Independent University Bangladesh Admission Information

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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20/07/2025

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19/07/2025

Department of Marketing at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) conducted a visit to InterContinental Dhaka for students enrolled in the Services Marketing course. Team led by Dr. S M Sohel Rana toured key hotel facilities and learned about the hotel's operational structure, management policies and industry overview. They also observed service marketing concepts, employee training and brand positioning in a luxury hotel environment.

19/07/2025

Here is a Reading Comprehension Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) set based on the “Beat Plastic Pollution” seminar passage:

🌱 Reading Comprehension MCQ – Beat Plastic Pollution Seminar
Read the passage below and answer the questions.

The Department of Environmental Science and Management (DESM) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Bangladesh jointly organized a seminar titled “Beat Plastic Pollution” on June 29, 2025, at the IUB Multipurpose Hall to mark World Environment Day 2025.

The seminar brought together over 150 participants from academia, government, and international organizations. Prof. M. Tamim, IUB’s Vice Chancellor, emphasized that Bangladesh dumps about 800,000 tons of plastic into the ocean annually, and warned that global plastic pollution may surpass 500 billion tons in the next decade. He called for immediate action and noted IUB’s goal of becoming a single-use plastic-free campus.

Dr. K. Ayaz Rabbani, Dean of the School of Environment and Life Sciences, spoke of turning challenges into opportunities and encouraged students to contribute ideas and engage in research, teaching, and community dialogue.

Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh, highlighted that while organizations can host discussions, students must lead the actual action.

Khadem Mahmud Yusuf, CEO of Bangladesh Petrochemical Company Ltd. (BPCL), stressed the need for structured data systems to bridge information gaps and guide policy decisions.

Other speakers included representatives from UNICEF, the World Bank, and UNOPS South Asia. Discussions included the circular economy, microplastic health risks, digital waste tracking tools, and grassroots recycling. A proposed academic module titled “Sustainable Plastic Solutions: Theory to Practice” was introduced, and a partnership between IUB and BPCL for training, research, and internships was initiated.

✅ Questions
1. What was the main purpose of the seminar at IUB?
A. Launching a recycling plant
B. Discussing renewable energy projects
C. Addressing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability
D. Celebrating IUB’s anniversary

2. When was the seminar held?
A. May 5, 2025
B. June 29, 2025
C. July 4, 2025
D. August 1, 2025

3. How much plastic does Bangladesh reportedly dump into the ocean each year?
A. 500,000 tons
B. 1 million tons
C. 800,000 tons
D. 100,000 tons

4. What action is IUB taking to reduce plastic waste?
A. Banning all packaged foods
B. Becoming a single-use plastic-free campus
C. Launching a new plastic factory
D. Installing air purifiers

5. According to Prof. M. Tamim, what percentage of plastic is recycled globally?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. 40%

6. What did Dr. K. Ayaz Rabbani encourage students to do?
A. Avoid social media
B. Study abroad
C. Participate in dialogue, research, and innovation
D. Join corporate internships only

7. Who said students must take the lead in taking action?
A. Prof. M. Tamim
B. Dr. Rabbani
C. Sudhir Muralidharan
D. Khadem Mahmud Yusuf

8. What did Khadem Mahmud Yusuf stress as essential to solving plastic pollution?
A. Student activism
B. Large protests
C. Structured data systems
D. Importing plastic

9. What new academic initiative was proposed during the seminar?
A. “Green Energy Economics”
B. “Sustainable Plastic Solutions: Theory to Practice”
C. “Global Trade and Waste”
D. “Digital Waste Commerce”

10. Which of the following topics was NOT discussed at the seminar?
A. Microplastic health risks
B. Grassroots recycling
C. Air pollution levels
D. Digital waste tracking tools

19/07/2025

🎾 Reading Comprehension: IUB at the 2nd Inter-University Squash Tournament 2025
Read the following passage and answer the questions below.

Squash players from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) secured two Championship and three Runner-up titles at the 2nd Inter-University Squash Tournament 2025, held on July 4, 2025, at the Army Squash Court in Dhaka. The event was organized by the Bangladesh Squash Rackets Federation and sponsored by Mark’s.

