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Aug 26, 2025

Eastern University (EU) inaugurated the Eastern University Research Society (EURS), marking a significant difference in advancing research and innovation at the university. The ceremony was graced by Prof. Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of Eastern University, as Chief Guest, who unveiled the EURS logo. In his address, he highlighted the vital role of research in higher education and described the society as a “new beginning” for fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing, and academic excellence at EU. Special Guests included Dr. Abul Bashar Khan, Registrar, Prof. Dr. M. Sayedur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, and Prof. Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, who encouraged students to actively participate in research activities. As part of the program, Dr. Md. Zahurul Haq, Associate Professor, Department of Law, conducted a keynote workshop on “How to Write a Conference Paper,” designed to guide young researchers in developing strong academic writing skills for national and international platforms. The event was chaired by Dr. Abu Bin Ihsan, Chairperson, Department of Pharmacy, and Chief Coordinator of EURS, who shared the society’s vision and future plans while inviting students and faculty members to contribute to building a robust research culture at EU. The launch of EURS reflects Eastern University’s commitment to becoming a hub of research and innovation, empowering its community to explore, create, and contribute meaningfully to the global academic arena.

Aug 04, 2025

The Department of Pharmacy at Eastern University, in collaboration with the EU Pharma Club, successfully organized the “Fresher’s Reception 2025” for the new students of the Spring and Summer 2025 sessions on Saturday, 2nd August 2025. The day began with a colorful rally and a tree plantation ceremony, promoting unity, responsibility, and environmental awareness among students. The formal session featured speeches from several honorable guests. Mr. Muhammad Mahbubul Haq, Secretary of the Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh, attended as the Guest of Honor, while Prof. Md. Shamsul Huda, Treasurer of Eastern University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Special guests included Prof. Dr. Firoj Ahmed, Advisor of the Faculty of Life Science, and Dr. Abul Basher Khan, Registrar of Eastern University. Their speeches inspired and encouraged students to uphold the values of education, professionalism, and service to society. The event also included a recitation from religious texts, the Pharmacy Oath Recitation, student speeches, and a prize-giving and crest distribution ceremony. Dr. Abu Bin Ihsan, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacy, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks to conclude the formal part of the program. The reception ended with a vibrant cultural program, followed by a photo session. The entire day was filled with excitement, warmth, and joyful moments that created lasting memories for everyone involved. The Fresher’s Reception of the Pharmacy Department was a delightful and successful occasion, made possible by the active participation of students, faculty, and distinguished guests. Eastern University extends heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the success of this meaningful event.

Jul 22, 2025

আজ ২২ জুলাই ২০২৫ ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটি, বাংলাদেশ এবং ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ওপেন ইউনিভার্সিটি (IOU), দি গাম্বিয়া এর মধ্যে একটি সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষরিত হয়। এ স্মারকের মাধ্যমে উভয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের যৌথ উদ্যোগে একটি আন্তর্জাতিক কনফারেন্স আয়োজনের সিদ্ধান্ত গৃহীত হয়। উক্ত কনফারেন্স ২৫ অক্টোবর ২০২৫ ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটি ক্যাম্পাসে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে বলে আশাবাদ ব্যক্ত করা হয়। এ কনফারেন্সে বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন দেশের গবেষক ও শিক্ষাবিদগণ তাদের গবেষণা কর্ম উপস্থাপনের সুযোগ পাবেন। এতে বৈশ্বিক জ্ঞান ও অভিজ্ঞতার আদান-প্রদান হবে। নতুন নতুন উদ্ভাবন, উন্নয়ন নির্দেশনা ও তা বাস্তবায়নের ক্ষেত্র তৈরি হবে। ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির মাননীয় উপাচার্য প্রফেসর ড. ফরিদ আহমদ সোবহানী'র উপস্থিতিতে সমঝোতা স্মারকে সাক্ষর করেন ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির পক্ষে রিসার্চ এন্ড ডেভেলপমেন্ট এর পরিচালক ডিসটিংগুইস প্রফেসর ড. মো. আব্বাস আলী খান এবং ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ওপেন ইউনিভার্সিটি (IOU), দি গাম্বিয়ার পক্ষে রিসার্চ এন্ড পাবলিকেশন্স এর পরিচালক প্রফেসর ড. আফরোজা বুলবুল। অনুষ্ঠানে আইওইউ, দি গাম্বিয়ার ডেপুটি ভাইস-চ্যান্সেলর প্রফেসর ড. মুহাম্মদ আহসান যুক্তরাজ্য থেকে এবং ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন বিভাগের প্রধান প্রফেসর ড. শফিকুর রহমান অস্ট্রিলিয়া থেকে জুম প্লাটফর্মের মাধ্যমে যুক্ত হন। অনুষ্ঠানে আরো উপস্থিত ছিলেন ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির ট্রেজারার, রেজিস্ট্রার, বিভিন্ন অনুষদের ডিন, বিভাগীয় প্রধান এবং প্রশাসনিক কর্মকর্তাবৃন্দ।

