Tag: Issue 08

Ahasan Dhaka, 24 March 2019

A doa mahfil and commemorative meeting in memory of deceased ADM Ali Ahammed, Vice President of Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB) and Component Lead, Libraries Unlimited Project of British Council, Dhaka was held on 14 March at VIP Seminar Room of Central  Public Library, Shahbag, Dhaka.

Prof. Dr SM Mannan, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, Mr Asish Kumar Sarker, Director General, Department of Public Libraries, Mr Syed Ali Akbar, President LAB spoke on the occasion among others.

The event was organized by the LAB. Dr Md. Anwarul Islam, Secretary General of LAB gave the vote for thanks to the professionals for attending the program.

Ahasan, Dhaka, 24 March 2019

Bishwa Sahitya Kendra has expanded its country-wide excellence program to Khulna region this year. The excellence program was started on March 20, 2019, through the distribution of books among the students of St. Josephs High School in Khulna City. The program was organized by BKash, the country’s leading mobile financial services provider. A good number of students participated in the event.

Ahasan, Dhaka 24 March 2019

Mr SM Humayun Kabir Tutul, Assistant Librarian, National Health Library and Documentation Centre, Dhaka Organizing Secretary, Medical Library Association of Bangladesh (MedLAB) attended the ALIA Information Online 2019 Conference, Australia.

The conference took place on Mon 11 February to Fri 15 February 2019 at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, Australia.

Mr Tutul is the first Bangladeshi delegate who gets this opportunity to participate in this ALIA Information Online conference. ALIA Information Online Conference is the biggest event in an information professional’s calendar in Australia. The conference has been held since 1990 and attracts over one thousand influential professionals from all sectors of the library industry. The conference program has a multi-sector focus and provides a unique opportunity for organisations to promote and showcase their products and services to a targeted and influential delegate group. Information Online gives access to key library and information service professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and beyond.

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Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 March 2019

A group of Library professionals attended the International conference on IndoKoha in India. The conference was held on 23 to 24 February 2019 at Vivekananda Sabhagriha, Belur Math, Kolkata, India. The conference was jointly organized by Bengal Library Association & Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira.

Some of the major objectives of the Conference were:

• To create an awareness of the benefits of using Open Source Software
• To popularize Koha as an Integrated Library Management System
• To exchange information, knowledge and experience in using Koha for Library management
• To bring together Koha Developers in Indian Subcontinent to share their expertise
• To act as a common platform regarding any issue on Koha

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Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 March 2019

An eleven member’s library professional team from the different district government public libraries recently successfully completed a study visit in India.

A six-day study tour was started on 10 March and ended on 16 March 2019. This tour was sponsored and patronized by of Libraries Unlimited project. During the tour, the participants visited several libraries including the National Library of India, the State Central Library of West Bengal, Bishovaroti Central Library, Bangladesh Bhawan, British Council Library, Uttar Chobbis Porgana District Government Public Library, Barasat Town Library, Asiatic Society and Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Kolkata. During the visit, both of the country professionals participated in several discussion sessions, seminar and shared their ideas to develop the library services.

The participants reported that the tour was a successful experience comes with many benefits — both professionally and personally. The experiences they received will build lasting relationships with individuals and international colleagues in other countries as well.

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Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 March 2019

The British Council’s Libraries Unlimited Programme and the Department of Public Libraries have formally inaugurated their year-long Public Library Campaign- “Cholo Gronthagare Cholo, Dekhi Somvabonar Alo” on Tuesday at the Sufia Kamal Conference Room of the National Public Library, Dhaka.
Including the national level print and electronic media, Ashish Kumar Sarker, the Director General of the Department of Public Libraries and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs was present as the chief guest, Ms Barbara Wickham, Country Director, British Council Bangladesh and Abdullah Harun Pasha, Director, Department of Public Libraries and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs was present as the Guest of Honours. Mr A. J. M. Abdullahel Baki, Director, Department of Public Libraries and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs presided over the event.

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Biswanath Bhattacharjee, Library In-charge of Sir John Wilson School, United City, Satarkul, Dhaka, has recently been qualified in the Bangladesh Bar Council examinations and become a member of the Dhaka Bar Association.

His first research article entitled “To Search for an Effective Model of Constitutional Court for Bangladesh: An Analysis” has recently been published in the University Journal of UITS (the University of Information Technology and Sciences).

After receiving his B.A.(Hons) and M.A. degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Dhaka in 2000, he obtained his second master’s degree in English from the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the year of 2009. Later he obtained LL.B. & LL.M. from the UITS respectively in 2014 & 2016.

“Here, I would like to take the opportunity to regret to the Almighty God and all my well-wishers/concerns those who have helped me from various corners to achieve these qualifications. I request you all to please keep me in your prayers.”- Biswanath Bhattacharjee

The Librarian Times congratulates BN Bhattacharjee on his Bangladesh Bar Council membership and multi-talent activities.

Md. Masud Rana, March 23, 2019

Librarian, District Government Public Library, Chapainawabganj

A professional reunion of the Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB), Rajshahi division was held on March 22, 2019. The reunion took place at Simanta Abokash picnic resort on the bank of Padma river, Rajshahi.

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Mukta, Dhaka, 23 September 2018

Bangladesh Shishu Academy is a unique government organization in Bangladesh in terms of serving for children’s latent talent, nurturing cultural, mental and physical health. It offers multi-cultural and educational activities for the children and young adults.

The academy was established in 1976 as an autonomous body to encourage children to the Bangladeshi culture.  The head office is located at ‘Doyel Chattar’ and very close to the University of Dhaka. » Read more

Mukta, Dhaka, 23 September 2018

Three EWU Library officials have been promoted to Assistant Librarian effective from 05 September 2018.

Promoted staff are Ms Afrin Sultana, Mr Md. Sagar Shahanawaz and Ms Saifun. » Read more