[media type="image" id="942909" layout="medium" position="center" caption="1"][/media] Lack of support for research and a dearth of quality publications are the main reasons for Bangladeshi universities lagging behind in most of the world rankings, said educationists. Talking to The Daily Star yesterday, four eminent teachers of three different universities said not recruiting
The Department of English and Humanities (DEH) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) arranged a webinar on "Theory and Practice in Applied Linguistics and TESOL: Future Directions," on May 29, 2021, featuring Prof. Shaila Sultana, Advisor, Center for Language Studies and Adjunct Faculty, DEH, and Dr. Syeda Farzana Sultana, Assistant Professor, DEH, ULAB.
Facebook expands its fact-checking prog in Bangladesh
UNB
24th May, 2021 03:47:58
Facebook on Monday announced the expansion of its third-party fact-checking programme with the addition of international partner AFP and Bangladesh-based organization Fact Watch, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of misinformation in Bangladesh.
AFP and Fact Check join Boom, who has partnered with Facebook since 2020 when the program was first introduced in Bangladesh.
AFP and Fact Check, which have been certified by the Poynter Institute s non-partisan International Fact Checking Network (IFCN), will review and rate the accuracy of Bangla and English stories on Facebook, including photos and videos in Bangladesh, said a media release.
Speakers for more investment in R&D in universities
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DHAKA, April 24,2021 (BSS) – Speakers at a webinar today called for harnessing more investment in the research and development (R&D) in the country’s universities in order to remain competitive globally.
They made the call at the webinar of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) titled “Industry and Academia Linkage: Role of Academia” held today.
Prof. Satya Prasad Majumder, Vice Chancellor, BUET, M Abul Kashem Mozumder, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dr. Carmen Z Lamagna, Vice Chancellor, American International University of Bangladesh and Prof. Imran Rahman, Special Advisor (Board of Trustees) & Dean, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh joined as special discussants.
DCCI seeks special fund for research and innovation
Economic Reporter :
Experts and businesses on Saturday emphasized on special fund for academic research and innovation for making skilled manpower to adjust with upcoming job market.
The coordination among the academic curriculum, technological advancement, industrial transformation and professional automation will ensure for next generation in educational syllabus to survive in the competitive world, they said
The speakers made the remarks in a webinar on Industry and Academia Linkage: Role of Academia organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) moderated by its president Rizwan Rahman on the day.
American International University of Bangladesh vice-chancellor Carmen Z Lamagna said that the government should provide incentive fund, policy regulations, guidance and support and infrastructure development to foster industry-academia collaboration to ensure research and advanced training to adjust with global