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UCB celebrates Monash College Graduation Convocation 2024

Universal College Bangladesh, the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, on Saturday celebrated the Monash College Graduation Convocation 2024. A total of 103 students pursuing different programs offered by Monash College, namely, Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma (Business, Information Technology and Engineering), graduated on this day through the event at the Sheraton Dhaka, said a press release on Sunday. This is the 3rd batch graduating from Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma through Universal College Bangladesh(UCB). At the graduation event, Manas Singh, CEO, of STS Group, and Zarif Munir, director, UCB, as well as students, parents, teachers, and other esteemed guests were present. Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh joined the event as the chief guest.   Published in: Newagebd

UCB celebrates Monash College graduation convocation

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, recently celebrated the Monash College Graduation Convocation 2024, on 29 June. A total of 103 students pursuing different programs offered by Monash College, namely, Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma (Business, Information Technology and Engineering), graduated on this day through a stunning event held at the Sheraton Dhaka, reads a press release. This is the 3rd batch graduating from Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma through Universal College Bangladesh (UCB). At the graduation event, Manas Singh, CEO, of STS Group, and Zarif Munir, Director, UCB, as well as students, parents, teachers, and other esteemed guests were present. HE Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh joined the event as the chief guest. The event began with a welcome note from Prof Hew Gill, President and Provost at UCB, followed by a board commendation speech by Zarif Munir, Director and Member of the Board of UCB. The event moved forward with an occasional address by Matthew Carter, Executive Director of Education, Monash College Australia, followed by a commencement address by the Chief Guest, HE Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh. The graduating students were presented by Prof Md Ismail Hossain, dean of Academic Affairs at UCB who completed his doctorate at Monash University Australia. All the students were awarded Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma certificates at the Convocation. Seven students received awards for outstanding academic performance, including one student who achieved world topping scores in two IT exams. Twenty students were also recognised for their community contributions, including serving as members of the UCB Student Council, and involvement in charity projects for the needy. Zarif Munir, director, UCB, said, “Witnessing the graduation of these talented students fills me with immense pride. Through our partnership with Monash College at Universal College Bangladesh, we are providing the youth of Bangladesh with a world-class educational pathway to unlock their full potential and shape a brighter future for themselves and the nation”. “Our Monash programs offer a guaranteed pathway to a world top 40 university for every student who passes, and all our students pass. I am honored to have played a role in our students’ academic journey”, said Professor Hew Gill, President & Provost, UCB. Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh, said, “The strong ties and connections between the two nations are deeply rooted in a shared commitment to education. We greatly appreciate the Bangladesh government’s forward-thinking decision to welcome international education. And it is wonderful to witness the process accelerate through a commendable organization like Universal College Bangladesh. Congratulations to the graduates, I am confident that they will ensure a brighter future for Bangladesh and strengthen the partnership between Bangladesh and Australia”. UCB, the country’s first Ministry of Education-approved international education provider, recognizes the growing need for quality education and its impact on building a highly skilled workforce for the future of Bangladesh. According to QS World University Rankings 2024, Monash University is ranked 42nd globally; hence, making their world-class educational facilities available in the country enables Bangladeshi students to create a strong foothold within their respective fields. Moreover, this opportunity gives Bangladeshi students a direct pathway to Monash University, making international education easily accessible through UCB.   Published in: Tbsnews

