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21/11/2025

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s landmark feminist work Sultana’s Dream—a pioneering vision of women’s liberation—has been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World list. Written more than a century ago, the book is celebrated globally as a classic that not only champions women’s empowerment but also touches on issues of environment and climate.

This timeless work has now been brought to the stage in Bengali by IUB Theater, which premiered its production of Sultana’s Dream on Wednesday night at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) auditorium. Directed and adapted by Swapneel Sohel, the play marks the group’s 24th production, according to a press release.

Originally styled as early science fiction, Rokeya’s visionary story was first published in 1905 in The Indian Ladies’ Magazine in Madras and later as a book in 1908 by S.K. Lahiri and Sons in Kolkata. The manuscript is currently preserved at the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library in Delhi. In the narrative, Rokeya imagines ‘Ladyland,’ a fictional society where women lead with intellect, compassion, and equality—a dream that continues to resonate today.

Kiran Sarkar, who portrays Begum Rokeya in the production, said, “We practiced for several months. Our work—whether in acting, lighting, sound, or costumes—was truly collaborative. Begum Rokeya’s dream still speaks to us. For young audiences, this play is not just a performance; it is a new way to engage with the idea of equality.”

Discussing the challenges of the adaptation, IUB Theatre Coordinator and Lecturer in Media and Communication Momtaz Parveen explained, “Transforming a short story into a full-stage production required reshaping the narrative into scenes and dialogues. Due to time limits, some parts had to be shortened. We placed special emphasis on coordinating lighting, set design, and sound to recreate the dreamlike world of Ladyland. Our goal was to preserve the essence of the original work.”

IUB Vice Chancellor Professor M. Tamim attended the performance and praised the production. “The issues raised by Rokeya—women’s right to education, empowerment, and social reform—are still deeply relevant today. This performance brings those questions back into public conversation. IUB Theater deserves congratulations for turning such a significant literary text into a compelling stage adaptation.”

Also present at the event were Didar A. Hossain, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Treasurer Khandaker Iftekhar Haider; faculty members; administrative officials; students from various departments; and residents and guardians from the Bashundhara community.

The cast of Sultana’s Dream includes Sadia Afrin, Sumaiya Ima, Farzana Akhter, Sunita Saha, Sanjida Mahabub, Joy Saha, Rishad Hasan, and Tahmid Tamjid. The production team also features Azan Sikder, Rifat Hasan, Hasibur Rahman, Ahmed Yashfin, Noor Muktadir Ajmir, Afrina Rahman, Nuzhat Tabassum, Kafinur Aziz, Rakibul Hasan, Mehedi Hasan, Md. Touhidul Islam, Souhardyo Pal, Maisha Rahman, Tabassum, Eva, Nusrat, SM Shakil Amin, and Md. Samiul Islam.

Passage-Based Question:

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the significance of Sultana’s Dream?

A) It is primarily a science fiction story that imagines technological innovations.
B) It is a work advocating women’s liberation and social reform, which remains relevant today.
C) It is mainly valued for its historical publication in Kolkata and Madras.
D) It is a play adapted by IUB Theater for the first time in history.

Answer:
B) It is a work advocating women’s liberation and social reform, which remains relevant today.

Explanation:
The passage emphasizes that Sultana’s Dream is a feminist work addressing women’s empowerment, education, and social issues, and that its message continues to resonate today. While the story has science fiction elements and was adapted by IUB Theater, these are secondary to its primary significance.

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08/10/2025

27/09/2025

School of Law of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Wins BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025

• IUB secured runners-up position at BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025.
• Competition organized under BUP National Law Fest to develop legal research and advocacy skills.
• Moot problem: economic sanctions, artificial intelligence, surveillance, human rights.
• 27 teams from 27 universities registered.
• IUB represented by oralists Alisha Mou Esha, Lokman Shahriar and researcher Mysha Sarwar Tuba.
• Team IUB won preliminary rounds and qualified for quarterfinals.
• Semifinals and final held on September 13 and 14.
• Competition concluded with BUP Law Fest closing ceremony on September 14.

