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Southern University Newsletter, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Issue 33; Fall 2015

Approved by Ministry of Education Since 2003 Founder: Sarwar Jahan

Southern University team meets Education Minister, UGC Chairman A delegation of Southern University Bangladesh , led by Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Ali, met Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid and UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan at University Grants Commission Bhaban recently. During the meeting, the Southern delegates apprised the Minister and UGC Chairman of various activities of the university. Education Minister and UGC Chairman underscored the need for ensuring quality education in the university so that its students can compete in the international arena. The Minister urged the delegates to maintain the standard of education and put in their best efforts so that the students can acquire adequate higher education. During the meeting, Vice-chancellor and Founder of Southern University expressed gratitude to the Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid and UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan for appointment.

Southern University Family Congratulated UGC Chairman Southern University Bangladesh family heartiest congratulations to Professor Abdul Mannan, newly appointed Chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC). A four member’s delegate of Southern University Bangladesh lead by its Founder Mr. Sarwar Jahan paid a courtesy visit with him at his office Thursday on May 14, 2015. The delegation comprising Pro-vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Head of Civil Engineering Department Engineer Professor Ali Ashraf and Adviser to Department of Law Professor Md. Mohiuddin Khaled. Southern University Family hope that Professor Abdul Mannan’s worthy leadership, long experience and higher education qualifications will benefit the organization.


From the Desk of Editor

Issue 33; Fall 2015

We welcome the new and the existing readers to this 33 Issue of Southern News. Remarkable multidimensional activities were done during the summer semester 2015. These are the explicit indications of our onward march to the continuous development and commitment to the academic excellence. The newsletter of this Fall Semester 2015 contains a good chunk of information about our active involvement in various co-curricular activities and programs. Through this regular publication, we can make an honest endeavor to keep our students, faculty, and the well-wishers better informed about our different areas of academic concentrations and other activities of varied interests. This is a mirror of our continuous progress and activities being made every day and attaches importance on creative works and worthy publications. We do believe, Southern University has been playing a meaningful role in creating worthy human resources for the country, In fine we expect that people working inside and outside southern University Bangladesh will remain well informed about the affairs of their university through this newsletter. We express heartiest thanks to those associated with the publication of this news bulletin in time. With warm regards, Editorial team

Undergraduate Programs BBA Accounting Banking MIS Finance Corporate Law EconomicsIncome Tax Management Marketing

LLB English B.Pharm BSc. Computer Sc. BSc. Civil Engineering BSc. Electronic & Communication Engineering

BSc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Orientation Program of EEE & ECE

On 21th May an orientation program was held in the “campus” to welcome the newly admitted students of EEE & ECE students of 21th batch Summer-2015. Dean of the Faculty Dr. Sharifuzzaman was present as a chief guest of the program. Professor Ahmad Hossain, Assistant Prof. & Head Mr. Hadaate Ullah and all faculties were also present in the program. The program was presided by the head of the department. Rubana Hoque , Lecturer department of EEE presented the program. Program started with the rules and regulations of the University through a presentation. Dr. Sharifuzzaman delivered a welcome speech to the newly admitted students.

ORIENTATION HELD OF BBA 50th Batch

`Future Leader New Direction ’the orientation program of BBA 50th Batch (Summer Semester-2015) was held at the University Hall room on 08 June. The program was presided over by Professor Dr. Abdul Muqtader Dean of Business Faculty where Eminent Economist, Social Thinker and Motivational Speaker Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman graced the event as the Chief guest. Chaiman of Southern University Trust Mr Alhaj khalilur Rahman, Founder of the University Mr Sarwar Jahan, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Professor A J M Nuruddin Chowdhury, Professor Dr. Saleh Johur, Professor Dr. Meher, Professor Hasina Zakaria, Professor Ishrat Jahan, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury and Faculty members were also present the program. Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman said, the new students can change the society as ‘future leaders’. He also emphasized that students should more careful about their studies along with extra-curriculum activates. Southern University Trust Chairman Alhaj khalilur Rahman said, success does not come automatically. Success for life you have to proper use in time “In order to cope with the competitive global market, the students of business administration must keep abreast of latest developments in all branches of the knowledge other than business studies”. Founder Sarwar Jahan discussed about the ethics and norm of Southern University. He also describes vision and mission of the University. Dean of Business Administration faculty Professor A N M Abdul Muqtader described about the curriculum and its grading system and students facilities. Old students shared some pleasant experiences of Southern University with the new students. After that a graceful cultural programmed were arranged. Fresher’s Orientation of Islamic Studies

Department of Islamic Studies organized an orientation program for newly enrolled students of Summer semester-2015. The program was held on 15th May at University hall room. The program was presided over by Lecturer of Islamic Studies Department Sayed Mohammad Jalal Uddin while Former Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the faculty Prof. Dr. Muin-Ud-deen Ahmed Khan grace the program as chief guest. Lecture of Islamic Studies Department Mohammad Ala Uddin Chowdhury and Mohammad Saifuddin Khan were also present in the program.


Observed National Mourning Day Southern University Bangladesh observed National Mourning day marking 40th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the nation Bangubandhu Sekh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner, honor and solemnity. The day’s program began with hoisting of national flag half-mast and back flag, khotme Quran, Milad Mahfil and offering special prayers. Founder of the University Sarwar Jahan; Pro-VC Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Dean of Business Administration Prof. Dr. ANM Abdul Moqtadir, Prof. Ahmed Hossain, head of Pharmacy Prof. Mohiuddin Chowdhury, Advisor of Law Prof. Mohiuddin Khaled, Head of Business Administration Mrs. Ishrat Jahan, Head of English Professor Shamsuzzaman, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury, head of Law Atiqur Rahman, Head of EEE Hadaate Ullah , all faculty members , staffs and Administrative officers joined the program.