UCB celebrates Monash College graduation convocation 2024

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, recently celebrated the Monash College  graduation convocation 2024 on the evening of 29 June 2024, stated a press release. A total of 103 students pursuing different programmes offered by Monash College, namely, Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma (Business, Information Technology and Engineering),  graduated on this day through a stunning event held at the Sheraton Dhaka. This is the third batch  graduating from Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma through Universal College Bangladesh (UCB). CEO of STS Group Manas Singh and director of UCB Zarif Munir along with students, parents, teachers as well as other esteemed guests were present at the  graduation event. Meanwhile, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson attended the ceremony as the chief guest. The event began with a welcome note from president and provost of UCB, professor Hew Gill followed by a board commendation speech by director and member of UCB board of directors Zarif Munir. The event moved forward with an address by executive director of  education at Monash College Australia, Matthew Carter followed by a welcome speech by the chief guest Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh. The  graduating students were presented by professor Md Ismail Hossain, dean of academic affairs at UCB who completed his doctorate at Monash University Australia.  All the students were awarded Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma certificates at the Convocation. Seven students received awards for outstanding academic performance, including one student achieving world topping scores in two IT exams. Besides, 20 Students were recognised for their community contributions, including service as UCB student council members and their involvement in charity projects. UCB director Zarif Munir said, “Witnessing the graduation ceremony of these talented students fills me with immense pride. Through our partnership with Monash College at Universal College Bangladesh, we are providing the youth of Bangladesh with a world-class educational pathway to unlock their full potential and shape a brighter future for themselves and the nation”. “Our Monash programmes offer a guaranteed pathway to a world top 40 university for every student who passes, and we have a hundred per cent passing rates. I am honored to have played a role in our students’ academic journey”, said professor Hew Gill, president and provost at UCB. Acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson said, “The strong ties and connections between the two nations are deeply rooted in a shared commitment to education. We greatly appreciate the Bangladesh government’s forward-thinking decision to welcome international education.” “And it is wonderful to witness the process accelerate through a commendable organization like Universal College Bangladesh. Congratulations to the graduates, I am confident that they will ensure a brighter future for Bangladesh and strengthen the partnership between Bangladesh and Australia,” Nardia added. UCB, country’s first international education provider approved by  the ministry of education, recognises the growing need for quality education and its impact on building a highly skilled workforce for the future of Bangladesh. According to QS World University Rankings 2024, Monash University is ranked 42nd globally. So, making their world-class educational facilities available in the country enables Bangladeshi students to create a strong foothold within their respective fields. Moreover, this opportunity gives Bangladeshi students a direct pathway to Monash University, making international education easily accessible through UCB.   Published in: Prothomalo

Monash University continues its rise in prestigious QS World University Rankings 2025 to rank 37th globally

Monash has risen five places to be ranked 37th globally among 1503 institutions in the prestigious 2025 QS World University Rankings. This cements Monash as a top-50 university with an unprecedented global network of campuses and locations. Monash is ranked 5th in Australia, excelling in international staff and student diversity to achieve a perfect score for the fifth consecutive year. In sustainability Monash placed 23rd worldwide. Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sharon Pickering said any incremental improvement in ranking within the top-50 is a significant achievement. “For Monash to have climbed five places this year demonstrates the excellent quality of our research, education and impact. Monash has a distinctive and strong global reputation reflecting the dedication and expertise of the entire Monash community. “Rankings are an indicator of excellence, and our latest results are great news for our students and alumni, enhancing their reputation in a competitive global employment market, potentially unlocking greater opportunities. “The result further enhances our standing as a place of excellent discovery and translational research, creating greater opportunities for collaboration and impact. “It is also testimony to the impact of our sustainability efforts, our global focus and the diversity of our community. “Monash is an internationally recognised modern, inclusive, and dynamic university, committed to addressing the significant global challenges of our time.” The QS World University Rankings methodology measures academic performance, employer reputation, faculty student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, international student ratio, international research network, employment outcomes and sustainability. Monash’s overall standing in the QS World University Rankings has grown steadily since 2015 with an overall improvement of 33 places. Positive scores in employment reputation (up six places) and international research network (up eight places) have also contributed to this year’s ranking. Monash University consistently ranks among the world’s best tertiary institutions. We strengthened our position as a global leader of change climbing to 21st globally in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings and 23rd in the world in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2024. For more information about our rankings performance, visit our dedicated website. Source: Monash University

UCB Math Olympiad 2024 Result Declared

🏆 Congratulations to the winners of the UCB Math Olympiad 2024! Prize Distribution: 8th June at 10:30 hrs Venue: UCB Campus – 6th Floor, SA Tower, 1 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-1212 All winners are invited with their parents to attend the ceremony and collect rewards.  

