Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) organized a Field Visit for the first-year students (BES 2022) on 2^th May, 2023 in the Shaheed Md. Abdul Muktadir Museum, Department of Geology, University of Dhaka under the course Laboratory on Earth Science (ENV 1204). The objective of this field visit was to learn different rocks, minerals & fossils etc. as well as to understand their properties, functions and significance to the environment. Students were guided by Assistant Professor Alamgir Kabir & Lecturer Md. Golam Muktadir from the Department of Environmental Science, BUP. Assistant Professor Masuma Chowdhury & Lecturer Tamanna Meheran Shemu from Dhaka University had guided the students with their expert knowledge in geology.

During the field visit students got to learn different diagnostics properties of rocks, minerals and fossils as well as they got to spectate one of the vastly resourceful geological museums of Bangladesh, Shaheed Md. Abdul Muktadir Museum. At first, the students got to learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic make up the three major rock types. Secondly, they got to spectate different types of fossils which gave them insight of different paleo-environmental condition and Earth’s evolutionary history. At the end, the students were briefed on minerals and associated resources of Bangladesh. The field visit was very successful as the students gained hands-on experience and research opportunity which is one of the core values of BUP i.e. to provide enhanced education and research opportunity.

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) is playing an important role in Research and Development (R&D) activities covering all scientific area of basic and applied sciences. Reciprocation of ideas and knowledge is very important for the development of a regional people. Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) and Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) are agreed to develop bilateral common collaboration and cooperation with common interests and views for sharing and interchange research experiences and knowledge for professional development.

As such, BCSIR and BUP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 02 April 2023 at BCSIR Premises where Professor Dr. Md. Aftab Ali Shaikh, Chairman, BCSIR, Brig Gen Md Mustafa Kamal, SGP, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Wg Cdr Md Khaledur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Environmental Science, Maj Syed Hasan Faisal (Retd.) representative of Office of the Evaluation, Faculty and Curriculum Development and Assistant Professor Alamgir Kabir, Faculty of Department of Environmental Science, BUP were present. This MoU will be used to support, design and implement new collaborative knowledge and Technology through mutual collaboration to execute superiority in Science and Technology projects, training and associated research works by both organizations.

Sihon Sultana Umi, a second year Law Student from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) bagged the Best Advocate (Best Mooter) award for her excellent oration and articulation skills in the Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon World Jural Conclave Mooting Competition 2023. She was the only Bangladeshi participate to get an award in this international competition. 

The competition is in its eight years, which was initiated in the year 2015, as Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon SAARC LAW Mooting Competition and Law Students Conference. The competition's organizers hope to give law students a stage on which to demonstrate their skills and overall development as lawyers. This year's Competition was divided into three parts i.e., Mooting Competition, Students' Conference and Global Colloquium. It was organized by Lloyd Law, Greater Noida (U.P.), India. The moot argument was centered on the commercial exploitation of natural resources, particularly the harm done across international borders and the humanitarian catastrophe. In the competition, 52 teams participated. Among the competing teams were law schools from all around India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Nigeria. The competition took place from February 15 to February 18, 2023. The valedictory was graced by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S. Thurairaja, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka as the Chief Guest and Mr. R Venkataramani, learned Attorney General for India, Chairperson Global Jural Conclave,2023, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mohd Faiz Alam Khan, Judge, High Court of Judicator at Allahabad, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Prasad, Judge, High Court of Jharkhand as the Guest of Honour.

03 December 2022, Dhaka: As per the tradition of Bangladesh University of Professionals, its Department of Law organized a batch trip for the batch, Law 2019. The Batch trip was organized with the prior permission and under the kind guidance of the Honorable Dean of the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS), BUP. The respected Chairman of the Department of Law, Lt col Siraj Uddin Ahmed (Rted), psc, Lecturer Moniruz Zaman, Assistant Director Abu Kawsar, Lecturer Maksuda Sarker, Lecturer Amena Jahan Urmy, and Lecturer Sadia Binte Rahman guided the students. Along with the teachers and staff members, students also took many initiatives on their own under the continuous mentorship and guidance of Lt col Siraj Uddin Ahmed, which made the trip a grand success.