27/09/2025

Department of Pharmacy under the School of Pharmacy and Public Health (SPPH) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a seminar on “Think Health, Think Pharmacist” — the global theme set by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). 🌍

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19/09/2025

バングラデシュ独立大学（IUB）でコンピュータサイエンス工学を専攻する12学期（最終学年）の学生であるザヤン・ザマンは、2025年9月から1年間、兵庫大学で研究交流プログラムに参加することになりました。このプログラムは、兵庫大学がアジア太平洋地域からの留学生を支援する「HUMAP奨学金」によって全額支援されており、IUBからこのプログラムに参加するのは彼が3人目となります。ザヤンは、人工知能を用いた医療画像処理に関する卒業論文研究をテーマとしており、具体的な研究内容については現在検討中です。

兵庫大学では、小橋正司教授の指導のもと、リク・ハセガワ氏がメンターとしてサポートしており、到着後すぐに必要な手続きを完了しました。ザヤンは姫路の夏祭りなど、地元のイベントに参加するなど、日本の文化に触れる機会を積極的に利用しています。また、語学講座や大学のサークル活動にも参加し、日本人学生との交流を深めたいと考えています。このプログラムを通して、研究スキルを向上させるとともに、国際的な視野を広げたいと意気込んでいます。

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14/09/2025

Prime Bank PLC in collaboration with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking” at the IUB campus. The program was held under the bank’s flagship PrimeAcademia initiative, which serves as a one-stop platform offering comprehensive banking services to academic institutions and their stakeholders across Bangladesh.

The seminar brought together over 200 students, focusing on financial literacy, responsible money management and awareness of career opportunities in the banking sector. Its central goal was to equip young people with practical skills to prepare them for emerging economic opportunities.

Delivering the keynote address M. Nazeem A. Choudhury Head of Consumer and SME Banking at Prime Bank highlighted the importance of building practical competencies—such as digital literacy, communication, language proficiency and presentation skills—alongside academic knowledge. He also led an interactive Q&A session, offering students real-world insights from his professional journey.

Additional perspectives were shared by Shaila Abedin, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Liability and M. M. Mahbub Hasan, Head of Financial Inclusion and School Banking. Both emphasized that youth empowerment and financial literacy are vital to achieving inclusive and sustainable growth.

Representing IUB were the Pro-Vice Chancellor, the Head of Human Resource Management, and other senior faculty members, who welcomed the initiative as a timely effort to bridge academia and industry.

A major highlight of the event was the launch of the Prime Youth Account, a tailored banking solution for students designed to encourage financial responsibility and provide immediate access to banking services.

Prime Bank representatives concluded by reaffirming their commitment to promoting youth empowerment and financial education. Both Prime Bank and IUB pledged to expand collaboration on future initiatives centered around student development, research and skill-building.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

1. Prime Bank PLC and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), hosted a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking” at the ______ campus.

a) Dhaka University
b) IUB
c) BUET
d) NSU

Answer: b) IUB

2. The seminar was organized under Prime Bank’s flagship ______ initiative.

a) PrimeAccess
b) PrimeYouth
c) PrimeAcademia
d) PrimeFuture

Answer: c) PrimeAcademia

3. Over ______ students attended the seminar.

a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 250

Answer: c) 200

4. The main focus of the seminar was on financial literacy, responsible money management, and raising awareness of ______ opportunities in banking.

a) research
b) career
c) investment
d) scholarship

Answer: b) career

5. The keynote address was delivered by M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director and Head of ______ Banking, Prime Bank.

a) Corporate
b) Consumer and SME
c) Retail
d) Digital

Answer: b) Consumer and SME

6. Choudhury emphasized the need for practical competencies, including digital literacy, communication, ______ proficiency and presentation skills.

