BIID and ULAB sign MoU on ICT for Development. The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and the Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on creating and promoting knowledge on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Development aon August 24.   Both organizations believe that ICT is an effective tool in spurring development in Bangladesh given its interactivity, growing accessibility and ability to share information from many-to-many.  Concretely, both organizations aim to collaborate on research projects and jointly publish a Working Paper Series on ICT for Development.  

The BIID is an institution that supports the development and promotion of ICT-based services in Bangladesh through continuous knowledge management, innovation and development.  ULAB, on the other hand, is an institution devoted to developing young minds to their fullest potential through the free and creative pursuit of knowledge. Alongside such intellectual growth, the institution is firmly committed to helping the young men and women to become responsible and caring citizens of their nations and the world. 

Prof. Rafiqul Islam, ULAB Vice Chancellor, signed on behalf of ULAB, and Md. Shahid Uddin Akbar, Chief Executive Officer of the Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) signed on behalf of BIID. Representatives from the Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) were present.

This globe-spanning expedition gets underway from June 17 until Sept 7, 2009. But this won’t entail any physical travel; the mode of transportation will be satellite hook-up and fiber optic cable, and the stops along the way will be 20 locations, each one of which stands for a theme of crucial importance to our future.

ULAB IS PROUD TO BE A PARTNER IN 80+1

Introduction by:
Jude Genilo, Head of ULAB Media Studies and Journalism
Shahjahan Siraj, Adjunct Faculty, ULAB Media Studies and Journalism

Date : 7 September, 2009
Time: 4:00pm Bangladesh DST
Duration of session: 40-60 minutes
Topic: Experience of 80+1, market culture in Austria, Europe and Dhaka. However youth favorites on journalism and use of technologies.
Participants: Students of MSJ and open for teachers
Venue: Campus 2 auditorium

ULABDC, the Debating Club of ULAB, has organized an inter university debate competition for the first time. The competition is going to accommodate eight university teams in Bangla Debate, and four in English Debate. Bangladesh Debate Federation (BDF) is going assist the event by providing experienced judges and trainers.

The competition starts at 3 pm on Wednesday, August 12, with preliminary rounds of English Debate; and offers a full day,- Friday, August 14, pact with Bangla Debates of preliminary rounds from 10 am to 6 pm; and finally closes with two grand finals on Sunday, August 16, 2009, from 4 pm to 6 pm. All the venues are located in the Campus A of ULAB, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Other than University of Liberal Arts- the host-university, and Jahangirnagar University, most of the participating teams will be representing the universities located in Dhanmondi,  including United International University, Stamford University Bangladesh, Northern University etc. The tournament will cover debates on subcontinent and global issues.
 

Wednesday schedule:

Opening Ceremony: 2.45 pm
Venue: Auditorium.

English Debate # 1:  Stamford vs. ULAB 1
Motion:  This house believes that Bangladesh should allow transit facilities to India now.
Venue: Auditorium
Declaration of Stand:  3 pm
Debate starts at 4.15 pm, ends at 5.15 pm.


English Debate # 2:  UIU  vs. ULAB 2
Motion: This house would stop foreign funding of Madrasahs.
Venue: Room No. A- 407
Declaration of Stand:  3 pm
Debate starts at 4.15 pm, ends at 5.15 pm.