How mentorship shapes students’ career path

Most of us have one or a few teachers who leave their marks on our lives, not just through academic teaching but the love and compassion they shower us with. They are the ones who guide us through many obstacles when we did not have the maturity, strength and sense of direction. Some of these teachers are early mentors from school days. It is they who put their students on the right path so that their naive steps lead them towards a bright future and contribute to social transformation. Such mentorship sets the pathway in ensuring proper education. However, in our country, not everyone is lucky enough to come across such mentors who possess the capacity and intent to change their lives and society. For those, navigating the next steps in education or career feels like making it out of a maze, blindfolded. Its tough trying to figure it all out on ones own, especially when someone is willing to pursue education abroad. Its our conviction that navigating the complexities of higher education requires more than just academic skills. It demands guidance that is both insightful and comprehensive. The right advice can set the stage for future success. The mentors do more than teaching; they guide, inspire and support students through their growth journeys, ensuring the young prospects are prepared for the challenges ahead. Good teachers, in this context, go beyond the traditional role of imparting knowledge. They become go-to career advisors, academic guides and psychological counsellors. Such an approach ensures that students are not simply academically equipped but are also mentally prepared for the rigours of their chosen paths. The educators bring together the critical aspects of career planning, academic success and personal development under one roof, offering a supportive environment for students to thrive. The value of personalised mentorship in higher education is critically important as tailored advice on personal growth is incredibly beneficial, particularly in a global educational environment. Teachers who bring multicultural perspectives to their mentoring enrich the learning experience significantly. Exposure to diverse viewpoints and cultural sensitivities prepares students for globally competitive education and workforce. This global exposure is necessary in todays interconnected world, equipping students with a competitive edge. Mentorship further plays a critical role in preparing students for their future careers by equipping them with skills required for job market and elsewhere. Beyond the curriculum, mentors impart life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and leadership. They are able to provide insights into industry trends, networking opportunities, and practical applications of theoretical knowledge, preparing students for the realities of their chosen fields. This comprehensive skill set ensures students are not just ready for their careers but are poised to excel. This is where Pathway programmes come in, where the responsibility shifts to the educators of the institutions they join. They are the ones who guide these students through every detail involved in their academic and professional journey. Certain institutions in Bangladesh recognize the importance of this support. They commit to providing mentorship that fills the gaps left, ensuring that the transition from school to university, and eventually from university to the professional world, is less intimidating. We have seen that a mentor can essentially be anyone – family, friend, acquaintance, or a teacher. Still educators carry the bigger responsibility to fulfil this role, bridging the gap between academic theories and practical applications. In the journey through higher education and beyond, right mentorship can make decisive differences. By equipping students with a broad range of skills and knowledge, and preparing them for a globalised workforce, the next generation of professionals can be made truly resilient, and adaptive for golden success. The writer is a Lecturer and Coordinator for the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) program at Universal College Bangladesh (UCB)   Published in: Observerbd

How mentorship shapes students’ career path by Ms. Aura Rahman

Most of us have one or a few teachers who leave their marks on our lives, not just through academic teaching but the love and compassion they shower us with. They are the ones who guide us through many obstacles when we did not have the maturity, strength and sense of direction. Some of these teachers are early mentors from school days. It is they who put their students on the right path so that their naive steps lead them towards a bright future and contribute to social transformation. Such mentorship sets the pathway in ensuring proper education. However, in our country, not everyone is lucky enough to come across such mentors who possess the capacity and intent to change their lives and society. For those, navigating the next steps in education or career feels like making it out of a maze, blindfolded. Its tough trying to figure it all out on ones own, especially when someone is willing to pursue education abroad. Its our conviction that navigating the complexities of higher education requires more than just academic skills. It demands guidance that is both insightful and comprehensive. The right advice can set the stage for future success. The mentors do more than teaching; they guide, inspire and support students through their growth journeys, ensuring the young prospects are prepared for the challenges ahead. Good teachers, in this context, go beyond the traditional role of imparting knowledge. They become go-to career advisors, academic guides and psychological counsellors. Such an approach ensures that students are not simply academically equipped but are also mentally prepared for the rigours of their chosen paths. The educators bring together the critical aspects of career planning, academic success and personal development under one roof, offering a supportive environment for students to thrive. The value of personalised mentorship in higher education is critically important as tailored advice on personal growth is incredibly beneficial, particularly in a global educational environment. Teachers who bring multicultural perspectives to their mentoring enrich the learning experience significantly. Exposure to diverse viewpoints and cultural sensitivities prepares students for globally competitive education and workforce. This global exposure is necessary in todays interconnected world, equipping students with a competitive edge. Mentorship further plays a critical role in preparing students for their future careers by equipping them with skills required for job market and elsewhere. Beyond the curriculum, mentors impart life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and leadership. They are able to provide insights into industry trends, networking opportunities, and practical applications of theoretical knowledge, preparing students for the realities of their chosen fields. This comprehensive skill set ensures students are not just ready for their careers but are poised to excel. This is where Pathway programmes come in, where the responsibility shifts to the educators of the institutions they join. They are the ones who guide these students through every detail involved in their academic and professional journey. Certain institutions in Bangladesh recognize the importance of this support. They commit to providing mentorship that fills the gaps left, ensuring that the transition from school to university, and eventually from university to the professional world, is less intimidating. We have seen that a mentor can essentially be anyone – family, friend, acquaintance, or a teacher. Still educators carry the bigger responsibility to fulfil this role, bridging the gap between academic theories and practical applications. In the journey through higher education and beyond, right mentorship can make decisive differences. By equipping students with a broad range of skills and knowledge, and preparing them for a globalised workforce, the next generation of professionals can be made truly resilient, and adaptive for golden success. The writer is a Lecturer and Coordinator for the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) program at Universal College Bangladesh (UCB)     Published in: Daily Observer