a) language
b) research
c) technical
d) leadership

Answer: a) language

7. Shaila Abedin is Senior Executive Vice President and Head of ______ at Prime Bank.

a) Human Resources
b) Finance
c) Liability
d) Marketing

Answer: c) Liability

8. Another speaker, M. M. Mahbub Hasan, serves as Head of ______ and School Banking.

a) Financial Inclusion
b) Investment
c) Corporate Affairs
d) Student Services

Answer: a) Financial Inclusion

9. A notable highlight was the launch of the ______ Account, designed specifically for students.

a) Prime Future
b) Prime Youth
c) PrimeAcademia
d) Prime Scholar

Answer: b) Prime Youth

10. Both Prime Bank and IUB pledged to expand collaboration on student-focused initiatives, research, and ______ development.

a) curriculum
b) skills
c) technology
d) policy

Answer: b) skills

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12/09/2025

IUB Admission Test Preparation
Independent University, Bangladesh English
Section Three: Passage Reading with Cloze Test
By Bright Admission Coaching

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔/𝗕/𝗖/𝗗) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸.

Gulshan 2 junction simply refuses the ______ (1) of life. Once known mainly for its kebabs, the street has now transformed into something bigger, louder, and stranger, earning it the nickname “Mini ______ (2) Street.”

For years, “Raater Kebab er Goli,” or “Lavender er Goli,” was famous for kebabs, fuchka, and other street eats. But now the place feels like a ______ (3) of experimentation, offering bite-sized burgers, French fries, and even sushi under glowing LED lights.

The most fascinating addition is the rise of trunk shops, where sellers pop open the backs of their cars to sell everything from snacks and drinks to perfumes and footwear. The ______ (4) is remarkable, with some cars serving pizzas and plated snacks, while others display chips, spices, and sausages.

The crowd is just as diverse: families, couples, young friends, and late-night workers all come here. It feels like a place for everyone, buzzing with the same ______ (5) one might find in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.

Yet, problems exist. Hygiene is left to personal judgment, and cars squeezing through the crowds create constant ______ (6). Making the street pedestrian-only during certain hours could turn it into the night market it seems destined to be.

In the end, Gulshan 2 may not be a copy of Bangkok, but it is our own messy, exciting version of a night street, where kebabs still shine alongside sushi rolls, burgers, and trunk-shop stalls.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Gulshan 2 junction simply refuses the ______ of life.
a) routine
b) mundaneness
c) celebration
d) simplicity

2. …earning it the nickname “Mini ______ Street.”
a) Delhi
b) Bangkok
c) Dhaka
d) Kuala Lumpur

3. …the place feels like a ______ of experimentation.
a) carnival
b) classroom
c) tragedy
d) silence

4. The ______ is remarkable, with some cars serving pizzas and plated snacks.
a) monotony
b) creativity
c) limitation
d) tradition

5. …buzzing with the same ______ one might find in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.
a) silence
b) despair
c) vibrancy
d) isolation

6. Cars squeezing through the crowds create constant ______.
a) tension
b) comfort
c) relaxation
d) unity

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12/09/2025

IUB Admission Test Preparation
Independent University, Bangladesh English Section One and Two
Grammar and Vocabulary Test (MCQs)
By Bright Admission Coaching

1. The Department of Environment conducted 1,540 mobile court drives between January 2 and September 11 this year.
What does the phrase indicate?

a) The total number of fines imposed
b) The exact time frame of the drives
c) The number of brick kilns shut down
d) The amount of polythene seized

2. The word "sealed off" in “25 polythene factories were sealed off” means:

a) Opened for inspection
b) Officially closed and secured
c) Temporarily suspended
d) Permanently demolished

3. Which of the following is the correct passive form of “Mobile courts penalized the illegal production of banned polythene”?

a) The illegal production of banned polythene penalized mobile courts.
b) Mobile courts were penalized by illegal production of polythene.
c) The illegal production of banned polythene was penalized by mobile courts.
d) The illegal production penalizes banned polythene by mobile courts.

