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ICT Cell coordinates the cooperation of all IT departments of the university and contributes to the development of the university in an age of growing demands on communication, data processing and constant technological innovation.

27/05/2026

DataCamp Classroom Progress Update

We have allocated 11,811 DataCamp licenses to students of the University of Chittagong.

Adoption Overview
- 2,898 members have accepted their invitations
- 702 members have already started learning
- Current overall adoption score: 6%

Course Activity
- 1,336 course enrollments
- 242 course completions
- Average completion rate: 18%

Most Started Courses
- Introduction to Python — 228 starts
- Introduction to ChatGPT — 139 starts
- Introduction to AI for Work — 118 starts
- Introduction to Excel — 75 starts
- Introduction to SQL — 72 starts

Most Popular Technologies
- Python — 324 starts
- Theory — 266
- ChatGPT — 193
- R — 115
- Excel — 109
- SQL — 103

Project-Based Learning Activity
- 54 projects started
- 20 projects completed
- Average project completion rate: 37%

Most Started Projects
- Investigating Netflix Movies — 20 starts
- Introduction to Notebook Projects — 7
- Analyzing Students’ Mental Health — 6
- Dr. Semmelweis and the Importance of Handwashing — 6

The ICT Cell, CU will continue encouraging active participation through assignments, tracks, and guided learning activities.

19/05/2026

Student Support Email Service — ICT Cell

Students are advised to contact the official ICT Cell support email for any issues related to institutional digital services instead of physically visiting the ICT Cell unless specifically requested.

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Support Email: [email protected]
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Students may contact this email regarding:
• Institutional Email Issues
• Microsoft 365 Access Problems
• DataCamp Classroom Access
• Login or Password Issues
• License or Activation Problems
• Other ICT-related Student Services

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While sending an email, students are requested to clearly provide:

• Full Name
• Student ID
• Department / Institute
• Academic Session / Year
• Detailed description of the issue
• Screenshots or supporting documents (if applicable)

Providing incomplete information may delay the support process.
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Students will generally receive a response or solution within approximately 24 working hours after submitting the support request.

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that invitations for DataCamp Classroom & DataLab Access have now been successfull...
16/05/2026

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that invitations for DataCamp Classroom & DataLab Access have now been successfully sent to more than 11,000 students through their institutional email addresses.

Students are advised to carefully follow the instructions below to ensure proper access and future certification eligibility.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS

1. Check Your Institutional Email: Students must regularly check their institutional email inbox (and spam/junk folder if necessary) for the official DataCamp invitation email.

2. Accept the Invitation First: Students must first accept the classroom invitation sent through email before attempting to access the platform.

3. Create a DataCamp Account (If Required): If a student does not already have a DataCamp account, they must create one using their institutional email address.

4. ***Use Proper Full Name: Students are strongly advised to update and save their correct full name in their DataCamp profile settings.

*** Certificates generated by the platform will use the profile name currently set in the account. Incorrect or incomplete names may result in certificates being issued improperly.

5. Start Exploring the Platform:
After joining successfully, students may begin exploring:
-- Courses
-- Skill Tracks
-- Career Tracks
-- Projects
-- DataLab
-- Certifications
-- AI-assisted learning tools

Students should remain active on the platform. Long periods of inactivity may affect future classroom access eligibility.

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Students are encouraged to utilize this opportunity sincerely for skill development, certifications, research preparation, and future career advancement.

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to announce that students under the institutional DataCamp Classroom initiative will receive...
13/05/2026

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to announce that students under the institutional DataCamp Classroom initiative will receive free premium educational access to DataCamp, one of the world’s leading learning platforms for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Programming, and Analytics.
This initiative is intended to help students develop industry-oriented, job-ready technical skillsets through interactive learning, practical exercises, projects, certifications, and cloud-based environments.

The current classroom access period will remain active for approximately 4.5 months, starting from 20 May 2026 to 05 October 2026.

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WHAT STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE
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Learn Classroom Access:
• 600+ premium courses and learning resources
• Interactive browser-based coding exercises
• Career Tracks and Skill Tracks
• Guided projects and assignments
• Real-world datasets and analytics exercises
• AI-assisted learning resources
• Progress tracking and assessments

Learning Areas Include:
• Python Programming
• SQL & Database Querying
• R Programming
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Data Analytics
• Statistics
• Excel for Data Analysis
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Git & Version Control
• Data Engineering
• Cloud & Big Data Concepts

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Students will be able to earn:
• Career Certifications
• Theory Certifications
• Course Completion Certificates
• Track Completion Certificates

These certifications can help students strengthen their academic profiles, portfolios, and future career opportunities.