গণিতপ্রেমীদের জন্য আসছে ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড

গণিত নিয়ে আগ্রহী শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য ‘ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড, ২০২৪’ আয়োজন করেছে দেশের অগ্রণী আন্তর্জাতিক শিক্ষা সেবাদাতা প্রতিষ্ঠান ইউনিভার্সাল কলেজ বাংলাদেশ (ইউসিবি)। দেশের সব গণিতপ্রেমীদের এ অলিম্পিয়াডে অংশ নেয়ার আহ্বান জানানো হয়েছে। আগামী ১১ মে ইউসিবি ক্যাম্পাসে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে এ অলিম্পিয়াড। এইচএসসি, ‘এ’ লেভেল এবং ‘ও’ লেভেলের শিক্ষার্থীরা এ অলিম্পিয়াডে অংশ নেয়ার মাধ্যমে সংখ্যা আর ফর্মুলা নিয়ে তাদের দক্ষতা পরখ করে নিতে পারবেন। ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াডের বিজয়ীরা সর্বমোট এক লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের প্রাইজমানি পাবেন। এছাড়া অলিম্পিয়াড থেকে পাওয়া পুরস্কার ও স্বীকৃতি তাদের সমৃদ্ধ অ্যাকাডেমিক প্রোফাইল তৈরিতে উল্লেখযোগ্য অর্জন হিসেবে বিবেচিত হবে।   Published in: Sharebiz

ইউসিবি গণিত অলিম্পিয়াড ১১ মে, পুরস্কার ১ লাখ টাকা

গণিত সমাধানে আগ্রহী শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য অনুষ্ঠিত হতে যাচ্ছে ‘ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড ২০২৪’। আগামী ১১ মে ইউনিভার্সাল কলেজ বাংলাদেশ (ইউসিবি) ক্যাম্পাসে এ অলিম্পিয়াডের আয়োজন করা হয়েছে। এতে গণিতপ্রেমীদের অংশ নেওয়ার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন আয়োজকরা। আয়োজকরা জানান, এইচএসসি ‘এ’ লেভেল এবং ‘ও’ লেভেলের শিক্ষার্থীরা এ অলিম্পিয়াডে অংশ নেওয়ার মাধ্যমে সংখ্যা আর ফর্মুলা নিয়ে তাদের দক্ষতা পরখ করে নিতে পারবেন। নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের মধ্যে জটিল সমস্যা সমাধানের মাধ্যমে শিক্ষার্থীদের আত্মবিশ্বাস বাড়াতে সহায়তা করবে এ আয়োজন। প্রতিযোগিতাটি লিখিত পরীক্ষার আকারে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। এইচএসসি ‘এ’ লেভেল এবং ‘ও’ লেভেলের জন্য ভিন্ন ভিন্ন প্রশ্নপত্র থাকবে। ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াডের এবারের বিজয়ীরা ১ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের প্রাইজমানি পাবেন। একইসঙ্গে এ অলিম্পিয়াড থেকে পাওয়া পুরস্কার ও স্বীকৃতি তাদের সমৃদ্ধ অ্যাকাডেমিক প্রোফাইল তৈরিতে উল্লেখযোগ্য অর্জন হিসবে বিবেচিত হবে। গণিত অলিম্পিয়াড সম্পর্কে আরও জানতে ভিজিট করুন এ ওয়েবসাইটে।   Published in: Jagonews24

গণিতপ্রেমীদের জন্য আয়োজিত হতে যাচ্ছে ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড ২০২৪