A short description of the trip is provided below:

Students left the Dhaka from Mohakhali Bus stand for the trip on 26^th November 2022 at 08:30 pm. At around 04:30 pm in the evening of 27^th November 2022, they reached Saint Martin enjoying Ship journey of six hours. On the same day, students went out to explore the beauty of beauty of sunset in the sea beach of Saint Martin after taking lunch. They enjoyed their time there and returned at around 9.00 pm. On the following day, students went to Chera Dip and roamed around the island before lunch. In the evening, batch trip group started for Cox’s Bazar and reached hotel at around 1145 pm. On 29^th November, they enjoyed their time at Sugandha beach, Laboni beach, and Kolatoli beach. They started for Inani beach at around 11:30pm. On their way to Inani beach, they explored Himchari. On 30^th November, they enjoyed a gala dinner followed by a cultural event organized by them, marking the end of the batch trip.

In the last day, students spent their times by their own and started for Dhaka at around 09:30pm on 01 December 2022.  Finally, the students reached in Dhaka at 08:00 am on 02 November 2022. The concerned authority made sure that they reached their homes safely. 

Christpoher Gibson, International Officer of Manchester University, UK visited BUP on 19 October 2022. The delegate made a courtesy call on BUP Registrar. He conducted an interactive session with the some interested students and counselors of Counselling and Placement Centre (CPC).  The students were very enthusiastic to learn about the admission procedure of Manchester University from the International Officer. The officer expressed the interest of his institution to develop a good relationship & network between BUP and the University of Manchester. Academic counselor; Lamia Rahman Ahad, Career counselor; Dilshad Sharmin Chowdhury and Section officer Hasibul Islam accompanied the international officer in his visit of BUP. 

Dhaka. 28 May 2022: Md Rumon Ahmed who is an undergrade student of Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has achieved 4^th position in an International Quiz Competition “OIC KNOWLEDGE MASTER” which was organized by OIC Youth Capital 2020 in collaboration with Ministry of Youth and Sports, Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum along with partnership with Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The competition was held online due to Covid-19 between 17^th March- 30 June 2021 where more than thousand participants participated from 45 OIC States. The competition had 5 rounds including preliminary round, 2^nd round, Quarter Final, Semi-Final and Final. After successfully qualifying 4 immensely competitive stages Rumon Ahmed participated in the Final stage of the Competition where he attained 4^th position. The winners were handed their certificates and prizemoney in a grand closing ceremony.  The grand closing ceremony of the OIC Youth Capital 2020 was held on 30 December 2021 in Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka.

The grand closing ceremony was attended by Honorable President of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Md. Abdul Hamid along with Honorable Minster of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ak Abdul Momen, Honorable State Minister for Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Md. Zahid Ahsan, Hon’ble Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Government of the Republic of Maldives, Ahmed Mahloof, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, Mr. Timur Suleymanov, Hon’ble President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), Mr. Taha Ayhan, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Md. Akhter Hossain, dignitaries, high-level delegates from the OIC region and host country Bangladesh, and the participating youth from Bangladesh and the OIC Member States. This will remain as a milestone and matter of pride for the Department of Law as well as for the University.

Dhaka, 19 February 2022: Team BUP has made to the international Round of Philip C. International Law Moot Court Competition.

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the world's oldest, most renowned, and biggest moot court competition. Every year, legal students from over 700 law schools and 90 nations participate in a replication of a hypothetical dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' judicial authority.

After two hectic days of fighting tooth and nail, the team has been qualified for international round.  BUP team consisting, of Wakila Hussain Moumi, Fahmin Chowdhury Tajim, Noor Afrose, Talukdar Tanjila, Mubin Iqbal Chowdhury and Psyme Wadud as team coach. 

