Southeast University (SEU) organized a Discussion Program titted "Bangabandhu & Independence Day" and held a cultural program to celebrate 103rd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 52 nd Independence Day of Bangladesh on 30 March 2023, at permanent campus Tejgaon, Dhaka.


Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of Southeast University presided over the program while Prof. Dr. ANM Mesquat Uddin, Adviser, Board of Trustees and Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar spoke on that occasion. Prof. Dr. M. A. Hakim, Director, IQAC, SEU delivered the Welcome Speech. Among others, deans, directors, chairpersons, faculty members, officials and students participated in the program.

The 124^th meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) was held on Thursday, 19 March 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoT Conference Room at the permanent campus of the university in Tejgaon. The meeting was presided by Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman of BoT, SEUT. BoT members discussed various academic and administrative issues and took important decisions. The members of BoT provided valuable guidance to the management of the university, reviewed the progress of various activities and focused on future plans of the university.

Freshers’ Reception & Orientation Program of the newly admitted students of Spring Semester 2023 of Southeast University (SEU) held on 20 March 2023 at the SEU Permanent Campus, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman, Board of Trustees, SEU Trust was present as the Chief Guest.


Mr. Mohammad Shohel Rana, Moderator of Southeast Computer Club gave a vote of thanks to the guests and the volunteers' team of the program. Mr. Mohammad Ashraful Hoque, Assistant Moderator of the club greeted the audience and thanked the resource persons. Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar of SEU welcomed newly enrolled students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean, Southeast Business School and Prof. Dr. Sayed Salam, Dean, School of Science & Engineering also spoke. Among others, Chairmen, faculty members, officials, newly enrolled students and their guardians were present in the program.

Southeast University observed International Mother Language Day on 21 February, 2023 in memory of language martyrs. To observe the Day SEU organized a discussion meeting and cultural program. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of Southeast University presided over the program while Prof. Dr. ANM Mesquat Uddin, Adviser, Board of Trustees and Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar spoke on the occasion. The day is celebrated with Rally in the morning and by laying floral wreaths at the Martyr's Altar at the University. Among others, Deans, Directors, Chairmen, faculty members, officials and students were present in the program.

A Doa Mahfil on arrival at Permanent Campus of Southeast University (SEU) at Tejgaon, Dhaka held on 17 February 2023. Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, SEU Trust; Prof. Dr. AFM Mofizul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of SEU and Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust spoke on the occasion. Doa was conducted by Mawlana Syed Zulfiquer Jahor. Among others, Members of BoT, Registrar, Deans, Directors, Chairmen, Faculty members, Officials and Students participated in the program.

Southeast Computer Club organized an event titled "A Day with Successful Alumni" on 11 February 2023 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Two of the successful and prominent Alumni of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Southeast University Mr. Md. Iftekhar Alam Ishaque, Deputy Chief Technical officer, SSL Wireless and Vice President, SEU CSE Alumni Association; and Mr. Md. Anower Perves, Senior DevOps Engineer, Tirzok Private Limited and General Secretary, SEU CSE Alumni Association were the guests of the program.


Faculty members and students from the Department of CSE joined this event. Two Alumni shared experiences from their academic and job life. They provided career guidelines to the current students. Students asked them questions and they answered them with a friendly environment. They also thanked the department and club for arranging this kind of program which will help to strengthen the connection between the Alumni and current students.


Mr. Mohammad Shohel Rana, Moderator of Southeast Computer Club gave a vote of thanks to the guests and the volunteers' team of the program. Mr. Mohammad Ashraful Hoque, Assistant Moderator of the club greeted the audience and thanked the resource persons.

Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, (WICCI) celebrated International Women’s Day by organizing India -Bangladesh Conclave & Exhibition on 10-12th March 2023 in Kolkata. WICCI ‘s India Bangladesh Business Council President Dr. Sharmista Raha organized the event primarily with an aim to bolster the morale of the team members and to look into trade opportunities with neighboring Bangladesh.


The conclave titled “Together We Rise” was graced by Md. Shamshul Arif, First Secretary of Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata as Chief Guest who spoke about the ongoing commercial exchanges between the two countries, India and Bangladesh and also promised the ladies for relevant help in future projects. Keynote speaker and special guest at the occasion was Ms. Ruba Ramanna, Chairperson and Associate Professor of Department of Economics, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She presented a paper on Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh and discussed about the challenges and opportunities of being a women entrepreneur and the steps taken by the Bangladesh government to support the entrepreneurial ventures by the women in Bangladesh. A MOU was signed between The Southeast University, Dhaka and India Bangladesh Business Council of WICCI for further cooperation in various fields. The signatories were Dr. A.F.M Mofizul Islam, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Southeast University and Dr. Sharmista Raha. Md. Joynal Abedin, former secretary of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries made a presentation on “Opportunities in Bangladesh”. Debasmita Moulik, Academic Advisor Moscow State Linguistic University spoke on opportunities of multilateral cooperation. Dr. K. B. Choudhary, Chairman, Henry Mekin Infrastructure Development Conglomerate also spoke on potential opportunities of Business collaboration amongst women entrepreneurs. Now the graduates of the Department of Economics from Southeast University will be able to complete their internship under WICCI as per the signed MOU.

Department of Economics organized a program titled “Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates” on 6 th March 2023 as part of the co-curricular activities of the department. The program took place new at permanent campus. The main motive of the program was to enlighten the students about the career opportunities with IFC, World Bank group.


The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean SASS while Prof. Dr. Abdul Hakim, Director IQAC, Prof. Dr. Abdur Rahim, Director of BBA Program, Dr. Shahanaz Sultana, Chairperson, Department of English, Dr. Hamida Begum, Chairperson, Department of Bangla Language & literature, Ruba Rummana, Chairperson, Department of Economics and faculty members of the Department of Economics as well as other departments were present on the occasion. Dr. Afifa Raihana, Hon’ble Senior Environmental Specialist, IFC, World Bank Group, was present as the resource person of the session. She shared her glorious journey and talked about the different possible career opportunities for economics graduates in the real world. She conducted one to one consultation with the students and attended their queries. She also thanked the SEU authority for arranging the program as it aimed to prepare the future leaders of the country. The program was a success with the enthusiastic participation of the students of the Department of Economics.

The Department of Textile Engineering of Southeast University organized annual picnic on 17 th January, 2023 at Mohammadi Agro Garden located at Dhamrai, Dhaka. Approximately three hundred exiting students, faculty members and staff joined the picnic. All participants enjoyed the day long picnic. They participated in various sports (football, cricket, pillow passing etc.), swimming, raffle draw and a cultural program organized by the picnic organizing and relevant subcommittees. The annual picnic provided an opportunity for members of the department to have fun together and promote a strong sense of community.