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Students will also receive access to DataLab, a cloud-based coding and analytics environment.

Key Features & Benefits:
• Run Python code directly in the browser
• Upload and analyze datasets
• Create notebooks and reports
• Perform visualization and machine learning tasks
• Access cloud-based practical environments
• No software installation required

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Students will be able to step into Sandbox environments that provide a simple, low-risk environment for practicing modern technologies without complex local setup.

Students can explore and practice:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• AWS
• Azure
• Python with OpenAI
• Python with Bedrock
• Python with Anthropic
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Students will receive approximately 10,000 AI Tokens during the access period.
• 1 minute of AI usage ≈ 30 tokens

These tokens can be used for AI-assisted exercises, coding support, analytics workflows, and practical experimentation.

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IMPORTANT CLASSROOM POLICIES
a) Students must actively complete their learning activities during the access period (20 May 2026 – 05 October 2026).
b) Only active learners will be considered for reinvitation in the November Session Classrooms.
c) Students remaining inactive for 20 consecutive days will be removed from classroom access.
d) No recommendations, requests, or justifications will be accepted for regaining access after removal due to inactivity.
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CLASSROOM RENEWAL POLICY
The ICT Cell will review classroom activity every 6 months.
During each new session:
• Most active learners will be reinvited
• New eligible students will also be invited
This policy is intended to ensure proper utilization of institutional educational resources.
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Eligible students will receive classroom invitations and access instructions through their institutional email addresses.

Further guidelines regarding account registration, classroom joining procedures, and participation expectations will be announced soon through official ICT Cell notices.

The ICT Cell encourages all students to actively utilize this opportunity for academic growth, practical skill development, research preparation, and future career advancement in modern technological fields.

01/05/2026

Update on Microsoft 365 A1 License Distribution for Students:

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that Microsoft 365 Education A1 licenses have been successfully provided to more than 10,000 students through their institutional email accounts.

Students who have received their institutional email IDs after 25 April will be provided with the license shortly. They are advised to regularly check their institutional email inbox for updates and activation access.

Please note that no separate application is required for obtaining the Microsoft 365 student license. Once a student receives their official institutional email account, the license will be automatically assigned within approximately 7 working days. They will be notified via their institutional email only.

Students are encouraged to use these services for academic productivity, collaboration, and learning purposes under Microsoft 365 Education A1.

Apply for Institutional Email: https://ictcell.cu.ac.bd/std-email/

Access Advance ChatGPT Models via Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile App (Student Guide):Here is a step-by-step guideline for ...
30/04/2026

Access Advance ChatGPT Models via Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile App (Student Guide):

Here is a step-by-step guideline for students to access advanced AI models through the Microsoft Copilot mobile application using their institutional Microsoft 365 A1 account.

Students can use Copilot for:
- Academic writing and summarization
- Coding and technical assistance
- Research support
- File-based queries (PDF, images, etc.)

Follow the steps below to get started.

Important Note: Feature availability and model options may vary based on Microsoft updates, account type, and usage limits.

Update on Microsoft Office 365 A1 License Distribution (27 April, 2026):The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that Micro...
27/04/2026

Update on Microsoft Office 365 A1 License Distribution (27 April, 2026):

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that Microsoft Office 365 A1 licenses have already been successfully provided to more than 5,000 students.

The remaining distributions are currently in progress and are expected to be completed by 1st May 2026. Students are advised to regularly check their institutional email accounts for license notifications and activation instructions.

Initial Guidelines for Students:

After receiving the license and logging in for the first time, students are advised to follow these steps to begin using the services effectively under Microsoft Office 365:

1) Account Activation

a. Log in using your temporary credentials and change the password.
b. Complete any required verification steps
c. Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (if prompted)

2) Explore Office Web Applications

a. Access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint online
b. Start creating and saving academic documents
c. Use OneNote for organized note-taking

3) Set Up OneDrive

a. Open OneDrive from the dashboard
b. Verify your cloud storage allocation
c. Upload and organize your academic files

4) Get Started with Teams

a. Open Microsoft Teams
b. Explore chat, meetings, and collaboration features
c. Join academic groups or classes if available

5) Explore Additional Tools

a. Check Microsoft Fabric for data-related work
b. Explore Power Apps for simple application development
c. Use Power Automate for basic workflow automation

Students are encouraged to explore these tools gradually to enhance their academic productivity and digital collaboration experience.

Further updates will be shared as the rollout progresses.

Update on Microsoft Office 365 A1 License Distribution for Students:The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that the rollo...
23/04/2026

Update on Microsoft Office 365 A1 License Distribution for Students:

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that the rollout of Microsoft Office 365 A1 licenses for students has officially commenced today.