Condolence On behalf of the Trust faculty members, Officers, Administrative staff and students of Southern University Bangladesh are deeply shocked at the sudden demise of Ummay Aysha Marium, student of Department of Business Administration, on 18th August, 2015, Riad- student Department, of English Sunay Barua and Md.Mainur Islam student of Department of EEE & ECE. We express our sympathetic condolence to the members of the bereaved families and pray to the Almighty Allah for the eternal peace of their departed soul.

Seminar on Grey water as an alternative to save water A seminar on “Grey water as an alternative to save water” was held at the department of Civil Engineering, on 2nd April. Engr. Fatema Tuj Jahara, Lecturer, Department of Civil engineering, presented the key note paper. The seminar was presided over by the departmental head Prof. Engr. M Ali Ashraf, PEng. In her paper Fatema Tuj Jahara dealt with the reuse of grey water. The program was conducted by Engr. Md. Ibrahim Mostazid, lecturer, department of Civil Engineering, civil engineering students, professional engineers and the faculty members attended the seminar. An increasing global population coupled with growing urbanization worldwide has led to increased demands on water supply. The rapid growth of water-intensive agriculture in developing countries and inefficient water management practices in the developed world are contributing to a global reduction in future freshwater supplies. As pressures on freshwater resources grow around the world and as new sources of supply become increasingly scarce, expensive, or politically controversial, efforts are underway to identify new ways of meeting water needs. Among these potential new sources of supply is “grey water.” Grey water, which can be defined as all in-building wastewater streams, with the exception of toilet wastewater. The reuse of grey water holds a number of advantages. Firstly, it is continually and consistently produced onsite, meaning a readily available and reliable source of water is available for reuse. Secondly, grey water is produced in sufficient quantities for reuse applications. For example, 68% of in-building wastewater is discharged as grey water and 32% as black water indicating that reused grey water can provide sufficient water for household toilet flushing in addition to other applications, such as garden irrigation. The rule of thumb for reuse of grey water is “You can use it for anything except drinking, cooking and perhaps teeth brushing (and showering/bathing) that does not require water of potable quality. This rule of thumb applies to the normal low-cost treatment methods. If you went for high-tech methods such as membrane, UV, ozonation etc. then eventually you would get drinking water quality”. So, we can reuse grey water after some physical treatment like screening & filtration for gardening, irrigation purposes at minimum cost which will be beneficial to reduce the amounts of fresh water consumption in our country.


Department of Business Administration organized Eid reunion program Department of Business Administration was organized an Eid reunion program on 4 August 2015 at the Chittagong Boat Club.Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammad Ali, Founder of the University Mr. Sarwar Jahan, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Dean of Business Administration Professor Dr. Abdul Muqtader, Professor Dr. Khaleda Hanum, Former Vice-Chancellor A.J.M Nuruddin Chowdhury, Professor Dr. Saleh Johur, Professor Dr. Shawkatul Meher, Professor Hasina Zakaria, Head of Business Administration Mrs. Ishrat Jahan, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury , all Faculty Members and officials were present at the Program. The event was sponsor by Professor Hasina Zakaria.

Parliament Debate Competition organized by Department of Law

The inaugural ceremony of “Inter-Batch Parliament Debate Competition on ‘This parliament will impose VAT on private universities! held on 16 August, at the Hall Room of Southern University and organized by Department of Law. The program was chaired by Dr. Mohiuddin Khaled Adviser of Department of Law while Founder of Southern University Mr. Sarwar Jahan graces the program as a chief guest. He rightly recognized the necessity of debates on such important issues for the law students and highly appreciates for taking such steps. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury and Head of law Mr Atiqur Rahman and faculty members were also present at the program. 8 teams participated on the first day of the program. 4 Teams qualified for the semi finals which took place on 14 August. The judges for the final session were Md. Sazzatur Rahaman, Khan Habiba Mustarin Faculty of Law, Southern University Bangladesh. 34th Batch of the Department of Law became the Champion.

Workshop on “360 Degree Solutions of Branding

Workshop on “360 Degree Solutions of Branding” held on 8th May at the conference hall of Southern University. Mr. Zamshed Ul Islam Assistant Brand Manager of the renowned newspaper The Daily Prothomalo facilitated the workshop. Mr. Kazi Nazmul Huda, Assistant Professor of Business coordinated the program. Certificates were awarded to 35 participants of BBA Modern Marketing Practices and Advertising & Promotion Management Course.

Workshop on ‘Freelancing’ held at Southern University

A workshop on”Freelancing” was held at Southern University’s Conference Room on 19 August .The workshop was organized by Department of Business Administration. Head of Business Administration Ishrat Jahan presided over the program while Dean of Business Administration Prof. Dr. Abdul Muktadir inaugurated the workshop as chief guest. Mr. Jamaluddin, Managing Director of Outsourcing Institute was the present as a special guest and Facilitator at the workshop. The topics on workshop are SEO, Affiliate Marketing, Content Writing, Online Market Place, Social Media Marketing, Internet Research and Data Entry.In the closing ceremony Dean of Business Administration Prof. Dr. Abdul Muktadir and Head of Business Administration Department Ishrat Jahan handover crest to Facilitator Mr. Jamaluddin, Managing Director of Outsourcing. 50 BBA students participated in the workshop and received completion of the workshop certificates.The workshop was coordinated and designed by Md. Rashedul Hasan Lecturer of Business Administration Department.