গণিত নিয়ে আগ্রহী শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য “ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড ২০২৪” আয়োজন করেছে দেশের অগ্রণী আন্তর্জাতিক শিক্ষা সেবাদাতা প্রতিষ্ঠান ইউনিভার্সাল কলেজ বাংলাদেশ (ইউসিবি)। দেশের সকল গণিতপ্রেমীদের এ অলিম্পিয়াডে অংশ নেওয়ার আহ্বান জানানো হয়েছে। আগামী ১১ মে ইউসিবি ক্যাম্পাসে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে এ অলিম্পিয়াড। এইচএসসি, ‘এ’ লেভেল এবং ‘ও’ লেভেলের শিক্ষার্থীরা এ অলিম্পিয়াডে অংশ নেওয়ার মাধ্যমে সংখ্যা আর ফর্মুলা নিয়ে তাদের দক্ষতা পরখ করে নিতে পারবেন। উচ্চতর শিক্ষায় সফলতার ক্ষেত্রে গণিতপ্রেমীদের অনুপ্রাণিত করে তোলার লক্ষ্য নিয়ে ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড ২০২৪ এর আয়োজন করা হয়েছে। নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের মধ্যে জটিল সমস্যা সমাধানের মাধ্যমে শিক্ষার্থীদের আত্মবিশ্বাস বাড়াতে সহায়তা করবে এই আয়োজন। প্রতিযোগিতাটি লিখিত পরীক্ষার আকারে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে; এইচএসসি, ‘এ’ লেভেল এবং ‘ও’ লেভেলের জন্য ভিন্ন ভিন্ন প্রশ্নপত্র থাকবে। ইউসিবি ম্যাথ অলিম্পিয়াড ২০২৪ এর বিজয়ীরা সর্বমোট ১ লাখ টাকা সমমূল্যের প্রাইজমানি পাবেন। একইসাথে, এই অলিম্পিয়াড থেকে পাওয়া পুরস্কার ও স্বীকৃতি তাদের সমৃদ্ধ অ্যাকাডেমিক প্রোফাইল তৈরিতে উল্লেখযোগ্য অর্জন হিসবে বিবেচিত হবে। আয়োজনে নিবন্ধন করতে আগ্রহী শিক্ষার্থীদের এই লিঙ্কটি ভিজিট করতে হবে। এই প্রতিযোগিতায় নিবন্ধন করা যাবে ৫ মে, ২০২৪ তারিখের বিকেল ৪টা পর্যন্ত। আরও বিস্তারিত জানতে কল করা যাবে এখানে দেওয়া যেকোনো নম্বরে – ০১৮৮৬৩৩৩২২২, ০১৮৮৬৪১২২২২, ০১৮৯৬০১৩৮৮২, ০১৮৯৪৯৬০৯৮৭, ০১৮৪৪২৭৭৩৪২/৪৩; অথবা ভিজিট করুন – https://ucbbd.org/   Published in: Shobujalo

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Prof. Hew Gill

Pro Vice-Chancellor

  • Ph.D. (Monash University, Australia)
  • MIB (University of Melbourne, Australia)
  • MBA (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
  • Marketing and International Business
  • Tourism - expectation, mindset, emotional intelligence, resilience
  • Consumer behavior- consumption patterns, brand-consumer interactions
  • Supply chain management- e-waste, humanitarian supply chain
  • Organizational resilience- MSME, Disruptions
  • Selected recent research publications: Building Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Resilience in Tourism Firms during COVID-19: A Staged Approach, Journal of Travel Research (2023); Power in coordinating supply chain projects in humanitarian settings: A focus on Rohingya Refugee Camps, Journal of Supply Chain Management (2023, Minor R); High Expectations: How Tourists Cope With Disappointing Vacation Experiences, Journal of Travel Research (2022).
  • Selected recent research project funding: From the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)- UKRI (2023-2026), Value- £ 634,216; Telecommunication Advancement Fund (Denki Tuushin Fukyuu Zaidann) (2023-2026), Value- ¥ 5.7 million.
  • Editorial board member: Journal of Travel Research.

Ms. Aura Rahman

Lecturer, Biology

  • MSc in Biotechnology (North South University)
  • BSc in Biomedical Sciences (University College London)
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genomics
  • Impact of community masking on COVID-19: A cluster-randomised trial in Bangladesh. Comparative genomic analysis of nosocomial pathogens isolated from tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Genotype–phenotype correlation of β-lactamase-producing uropathogenic Escherichia coli(UPEC) strains from Bangladesh.

