Rozifa Akhtar, Khwaja Yunus Ali University, Shirajgong
Department of Library and Information Science and Central library of Khwaja Yunus Ali University jointly celebrated National Library Day 2019 on Tuesday, with the slogan “Let’s read books in libraries and develop enlightened minds”.
The High Court has cancelled the affiliation of SB Science and Technology College of Bogura with National University: EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Professor Dr Nasirduddin Mitul, Dean, National University, unveiling information, Let’s read, what Dean says?
The interview was conducted by Prodip Roy, Editor-TLT
Professor Dr Md. Nasiruddin Mitul, the Program Coordinator, On Campus Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science and Dean, Schools of Undergraduate Studios, National University of Bangladesh
The High Court has cancelled the affiliation of SB Science and Technology College of Bogura for the admission of students in the Department of Library and Information Sciences Diploma Course under the National University. The High Court has given the verdict on the settlement of the writ on Wednesday, 13 February 2019. At the same time, the students who were admitted to the institute cannot take the exam, according to the order of the High Court.
Professor Dr Md. Nasiruddin Mitul, the Program Coordinator, On Campus Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science and Dean, Schools of Undergraduate Studies, National University of Bangladesh, told The Librarian Times’s Editor in an exclusive online interview on Tuesday evening that the activities of SB Science and Technology College in Bogura were all illegal. That is why the court cancelled its affiliation with the National University. At the same time, the students of the institute will not be able to participate in the examination.
Examination 2016-2017: Let’s see what history says?
Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 February 2019
A seminar on Library vs Internet was held on 23 February 2019 at CIRDAP (Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific) International Conference Centre, 17 Topkana road, Dhaka.
The Chief Guest of the ceremony Architect Yeafesh Osman, the Honourable Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology mentioned through a video message that “Internet and Library both are playing a very significant role in the developing nation. The present government is very much library friendly that’s why the government has declared 5th February as the National Library Day to celebrate nationwide.” Different programs are continuing for higher education enhancement; like UDL-UGC consortium, Libraries Unlimited project etc. At present half of the total population of Bangladesh uses the Internet and the number of users is rapidly increasing. Library and Internet both are different issues and important as well”
Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 February 2019.
Library professionals of different libraries celebrated International Mother Language Day on 21 February 2019 and pay homage to the Bengalis who fought and sacrificed their lives for Mother Tongue in 1952 against the then West Pakistani rulers’.
Tanveer Ahsan, North South University, 23 February 2019.
The North South University (NSU) Library and the North South University Global Health Institute (NSUGHI) had jointly organized a training program on ‘Scientific Writing.’ The program started on 26 January 2019, continued by four consecutive Saturdays and ended on 16 February 2019. Twenty four participants from different disciplines (inside and outside the NSU) participated in the training program. The training session came to an end by the closing session and certificate distribution ceremony on February 16, 2019, at the NSU Syndicate Hall.
Dr Md. Zahid Hossain Shoeb, University Librarian & Training-Coordinator in his welcome speech mentioned that this program was a beginning for the researchers to build self-confidence and to know how to write for journals, grant proposal, and posters and so on. He also added that the program would be more modular and enriched with expected facilities based on feedback and the experience achieved.
Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 February 2019.
A three-day long training session of two different batches on “Brick Play and Orientation on Kano Computer and Micro:bit“ held at Hotel Sel Nibash, Dhaka from 11 February to 13 February 2019 and 18 February to 20 February 2019 respectively. Each batch had twenty participants from different public libraries of Bangladesh took part in the training session. Libraries Unlimited project of the British Council organized the training sessions.
Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 February 2019.
E. Mrs Marie Annick Bourdin, Ambassador of France in Dhaka met with the H. E. K M Khalid MP, State Minister of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at his office, Dhaka on 3 February 2019. Secretary (in Charge) of Ministry of Cultural Affairs Dr Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal, NDC was also present during the meeting.
Mrs Anita Helen
Joynal, Dhaka, 24 February 2019
Mrs Anita Helen has been awarded MPhil degree in Information Science and Library Management from the University of Dhaka on 29 January 2019. Her research area was ‘Measuring Information Literacy Competency of Some Selected Public University Students: A Study.’ The research study was conducted under the supervision of Professor Dr Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Chairman of the Department.
Earlier, Mrs Anita obtained both her B.A (Honours) and M.A degree in Information Science and Library Management from the same University. She is involved in teaching in Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science at the National University, Gazipur as a Lecturer.
Ahasan, Dhaka, 17 February 2019.
District Government Public Library (DGPL), Chapai Nawabganj has inaugurated ‘Book Chat’ on February 06, 2019. Book chat was carried out on a pre-defined book title named ‘Ma (Freedom Fighter’s Mother)’ written by famous writer Anisul Haque. There were 18 participants & 4 judges in the jury to judge the individual participant’s review.
Tanveer, NSU, Dhaka 17 February 2019
The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh established 5 February as the National Library Day. The theme of the day for this year is, “গ্রন্থাগারে বই পড়ি, আলোকিত মানুষ গড়ি”। To celebrate the event for one week (3-9 February 2019) the NSU Library organized several activities, including –
— Hanging banners at the NSU Campus
— Promotion through NSU website, library website and social media
— NSU Library decoration
— Round the week one-stop instant Library User Services and
— Seminar