Seminar on "Chittagong Hill Tracts: Problem and Solution" Seminar on "Chittagong Hill Tracts: Problem and Solution"" took place at the Southern University Bangladesh Hall Room on 18 August and organized by Department of Business Administration. Mrs Ishrat Jahan Head Department of Business Administration presided over the program. Founder of Southern University Mr. Sarwar Jahan inaugurated the Seminar as chief guest. Faculty Members were also presents the inauguration Session. Key note presenter was Brigadier Md Tofayel Ahmed.Facilitator at discussion put some valuable views and suggestions such as-1.Peace and social harmony to be ensured in Chittagong Hills Tracks.2. Everyone must work hard and have respect for each other to ensure peace and harmony. 3. Communal harmony is the most important strengths of Bangladesh. 4.Respectful behavior is expected out of everyone regardless of whether he is Bengalis, small ethnic group, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or Christian. 5. None to hurt people of other cast and clans. 6. None to do anything that may hurt others cultural, social and religious or others sentimental issue. About 50 students participated in the program.The seminar ended with "Question and Answer Session" wherein a good number of questioners participated in presence of huge gathering with an aspiration.


Computer Science fresher’s reception held Founder of Southern University Sarwar Jahan underscored on proving worthiness of the students with evolving new technology through research. He made the call while speaking as the chief guest at a fresher’s reception to the students of summer semester of the Department of Computer Science held at Southern University hall room recently. Chaired by Departmental head Prof. Dr. Md. Nurul Mostafa, the function was attended, among others, by Pro-VC Prof. Dr.Md. Sharifuzzaman and Registrar Dr. Mantajul Chowdhury. Mr. Sarwar said “ the students should prove their worthiness through evolving newer technology and it could be done by constant research.”Pro-VC Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman called upon the students of computer science to concentrate their utmost attention to the practical class for building themselves as worthy. There is a strong demand of the computer science in home and abroad, he added. Registrar Dr. Mantajul Islam Chowdhury said “the students should remain conscious about the healthy environment of the varsity and prepare themselves as the worthy one for the days to come.” The function was ended with colloquium and cultural soiree on the academic activities.

Integrated steps of varsities stressed at ‘Dakhina Inter-University Cricket Tournament’ Round table discussion.

An integrated initiative by the universities is imperative for continuation of games and sports in the port city of Chittagong. Side by side with regular study, an environment of sports should also be ensured in each and every university for arranging various tournaments at national and international levels. Sarwar Jahan, Initiator & Founder of Southern University said this while speaking at a roundtable discussion on successfully completion of ‘Dakhina inter-varsity cricket tournament’ held at SU conference room on June 15, 2015. He said students should be imbued with sports side by side with regular study to strengthen their mental vigor. It will also help them to refrain from any sort of negative activities, he added. Moderated by Rezwan Rajneror, Managing Editor of the monthly Dakhina, the seminar was spoken, among others, by Md. Shahriar of BGC Trust University, Pankaj of Premier University, Jashim of Cox’s Bazar International University, Zahid of Chittagong Independent University and Md. Saifullah of Divisional Krira Sangstha. Inter University T20 Cricket Tournament was held under the banner of Dakhina the Monthly Bangla News Magazine. Eight Universities namely Chittagong University, Southern University, IIUC, BGC Trust, CIUB, EDU, Premier and Cox’s Bazar International were the participants. Where BGC Trust was Champion and Premier were runner-up. Tournament Inaugurated by Chittagong City Corporation Mayor.

Southern Cricket team accorded heroic reception

The university authority has accorded heroic reception to the cricket team of the Southern University for their extra-ordinary performances in the Dakhina inter-varsity T-20 cricket tournament held recently. Chaired by Engineer Ali Ashraf, head of the Civil Engineering Department and convener of the university cricket committee, the colorful function was held at the Southern University hall room on Thursday May 21. Mr. Sarwar Jahan, founder of the university graced the occasion as the chief guest. The function was also attended among others by Pro-VC Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Business Administration Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Abdul Moqtadir, Head of Business Administration Mrs. Ishrat Jahan and Registrar Dr. Md. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury. Mr. Sarwar Jahan, sponsor of the Dakhina Inter-university T-20 Cricket Tournament and the Editor of the Monthly Dakhina in his address of the chief guest said that he was really amazed to see the extra-ordinary performances of the participants. He expressed his optimism that they would be able to spread the reputation of the university at home and abroad with better performances in the days to come. He also said “I want to carry forward the T-20 cricket tournament at the international level side by side with district and divisional intensity.”It may be mentioned here that the Southern University cricket team attained the third position in the Dakhina Inter-university T-20 Cricket Tournament held recently. Sajjadul Hoque Ripon of the varsity crowned the ‘Man of the tournament.’

Workshop on “Managing Construction Project” Workshop on “Managing Construction Project” was held on 9th May 2015 at the conference room of Southern University Bangladesh. Total 35 students of MBA Project Management Course attended the program. Engr. Khaled Chowdhury, Director of Nasim Engineering, facilitated the workshop. Mr. Kazi Nazmul Huda, Assistant Professor of Business coordinated the program.


