https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1047 2026-09-10T14:45:56Z 2026-09-10T14:45:56Z The Business Standard https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1552 2026-08-29T10:35:12Z 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

IUB launches English translations of three Nazrul plays The Business Standard Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) launched a collection of English translations of three plays by national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to mark his 70th death anniversary. The university's Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Centre and IUB Library jointly organised the programme on Thursday (27 August), according to a press release. The book, "Kazi Nazrul Islam: Three Plays", brings together translations of "Srimanta", "Vidyapati" and "Vishnupriya".

2026-08-28T00:00:00Z The Financial Express https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1551 2026-08-29T10:05:14Z 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

IUB unveils English translation of three Nazrul plays The Financial Express The event was jointly organised by IUB’s Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Centre (KNIAARSC) and the IUB Library to commemorate the anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam. A major highlight was the launch of Kazi Nazrul Islam: Three Plays, an English translation collection featuring Srimanta, Vidyapati, and Vishnupriya, along with 11 songs from Laila-Majnu. The translations were produced by students of IUB’s Department of English and Modern Languages and edited by Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman. The programme also included essay competition awards, musical performances, speeches, and a discussion of the newly published book. Distinguished university officials, researchers, teachers, students, and representatives of the publishing house attended the event.

2026-08-27T00:00:00Z Hosein, Javed https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1545 2026-08-24T07:35:13Z 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

UGC’s GPA rules are driving away the talent Bangladesh needs Hosein, Javed This study examines how rigid faculty-qualification requirements imposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) may contribute to brain drain in Bangladesh by restricting the recruitment of internationally educated Bangladeshi academics. The discussion focuses particularly on minimum academic grade requirements at different stages of education, including SSC or equivalent, HSC or equivalent, undergraduate, and graduate levels. It argues that a single CGPA threshold cannot adequately represent academic ability because grading systems, institutional standards, curricula, assessment methods, and disciplinary practices vary considerably across universities and countries. The study highlights the difficulties of comparing qualifications from internationally recognised institutions, such as Oxford, with numerical CGPA-based systems. It further argues that rigid grade-based screening may disadvantage candidates from demanding academic programmes, internationally educated Bangladeshis, and individuals who demonstrate significant academic improvement later in their careers. Such restrictions may discourage qualified scholars from returning to Bangladesh and thereby contribute to the loss of research expertise, international networks, teaching experience, and professional knowledge. The study proposes replacing mandatory GPA-based filtering with holistic academic assessment that considers institutional standing, research and publications, teaching ability, professional experience, recommendations, disciplinary context, and evidence of academic growth. It concludes that UGC should focus on institutional quality and integrity while allowing universities greater autonomy in evaluating faculty candidates.

2026-08-21T00:00:00Z Khan, Manjurul Haque https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1543 2026-08-15T11:05:17Z 2026-08-02T00:00:00Z

AI won't replace graduates. Graduates who use AI will replace those who don't Khan, Manjurul Haque Research from organizations such as the OECD, the International Labour Organization, McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum consistently reaches a similar conclusion. AI is far more likely to automate tasks than entire occupations. Jobs evolve. Responsibilities change. New roles emerge. Human capability becomes even more valuable when combined with intelligent technologies.

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