The team competed with four universities in the preliminary round, faced quarter finals and reached the Semi Final of the competition making its mark as one of the top four universities in the Bangladesh Qualifying round. From the oralists, Wakila Hussain ranked 6th and Fahmin Chowdhury ranked 17th out of 48 mooters and entered into the Jessup Hall of Fame.

The team will participate in the global round of 2022 Philip C. International Law Moot Court Competition. Due to current covid protocols, the competition will be held in online this year.

This is a milestone and matter of great achievement for the Department of Law as well as for the University.

Dhaka. 26 January 2022: On the death of Fabiya Jahan, a commemorative meeting was held on 25 January 2022 at 10:15 am by Zoom platform in memory of Fabiya Jahan on behalf of BUP Law & Moot Court Club. At the beginning of the program, Mashraba Naziat Monami, a 4th year student of the Law Department and a very close friend of Fabiya Jahan, spoke about the love of their friendship. Then another close friend and colleague, Mayesha Afia Jarin, mentioned that Fabiya was her greatest hope and inspiration. A few more fellow mates and juniors present also expressed their feelings. Then Farhan Mashuk, President of BUP LMCC delivered his words that losing Fabiya Jahan is a distressing phase for us. Assistant Professor Md Sadekul Islam, in his very emotional speech mentioned that Department of Law, BUP has lost a meritorious and humble student due to the departure of Fabiya. Honorable Chairman of BUP Law Department Lt Col Siraj Uddin Ahmed, psc (Retd) then expressed in memory of meritorious student Fabiya Jahan. The irreparable loss of 'Fabiya Jahan' came out in the middle of his speech. "I couldn't believe that a girl of my daughter's age passed away so quickly! To be fair, death is the biggest uncertain fact", he said. After that, the memorial ended by praying for her departed soul and conveying vote of thanks by the respected Chairman.

Opening Ceremony of Language Courses, conducted by the Centre for Modern Languages (CML) of BUP for 2022 (A) Batch (January to June 2022) was held at Bijoy Auditorium on 16 January 2022. Respected Dean, Centre for Modern Languages (CML) Brigadier General K M Ferdausul Shahab, BGBM, PBGMS was present as the Chief Guest. Officers of BUP, adjunct faculty members and all participants of the Language Courses were present in the ceremony. A total of 11 Courses have been launched for this semester (Jan-Jun 2022) which include 06 Elementary Courses (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Turkish and English), 03 Level-1 Courses (Arabic, French and Chinese) and 02 Diploma Courses (Arabic and French).

Dhaka. 24 December 2021: Md Rakibul Hasan Roni who is one of the students of Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals; has participated in Undergraduate Law Symposium 2021 organized by North South University and awarded as Champion. Initially, he had to submit his paper before 9 December 2021. Among the submitted papers, five finalists had presented their papers on 23rd December 2021. On that very day, prominent scholars like, Professor Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas, Mr. Mohammad Golam Sarwar, and Mr. MD Mostafa Hossain were judges of that event. In the final round, Md Rakibul Hasan Roni has snatched the victory and become champion.

As per the tradition of Bangladesh University of Professionals, its Department of Law organized a batch trip for the batch, Law 2018. Students of this batch were eagerly waiting for this trip after undergoing the crises of the prolonged pandemic situation.

The Batch trip was organized with the prior permission and under the kind guidance of the Honorable Dean of the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS), BUP. The respected Chairman of the Department of Law, Lt col Siraj Uddin Ahmed (Rted), psc, Assistant Professor Md. Sadekul Islam, Lecturer Emraan Azad, Lecturer Psymhe Wadud, Lecturer Amena Jahan Urmy, and Assistant Director Md. Abu Kawsar guided the students. Along with the teachers and staff members, students also took some initiatives on their own under the continuous mentorship and guidance of Lt col Siraj Uddin Ahmed, which made the trip a grand success.