Intra Department Debate Competition-2015 has started at Civil Engineering

Department The Fall-2015 semester has started as a bench mark semester for the Department of Civil Engineering, Southern University Bangladesh as they started Intra Department Debate Competition-2015 in both Bangla and English medium for the first time. ‘Debaters Today, Leaders Tomorrow’- is the slogan of the competition. Total 16 teams in Bangla medium and 8 teams in English medium are participating in the competition. The head of Civil Engineering Department Prof (Engr.) M. Ali Ashraf inaugurated the competition on 1st August, 2015 at 3pm. “Debate helps students to improve reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, Develop critical & logical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity, increase engagement with other students, excel academically and personally. A successful debater today will eventually become a successful leader in real life”-said Prof (Engr.) M. Ali Ashraf. The convener of the competition Engr. Oli Afaz Chowdhury said, “Speech and debate prepares students for careers and life. It gives them the social and academic confidence they need to grow as individuals, achieve educational goals, pursue meaningful work, and improve the lives of others and our world.” On the inauguration day of the competition RCE-11 & RCE-09 won against CE-14 & CE-10/A respectively. The competition committee believes that the skills learned through speech and debate will help the students to think logically and grow as a rational human being.

Industrial Training at Modern Poly Industries “Modern poly industry” is one of the 5 polyethylene producers in Bangladesh. The factory, located near Karnaphuli River is a concern of BSM group. An industrial tour has been conducted in the industry factory on Thursday August 6, 2015. A team of 40 students leaded by 2 faculties; C M Atique and Mehedi Shahnewaz Jalil from the department of business administration went to visit the factory. The tour included physical visit to the factories, watching production facilities, raw materials, packaging, labeling process of different plastic made products; including polyethylene, polyester, etc. During the visit the students were interacted with the real life scenarios of supply chain management and channel of distribution. The Q/A session were conducted by the plant manager. Approved and Directed by Abul Masud Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director, BSM group and Md. Mamtazur Rahman, Sr. Manager, Administration & HR. Then the students visited the Garments Expo 2015 in Radisson blu Bay view. The tour was coordinated by Mehedi Shahnewaz Jalil.

Industrial Training at PHP Steel complex An industrial tour organized by the BBA students( Evening Program) on 18th August, 2015 at PHP Steel complex as a part of the course “ Production Management”. This tour was organized under the direct supervision of course teacher C.M. Atiqur Rahman alone with has visited different production area in that facility. Mr. Shafiqur Rahman Khan(GM-HR & admin) and Engineer Md. Imran Hossain Chowdhury ( AGM- Operation) gave the brief idea about the different aspects of steel production process. Mr. Mojjammel Hoque(AGM), Mr. Saiful Islam( AGM) and Mr. Monirul Islam(Am-Hr&Admin) were also present there.

Seminar on Teesta Barrage Project implies the maximization of food

conservation and enhancing the GDP in economic growth of Bangladesh.

A seminar on “Teesta Barrage Project implies the maximization of food conservation and enhancing the GDP in economic growth of Bangladesh” was held at the department of Civil Engineering, on 30th June. Engr. Mohammad Ali, Assistant professor, Department of Civil engineering, presented the key note paper. The seminar was presided over by Tasnima Zannat, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, and was largely attended by the civil engineering students, professional engineers and the faculty members. Engineer Mohammad Ali in his presentation dealt with importance of Teesta barrage project on our GDP and Environmental condition. The program was conducted by Engr. Md. Ibrahim Mostazid, lecturer, department of Civil Engineering. The Teesta barrage was constructed across Teesta river under Teesta barrage project having two phrase-I & II near at Doani, Lalmonirhat implemented by Bangladesh water development board and funding by different foreign donor agencies. The main objective of this project is to increase agricultural production through supplementary irrigation along with flood control, drainage and river training works and thereby create employment opportunities. In agricultural sector an employment for 10.05 million man-day’s generated each year. Agro based industries flourishes and the socio-economic condition in the area is improving. It plays a vital role in case of increment of jobs opportunities of landless people and distressed women. The both sides of the canal dykes of 1298 km length of phase-I serving as all weather village roads improve communication of the remote areas and helping the people of the area to be benefited by the selling cash crop in nearby suburban area. ‘Watershed of the reservoir and canals green crops and the trees along dykes would bring in positive impact on climate. A vast land in the northern region of the country hitherto suffering from desertification will be transformed into crop land and thus bring in green revolution. Engr. Mohammad Ali gives special emphasis on the importance of this project on the perspective living and environmental condition of northern part of Bangladesh and urges that the people of north Bengal considering this project as a blessing for them in views with growth of G.D.P and upgrading economic condition of Bangladesh.


Orientation & Fresher Welcome Program of Fall-2015 held at Department of Civil Engineering

On August 10, the orientation program of the fresh students of Fall-2015 of Civil Engineering Department of Southern University Bangladesh held at Auditorium. The aim of the program was to provide an overview of academic system, campus life and culture of Civil Engineering department at Southern to new comers. In a pleasurable environment and in the presence of honorable guests the students were given the reception, chaired by Professor Engr. M Ali Ashraf. The Chief Guest of the program was the Editor of the Daily Purbokone Architect Taslim Uddin Chowdhury and Engr. Md. Mozammel Hoque, GM, Bangladesh Railway East Zone, was present as Special Guest. The Program was addressed by Professor Mozammel Hoque, former Vice-Chancellor, CUET and Advisor, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Dean of the Faculty and Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury, Registrar. Addressing as the Chief Guest, Architect Taslim Uddin Chowdhury said, “Fresher will be succeed as a perfect engineer by gathering theoretical knowledge as well as practical knowledge. Only bookish engineer is not preferable” “Students should be a good human being in addition to be an innovative engineer”, he added. “Student life is the main foundation of success in practical life. A good engineer will always help to build a powerful nation.” -said Engr. Mozammel Hoque. Professor Mozammel Hoque said, “Southern Civil Engineering department enriched with advanced lab facilities, library with good collection of books, highly qualified teachers which always helps students to gain their desired goal”. Professor Engr. Md. Ali Ashraf urged the fresher to acquire and utilize the institutional skills and experience of Southern University. He also requested the students to uphold the spirit of morality and social values & ethics in character besides education. Later everything from the student code of conduct to co-curricular involvement opportunities and the University's expectations regarding diversity and inclusion were briefly described by Tasnima Zannat, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engr. Sayma Akter, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering.