The department of textile engineering of Southeast University organized a mill visit at Ananta Jeans Wear Limited and Paradise Limited located at Tongi, Gazipur on 16 th January, 2023. The students of the 41 st , 42 nd (regular) and 6 th (evening) batches accompanied by faculty members, Dr. Mainul Morshed (Assistant Professor) and Engr. Md. Eanamul Haque Nizam (Assistant Professor), department of textile engineering went for the visit. The students acquired the industrial knowledge about the production and washing of jeans garments.

Students from the Department of English of Southeast University (SEU) presented research papers at the conference on “Discover English 2022: Students’ Conference on English Language and Literature” held recently at American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB). Dr. Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of English, has supervised Musharrat Mustari, Tasnim Rahman, Ishrat Jahan, Afnan Fatima Rodoshi, and Horayra Fatima Sheata to the conference. The students have presented research papers on significant issues related to language teaching and education. Researchers and academicians from different institutions appreciated the impactful research and active presence of Southeast University at the conference. Presenters received certificates for their excellent research and presentation. Four other students namely Kashfia Faruk, Samiha Sultana, Moumita Ahmed and Sumaiya Tanha also participated in the conference.

The Department of English of Southeast University (SEU) organized a two-day long workshop on Recitation and Dramatic Reading on 10 and 19 January 2023, at the Seminar Room of the English Building of Southeast University, Banani, to develop recitation skills among the students. Dr. Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of English was present at the inaugural session on 10 January 2023. S. M. Razib Hassan, Lecturer, Department of English was the resource person of the workshop. A number of students of different batches and alumni attended and received certificates of the workshop. Aliya Shahnoor Ameen, Assistant Professor & Chairperson, Department of English inspired the students by her graceful presence at the final session on 19 January 2023.

Southeast Model United Nations Club has successfully organized 'Southeast MUN Conference & Certificate Awarding Ceremony' on 17 January 2023. The program was delighted by the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Quazi Habibul Haque, Former Permanent Representative for Bangladesh to UN Agencies in Rome while Chair of the event was Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust.


The program was blissfully arranged in the presence of Moderator of Southeast MUN Club Ms. Sadia Afroz Binte Siraj and Assistant Moderator Mr. Arfan Ahmed. Mr. Parvez Jibon and Ms. Mahapara Sanjana, were judges of the Southeast MUN Conference. The Certificate Awarding Ceremony has been held in the afternoon. We congratulate the recipients of the Best Delegate Award Winner Abdullah Fahad from the Department of Law, the Outstanding Team Award Winner Ukraine, and organizers who were awarded for organizing this stunning program.

On January 09, 2023 Southeast Business Innovation Forum (SBIF) has successfully organized an Inter College Wall Magazine and Quiz Competition titled "BeesBuzz 1.0" where the students participated with their creative ideas. The event was specially organized for the college students to unleash their creativity. 173 registered students from more than 20 reputed colleges participated spontaneously. At the first phase of the program, there was a quiz competition for the students. The next phase was the wall magazine exhibition. The participants demonstrated their creative and artistic skills through their wall magazines. The Judges of the event were our honorable Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin Sir, Adviser to BOT, Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of SBS and Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, Director of BBA program. The leader of each group presented their ideas promptly.


Some other special personalities were present as guests. They are our Honorable Moderator of SBIF S.M Raihan Uddin, Najifa Tasnim Teesha, Asst. Moderator of SBIF and Mr. Tawfeeq Hasan, Lecturer & Coordinator of BBA Program. Besides, Moniruzzaman sir, assistant professor, Head of the Management Department of Milestone College, was present in the event. And the last phase of the program was the award giving ceremony. Commemorative medals, crests and certificates were awarded to the winners of the competition. The college ambassadors were awarded with crests. Some of the volunteers who worked tirelessly over the last few days of the event were provided with Award of Appreciation. And afterwards the moderator of Southeast Business Innovation Forum, S.M Raihan Uddin announced the closing of the event with his vote of thanks.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) arranged a short program at Dhaka Lit Fest for SEU students to introduce them to explore different opportunities for future education and profession.

Southeast University Social Services Club (SEUSSC) distributed winter clothing at the cold-hit area of the northern part of the country in Tetulia, Panchagarh on 30 December 2022. The members of the club raised funds from the SEU students, faculties and administrative staff and bought blankets for the poor and underprivileged people of the area. A number of 400 local people received blankets form the club members.


Dr. Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of English, SEU and Mohammad Faiyaz Hasan Lecturer, Southeast Business School were present during the distribution program. Executive Committee member and general members of SEUSSC were actively involved in this program. The program was supervised by Ms. Bahreen Khan and Ms. Humayra Binte Bahar, Moderator and the Asst. Moderator of the club respectively.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and Southeast University (SEU) for research collaboration on 13 December 2022 (Tuesday) at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony while Prof. Dr. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice-Chancellor (In Charge) of UIU was the Special Guest. Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIU presided over the ceremony.


The Vice Chancellor of UIU and Vice Chancellor of SEU signed the MoU on behalf of their respective universities. Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman, Adviser to BoT of UIU, Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BOT of SEU Trust, Dr. Farhana Ferdousi, Director, Institute of Research & Training (IRT) of SEU along with the faculty members and high officials were present in the program.

This MoU will promote collective research and high-quality publications in reputable journals, as well as facilitate cooperative research partnership opportunities between SEU and UIU. Research funds will be awarded to Faculty Members from both universities’ research fields.

Textile Engineer's Alumni Association of Southeast University (TEAASEU) organized Textile Premier League 2022 (Season-01) supported by SEU Textile Club. The program was held on 26 August 2022 at the playground of Osmani Hall of Bangladesh University of Textiles, Tejgaon. Mr. Masudur Rahman, President, Textile Engineering Division, The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) was present as a Chief Guest while Mr. Shahidul Islam, Player, Bangladesh National Cricket Team, Mr. Ashad Hossain, Vice President, Textile Engineering Division, IEB, Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Executive Member, Textile Engineering Division, IEB, Mr. Md. Shakhawat Hossain, Vice President, ITET, Mr. Foez Ahmed Shahin, Managing Director, Adi Nur Group, Prof. Syed Fakhrul Hassan, Former Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering, SEU, Dr. Syed Atiqur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering, SEU, and Dr. ANM Ahmed Ullah, Associate Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, SEU were present as Special Guests.


Among others, Engr. Saiful Islam Raju, President, TEAASEU, Mr. Md. Shaiful Islam Rasel (An-Nur), General Secretary, TEAASEU, Engr. Mohammad Jahid Iqbal, Founder President, Southeast University Games & Sports Club were also present. 06 Team were Participated in this Tournament. Old Boys -XI was champion and R & G Challengers was runners Up. The whole program was sponsored by Shalbon Eco Resort and co-sponsored by R&G Group, Jahan Textile.