Aura Rahman

Lecturer

Aura Rahman is a lecturer at Universal College Bangladesh. She is also acting as a coordinator for the Monash University Foundation Year program. Aura attained her bachelor’s (BSc in Biomedical Sciences) from University College London, United Kingdom. She then completed her master’s (Msc in Biotechnology) from North South University. Her research interest lies in the field of genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases. Her contribution in several local and international research projects have led to publications in several highly ranked peer-reviewed journals including BMC Genomics, Nature Scientific Reports, Science and FEMS Microbiology Letters.

Mr. Md Kamal Hossain

Lecturer, Mathematics

  • M.Phil. (Continued) in Mathematics (BUET)
  • MSc in Applied Mathematics (University of Dhaka)
  • BSc in Mathematics (University of Dhaka)
  • Mathematics
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Cryptography
  • Mathematical Modellng in Biology
  • Wolfram Mathematica
  • FORTRAN Programming
  • C, C++ Programming
  • MATLAB

Md. Kamal Hossain

Lecturer

Mr. Kamal Hossain is working as a Lecturer at Universal College Bangladesh. He completed B.Sc. in Mathematics and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Dhaka. He is an M Phil researcher at BUET. His research interests are mathematical modeling in biology, machine learning programming, etc. Some of his research papers are in the pipeline for publication in international journals. He is a lifetime member of the Dhaka University Mathematics Alumni Association.

Ms. Ambreen Zaman

Adjunct Senior Lecturer, CSE

  • Ph.D. Human-computer Interaction, University of Bremen, Germany (ongoing)
  • MIT in IIT, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • BSc in CSE, Stamford University Bangladesh
  • Programming Languages: C, C++, Java
  • Data Structure
  • Computer Graphics
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Microprocessor and Interfacing
  • Operating System
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Mobile Adhoc Network

Ambreen Zaman

Senior Lecturer

Ambreen Zaman is a senior lecturer with eight years of experience in various local universities in Bangladesh. She is currently pursuing a PhD degree at the University of Bremen, Germany. She obtained a master’s degree in information technology from the Institute of Information Technology at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her research papers have been published in national and international journals and conferences. The area of research she is most interested in is human-computer interaction.

Mr. Dewan Muhammad Nur -A Yazdani

Senior Lecturer, Global Studies

  • BBA in Marketing (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh)
  • Master In International Business (MIB) (University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia)
  • MSc- Research Methods (Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, UK)
  • International Business
  • Global Business
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Environment
  • Legal Environment of Business
  • International Marketing
  • International Business Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Business Law
  • Structural Retail Environment and People’s Intention to Purchase
  • Techniques for Analyzing data: A quantitative approach
  • Research Design and STATA
  • Internet Use Impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 Lockdown
  • Psychological and Mental Impact of COVID19
  • Consumer Buying Behavior towards E-Commerce
  • Factors Influencing the Usage of Broadband for the Youth and Adolescent
  • Factors Associated with the Perception of Risk and Knowledge of Contracting the SARS-Cov-2
  • Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WOM) and consumers’ purchase decisions
  • Brand Image, eWOM, Trust and Online Purchase Intention of Digital Products
  • Empirical Analysis on Consumer’s Perception, Attitude and Adaptability of SMS Advertising
  • Detect, Prevent and Respond: A Theoretical Study on Cyber Crime
  • Customer Satisfaction Determination in Hotel Industry
  • A Comparative Analysis of Web Strategies of the Universities
  • Conceptual Model of Internal Marketing for Development of Employees as a Brand
  • Critical Incident Technique (CIT)-A Tool for measuring effectiveness of service encounters
  • Influence of Social media addiction and Emotions on other health issues during the disaster recovery period
  • Consumers' purchasing power on food and other products
  • A Comparative Analysis of the Websites Strategies of International Education Supplier Countries and Receiving Countries
  • Culture’s Influences on Translating Quality in the Hospitality Industry
  • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Problem and Level of Psychological Impact among Bangladeshi People due to COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Safety Recommendations for Physicians during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Knowledge Attitude and Practice about COVID-19 Pandemic Prevention among the People of Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Survey

Dewan Muhammad Nur -A Yazdani

Senior Lecturer

Dewan Yazdani is a Senior Lecturer at the Universal College Bangladesh. He is also acting as the MONASH University Foundation Program Coordinator. Dewan attained his MSc (Research Methods) from Liverpool Hope University, United Kingdom. He also has a master’s degree in international business from the University of Wollongong, Australia. His research interest lies in the field of Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Higher Education Marketing, Service Marketing, Public Health, and Consumer Behavior. Dewan Yazdani also published in leading local and international academic journals such as PLOS ONE, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Health Security, Annals of Global Health, Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and Administrative Sciences.