Seminar on Vulnerability of Built Environment due to Earthquakes in Chittagong City

A seminar on “Vulnerability of Built Environment due to Earthquakes in Chittagong City” was held at the department of Civil Engineering, on 25th August. Engr. Mohammad Raihan Mukhlis, Lecturer, Department of Civil engineering, presented the key note paper. The seminar was presided over by the departmental head Prof. Engr. M Ali Ashraf,PEng. and was largely attended by the civil engineering students, professional engineers and the faculty members. Engr. Mohammad Raihan Mukhlis in his presentation dealt with the risk of earthquake hazard in Bangladesh specially in Chittagong city area. The program was conducted by Engr. Md. Ibrahim Mostazid, lecturer, department of Civil Engineering. The very recent earthquake of Nepal in April 25, 2015 of magnitude 7.8 is the extreme warning for the vulnerable structures in Bangladesh, specially the region around the fault line over the contact of Eurasian and Indian plate. Plate Boundary Fault 1 passes just beside the Chittagong city, where the sub ducting Indian plate created a reverse fault with Burma plate, which has potential to create earthquake of magnitude 8.5, which will destroy the vulnerable structures in Chittagong and probably 1,37,063 people could have been dead. The earthquake of magnitude 6.0 at Bandarban-Myanmar border in 1997 killed almost 20 people. A gas pipeline have crossed Sitakund fault at Nasirabad which could have collapsed during strong earthquake around Chittagong. Engr. Mohammad Raihan Mukhlis emphasis in his presentation about the fact that as earthquake is a natural hazard we cannot avoid it. Now the question is what to do? Yes, we have only opportunity to minimize the risk of the hazard by assessing seismic vulnerability of built environment i.e. buildings, bridges, electrical transmission, water and gas pipelines of Chittagong city as quickly as possible so that the vulnerable structures can be retrofitted on the priority basis and also by growing awareness among people.

Departments of Computer Science Arrange “Iftar and Dua Mahfil” during holy Ramadan. Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) organized an Iftar and dua mahfil at `Hotel Lords In’ in the City on 2 July 2015. Prof. Dr. Nurul Mustafa, Head of CSE presided over the Ifar mafil while Founder and Treasurer of the University Mr. Sarwar Jahan, Pro Vice- Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury, was presented at the occasion. All Faculty members and Administrative officers also attended at the Ifter and dua Mahfil.


Graduate Programs

Executive MBA (Friday OR Evening) MBA (Friday OR Evening) MS in CS IT MA in English LLM M.Pharm MA in Islamic Studies

Civil Engineering Alumni Association (SUBCEAA) Board meeting was held

The 1st board of trustee meeting of Southern University Bangladesh Civil Engineering Alumni Association (SUBCEAA) was held on dated May 16, 2015 Saturday at 6:30 pm at Civil Engineering Department, Room no 801 Gholpahar Circle. The President, Vice- president, Member & Member Secretary of the board of trustees were present in the meeting. Moreover on invitation fresh graduate of CE 04 also attend the meeting. The meeting was presiding by the President SUBCEAA & Head Department of Civil Engineering Prof. (Engr) M Ali Ashraf, PEng.The agenda of the meeting was read out by the Member Secretary & after a thread bare discussion on the agenda a few decisions were unanimously accepted and agenda by the members of the Board of Trustees. The faculty member & honorary member of SUBCEAA Mrs. Tasnima Zannat in her speech gave some valuable suggestions to the alumni .Vice- president Mohammed Osman on behalf of the gave formal vote of thanks.

workshop on “Continuous Professional Development”

Workshop on “Continuous Professional Development” Conducted by Major (Dr.) Mohd. Shawkat Jamil, Artillery Centre & School, Chittagong. Total 25 student of MBA program attended the workshop. Pro VC of Southern University was present in the certificate awarding ceremony. The workshop was held on 9th May 2015. . Mr. Kazi Nazmul Huda, Assistant Professor of Business coordinated the program.