Jul 22, 2025

আজ বাদ যোহর ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির ক্যাম্পাস মসজিদে উত্তরার মাইলস্টোন স্কুল এন্ড কলেজে বিমান দুর্ঘটনায় নিহতদের আত্মার মাগফিরাত এবং আহতদের দ্রুত আরোগ্য কামনায় এক বিশেষ দোয়ার আয়োজন করা হয়। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের মাননীয় ভাইস চ্যান্সেলর প্রফেসর ড. ফরিদ আহমদ সোবহানী দোয়া পরিচালনা করেন। তিনি অশ্রুসজল নয়নে আল্লাহর রহমত কামনা করেন এবং নিহত ও আহতদের পরিবারের প্রতি গভীর সমবেদনা জ্ঞাপন করেন। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রেজিস্ট্রার ড. আবুল বাশার খানও দুর্ঘটনায় নিহত ও আহতদের প্রতি গভীর শোক প্রকাশ করেন।

Jul 21, 2025

গতকাল ২১ জুলাই (সোমবার), 'জুলাই স্মরণে’ ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটিতে শ্রদ্ধা ও গুরুত্বের সঙ্গে জুলাই বিপ্লবের উপর আলোচনা সভা এবং প্রামাণ্যচিত্র প্রদর্শিত হয়। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্য প্রফেসর ড. ফরিদ আহমদ সোবহানীর সভাপতিত্বে অনুষ্ঠানে প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে বক্তব্য প্রদান করেন বাংলা একাডেমির সভাপতি অধ্যাপক আবুল কাসেম ফজলুল হক। বিশেষ অতিথি হিসেবে বক্তব্য রাখেন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা চেয়ারম্যান আবুল কাশেম হায়দার। এছাড়াও বক্তব্য দিয়েছেন ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির ট্রেজারার প্রফেসর মো. সামসুল হুদা, রেজিস্ট্রার ড. আবুল বাশার খান প্রমুখ। বক্তাগন জুলাই বিপ্লবের লক্ষ্যকে কাজে লাগিয়ে একটি বৈষম্যহীন ও দুর্নীতিমুক্ত সমাজ গড়ার উপর গুরুত্বরোপ করেন। অনুষ্ঠানে বক্তারা শহীদ আবু সাঈদ, শহীদ মুগ্ধসহ অন্যান্য শহীদদের আত্মত্যাগ, পঙ্গুত্ব বরন করা সংগ্রামীদের সাহসিকতা, এবং এ আন্দোলনে ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটিসহ সকল শিক্ষার্থীদের অগ্রণী ভূমিকার কথা গভীর শ্রদ্ধার সঙ্গে স্মরণ করেন। এতে শহীদদের আত্মার মাগফেরাত কামনা করা হয়। আলোচনায় উঠে আসে আন্দোলনের প্রেক্ষাপট, তাৎপর্য এবং এর অনন্য শিক্ষা। অনুষ্ঠানের সঞ্চালনা করেছেন অনুষ্ঠান বাস্তবায়ন কমিটির আহ্বায়ক ও ব্যবসায় প্রশাসন বিভাগের চেয়ারপারসন এসোসিয়েট প্রফেসর সৈয়দ হাবিব আনোয়ার পাশা। স্মৃতিচারন করেন সে সময়কার আন্দোলনে জড়িত ইস্টার্ন ইউনিভার্সিটির শিক্ষক ও বিভিন্ন বিভাগের শিক্ষার্থীগণ। অনুষ্ঠানটির সার্বিক তত্ত্বাবধানে ছিলেন ক্যারিয়ার সার্ভিসেস এবং স্টুডেন্ট এফেয়ার্স এর ডেপুটি ডিরেক্টর জনাব কে এম মনিরুল ইসলাম। অনুষ্ঠানে উপস্থিত ছিলেন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বিভিন্ন অনুষদের ডিন, চেয়ারপারসন, শিক্ষকবৃন্দ, কর্মকর্তা-কর্মচারী ও বিভিন্ন অনুষদের শিক্ষার্থীবৃন্দ।