Ms. Tazin Islam Nova

Adjunct Lecturer-Law, UCB

  • O Level: Scholastica Pvt Ltd
  • A Level: London College of Legal Studies
  • LL.B: University of London, UK
  • LL.M: Northumbria University, UK
  • Contract Law
  • Tort Law
  • Business Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Trademark & Copyright Law
  • Cambridge International Course in Teaching and Learning
  • A Level Law Faculty
  • Scholastica Pvt Ltd
  •       6 years+ Teaching Experience
  • Research Paper on A Study of Metacognitive Awareness in Educational Institutions

Mr. Monirul Hasan

Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Computer Science

  • MSc Computer Science, (University of Manitoba)
  • BSc Computer Science, (North South University)
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, Computer Graphics, Formal Language Theory, C, C++, Java, Advanced Java, Compiler Construction, Discrete Mathematics, Numerical Methods, Data Structures, Algorithm
  • Computer Graphics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image Processing
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Formal Language Theory
  • Computer Graphics
  • Java
  • Advanced Java
  • Algorithm 1 & 2

Ms. Nahida Parvin

Lecturer, Business Studies

  • MBA Accounting and Information Systems (University of Dhaka)
  • BBA Accounting and Information Systems (University of Dhaka)
  • Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Cost Accounting practices in Bangladesh
  • ITES Foundation Skill Training

Nahida Parvin

Lecturer

Nahida Parvin is a lecturer at Universal College Bangladesh. Before joining UCB, she worked as a lecturer of accounting and marketing at Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST). Nahida has received her MBA & BBA degrees, majoring in Accounting & Information Systems, from the University of Dhaka. She has been the recipient of “Dean’s Honor Award 2018”, awarded by the University of Dhaka. Currently, Nahida is on study leave. She is pursuing her second master’s degree in “Quantitative Finance & Data Science” at Oklahoma State University, USA. Her research interest lies in the field of ESG accounting, ESG finance, circular economy, and data analytics in the field of accounting and finance. Apart from being a lecturer, Nahida also served as a program coordinator for Monash University Foundation Year program at UCB from August 2021 to May 2023.

Ms. Habiba Kibria

Lecturer, Marketing

  • MCom in Marketing (Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia)
  • BBA in Marketing and Human Resources Management (North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
  • Digital marketing
  • Marketing management
  • Advertisement and promotion
  • Service marketing
  • Consumer behavior
  • Organisational behaviour
  • Human resource planning
  • Research paper on service marketing
  • Marketing club councellor
  • Student academic and career councellor

Habiba Kibria

Senior Lecturer

Ms Habiba Kibria is a working as a Senior Lecturer at Universal College Bangladesh. She completed her Masters in Marketing from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia and holds a double degree in Bachelor of Marketing and Human Resource Management from North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has been in academia throughout her career- from being a Lecturer to a Student Councilor to a Country Manager for a foreign university. Her area of interest lies in customer service management, consumer behavior and digital marketing. She holds the Duke of Edinburgh award at Broze level and has been awarded as one of the best project coordinators during her high school community service days. She was an active volunteer at Jaago Foundation and participated in multiple fundraising events. She was also the official Master of Ceremony for her university both in Bangladesh and in Australia.

Ms. Farin Daulah

Lecturer, English

  • M.Phil. (Continued) in Mathematics (BUET)MA Management Studies (University of Westminster, UK)
  • BA English Language & Linguistics and Education (University of Surrey, UK)
  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Communication Skills
  • Business Communication
  • Developing contextualized teaching material for Bangladeshi University students (University of Leeds)
  • Teacher Training (University of Oxford, UK)
  • Teaching English As a Foreign Language (TEFL, UK)

Farin Daulah

Senior Lecturer

Ms Farin Daula is working as a senior lecturer at UCB. She is a trained education professional from the UK and has a degree in Education and English from University of Surrey, UK. She also holds a Master’s in management from Westminster University, UK. Ms Farin received her teacher training at the department of Continuing Education, University of Oxford, UK. Ms Farin is the founder of the education platform, One Circle. She is a certified mental health first aider and a life coach. She has extensive experience in the life-skills education sector, working in various schools and non-profit organizations in London and Dhaka. She is the author of the Tara and Joy children’s book series. The first book of this series called “Tara and Joy: Body Safety” is available now both in Bengali and English version.