Seminar on Rainwater Harvesting as alternative source of palatable water

A seminar on “Rainwater Harvesting as alternative source of palatable water” was held at the department of Civil Engineering, on 4th August. Engr. Tajkia Ahmad, Lecturer, Department of Civil engineering, presented the key note paper. The seminar was presided over by the departmental head Prof. Engr. M Ali Ashraf, PEng. and was largely attended by the civil engineering students, professional engineers and the faculty members. Engr Tajkia Ahmad in her presentation dealt with the rainwater harvesting i.e. rainwater collection & storage to satisfy the day by day increasing demand of water consumption in our country. The program was conducted by Engr. Md. Ibrahim Mostazid, lecturer, department of Civil Engineering. Groundwater is available in shallow aquifers in adequate quantity in the flood plains and Bangladesh achieved remarkable successes by providing drinking water at low-cost to the rural population through sinking of shallow tube wells. Unfortunately, As-contamination of shallow tube well water in excess of acceptable limit has become a major public health problem in Bangladesh. Among the various alternative technologies to augment freshwater resources, rainwater harvesting and utilization is a decentralized, environmentally sound solution, which can avoid many environmental problems often caused in conventional large-scale projects using centralized approaches. Rainwater harvesting, in its broadest sense, is a technology used for collecting and storing rainwater for human use from rooftops, land surfaces or rock catchments using simple techniques such as jars and pots as well as engineered techniques. Rainwater harvesting has been practiced for more than 4,000 years, owing to the temporal and spatial variability of rainfall. It is an important water source in many areas with significant rainfall but lacking any kind of conventional, centralized supply system. It is also a good option in areas where good quality fresh surface water or groundwater is lacking. The application of appropriate rainwater harvesting technology is important for the utilization of rainwater as a water resource. About 150bn liters of rainwater could be harvested in the whole country during the monsoon season alone and water can be stored for four to five months without bacterial contamination. CWASA is dependent largely on groundwater to meet water demand. This is resulting the groundwater to drop by 3 meter every year. In the coastal belt of Bangladesh groundwater is often saline. Rain water harvesting reduces the rate of power consumption for pumping of groundwater. For pumping amount of electricity required 1000-1400kw/day/pump by CWASA. Engr. Tajkia Ahmad stated that the people of Chittagong City are in real trouble for water, so the importance of RWH cannot be overemphasized. When people will know that a scientific and cheap method is within their reach and it is for the betterment of their health, it will positively change their attitude and practice towards multi-uses of rainwater.


Fresher’s Orientation of MBA Students Department of Business Administration organized an orientation program for newly enrolled MBA students of Summer semester-2015. The program was held on 10 May 2015 at University hall room. The program was presided over by Professor Dr. Abdul Muqtader Dean of Business. Founder of Southern University Mr. Sarwar Jahan graced the event as the chief guest. Professor Saleh Johur, Professor Shawkatul Meher, Head of Business administration Ishrat Jahan, Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury and Faculty member were also present the program.

Industrial Training at Unilever Kalurghat factory

An industrial tour has been conducted in Unilever Bangladesh Limited at Kalurghat Factory on Monday August 3. A team of 80 students leaded by 5 faculties; Associate Prof. Kazi Nazmul Huda, and 4 Lecturers Mr. Rashedul Hasan, Md. Shajjad Hossain, Md. Hasan and Mehedi Shahnewaz Jalil from the department of business administration went to visit the factory. The training included the background of Unilever Bangladesh, security measures prior physical visit to the factories. Then the students were facilitated by their field authorities in visiting the production, packaging, labeling and managing waste material process of different brands of beauty Soaps, detergent, deodorant etc. During the visit the students were interacted with the real life scenarios of supply chain management and channel of distribution. Directed by Asadul Haque Miah, security in-charge of the Unilever Kalurghat factory, the training was coordinated by Mehedi Shahnewaz Jalil. Unilever Bangladesh Limited is one of the largest multinational companies operating in Bangladesh.

Pre-Budget Roundtable discussion

On the eve of the announcement of the National Budget 2015-16, Dhakhina Pre-Budget roundtable discussion was held at Southern University Conference Room on May 11, 2015. It was organized by The Monthly Dakhina association with Business Administration Department of Southern University Bangladsh. Editor of Monthly Dakhina Mr Sarwar Jahan presided over the Roundtable Discussion.Rezuan Razon moderated the discussion and Head of Business Administration Department Mrs Ishrat Jahan deliver well come speech about total view of Chittagong.Pro-vc Professor Dr. Sharifuzzaman, former vice president of BGMEA Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, Mr Obhig Osman ,former Secretary and Chief executive , Engineer Ali Ashraf, Mr Abu Bakar Siddique former Chief executive of Stock Exchange, Professor Dr. Abdul Muqtader,Professor Saleh Johur ,Professor Hasina Zakaria were also present the program and spoke. Speakers at pre-budget discussion put some suggestions on some areas like, Chittagong education sector, Tourism, Housing, drainage problems, investment; decline Bank loan interest for new entrepreneurs. They expect these suggestions, thoughts, should have been reflected in the up-coming budget.

Roundtable discussion on `Water Logging’ organized

Roundtable discussion on `Water Logging’ was held at Southern University Conference Room on 29 June, 2015. It was organized by The Monthly Dakhina association with Southern University Bangladesh. Editor of Monthly Dakhina Mr Sarwar Jahan presided over the Roundtable Discussion. Managing Editor of Dakhina, Rezuan Razon moderated the discussion while Speakers describes the overall problems and solutions about water logging.