A short description of the trip is provided below:

Students left the BUP Campus for the trip on 11^th November 2021 at 10:30 PM. At around 10 AM in the morning, they reached Bandarban.

On the same day, students went out to explore the beauty of Nilachol and Mekhla. They enjoyed their time there and returned at around 6 PM. On 13^th of November, they went out to explore Nilgiri. Upon returning from Nilgiri, they had lunch and started for Cox’s Bazar at around 3:00 PM and reached at around 8:00 PM. On 14th November, they enjoyed their time at Sugandha beach, Laboni beach, and Kolatoli beach. They started for Inani beach at around 2 PM. On their way to Inani beach, they explored Himchari and Patuartek. The sunset at Patuartek was one of the highlights of the batch trip. On 15^th and 16^th of November, the students enjoyed their stay by the Inani beach. On 15^th November, they enjoyed a gala dinner followed by a cultural event organized by them, marking the end of the batch trip.

Due to traffic and immense crowd in Dhaka-Chittagong Highway, the buses reached Inani quite late on 16^th of November. The students started for BUP on 16^th of November at around 10:00 PM.  Finally, the students reached BUP at 11 AM on 17^th November. The teachers made sure that they reached their respective homes safely. 

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) proudly welcomed into CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

The Students from the Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking (BBA) are now one step closer to nurturing their career with success through preparation for the CFA Program.

Dhaka, November 7, 2021— Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has become the latest university in Bangladesh to be welcomed into the prestigious CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, widely considered to be the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program worldwide. The magnificence has been brought by the Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking being acknowledged as closely tied to the professional practice in their academic curriculum through incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). The selection and planning of the courses have been designed by placing emphasis on the real-world practices introduced by CFA Institute and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. This program will certainly help the students of this University in a forward position to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, which has become the world’s most respected and recognized investment credential.

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to the job market, potential employers, students and the recruiting agencies that the Department of Finance and Banking from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is maintaining an up to date curriculum in their academic planning which will be well-suited for preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. The students from this particular department can receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year and exclusive access to all three levels of the CFA Program® eBook curriculum and also direct access to sample exams for each level of the CFA Program exams.

Though Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has started its journey in 2008 and already become the fast-growing University in the country, the Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking has also been following the pace and thus successfully achieving the milestones one after another. Department of BBA in Finance and Banking started its journey under Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) in the year 2016 and designed its academic structure with 4 years divided into 8 semesters, excluding a 3-4 months internship period. The program didn’t take much time to be one of the most sought out programs among the students across Bangladesh with its outstanding placement into the job market. The Department is devised to provide not only the academic but also the necessary technical and practical knowledge making the students ready for a competitive global environment of financial market and also for the high impact research sector. The Master’s program (MBA in Finance and Banking) with advanced courses in finance has also been started under this department. By embodying the vision (Excellence through Knowledge) of Bangladesh University of Professionals, the Department of Finance and Banking continues with optimum efforts to conduct the programs and academic planning by maintaining a reasonable balance among co-curricular activities, theoretical and practical preparations.

There are more than 160,000 CFA charter holders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide, and there are 161 local societies including one in Bangladesh. While hiring, leading firms demand investment professionals with real-world analytical skills, technical competence, and the highest professional standards, often requiring the CFA credential for consideration. This affiliation program is surely going to benefit the students of this University with better financial support, motivation for passing the three levels of CFA exam to gain the prestigious charter and thus creating a cluster of enthusiastic financial analysts for this nation.

As one of the leading public universities, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is welcoming the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and hoping to achieve common interests and goals with professional excellence and credentials.