4. The word "realized" in “Tk26,382,690 was realized as a fine” is closest in meaning to:

a) Earned
b) Achieved
c) Collected
d) Observed

5. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

a) Raw bricks from 133 kilns was destroyed.
b) Raw bricks from 133 kilns were destroyed.
c) Raw bricks from 133 kilns are destroying.
d) Raw bricks from 133 kilns has destroyed.

6. In the sentence “Four individuals received varying terms of imprisonment without parole,” the phrase “without parole” means:

a) With a fine
b) Without release on conditions
c) With early freedom
d) Without punishment

7. Choose the correct reported speech:
Press release said, “Three mobile courts penalized illegal production of banned polythene.”

a) The press release said that three mobile courts penalized illegal production of banned polythene.
b) The press release said three mobile courts has penalized illegal production of banned polythene.
c) The press release said three mobile courts penalize illegal production of banned polythene.
d) The press release said that three mobile courts had penalized illegal production of banned polythene.

8. The word “seized” in “34 hydraulic horns were seized” is best replaced by:

a) Taken away legally
b) Purchased
c) Constructed
d) Manufactured

26/08/2025

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Admission Question [FAQ]

For Engineering Candidates

Engineering and Physics Sciences Mathematics

CSE+

26/08/2025

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Admission Question [FAQ]

For Engineering Candidates

Engineering and Physics Sciences Mathematics

CSE+

23/08/2025

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Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), through its Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS), has signed a landmark MoU with Ankara University’s DEHUKAM in Turkey.

This collaboration will focus on:
✅ Joint research in maritime law & ocean governance
✅ Faculty & student exchanges
✅ Training & technical cooperation
✅ Policy development for sustainable maritime futures

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17/08/2025

English for Today
Class 13 (Pre)
Co-pilot: Advanced Learner's Communicative English Grammar and Composition
2025 Autumn 2nd Time Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Undergraduate Only Admissions Preparation
By Bright Admission Coaching
Multiple-Choice Cloze Test Based on Real Event

The Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and International Relations (AFIR) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) __________ (1) a campus visit program for 125 O-Level and A-Level students from Maple Leaf International School, Dhanmondi, along with four faculty and administrative members, on August 9, 2025. The visit __________ (2) prospective students to IUB’s academic offerings and campus facilities through presentations, video screenings, and a guided campus tour.

The formal event, which __________ (3) place at the DMK Lecture Gallery, __________ (4) by Mr. Fuad Hosen, Outreach Officer. Ms. Priyanka Dey, Assistant Director of AFIR, __________ (5) as the host. Welcome remarks __________ (6) by Lima Choudhury, Director of AFIR, followed by Prof. Dr. Daniel W. Lund, Pro-Vice Chancellor of IUB, who __________ (7) on higher education opportunities.

Videos highlighting IUB’s academic programs, student activities, and alumni achievements __________ (8 ) to the visiting students.

The campus tour __________ (9) academic and recreational facilities, such as science and engineering laboratories, the Center for Astronomy Space Science and Astrophysics (CASSA), the gym, the swimming pool, and indoor sports facilities.

The visiting delegation __________ (10) by Abdur Raquib, Club Coordinator and Senior Physics Teacher at Maple Leaf; Sadia Alam, Teacher of IGCSE and IAL Mathematics; Leera, Supervisor; and Md Forhad Foysal, Supervisor and Administrative Officer.

Options
1
a) organized
b) organizing
c) organizes
d) organization

2
a) introduce
b) introduced
c) introducing
d) introduction

3
a) take
b) takes
c) took
d) taken

4
a) was coordinating
b) coordinated
c) was coordinated
d) coordinating

5
a) serve
b) served
c) serving
d) serves

6
a) deliver
b) delivered
c) were delivered
d) was delivered

7
a) speak
b) spoke
c) spoken
d) speaking

8
a) are shown
b) were shown
c) showing
d) show

9
a) include
b) included
c) including
d) includes

10
a) led
b) was led
c) had led
d) leading

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