams; I. K. Selim Ullah Khondoker; Khan Md. Pir-I-Azam were some of the many officials of Bangladesh Scouts and Dhaka Metropolitan area at the event.
The program concluded with Azhar Uddin, the chief guest, proclaiming the success of the event and thanking all the organisers for their hard work.

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SUMAIYA T AHMED

Imagine yourself among the most brilliant minds in Bangladesh, coming together in a serene tea resort in Srimangal, Sylhet. You are joined by 100 of the best and the brightest students in Bangladesh. Everyone's dreams, goals, and aspirations are different, yet the aim is to achieve greatness in each and every work is the same. You listen to the people around you, and you are blown away with their perspectives and ideas. This is just the beginning of four days of inspiration. The 'Youth Leadership Bootcamp 2015' – from February 23 to 27 – will bring together 100 of the brightest university students for four days of team building activities, expert panel sessions, outdoor excursions, and reflection sessions.
Every year, over 1.8 million people enter the job market and compete for 20,000 jobs. Just a degree from a university is not enough to get you the job that you want. One needs to stand out from the crowd with the right skills. Demonstrating teamwork, leadership abilities, critical thinking, negotiation and communication skills are not optional anymore. With this idea in mind, BYLC launched its first Bootcamp with 100 participants from around the country. This year, 100 more undergraduate students will convene for intense training. The first two days will see students go through an inspiring self-reflective journey through game-based activities and small group discussion. Different theories of leadership and diagnostic tools will be explored, and the dynamics of change and mobilising people to overcome difficult challenges will be discussed. On day three, participants will be going on an exciting excursion to the public, private, and non-profit sectors to see real world challenges, which should help them to take back invaluable industry knowledge. They will also have an opportunity to interact with the management and staff from different sectors, which should help them understand the work process better and broaden their networks. The final day will equip students with skills needed to write an effective cover letter and resume, and to face interviews. They will also draft a personal and professional action plan, where they will outline their goals for themselves for the future. This action plan will be mailed back to them after six months as a reminder of their aspirations.  
Throughout the four days, students will be mentored by highly trained professionals, including Ejaj Ahmad, the Founder and President of BYLC. The Bootcamp will also offer students to interact with industry leaders such as Kamal Qadir, CEO of Bkash and Geeti Ara Safia Chowdhury, Chairman, Adcomm Limited, and learn about what they will need for the job market. After the four days of self-exploration and personal development, students should have an increased understanding on how to effectively exercise leadership, and come up with innovative approaches to problem solving. They will also be equipped with improved teamwork and communication skills, as well as taking away a clearer understanding of industry norms and practices.
Deadline to apply for the Bootcamp is January 7, 2015.

The writer is a Communication Officer at BYLC.

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Recipients of the Chancellor's Gold medal at the 16th Convocation of the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).