Seminar on“Status of Stagnant and Open Surface Water Sources in Chittagong Metropolitan Area ”

A seminar on “Status of Stagnant and Open Surface Water Sources in Chittagong Metropolitan Area (CMPA), Bangladesh” was held at the Department of Civil Engineering, on 9thMay.Dr. Zinnat Ara Begum, Lecturer in Environmental Science, Department of Civil Engineering, presented the key note paper.The seminar was presided over by the departmental headProf. Engr. M. Ali Ashraf, P. Eng. and was largely attended by the civil engineering students, professional engineers and the faculty members.Dr. Zinnat Ara Begumin her PowerPoint presentation discusses about the prospects of reusing the stagnant and open surface water sources in CMPAas an alternative to traditional water supply sources. The program was conducted by Engr. Md. Ibrahim Mostazid, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Southern University Bangladesh. The concern over ensuing fresh water scarcity has forced the developing countries to delve for alternative water resources. The study examined the potential of stagnant surface water bodies (SSWBs) as alternative fresh water resources in the densely populated Chittagong metropolitan area (CMPA) of Bangladesh – where there is an acute shortage of urban fresh water supply. Water samples, collected at one month intervals for a period of one year from 12 stations distributed over the whole metropolis. Samples were analyzed for pH, water temperature (WTemp), turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids, total solids, total hardness, dissolved oxygen (DO),chloride, orthophosphates, ammonia, total coliforms (TC) and trace metal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, As and Fe) concentrations. Based on these parameters different types of water quality indices (WQIs) were deduced. WQIs showed most of CMPA-SSWBs as good or medium quality water bodies while none were categorized as bad. Moreover, it was observed that the minimal water quality index (WQIm),computed using five parameters: WTemp, pH, DO, EC and turbidity gave reliable estimate of water quality. The WQIm gave similar results in 72% of the cases compared with other WQIs which were based on larger set of parameters. Based on our finding, we suggest the wider use WQIm in developing countries for assessing health of SSWBs as it will minimize the analytical cost to overcome the budget constraints involved in this kind of evaluations. It was observed that except turbidity and TC content, all other quality parameters fluctuated within the limit of World Health Organization suggested standards for drinking water. From our findings we concluded that if the turbidity and TC content of water from SSWBs in CMPA are taken care of, they will become good candidates as alternative water resources all-round the year.


British Council-Southern University ‘Teachers Training Workshop’ Workshop on` Teachers Training ‘was held at Sothern University Bangladesh Conference Room on July 29, 2015. It was jointly organized by Southern University Bangladesh and British Council. Head of Business Administration Department, Mrs Ishrat Jahan presided over the program while Pro. VC. Dr. Sharifuzzaman inaugurated the workshop as chief guest. Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury was also present the inaugurated session. Pro. VC. Prof. Dr. Sharifuzzaman spoke on the importance of teachers training. He urged the authority to organize this kind of training on a regular basis. Head of Business Administration, Mrs Ishrat Jahan highlighted the importance of teaching development and expressed her satisfaction for organizing the workshop. Mr Mirza Tarique Beg Trainer of British Council was the Facilitator at the workshop. The workshop focused on the need of teaching development in reading and writing skills. To develop teaching quality, University organized this workshop. There were about 25 teachers of different departments took part in the Day Long Workshop. After the successful completion of the workshop certificates were awarded to the participants by Founder of Southern University Mr. Sarwar Jahan.The workshop was coordinated and designed by Mr. Mohammad Hasan Lecturer of Business Administration.

Farewell program of EEE and ECE Departments held

The farewell program of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering of 13th and 14th Batch was held at `Hotel Lord’s Inn’ on 6th June. The day-long program included discussion session, distributing crests to graduating students, presenting crests to honored guests, launching of ‘Sparx’, the souvenir of the department. The program presided over by Dean of the Faculty Dr. Sharifuzzaman, where Southern University Trust Chairman Al-haj khalilur Rahamn graced the event as Chief guest. Founder & Treasurer Mr. Sarwar Jahan, Engineer Harun or Rashid, Adviser, Department of EEE and ECE Professor Ahmad hossain, Head of EEE department hadaate Ullah, Head of Business Administration Mrs. Ishrat Jahan and Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury was also present the program. Chief Guest Al-haj Khalilur Rahman said, Hard work is the mother of success. Success in life you have to work hard otherwise you can never reach the desire destination. The country needed a qualified manpower to achieve the goal of digital Bangladesh through concerted efforts and leadership of the graduates. The students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering must keep abreast of latest technological developments. He expressed hope that the graduates would be moved by the spirit of patriotism, honesty and sincerity to work for safeguarding the interest of the nation. A farewell dinner and an enthralling cultural program were presented at the second phase of the event.

Department of Law Fresher’s Reception A grandeur day long fresher’s reception program was held at the Hall Room of Southern University Bangladesh under the auspices of the Department of Law of the said University on 13th June 2015. The program was designed to give a hearty and warm reception to the new comer 34th Batch of the law department. Professor Md. Mohiuddin Khaled, honorable adviser of the Law department chaired the program. Moreover, many distinguished guests embellished the program by their gracious presence. Amongst the guests Mr.Ruhul Amin, Additional District and Session Judge enlightened the program as a Chief Guest. Besides, Mr.Sarwar Jahan, honorable Founder and Treasurer of the University, Pro- VC Prof.Dr. Sharifuzzaman, Dr. Mantazul Islam, Registrar of the University and Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, Head of the Department of law spoke on the program. Two ex-faculties of the Law department, who are now serving as judicial magistrates, Mr.Sirajuddin Shaheen Siraj and Mr.Nezam Uddin also joined the program. The guests threw light on different career options available for the law graduates and their speech was full of motivation. Later different activities & achievements of Law Department and a short profile of all faculties those served the department was projected by a slideshow. The day long program was divided into two Sessions. The first session was for the discussion which was followed by a Lunch and an enchanting Cultural Program with vibrant participation of the students of law department and a professional band titled “BINDU” also performed


Vice-Chancellor: Professor Mohammed Ali

Pro-Vice Chancellor: Dr. Md.Sharifuzaman (In-Charge)

Treasurer: Sarwar Jahan

Registrar: Dr.mantazul Islam Chowdhury

Controller of Examinations: Rezaul Karim

Department of General Education Coordinator of the Department- Dr. Shakhawat Ullah Chowdhury Faculty of Business Department of Business Administration Dean of the Faculty Prof. DrANM Moqtader. Head of the Department- Mrs. Ishrat Jahan

Faculty of Science & Technology Dean of the Faculty Dr. Md.Sharifuzzaman

Department of Computer Sc. Engineering Head of the Department- Professor Dr. Nurul Mostafa.