Dhaka. 21 September 2021: Department of Law has organized a book giving ceremony among the faculty members as a part of enhancing their horizon of knowledge. The event was presided by Brigadier General A S M Anisul Haque, SGP, BGBM, PBGM, ndc, psc, Dean, Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals; where he has encouraged the faculty members to increase their reading aptitudes on multidisciplinary subjects. In addition to this, few other relevant books have been handed over for the library of the department chosen by the faculty members. The Chairman of the Department of Law, Lt Col Siraj Uddin Ahmed, psc (Retd) along with the faculty members have attended the event to make it a success. 

Dhaka. 23 August 2021: The pandemic of COVID-19 posed a serious threat to migrant workers all over the world. Migrant workers from Bangladesh, for example, were among the worst hit. The pandemic created a two-sided challenge: one for workers who had to return from various nations fearful of not being able to find work in the near future, and another for workers who became stranded abroad with little to no protection or rights. The Department of Law of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has organized a webinar on the plights of returnee migrant workers of Bangladesh through the lens of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s political philosophy on 23 August 2021.

The webinar began with the welcome speech of the Chairman of the Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals Lt Col Siraj Uddin Ahmed, psc (Retd). Dr. Rumana Islam, Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka and Panel Arbitrator & Conciliator nominated by the Bangladesh Government to ICSID presented the keynote paper on the title “Pandemic and Plights of the Returnee Migrant Workers of Bangladesh: Bangabandhu’s Vision, Achievement and Way Forward”. She proposed to form a universal and national social protection system which can combat the immediate crisis as well as the long-term ones. She also suggested that agriculture sector can be an option for reintegration of the returnees in Bangladesh.

Md. Shahidul Islam, Director General, Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) as a member of the panel informed that the government is taking measures to support the returnee migrant workers and devising TTC with an eye to the future. He asked BUP to engage with them through research fellowships.

Professor Dr Tasneem Siddiqui, Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka and the Founding Chair of Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU), another distinguished panelist raised concerns to provide the returnee migrant workers’ economic and psychological support.

Brigadier General A S M Anisul Haque, SGP, BGBM, PBGM, ndc, psc, Dean, Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals moderated the entire session.

Mr. Imran Ahmed, MP, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the Webinar. He said that in protecting the rights of the marginalized communities, including the migrant workers, we need to keep Bangabandhu’s ideals of human rights and fundamental freedom in context. For it is in the high ideals that the Father of the Nation had, through which, we can march forward- towards a just tomorrow free from oppression and exploitation. He said that all we do is influenced single handedly by Bangabandhu’s philosophy.

The Honorable Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc was present as the Special Guest while Professor M Abul Kashem Mozumder, PhD, Pro Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Professionals was the Guest of Honor in the event. 

Bangladesh National Cadet Corps is working to build the student community as a patriotic and conscious citizen. In continuation, on the occasion of National Mourning Day on 15th August and the 46th martyrdom anniversary of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the BNCC organized the Ramana Regiment to compete in the inter-battalion essay reading competition.

Cadet students from hundreds of schools, colleges and universities in and around Dhaka participated in the competition. The theme of the competition was Bangabandhu’s biography, and the ideals of Bangamata and her contribution to Bangabandhu’s life. 

The cadets made the event a success with their personal skills and language style. On August 19, the results of the competition were released and prizes were distributed. The chief guest was Lt Col Rahat Nawaz, Commander, BNCC Ramana Regiment. Battalion adjutants and platoon commanders were also present. 

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) won the highest number of awards out of 9 awards in 3 categories in the competition. Cadet Lance Corporal Md. Fahim Imtiaz from Dept of Business Administration in Finance and Banking, Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), BUP was ranked 1st in the Bengali essay reading of Bangabandhu's biography and Cadet Lance Corporal Sanzana Salim Borsha from Dept of Public Administration, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) was ranked 3rd in the Bangamata's article. Cadets from various educational institutions including Dhaka University, Jagannath University were also awarded.

Lt Col Rahat Nawaz, commander of the BNCC Ramana Regiment, said that just as such an event will help cadets learn about Bangabandhu's life, it will help the youth to take the country forward by holding the ideals of the father of the nation.