Jul 26, 2025

Today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Freshers’ Reception for the Summer 2025 students was successfully held on the campus of Eastern University. The event was organized to warmly welcome the newly admitted students and was presided over by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani. The Chief Guest of the program was Mr. Niaz Rahim, Group Managing Director of Rahimafrooz Bangladesh Ltd. The event was also graced by the presence of the Guest of Honor, Mr. Md. Maniruzzaman Molla, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Eastern University. Engineer Khondker Mezbah Uddin Ahmed, Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Eastern University, delivered a speech as a special guest. The ceremony began with a welcome speech by the university’s Registrar, Dr. Abul Basher Khan. Other notable speakers included Professor Md. Shamsul Huda, Treasurer; Professor Dr. M. Sayedur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Professor Dr. Firoj Ahmed, Advisor to the Faculty of Life Science; Mr. A.B.M. Imdadul Haque Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Law; and Mr. Rofiussan, Chairperson of the Department of English. The speakers emphasized that along with academic excellence, students should also focus on building strong moral character. They noted that students must be prepared to become honest, competent individuals capable of meeting the demands of the modern era. They were encouraged to make their parents proud and to prepare themselves to build a corruption-free and equitable society. During the event, new students were introduced to the university's academic structure, facilities, and important aspects of campus life, all of which will play a significant role at the beginning of their academic journey. The closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Abu Bin Ihsan, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacy and Convener of the Freshers’ Reception Organizing Committee. He thanked all the guests and participants and officially declared the conclusion of the event. The reception concluded with a vibrant cultural program organized by the university’s Cultural Club, where Eastern University students showcased their creativity and talent. It was a joyful and inspiring day for the Summer 2025 students as they began their journey in university life. Alongside the newcomers and current students, principals from various colleges, faculty members, staff, and many parents of the new students were also present at the event.

Jul 01, 2025

An MoA was signed on 1st July 2025, between Eastern University and the Daffodil Response Center (DRC) at the Eastern University campus, Ashulia Model Town, Dhaka. The agreement aims to strengthen capacity building and institutional branding of Eastern University. Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, and Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Chief Executive Officer of the Daffodil Family, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. This collaboration seeks to enhance institutional capacity through professional engagement and the development of advanced skills among relevant officials. It is expected to contribute to improved enrollment quality, greater empowerment, and stronger collaboration between the two institutions. This milestone agreement marks the beginning of a long-term, impactful partnership that is expected to yield mutual benefits and sustainable success. The signing ceremony was attended by the Registrar, Deans of various faculties, Departmental Chairpersons, section heads of administrative units, and senior officials from DRC.