Under this initiative, approximately 1,000 students per day will be provided with the license, following an alphabetical order based on student names. The license will be delivered directly to students through their institutional email addresses.

Each assigned license will remain valid for a period of 7 years.

Through this license, students will be able to access the following services under Microsoft Office 365 A1 Plan:

1) Office Web Applications
a. Word Online
b. Excel Online
c. PowerPoint Online
d. OneNote
e. Microsoft Forms

2) OneDrive for Business
a. Up to 100 GB personal cloud storage
b. Secure file storage with version history

3) Microsoft Teams
a. Online classes and meetings
b. Collaboration and communication tools

4) Additional Tools
a. Microsoft Fabric (Free tier) for data analytics
b. Power Apps (Developer) for application development
c. Power Automate for workflow automation

Students are advised to regularly check their institutional email inbox for license notifications and activation instructions.

Further updates regarding the rollout will be shared as necessary.

08/04/2026

Following the completion of system maintenance, the institutional email application form is now available again.

From now on, all students can apply for their institutional email ID through a single platform. There is no longer any requirement to print the form or collect signatures from the department chairman.

Upon submission:

1) A copy of the completed form will be sent to the student’s email. The ICT Cell will process and provide the institutional email ID within 48 working hours or even less.

2) All valid students are now eligible to apply through this streamlined process.

Application Link: https://ictcell.cu.ac.bd/std-email/

Update on Institutional Email ID Distribution (4th April 2026)The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that institutional e...
04/04/2026

Update on Institutional Email ID Distribution (4th April 2026)

The ICT Cell, CU is pleased to inform that institutional email accounts have been successfully provided to students of the most junior academic batches (1st and 2nd year) under Phase 2 of the distribution program.

Following the completion of Phase 1, students from 53 departments/institutes who submitted their information subsequently have also been provided with their institutional email IDs based on the prescribed form.

In total, nearly 4,000 students have been facilitated with institutional email IDs across Phase 1 and Phase 2.

With this, the ICT Cell has successfully completed Phase 2 distribution of institutional email IDs for 1st and 2nd year students. Students who submitted their information late will be accommodated in the next processing cycle and will receive their institutional email IDs accordingly.

Please note that, due to system maintenance, the submission form will remain temporarily unavailable for a few days. The form will be made available again once maintenance activities are completed.

Furthermore, the ICT Cell is working towards a streamlined process whereby students will soon be able to access their institutional email IDs without the need to physically visit the ICT Cell.

Further notices will be shared as necessary.

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প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি বিতরণ সংক্রান্ত হালনাগাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তি (৪ এপ্রিল ২০২৬)

আইসিটি সেল, চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় জানাচ্ছে যে, ১ম ও ২য় বর্ষের শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি বিতরণের ফেজ–২ কার্যক্রম সফলভাবে সম্পন্ন হয়েছে।

ফেজ–১ সম্পন্ন হওয়ার পর, নির্ধারিত ফরমের মাধ্যমে পরবর্তীতে তথ্য জমা প্রদানকারী ৫৩টি বিভাগ/ইনস্টিটিউটের শিক্ষার্থীদেরও তাদের প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি প্রদান করা হয়েছে।

ফেজ–১ ও ফেজ–২ মিলিয়ে মোট প্রায় ৪,০০০ শিক্ষার্থীকে প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি প্রদান করা হয়েছে।

এর মাধ্যমে ১ম ও ২য় বর্ষের শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি বিতরণের ফেজ–২ কার্যক্রম সম্পন্ন হয়েছে। যেসব শিক্ষার্থী দেরিতে তথ্য জমা দিয়েছেন, তাদের তথ্য পরবর্তী প্রক্রিয়াকরণ পর্যায়ে অন্তর্ভুক্ত করে ইমেইল আইডি প্রদান করা হবে।

অনুগ্রহ করে অবগত থাকুন যে, সিস্টেম রক্ষণাবেক্ষণের (maintenance) কারণে নির্ধারিত ফরমটি কয়েক দিনের জন্য সাময়িকভাবে বন্ধ থাকবে। রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ কার্যক্রম শেষ হলে ফরমটি পুনরায় চালু করা হবে।

এছাড়াও, আইসিটি সেল এমন একটি প্রক্রিয়া বাস্তবায়নের জন্য কাজ করছে যার মাধ্যমে শিক্ষার্থীরা খুব শীঘ্রই আইসিটি সেলে শারীরিকভাবে উপস্থিত না হয়েই তাদের প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক ইমেইল আইডি গ্রহণ করতে পারবে।

প্রয়োজনীয় পরবর্তী বিজ্ঞপ্তি যথাসময়ে জানানো হবে।

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