Ms. Sumaiya Binte Kabir

Senior Lecturer, Business Studies

  • MSS Economics (University of Dhaka)
  • BSS Economics (University of Dhaka)
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Public Policy
  • Environmental Economic
  • Development Economics

Sumaiya Binte Kabir

Senior Lecturer

Sumaiya Binte Kabir is working as a senior lecturer at Universal College Bangladesh. She is also acting as the Monash College MCD of Business Program Coordinator. Sumaiya has attained both her BSS and MSS degree majoring in Economics from University of Dhaka. She has achieved the Bangladesh Bank Governor’s Scholarship for academic excellence. She is also actively involved in voluntary work in different animal welfare organizations. Her research interest lies in the field of public economics, environmental economics, development economics, consumer behavior and higher education marketing.

Dr. Sadia Afreen

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

  • PhD Chemical Engineering (University of Nottingham, Malaysia)
  • BSc Chemical Engineering (BUET)
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Sonochemistry
  • Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology
  • Postgraduate Student Teachers Certificate (University of Nottingham, Malaysia)

Dr. Sadia Afreen

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sadia Afreen is an assistant professor at the Universal College Bangladesh (UCB). She completed BSc in Chemical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET). She obtained her PhD from the University of Nottingham and then completed her postdoctoral research at Nanjing University in the field of chemical engineering. Her research expertise is in applied chemistry and nanotechnology. She has significant publications in her areas of research, and she contributed as a journal reviewer to prestigious journals in her fields of expertise. She earned the Postgraduate Student Teachers Certificate during her postgraduate study at the University of Nottingham. She worked in the hall committee, conference committee at the University of Nottingham; teaching and learning subcommittee, and program coordinator in the Monash College MCD program at UCB. She worked in industry and had several engineering and research training at home and abroad.

Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain

Dean of Academic Affairs, Monash & LSE Program

  • Ph.D. (Monash University, Australia)
  • MIB (University of Melbourne, Australia)
  • MBA (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)
  • Marketing and International Business
  • Tourism - expectation, mindset, emotional intelligence, resilience
  • Consumer behavior- consumption patterns, brand-consumer interactions
  • Supply chain management- e-waste, humanitarian supply chain
  • Organizational resilience- MSME, Disruptions
  • Selected recent research publications: Building Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Resilience in Tourism Firms during COVID-19: A Staged Approach, Journal of Travel Research (2023); Power in coordinating supply chain projects in humanitarian settings: A focus on Rohingya Refugee Camps, Journal of Supply Chain Management (2023, Minor R); High Expectations: How Tourists Cope With Disappointing Vacation Experiences, Journal of Travel Research (2022).
  • Selected recent research project funding: From the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)- UKRI (2023-2026), Value- £ 634,216; Telecommunication Advancement Fund (Denki Tuushin Fukyuu Zaidann) (2023-2026), Value- ¥ 5.7 million.
  • Editorial board member: Journal of Travel Research.

Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain

Professor & Dean of Academic Affairs

Muhammad Ismail Hossain is a Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs, Monash & LSE Program at Universal College Bangladesh. He is on leave from his earlier appointment as Professor of Marketing at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prof. Hossain received his Ph.D. in consumer behavior from Monash University, Australia. He is an MBA from the University of Dhaka and also has a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Melbourne, Australia. His research interests lie in the fields of tourism, consumer behavior, and supply chain management. He is one of the co-authors of the book Social Media Storms: Empowering Leadership beyond Crisis Management published by Routledge. He has more than 50 publications including books, research monographs, journal articles, newspaper articles, and keynote papers. His work has been published in many international high-impact journals such as the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Recreation Research, Current Issues in Tourism, International Journal of Tourism Research, and Journal of City, Culture, and Society among others. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Travel Research, the leading tourism journal in the world. He has received a notable amount of external research funding locally as well as internationally as part of various international and local research groups. The value of such local and international funding is BDT 1.06 crores and USD 827,873 respectively. As a consultant, he worked for government projects, not-for-profits, and for-profit local and international organizations.
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