Jun 30, 2025

A seminar titled "Prospects of Higher Studies and International Work Permit Visa in Japan" held on 30th June 2025 at University's Rezakul Haider Hall, Ashulia Model Town, Dhaka. The Chief Guest at the event was Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University. The Special guests were Mr. Morisu Narita, CEO of Winkle Inc. (Japan), and Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director of Samaira Group and MP Travels Ltd. The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Eastern University. Professor Dr. M. Sayedur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, was also present as a respected guest. Other speakers at the event included Associate Professor Syed Habib Anwar Pasha, Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration, and Ms. Rakhi Roy, Coordinator at Samaira Group. The overall coordination of the event was managed by Mr. K. M. Monirul Islam, Deputy Director of Career Services and International Office and Office of the Student Affairs at the university. At this event, university graduate students Umme Sumaiya Hossain and Ratna Akter Badhon shared their experiences after completing their internships in Japan. They recently returned to the country after finishing their internships in Tokyo, Japan. They encouraged everyone to pursue higher education opportunities in Japan. The speakers shared important information about studying in Japan, how to get a student or work visa, and job opportunities in Japanese companies. The seminar helped students learn about real steps to build a career abroad, especially in Japan. One great example of success is Md. Mansurul Haque Rashed, a recent graduate from the Department of Business Administration. He got a full-time job at Mon Napoleon Co. Ltd. in Japan after completing a competitive internship program. This was possible through the university’s collaboration with Samaira Group and Othelo Financial Institution, Japan. This success was made possible by the leadership of Prof. Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Eastern University. This seminar showed Eastern University’s strong dedication to helping students build international careers. Many graduates from Eastern University are now studying and working in Japan, making the university proud.

May 25, 2025

Eastern University proudly welcomed its newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, in a warm reception held on Sunday, 25 May 2025, at 2:30 PM at Rezakul Haider Hall. The event brought together faculty members, officials, and staff from all departments in a spirit of unity and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for the university under Professor Sobhani’s leadership. The reception featured welcome speeches from several distinguished members of the academic community: Professor Md. Shamsul Huda, Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Abbas Ali Khan, Distinguished Professor Professor Dr. M. M. Shahidul Hassan, Distinguished Professor Professor Dr. M. Sayedur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Business Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology A.B.M. Imdadul Haque Khan, Dean, Faculty of Law The speakers extended a heartfelt welcome to Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani and expressed confidence that under his visionary leadership, Eastern University will achieve its academic and institutional goals, further solidifying its position as one of the top universities in Bangladesh. In his inaugural address, the Vice-Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the Board of Trustees and all stakeholders for entrusting him with the responsibility to lead the university. He pledged his full commitment to advancing the institution’s academic excellence, research initiatives, and overall development. Seeking cooperation from faculty, staff, and administration, he emphasized a collaborative approach to raise the university to new heights. The program was conducted by Dr. Abul Basher Khan, Registrar of Eastern University. The gathering reflected a strong sense of unity and optimism for the university’s future.

May 24, 2025

Eastern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Dr. Farid A. Sobhani as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective May 24, 2025. His appointment was made by the Chancellor of the University and Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Prior to this role, Prof. Dr. Sobhani served as Professor at the School of Business and Economics and Director of the Center for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC) at United International University (UIU). He also held the positions of Professor and Dean at the Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) of Daffodil International University, and Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Business Studies, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). Additionally, he served as Director of the MBA Program at the School of Business and Economics, UIU. Prof. Sobhani currently serves as a Visiting Professor at Sol Plaatje University, South Africa; and a Research Fellow at the Australian Academy of Business Leadership in Sydney. He also serves as the President of the Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) and Vice-President of the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO). He served as a Visiting Professor at the Accounting Research Institute (ARI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He has also served as an External Member of the Curriculum Committee at Rajshahi University and the PhD Program Committee at the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Furthermore, he held the position of Editor of the Australian Journal of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, published from Sydney. An accomplished academic, Dr. Sobhani holds a BBA and MBA in Accounting from the University of Chittagong, a second Master’s in Project Management from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and a PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He has published nearly 100 research articles in national and international journals covering accounting, corporate disclosure, human resource management, and leadership. A native of Pakundia Upazila, Kishoreganj, Dr. Sobhani’s appointment was celebrated in a reception ceremony held at the University Conference Room. The event was graced by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Md. Moniruzzaman Molla; Former Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Md. Shamsul Huda; the Treasurer, Deans, Chairpersons, Advisors, Registrar, and other senior officials. Eastern University looks forward to Prof. Dr. Sobhani’s visionary leadership in advancing academic excellence and driving institutional growth.