A cordial meeting of Textile Engineer's Alumni Association of Southeast University (SEU) held with the authority of SEU on 20 November 2022. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust, Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar, Mr. Saiful Islam Raju, President, Mr. Nazmul Hasan Sarker Plabon, Cultural Secretary and Mr. Mohammad Jahid Iqbal, Founder President, Southeast University Games & Sports Club were present in the meeting.

On behalf of the Southeast University Ms. Ruba Rummana, Chairperson, Department of Economics attended a seminar and addressed the gathering organized by Nandangachi Degree College, Charghat, Rajshahi. The seminar was organized to observe the National Martyred Intellectual Day on 14 December 2022.


Ms. Tajmira Khatun, Vice President of Charghat Upazilla, Mr. Md. Mahfuzul Hasnain, Social Worker and Contributor also spoke at the Seminar while Principal of Nandangachi Degree College Prof. Wahedul Islam presided over the Seminar. The speakers discussed the significance of the National Martyred Intellectual Day. There was also a tree plantation ceremony to mark the day.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a workshop on 19 December 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Community Development for Peace (CDP), a nonprofit organization and BRAC Postgraduate Program for Disaster Management (PPDM) supported CPDS to conduct this workshop. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS, inaugurated the session with her welcome remarks. Resource person Dr. Arif Rahman Himel conducted the session with practical demonstration which was very effective for the participants.


They learnt the tools and technics as a first responder during any man-made disaster or accidents. Mohammad Ferdaus, President, CDP shared his experiences as a volunteer at Rana Plaza incident and others where he worked as first responder volunteer. Chief Guest of the program, Brig. Gen. Engr. Ali Ahmed Khan (Retd.), Former Director General, Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense delivered his remark and shared the importance of the workshop. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser to BOT, SEUT emphasized in his remark that this workshop was truly needed and well-timed as SEU will be moving to its permanent campus soon. The workshop was ended with a certificate giving ceremony.

Southeast Business School (SBS) of Southeast University (SEU) and Padma Bank Ltd. jointly organized a seminar on 'Financial Literacy and Banking Career' on 07 December 2022 at the SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. The program was chaired by Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU while Mr. Tarek Reaz Khan, Managing Director and CEO, Padma Bank Ltd. was the Chief Guest of the program. The Adviser of BoT, SEU Trust Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Dean of Southeast Business School Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Director of BBA Program Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer, Padma Bank Ltd. Mr. M Ahsan Ullah Khan delivered speeches in the seminar. They thoroughly discussed about financial literacy and banking career in the program for the betterment of the students.


The second part of the program contained presentation from different resource persons of Padma Bank Ltd. Mr. Rakibul Hasan Chowdhury, Head of Retail & SME presented about the services provided by Padma Bank Ltd. and Ms. Nafisa Ara, Head of Segments, Retail Banking encouraged the students for opening savings account and provided information about opening student profile, throughout her presentation. Mr. M Ahsan Ullah Khan, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer presented about CV writing and interview skills for the students of the Southeast University. Finally, the program was concluded by providing certificates to all the participants of the program.

Southeast University (SEU) organized a Discussion Session and Cultural Program to celebrate the Victory Day on 19 December 2022. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Freedom Fighter Mofidul Hoque, Founder Trustee, Liberation War Museum was present as Chief Guest.


Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust, Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar and Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean, School of Arts & Social Sciences, SEU also spoke. Among others, Deans, Chairmen, Faculty Members, Officials and Students attended the program.

Institute of Research & Training (IRT) of Southeast University (SEU) in collaboration with the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) organized a two-day training from 11 to 12 December 2022 on “Structural Equation Modeling” using Smart PLS 4.0, at Southeast University, Banani, to develop research skills among the faculty members. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU inaugurated the session. Prof. Dr. Mamun Habib, Vice President, Research and Innovation introduced BSPUA during the session. Dr. Imran Mahmud, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University facilitated the two-day training session. Dr. Farhana Ferdousi, Director of IRT coordinated the program.


A total of 14 participants attended and received certificates of the training. Prof. Dr. Farid A Sobhani, President, BSPUA and Prof. Dr. ANM Mesquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust distributed the certificate among the participants. Dr. Amlan Haque, Central Queensland University, and Prof. Md. Humayun Kabir, Sol Plaatje University were also present as Special Guest of the program.

Southeast Business School (SBS) and Department of Economics of Southeast University (SEU) jointly arranged a seminar on ‘Foreign Exchange and External Sector Management of Bangladesh’ on 24 November 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. The program was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Southeast University Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam while Hon’ble Adviser to the Board of Trustees of SEU Prof. Dr. ANM Mesquat Uddin, Dean of Southeast Business School Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Director of BBA Program Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, and Chairperson of the Department of Economics Ms. Ruba Rummana delivered speeches in the program.


Mr. Md. Bayazid Sarker, Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank presented a keynote paper in the seminar. The keynote speaker and other distinguished speakers discussed about foreign exchange and external sector management of Bangladesh in the seminar and recommended some suggestions to overcome the present problems prevailing in the financial sector of the country. Deans of different schools, Chairmen and Directors of different departments, faculty members, high officials, and a good number of students of Southeast University were present at the program.

Southeast Computer Club organized an event titled "Seminar on Skill Development and Career Opportunities in Freelancing" on 06 December 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Students from different departments of the university joined the seminar. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director, CPDS and Student Welfare Adviser, SEU inaugurated the seminar with her informative speech. Mr. Mohammad Shohel Rana, Lecturer, CSE and Moderator, Southeast Computer Club, delivered his valuable speech to the students. Mr. Md. Mijanur Rahman, Assistant Professor, CSE and Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics said some words about the continuous spread of freelancing industry.


Mr. Faysal Hamid Hemel, Co-founder and Tech-Head of Shikhbe Sobai was the resource person of the seminar. He shared his experience of starting the freelancing career. Then he gave the participants a guideline about the freelancing industry. The guests gave certificates to the students who attended two days’ workshop on Social Media Marketing on 4 and 5 December, 2022. Mr. Mohammad Shohel Rana, Moderator and Mr. Mohammad Shohel Babu, Assistant Moderator greeted the audience and thanked the resource person. The event was illuminated with messages of thanks and greetings from the viewers present.

Southeast Economists' Forum (SEF), the Departmental Club of Economics Department, SEU organized a Poster Exhibition and Competition on 5 December, 2022 with enthusiastic participation of 9 teams from different departments of the university. The Mind Crusaders from Southeast Business School became Champion, TARA from department of law became First Runner-up and The Pharma Team from department of Pharmacy secured the position of Second Runner-up in the competition.


Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Honorable Adviser, BoT, SEUT, Prof. Dr. Sirajul Islam, Dean of SBS, Prof. Dr. M A Hakim, Director, IQAC, Ms. Ruba Rummana, Chairperson, Department of Economics, Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director, CPDS and Ms. Jubaida Gulshan Ara, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture adorned the program with their gracious presence. Mr. Md. Monirul Islam Rajib, Principal, Tongi Ideal College was also invited as special guest in the program. The aim of the poster exhibition was to correlate Economics with other disciplines and to allow students for some brainstorming establishing the contribution of different sectors such as: pharmaceuticals, ICT, textile, etc. to the economy of Bangladesh. The burning issues of the economy viz.: inequality, foreign reserve crisis, etc. were also addressed through the posters demonstrated by the students.

Three undergraduate students Ms. Sabrina Eva, Ms. Kashfia Faruk, and Ms. Moumita Ahmad represented the Department of English of Southeast University by making their debut presentation on their joint research paper at the 10th BELTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 held at ULAB Campus on 18-19 November. These students received the certificates from Professor Motikala Subba Dewan, the NELTA president. Ms. Adiba Murtaza, Lecturer, Department of English, guided them to present their research paper on an International platform. Hats off to the girls for braving this challenge!

সাউথইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের আয়োজনে ৪ ডিসেম্বর ২০২২ তারিখ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সেমিনার হলে নবীণ বরণ ও সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করা হয়। অনুষ্ঠানের শুরুতে কেক কেটে শুভ উদ্বোধন ঘোষনা করেন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্য অধ্যাপক ড. এএফএম মফিজুল ইসলাম ও বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ট্রাস্টের উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক ড. এএনএম মেশকাত উদ্দীন।


আরও উপস্থিত ছিলেন ইইই বিভাগের চেয়ারপার্সন ড. নাহিদ আক্তার জাহান, বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের চেয়ারপার্সন ড. হামিদা বেগমসহ বিভাগের অন্যান্য শিক্ষকবৃন্দ। আয়োজনে শতাধিক শিক্ষার্থী উপস্থিতি এবং শিক্ষার্থীদের নাচে-গানে অনুষ্ঠানটি মুখরিত হয়ে ওঠে।

সাউথইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের আয়োজনে ৬ ডিসেম্বর ২০২২ তারিখ ‘গবেষণা সাময়িকী’ (৮ম বর্ষ, ৯ম সংখ্যা, জুন ২০২২) এর মোড়ক উন্মোচন করা হয়। অনুষ্ঠানে বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্য অধ্যাপক ড. এএফএম মফিজুল ইসলাম, বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ট্রাস্টের উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক ড. এএনএম মেশকাত উদদীন, রেজিষ্ট্রার মেজর জেনারেল (অব:) কাজী ফকরুদ্দীন আহমেদ, ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন অনুষদের ডিন অধ্যাপক ড. মো: সিরাজুল ইসলাম, বিজ্ঞান অনুষদের ডিন অধ্যাপক ড. সাইদ সালাম, আইকিউএসির পরিচালক অধ্যাপক ড. এমএ হাকিম, বিবিএ প্রোগ্রাম পরিচালক অধ্যাপক ড. শেখ আব্দুর রহিম, বিসিপিআর বিভাগের পরিচালক মুহাম্মদ ইমতিয়াজ এবং বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের প্রধান ড. হামিদা বেগমসহ অনেকে উপস্থিত ছিলেন। এছাড়াও মোড়ক উন্মোচনে বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের শিক্ষক ও শিক্ষার্থীরা অংশগ্রহণ করেন।

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a CV Writing Session for the Students of English Department on 04 December 2022 at SEU English Department, Banani, Dhaka. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS was the Resource Person of the session. Students were informed about preparing their CVs effectively in modern method through the workshop.


The participants also learnt various aspects of CV & Cover Letter writing. At the end an interactive question and answer session were held, where students participated spontaneously.

Southeast Computer Club organized an event titled "Seminar on Software Test Automation and Career Opportunity" on 27 November 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Mr. Salman Rahman, Test Automation Professional, Sr. Software Engineer, CEFALO Bangladesh Ltd. and Founder of Road to SDET was the resource person for the seminar. Students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering participated in this program.


The speaker presented the importance of software testing, its career opportunity and market demand, career path of an SQA engineer, automation tools and frameworks, etc. He gave complete guidelines for becoming a SQA engineer. Students asked their questions and showed interest in this sector. The participating students expressed their expectation to the club to organize this kind of event more in future. Mr. Mohammad Shohel Rana, Moderator and Mr. Mohammad Shohel Babu, Assistant Moderator of the club greeted the audience and thanked the resource person. The event was illuminated with messages of thanks and greetings from the viewers present.

The 18th Syndicate Meeting of Southeast University (SEU) was held in the SEU Conference Room at its Banani Campus on 4 December 2022. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the meeting while Mr. Harun-Ar-Rashid Khan, Hon’ble Member of Board of Trustees, SEU Trust, Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser to BoT, SEUT, Mr. AKM Aftab Hossain Pramanik, Additional Secretary (Adman & Finance), Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education (Government Nominated Member), Prof. Dr. Chandra Nath Podder, Department of Mathematic, University of Dhaka (UGC Nominated Member), Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar of SEU, Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of SBS, SEU, Dr. Md. Sayeed Salam, Professor, Department of CSE, SEU, and Dr. Nahid Akhter Jahan, Chairperson of EEE Department attended the meeting. Among others, Mr. Md. Abdul Motin, FCA, Director of Finance, Wing Commander Md. Abdul Hafiz Sarker (Retd), Chief Coordinator of BoT, SEUT, Mr. Mohammad Tarik Al Jalil, Secretary of BoT, SEUT, Mr. Bahauddin Muhammad Isa, Controller of Examinations, SEU, Mr. Mohammed Hemayet Ferdous, Deputy Registrar (Academic), SEU and Mr. Md. Ismail Hossain, Deputy Registrar (HR & Admin), SEU were also present in the meeting.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a session on Cyber Harassment and Safeguard Tips on 29 November 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Dr. Tanjir Rashid Soron, Psychiatrist, NiHealth Ltd. was the resource person of the session. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS presented the welcome remark and introduced the resource person to the students.


Dr. Tanjir explianed how young generation become frustrated by facing various types of harassment through the online world and how to overcome from it. Students from different departments of SEU participated in the session. Ms. Nilima Yasmin, Manager, Marketing and Communication and Mr. Tanvir Rahman from NiHealth Ltd. were also present in the session.

Southeast Social Services Club (SSSC) in associate with Department of Career & Professional Services (CPDS) and GEIST International Foundation organized a voluntary program titled “Awareness Session on Women Hygiene” on 26 November 2022 at GEIST Center, Arambagh, Motijheel, Dhaka. During the session the Southeast Social Services Club took a great initiative to distribute sanitary napkins among the school and college going teenage girls.


Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS aware the female participants about the women health and menstrual hygiene management. Ms. Homayra Binte Bahar, Asst. Moderator of SSSC, club members and officials of GEIST Foundation were also present in the program.

Southeast Textile Club successfully organized a seminar on "Experience Sharing on Denim and Denim Development." The program was held on November 20, 2022 at the SEU Permanent Campus, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Mr. Md. Israfil Alam, Manager at R & D, Nice Denim Mills Limited and alumni of SEU Textile department was present as a Resource Person in this program. He shared his industrial experience and gave a great insight on denim fabric and its development.

Mr. Md. Shariful Haque, former president of the Southeast Textile Club was present as a guest. Faculty members of the Department of Textile Engineering, Southeast Textile Club members, and students of the Textile Engineering department were also present in the program.

Freshers’ Reception & Orientation Program of the newly admitted students of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Department and the Department of Architecture for Fall Semester 2022 under the School of Science & Engineering (SSE) of Southeast University (SEU) was held on 24 November 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka.


Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Engr. Md. Anwar Hossain, Former Sr. Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present in the program as Chief Guest and Prof. Md. Sharif Uddin, Principal, Uttara Model College was the Special Guest. Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar of SEU welcomed newly enrolled students. Dr. Md. Sayeed Salam, Professor, Department of CSE & Convener of the program introduced respective faculty members to the students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, Mr. Shahriar Manzoor, Chairman, Department of CSE and Ar. Dr. Masud Ur Rashid, Chairman, Department of Architecture also spoke. Two students shared their experiences and expectations from existing and newly admitted. Among others, faculty members, officials, newly enrolled students and their guardians were present in the program.

Freshers’ Reception & Orientation Program of the newly admitted students of BBA & MBA program of Fall Semester 2022 under the Southeast Business School (SBS) of Southeast University (SEU) was held on 23 November 2022 at the SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Prof. Dr. Khondoker Bazlul Hoque, President, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh was present in the program as Chief Guest and Prof. Bedar Uddin Ahmed, Principal, Dhaka City College was the Special Guest.


Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd.), Registrar of SEU welcomed newly enrolled students. He discussed about rules, regulations and facilities of the University. Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of SBS introduced respective faculty members to the students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT also spoke. Two students shared their experiences and expectations from existing and newly admitted. Among others, faculty members, officials, newly enrolled students and their guardians were present in the program.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a CV Writing Session for the Students of BBA Department on 22 November 2022 at SEU Admin Building, Banani, Dhaka. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS was the Resource Person of the session. Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, Director of BBA Program delivered the Welcome Speech and introduced the resource person to the students.


Students informed about preparing their CVs effectively in modern method from the workshop. The participants also learnt various aspects of CV & Cover Letter writing. At the end an interactive question and answer session held, where students participated spontaneously.

Freshers’ Reception & Orientation Program of the newly admitted students of Textile Engineering Department and Electrical & Electronic Engineering Department (EEE) for Fall Semester 2022 under the School of Science & Engineering (SSE) of Southeast University (SEU) was held on 23 November 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka.


Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Prof. Dr. Shah Alimuzzaman Belal, Dean, BUTEX was present in the program as Chief Guest and Mr. Md. Mohiul Alam, Superintending Engineer of DPDC and Mr. M. A. Monayem, Vice Principal, Gulshan Commerce College were the Special Guests. Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar of SEU welcomed newly enrolled students. He discussed about rules, regulations and facilities of the University. Dr. Nahid Akhter Jahan, Chairperson, Department of EEE and Dr. Syed Atiqur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering introduced their respective faculty members to the students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT also spoke. Among others, Chairmen, faculty members, officials, newly enrolled students and their guardians were present in the program.

Freshers’ Reception & Orientation Program of the newly admitted students of Fall Semester 2022 under the School of Arts & Social Sciences (SASS) of Southeast University (SEU) held on 22 November 2022 at the SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program while Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director, Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) and Prof. Shariful Islam, Principal, Gazipur Metropolitan College were present in the program as Distinguished Speakers.


Maj Gen Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (Retd), Registrar of SEU welcomed newly enrolled students. Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean (In-Charge) of SASS introduced respective faculty members to the students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT also spoke. Two students shared their experiences and expectations from existing and newly admitted. Among others, Chairmen, faculty members, officials, newly enrolled students and their guardians were present in the program.

Southeast Business School (SBS) of Southeast University (SEU) was successfully arranged a program titled ‘Launching Ceremony of Southeast Business Review’ on 9 November 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. The program was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SEU Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam. Besides, the event got enlightened by the presence of the Hon’ble Adviser to the Board of Trustees of SEU Trust Prof. Dr. ANM Mesquat Uddin, Respected Registrar Maj Gen Kazi Fakruddin Ahmed (Retd.), Dean of SBS and Editor of Southeast Business Review Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, and Director of BBA Program & Associate Editor of Southeast Business Review Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Southeast University Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam pointed out the significance of the Journal for a university and the way it conjures up the university teachers and students. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser, BOT of SEU mentioned that research is always the top priority of Southeast University since its inception. Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of the School of Business and Editor of Southeast Business Review mentioned that the promulgation of the research work is for the welfare of mankind, and publishing journals and articles help to disseminate the knowledge. Deans of different schools, Chairmen and Directors of different departments and programs, faculty members, high officials, and a good number of researchers of Southeast University were also present at the program.

Final year students’ thesis grand jury of the Department of Architecture of Southeast University (SEU) has taken place in Jury Space, permanent campus, Tejgaon on 30 and 31 October 2022 from 10 am to 5 pm. Grand Jury is the biggest occasion of the Architecture department and passing students got peer group recognition from guest jurors. The jury consisted of Architects from academics and professional bodies and final-year students showed their caliber of exercising practical projects.


Through the grand thesis jury, eighteen students of the architecture department have fulfilled the major criterion to be professional architects. Eminent Architects and Academicians like Prof. Meer Mobashsher Ali, Dr. Zebun Nasreen Ahmed, Dr. Jasmin Ara Begum, Ar. A B M Mahbubul Malik, Ar. Feroz Ahmed, Ar. M. Wahid Asif, Ar. Ahmed Imtiaz Khan, Ar. Mahtab Hossain, Ar. Nabi Newaz Khan and more than 20 jurors were present. Ar. Masud Ur Rashid, Chairman of the Department of Architecture, inaugurated the session. Ar. Jubaida Gulshan Ara, Assistant Professor & studio teacher moderated the jury session. Ar. Syed Monirul Islam, Associate Professor & All Faculty Members, and students of the Architecture department of SEU and other Architecture schools were present at the program.