Department of ECE/ EEE Advisor: Professor Ahmed Hossain

Head of the Department- Haydaet Ullah

Department of Pharmacy Head of the Department – Professor Mohiuddin Chowdhury

Department of Civil Engineering Advisor: Professor Mozammel Hoque Head of the Department- Prof. Ali Ashraf

Faculty of Arts, Social Sc. & Law Dean of the Faculty Professor Dr. Muin-ud-Din Ahmad Khan

Department of Law Advisor: Professor M.Khaled Head of the Department- Md.Atiqur Rahman

Department of English Head of the Department – Professor AZM Shamuzzaman Khan

Department of Islamic Studies Head of the Department– Professor Dr. Muin-ud-Din Ahmad Khan

Institute of Management & Information Technology (iMiT) Southern University Legal Advice Center Southern University Research Center Southern University Press

BGMEA First Vice President 14th Global Entrepreneurship Development Fair and Business Planning Competition

The 2-day-long 14th Global Entrepreneurship Development Fair and Business Planning Competition were held on August 12-13 at the Southern University premises under the auspices of the United Nations Academy Impact. The theme of the fair was ““Bridging Nations; Explore Global Opportunity”.” Fair was Inaugurated by BGMEA First Vice President Md. Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, the function was also attended, among others, by Sarwar Jahan, founder of the university, Pro-VC Sharifuzzaman, Prof. Dr. Saleh Jahur, Business Administration Department Dean Prof. Dr. ANM Abdul Moqtadir, Registrar Dr. Mantajul Islam Chowdhury, Head of Business Administration Ishrat Jahan and Associate Prof. Kazi Najmul Huda. In inaugural speech Nasir Uddin Chowdhury said that he had to go to abroad with a desire to acquire knowledge in business study to be an entrepreneur despite of receiving highest university degree, but today it was available at home. He hoped that the knowledge obtained by the participants would be mobilized in practical field and thus they would get opportunity in proving their worthiness. Later he went through each and every stall and exchanged views with the entrepreneur students. Mr. Sarwar Jahan said the students of Department of Business Administration have a vision of becoming an entrepreneur encircling the fair organized in each semester. It has already earned widespread reputation in home and abroad which is now set up as an instance everywhere, he added. The chief coordinator of the fair Nazmul Huda said “we are attaching special importance in building up the students as high standard entrepreneur while other varsities on making them as mere corporate service holder.” The theme of the 14th Entrepreneurship Development is to explore global opportunities through connecting the national heritage. The novice entrepreneurs of Southern University have accepted the challenge to develop business models to start a small international business and promote national heritage of a specific country105 students presented traditional commodities of a total of 22 countries at 22 stalls and narrated their identity. The commodities displayed in the fair were, among others, cosmetics, different kinds of show-piece, jewelleries, wooden bowl, card, portrait, scurf, bags, doll, cap, embroidered quilt-bed-sheet, ceramic products and exclusive Russian dress. India, Pakistan, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Iran, Oman, South Africa, Nigeria, Poland, Norway, Russia and America, among the countries, participated in the fair. Mansur Alam, head of international fashion design institute, noted photographic artist and fashion designer Enayet, Inner Escapes CEO Javed Ali and corporate consultant Rezaul Sharif were present as judges to decide the best entrepreneur and stall. Award of best stall went to British Biscuit, team of ninth semester of 42nd batch. The invited guests handed over the prizes to the winners.


UGC Secretary Dr. Md. Khaled speaking on ‘Quality Assurance through Self-Assessment and Accreditation’ at Southern University

A seminar on `quality assurance through self assessment and accreditation ‘was held at the Southern University Bangladesh Hall Room on 4 June, 2015. Secretary of Bangladesh University Grants Commission Dr. Md. Khaled was present the seminar as a Key note Speaker. Professor Dr. Md. Sharifuzzaman Pro Vice-Chancellor of Southern University Bangladesh presides over the seminar while Founder Mr Sarwar Jahan was present the program. . Registrar Dr. Mantazul Islam Chowdhury delivered introductory speech in the seminar. Dean of Business Administration Professor Dr Abdul Muqtader, Adviser of Civil Engineering Department Professor Mozammal Hoque also participate the discussion. all Faculty Members, students and officials of Southern university were also present the program. Founder Mr. Sarwar Jahan highlighted the discrimination between Non-government University and Government University. The Seminar ended with "Question and Answer Session" wherein a good number of questioners participated in presence of huge gathering with an aspiration.

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43th Board of Trust Meeting held at Southern University

The 43th emergency trust meeting of Southern University Bangladesh was held at University conference hall on 22nd May, 2015. The meeting was presided over by University Trust Chairman and renowned Industrialist Al-Haj Khalilur Rahman. Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammad Ali, Founder of the University, Mr. Sarwar Jahan, Pro Vice- Chancellor Professor Dr. Sharifuzzman, Mrs. Ishrat Jahan, Abdus Salam, Al-haj Ferdous Khan Alamgir was also present among others. The meeting started with welcome speech given by the Honorable Chair and then discussing various important issues including development of permanent campus.

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