Hello and welcome to Universal College Bangladesh !
UCB is the pioneer in delivering international higher education courses in Bangladesh. UCB is where excellence meets accessibility, and where every Bangladeshi student can have a world class educational experience leading to globally recognised qualifications, without the expense or difficulty of going overseas.
Our aim is to give every student in Bangladesh. the opportunity to get international qualifications from some of the world’s leading higher education institutions. We are the first transnational education provider to be given all the relevant permissions by the Ministry of Education to offer international degree courses and pathway programmes. We will soon be adding more undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs from around the world.
As the first President & Provost of UCB I can personally promise you that the programs we provide are of exceptional quality and that they are the same as the programs offered at our international partners. We have a dedicated team of faculty with extensive global experience who understand the unique needs of students from government, private and international schools across Bangladesh. Every student at UCB is given the highest quality teaching and comprehensive student support, in a nurturing environment where they receive the guidance and assistance they need to excel.
The qualifications offered at UCB are internationally recognised and offer excellent gateways to further study or employment. We partner with institutions that are renowned for their high graduate employability rates and top graduate salaries, which means the educational journey which begins with UCB in Gulshan today will lead to academic success and a rewarding career tomorrow.
Welcome to UCB and your pathway to a great future !
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- ÂŁ 634,216; Telecommunication Advancement Fund (Denki Tuushin Fukyuu Zaidann) (2023-2026), Value- ÂĄ 5.7 million.
Editorial board member: Journal of Travel Research.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- ÂŁ 634,216; Telecommunication Advancement Fund (Denki Tuushin Fukyuu Zaidann) (2023-2026), Value- ÂĄ 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.