Southeast Social Services Club (SSSC) delightedly spends a day with the underprivileged on 18 November 2022 at Apon Ghor Foundation, Keraniganj, Dhaka. At that foundation there was around 40 underprivileged people for whom SSSC arranged some lunch- snacks-gifts and played different types of games to make the day memorable and enjoyable.


At that program, Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) and Mr. Md. Arafat Rahman, Assistant Officer from CPDS was also present along with 20 members of Southeast Social Services Club.

সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটি, সাউথইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্র ছাত্রীদের নিয়ে ১৪ নভেম্বর থেকে ১৬ নভেম্বর পর্যন্ত তিনদিন ব্যাপি "সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল ট্যালেন্ট হান্ট ২০২২" এর আয়োজন করে। আয়োজন এর প্রধান উদ্দেশ্য ছিলো দীর্ঘ করোনা মহামারীর কারণে স্থবির হয়ে যাওয়া প্রতিভাবান ছাত্র ছাত্রীদের প্রতিভাগুলো সকলের মাঝে প্রকাশ করা এবং সেরাদের বাছাই করা।

অনুষ্ঠানটি গান, নাচ, কবিতা আবৃত্তি, অঙ্কন এবং অভিনয় এই পাঁচটি বিভাগে বিভক্ত ছিলো। তিনব্যাপী এই অনুষ্ঠানের প্রথম দুইদিন ছিলো অডিশন রাউন্ড, যেখানে প্রায় শতাধিক প্রতিযোগী অংশগ্রহণ করে এবং প্রতিটি বিভাগ থেকে কিছু সংখ্যক করে প্রতিযোগীকে তাদের যোগ্যতার ভিত্তিতে ফাইনাল রাউন্ড এর জন্য নির্বাচিত করে 'ইয়েস' কার্ড প্রদান করা হয় এবং ফাইনাল রাউন্ডে আবারো প্রতিযোগীদের পারফরম্যান্স এর ভিত্তিতে বিচাররকমন্ডলী প্রতিটি বিভাগ থেকে তিন জন করে সেরাদের বাছাই করে নেন।


প্রতিযোগিতামূলক এই অনুষ্ঠানে গানের বিচারক হিসেবে ছিলেন স্টুডিও জি’র মিউজিক কম্পোজার খন্দকার গালিব এবং সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সহ-সভাপতি ও স্টুডিও বৈঠার মিউজিক কম্পোজার কন্ঠশিল্পী কাওসার আহমেদ বিজন। নাচের বিচারক হিসেবে ছিলেন সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সভাপতি সাবরিনা ইসলাম অনি, সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সাধারণ সম্পাদক রিপু আরমান হোসেন এবং ভৈরবী’র প্রতিষ্ঠাতা পরিচালক ইলিয়াস নবী ফয়সাল। কবিতা আবৃত্তিতে ছিলেন সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির মডারেটর ড. ইশরাত জাহান বুলবুল এবং সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির অ্যাসিস্ট্যান্ট মডারেটর ড. মাসুদ শামস আলদীন। অভিনয়ের বিচারক হিসেবে ছিলেন সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সভাপতি বিধান চন্দ্র দে এবং সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সভাপতি আজহার মাহমুদ আসিব। অঙ্কনের বিচারক ছিলেন সাউথইস্ট কালচারাল সোসাইটির সাবেক সহ-সভাপতি উৎপল ঘোষ শুভ।বিশেষ বিচারক এবং অতিথি হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন বিখ্যাত সঙ্গীত শিল্পী প্রয়াত খালিদ হাসান মিলুর বড় ছেলে, সাউথইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রাক্তন ছাত্র, সঙ্গীত পরিচালক ও কন্ঠশিল্পী প্রতীক হাসান।

ফাইনাল রাউন্ড এবং পুরষ্কার বিতরণ অনুষ্ঠানে উপস্থিত ছিলেন সাউথইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ট্রাস্টি বোর্ডের উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক ড. এ এন এম মেশকাত উদ্‌দীন, ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন অনুষদের ডিন অধ্যাপক ড. মো: সিরাজুল ইসলাম, ট্রাস্টি বোর্ডের সচিব মুহাম্মদ তারিক আল জলিল, বিসিপিআর বিভাগের পরিচালক মুহাম্মদ ইমতিয়াজ, অর্থনীতি বিভাগের প্রধান রুবা রুম্মানা, বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগের প্রধান ড. হামিদা বেগম, ইংরেজি বিভাগের প্রধান আলিয়া শাহনুর আমিন, সিপিডিএস বিভাগের পরিচালক তাহনিয়া শাহিদ প্রমূখ।

Teachers and students from the Department of English of Southeast University (SEU) presented research papers at the “International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for Development-ITD-2022” held from 29 to 30 October 2022 at Green University of Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of English, and four students from BA and MA in English programs presented at the conference. Adneen Rahman, Anika Shikder, and Umma Mahabuba Barsha from MA in English, and Sayeda Zainab Hasan from BA in English jointly presented three research papers at the conference. Their research revealed significant findings on e-assessment, plagiarism, and online teaching experience.

The students conducted the studies under the supervision of Dr. Mahadhi aiming to present at the conferences and publish in high-indexed journals for bringing quality changes to academia and society. Researchers and academicians from different institutions appreciated the impactful research and active presence of Southeast University at the conference. Presenters received certificates for their excellent research and presentation. SEU partially funded the participation at the conference as part of its journey to excellence.

The department of English of Southeast University (SEU) organized a workshop on “Creative Writing and EFL: A Motivational and Skill Building Powerhouse” on 01 November 2022 at the Banani Seminar Hall. Prof. Patrick Thomas Dougherty, Ed.D., Dean of Academic Affairs, Akita International University, Japan was the resource person for the workshop while Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust, chaired the session and handed over the crest to Prof. Patrick. Ms. Aliya Shahnoor Ameen, Chairperson, Department of English, delivered the welcome speech. Ms. Adiba Murtaza, Lecturer, department of English, introduced the resource person to the audience and moderated the workshop.


It was a fruitful event with enthusiastic participation of sixty-five teachers and students of the department of English. There were few other teacher participants from different private universities and colleges. Their active participation contributed to the success of the event. The Department of English will continue organizing workshops, as it always does, for the development of teachers and the students.

The Southeast Business School (SBS) of Southeast University (SEU) arranged a Farewell Ceremony for the students of MBA Program who have successfully completed their degrees in the Summer 2022 Semester on 29 October 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. The program was inaugurated with a welcoming speech by Mr. Tarafder Md. Mehedi Al-Masud, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, MBA Program, Southeast Business School.


Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser, BOT chaired the program while Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of SBS, Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim, Director of the BBA Program, Dr. Nargis Akhter, Professor of SBS and Dr. Farhana Ferdousi, Assistant Professor, SBS and Director, IRT also spoke on the occasion.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a workshop on Building Career in Buying Houses on 13 November 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Mr. Shabik Hasan, Merchandiser (Menswear), Marks & Spencer, Textile Alumni of SEU and Ms. Zinia Zahin, Merchandiser (Womenswear), Marks & Spencer were the resource persons of the session.


Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS presented the welcome remark and introduced the recourse persons to the students. Students from different departments of SEU participated in the workshop spontaneously.

The Department of Textile Engineering of Southeast University (SEU) organized an industry visit at Pretty Industrial Group on 26 October 2022. The students of 4th Batch (evening program) accompanied by two faculty members Engr. Eanamul Haque Nizam, Assistant Professor & Mr. Md. Syed Iftakharul Ahmed, Lecturer, went for this visit. Industrial visit is one of the most tactical methods of teaching. The main reason behind this - it lets students to know things practically through interaction, working methods and employment practices. Moreover, it gives exposure on practical handling of equipment.


Basically, Pretty Industrial Group consists of Large Number of floors where the knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, finishing, quality control, washing sections are located.

Southeast English Club successfully organized a workshop titled "Workshop on Enhancing Spoken English Skills" for college-going students to train them to speak English with confidence and let them know about Southeast University and its progress on 29th October 2022. The Resource person for the workshop was Dr. Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Southeast University. A total of 160 college students were present at the workshop who were from different colleges in Dhaka and Gazipur.

Ms. Aliya Shahnoor Ameen, Chairperson, Department of English, delivered the welcome speech. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser to BOT, Southeast University, delivered his valuable speech to encourage the students and make the event memorable. In his speech, the Hon’ble Advisor to BOT appreciated the timely initiative taken by Southeast English Club. Southeast English Club Moderator Mr. Mir Mohammad Tonmoy, Assistant Professor, and Assistant Moderator Jahanara Begum, Lecturer, were also present in the workshop. Their presence made the event more memorable. Students were very excited and enthusiastic in attending the workshop.


Dr. Hasan's excellent and engaging presentation made the students highly enthusiastic and motivated throughout the workshop. A short cultural program was held after the workshop where student of participating colleges and Southeast University participated. All the college students were awarded the certificate of appreciation from the Southeast English Club.

Students of the 6th Batch (Evening), Department of Textile Engineering, Southeast University organized Product Development Exhibitions & RAMP Show on 28 October 2022 at SEU Permanent Campus, Tejgaon, Dhaka. They showcased their creative ideas, projects, innovations, product developments & designs, concept stages, prototypes and finished textile products.

Dr. Syed Atiqur Rahman, Associate Professor, and Chairman, Dept. of Textile Engineering, SEU, inaugurated the exhibition. In this event, 65 students of 13 groups developed their products (Tops and bottom). The focus area of their products was to reuse of waste materials from garments industries, new cutlines, different multi wash, knit & woven combined polo shirts with a wash, home textile for casual wear, gamcha & lungi and Panjabi etc.


Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, BUFT was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser, Board of Trustees, SEU Trust was present as the Guest of Honor. Dr. ANM Ahmed Ullah, Associate Professor, Dept. of Textile Engineering was the Advisor of the event. Engr. Meer Md. Rasel Khan, Country Manager (Bangladesh), Dymatic Chemicals Inc; Mr. Jason Rubel Das, Sr. Business Manager, Klubhaus, Dekko Isho Group; Md. Arafat Hossain, Managing Director, Raiyana Fashion; and President and Secretary of the Southeast Textile Alumni Association (TEAASEU) were present as special guests. Special thanks to La Elegance Photography for capturing all the memorable moments.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a CV Writing Session for the Students of Economics Department on 7 November 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS was the Resource Person of the session. Ms. Ruba Rummana, Chairperson of Economics Department delivered the Welcome Speech and introduced the resource person to the students.


SEU students were taught how to write CV effectively in modern method in the workshop. The participants also learnt various aspects of CV & Cover Letter writing. Faculty members of Economics Department were also present in the session and appreciated the initiative and content. At the end an interactive quiz session was conducted by Mr. Md. Arafat Rahman, where students participated spontaneously.

Students from the Department of Law of Southeast University (SEU) took part in the "Law Career Festival" put on by the University of Dhaka's Faculty of Law in association with the Bangladesh Law Association (BLA) on November 5, 2022.

Prof. Dr. Akhtaruzzaman, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka gave the celebration its official start, while Chief Justice of Bangladesh Mr. Hasan Foez Siddique sat in the chief guest's seat. Additionally, two distinct law career panel discussions have been led by panelists from various stakeholders, including top officials from the judiciary, public service, law practice, international enterprises, and the UN & its affiliated agencies.


In order to promote Southeast University and the academic program and extracurricular activities of the Department of Law, SEU, a representative group of two faculty members and ten students attended the Talk Forums.

সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটি ডিবেট ক্লাব-এর সহ আয়োজন ও ডিবেট ফর হিউম্যানিটি (ডিএফএইচ) উদ্যোগে বাংলাদেশের ২৪টি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বিতার্কিক দলের অংশগ্রহণে ৪-৫ নভেম্বর ২০২২ তারিখ সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটিতে আয়োজন করা হয়েছে জাতীয় আন্তঃবিশ্ববিদ্যালয় নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তি বিতর্ক প্রতিযোগিতা ২০২২। অক্সফ্যামের সার্বিক সহযোগিতায় আয়োজনের প্রথমদিন ৪ নভেম্বর সকাল ১০ টায় উদ্বোধনী অনুষ্ঠানে প্রধান অতিথির বক্তব্যে জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের অর্থনীতি বিভাগের অধ্যাপক ও তেল-গ্যাস-খনিজ সম্পদ বিদ্যুত-বন্দর রক্ষা জাতীয় কমিটির সদস্য সচিব অধ্যাপক আনু মুহাম্মদ বলেন, জাতীয় স্বার্থে নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তির ব্যবহার বাড়াতে শিল্পপতিদের এগিয়ে আসতে হবে। আমাদের সীমিত সম্পদ সংরক্ষণে রাষ্ট্রযন্ত্রের উপর কেবল নির্ভর না করে সকলকেই এগিয়ে আসতে হবে।

আয়োজনের শেষদিন ৫ নভেম্বর সমাপনী ও পুরষ্কার বিতরণী অনুষ্ঠানে প্রধান অতিথির বক্তব্যে বাংলা একডেমীর সাবেক মহাপরিচালক ও বিশিষ্ট ইতিহাসবিদ সৈয়দ আনোয়ার হোসেন বলেন, তথ্যের ভিত্তিতে যুক্তি প্রদান হচ্ছে বিতর্ক। এতকালের শিল্পায়ন গণমুখী হয়েছে কিনা তা প্রশ্নের দাবীদার। গণমুখী শিল্পায়ন হলে নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তির ব্যবহার অপরিহার্য। জ্বালানী সাশ্রয় অবশ্যই জনগণের স্বার্থে হতে হবে। কারণ সার্বভৌম রাষ্ট্রে জনগণের স্বার্থের প্রাধান্য সর্বপ্রথম।


এছাড়াও উক্ত আয়োজনে আরও উপস্থিত ছিলেন ডিএফএইচ'র উপদেষ্টা ও আইন ও সালিশ কেন্দ্র'র সাবেক নির্বাহী পরিচালক শীপা হাফিজা, সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটির ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং স্কুলের ডিন অধ্যাপক ড. সায়েদ সালাম, ডিএফএইচ এর চেয়ারপার্সন মুহাম্মদ শফিকুর রহমান, অক্সফ্যাম প্রতিনিধি মোঃ রাজু আহমেদ, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রাষ্ট্রবিজ্ঞান বিভাগের অধ্যাপক ড. শওকত আর হুসাইন, সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটি ডিবেট ক্লাব এর মডারেটর ও অর্থনীতি বিভাগের বিভাগীয় প্রধান রুবা রুম্মানা, সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটির বোর্ড অব ট্রাষ্টিজ এর সচিব তারিক আল জলিল, সাউথইষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটি ডিবেট ক্লাবের সভাপতি সাইফুল ইসলাম ফারহান, ডিবেট ফর হিউম্যানিটি (ডিএফএইচ) এর সভাপতি তারেক আজিজ প্রমূখ। ২ দিনব্যাপী অনুষ্ঠিত উক্ত আয়োজনের চূড়ান্ত পর্বের বিতর্কে "এই সংসদ ২০৩০ সাল থেকে গ্রীন ফ্যাক্টরি ব্যতীত কোনো ফ্যাক্টরি স্থাপনের অনুমতি প্রদান করবে না" প্রস্তাবের উপর সংসদীয় ধারার বিতর্কে ইষ্ট ওয়েষ্ট ইউনিভার্সিটি কে পরাজিত করে চ্যাম্পিয়ন হওয়ার গৌরব অর্জন করে চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়।

The Department of English at Southeast University was invited to attend the farewell program of the HSC candidates of Gazipur Metropolitan College on 27 October, 2022. Mr. Zahid Alam Munna, Assistant Professor and Ms. Jahanara Begum, Lecturer, Department of English, SEU attended the farewell ceremony. They addressed the HSC candidates and wished them good luck. The students were found extremely inspired and enthusiastic about the university. They were informed about education at Southeast University as well as the unique features of the Department of English. The visit was indeed very successful and fruitful.

The 122nd meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) was held on Thursday, 3 November 2022 at 6:00 pm in the BoT Conference Room at the permanent campus of the university at Tejgaon. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman of BoT, SEUT. The BoT discussed various academic and administrative issues and took important decisions. The members of BoT provided valuable guidance to the management of the university, reviewed the progress of various activities and focused on future plans of the university.

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a workshop on Corporate Communication on 02 November 2022 at SEU Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Mr. K M Parvez Boby, Deputy Director of Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) was the resource person of the session. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS presented the welcome remark and introduced the recourse person to the stusdents.


110 Students from different departments of SEU participated in the workshop. SEU students learnt ways of communication in different organizations with internal and external audiences through this workshop and interactive session. They also learnt management and orchestration of communications to create a favorable point of view and prompt desired communication skills for the employers. CPDS end the session cheering the #GEW (Global Entrepreneurship week).

The Southeast Business School (SBS) of Southeast University (SEU) organized a farewell program for the students of BBA program who have completed their degrees in the Summer, 2022 Semester on 23 October 2022 at the Seminar Hall, Banani, Dhaka-1213. The program was inaugurated with welcoming address by Mr. Tawfeeq Hasan, Lecturer and Coordinator, BBA Program, Southeast Business School. Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SEU chaired the program where he delivered a heartening speech to the students. He said, “I am not considering this event as a farewell event rather I am going to congratulate all of you for becoming soon to be part of the alumni community of the Southeast University.’’


Guest of Honor, Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Hon’ble Adviser, BOT, added: “Southeast University has structured the program in such a way that it will make the graduates job-ready once they graduate. So, it is now the responsibility of the students to leave the footprint of Southeast University wherever they go. Prof. Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of SBS said that, the key to success in the professional world is networking, the more network you will build the more fruitful your professional career will be.

Director of the BBA Program Prof. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahim mentioned that students should enhance their technical skills to meet the challenges they are going to face ahead. On behalf of their respective batches, BBA students, Inzamul Haq Riyadh and Jannatul Ferdous Nabila reminisced about the last few years of their lives and thanked the faculty members for their role in shaping the students’ future. At the end of the program, participants enjoyed a lively cultural program performed by the members of Southeast Business Innovation Forum.

Tahmina Akter Supti from Southeast University was selected as Asia's Young Talents, organized by Monsta Asia. Ten Bangladeshi youths have made it to the Top 100 Young Talents in Asia list this year. Among the ten, one of them was Tahmina Akter Supti from the Department of Law, Southeast University.


From more than a thousand nominees, the top 100 young, talented individuals have been recognized for their impact on and outstanding contributions to their communities.

Department of Economics, Southeast University organized the first Meet and Greet program with students of Masters in Development Studies (MDS) and Alumni on 28 October, 2022. Prof. Dr. A.N.M. Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust was the distinguished speaker, while Prof. Dr. MA Hakim, Director IQAC and Professor of Department of Economics chaired the program. Ms Ruba Rummana, Chairperson of the Department delivered the welcome speech.


The program was a successful one with enthusiastic participation and interactive discussion of the students and alumni of the MDS program.

Department of English, in collaboration with the Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) at Southeast University, organized a workshop for college teachers “Connecting STEAM with Real-life Problem-Solving Education, Capacity Building and Beyond "on 27 October 2022 at the seminar hall, main campus.

The workshop was a great success with the enthusiastic participation of forty-four college teachers and principals from 20 different colleges. Ms. Kazi Nasrin Siddiqua, Executive Director of Education and Cultural Society, conducted the workshop. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Adviser to BoT, SEU Trust graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and handed over the crest to Ms. Kazi Nasrin Siddiqua as a token of appreciation and certificates to the participants. Ms. Aliya Shahnoor Ameen, Chairperson of the Departments of English, delivered the welcome address. Ms. Tahnia Shahid, Director of CPDS, introduced the resource person to the audience.


It was a fruitful workshop as the participating educators from different levels of higher education institutes shared their views. The college teachers expressed their gratitude for inviting them to the workshop. The Department of English at Southeast University will keep on organizing workshops like this for college teachers with a view to establishing a bridge for effective communication among the college principals and teachers.