Marjan Akter Monika, squash coach at IUB, became champion in the Female Plate Group and received a coaching certificate for preparing the team in just 12 days.

In the Female Elite Group, Riazul Zannat Urdho (CSE) won the championship, while Joti Rani Roy (Accounting) was runner-up.

In the Men’s Elite Group, Md. Raihan (MIS) finished as runner-up, and in the Men’s Plate Group, Md. Mahmud Mubin (General Management) also claimed runner-up honors.

IUB fielded 12 players (9 male, 3 female), and had at least one finalist in all four male and female categories. This was IUB’s second time in the tournament, and its highest medal tally so far.

The tournament featured 30 male and 10 female players from 10 universities, including IUB, University of Dhaka, Chittagong University, UIU, MIST, BUP, EWU, AIUB, and Jagannath University.

📘 Questions
1. Where was the tournament held?
A. Dhaka University Court
B. MIST Squash Court
C. Army Squash Court, Dhaka
D. AIUB Gymnasium

2. How many total titles did IUB win?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

3. Who won the Female Plate Group?
A. Joti Rani Roy
B. Marjan Akter Monika
C. Riazul Zannat Urdho
D. Md. Mahmud Mubin

4. What additional recognition did the IUB squash coach receive?
A. Silver medal
B. Cash prize
C. Best Trainer award
D. Coaching certificate

5. Which department does Riazul Zannat Urdho belong to?
A. Accounting
B. Finance
C. Computer Science and Engineering
D. Marketing

6. In which category did Md. Raihan compete?
A. Men’s Plate Group
B. Men’s Elite Group
C. Female Plate Group
D. Mixed Doubles

7. How many female players represented IUB?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

8. Which IUB student was runner-up in the Men’s Plate Group?
A. Md. Raihan
B. Riazul Zannat Urdho
C. Md. Mahmud Mubin
D. Taifur Uddin

9. How many universities participated in the tournament?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15

10. What makes this year’s tournament special for IUB?
A. First time participating
B. Hosted the event
C. Won all categories
D. Achieved their highest medal tally so far

19/07/2025

🏀 Reading Comprehension: IUB Basketball Club at 2THE RIM 3x3 Showdown 2025
Read the following passage and answer the questions below:

The IUB Basketball Club has become champion in the All-Age Boys division and runner-up in the Co-Ed All Age division of the 2THE RIM 3x3 Showdown 2025 tournament. Held in Dhaka on July 11, 2025, the tournament featured 31 teams across co-ed, all-age, and U-18 categories who competed in group stage matches in round-robin format, followed by semifinals and finals.

The IUB team for the All Age Boys division comprised Taifur Uddin (CSE), Mohammad Ishrak (MIS), Mukcith Khan Ishfak (Finance), Zarif Shabab (Finance), and Raisul Islam Durjoy (Finance). Mukcith was named the Most Valuable Player in their category.

The team for the Co-Ed All Age division included Taifur Uddin (CSE), Ahasan Ameer Khan (CSE), Maha Murshed (CSE), and Nongmaithem Sanjana (Finance). The coaching team was led by Mahmudul Hasan Shawn.

In the U-18 category, Flame Boys won the title, while Mustangs Academy finished as runners-up. Other teams came from Dhaka University, AIUB, and Daffodil International University.

📘 Questions
1. Where was the 2THE RIM 3x3 Showdown 2025 held?
A. Chattogram
B. Rajshahi
C. Dhaka
D. Sylhet

2. What title did the IUB Basketball Club win in the All-Age Boys division?
A. Runner-up
B. Semi-finalist
C. Champion
D. Quarterfinalist

3. Who was named the Most Valuable Player in the All-Age Boys division?
A. Taifur Uddin
B. Mohammad Ishrak
C. Zarif Shabab
D. Mukcith Khan Ishfak

4. Which academic department was most represented in the Co-Ed All Age IUB team?
A. Management Information Systems
B. Finance
C. Computer Science and Engineering
D. Environmental Science

5. How many teams participated in the tournament overall?
A. 15
B. 25
C. 31
D. 35

6. What format did the tournament use in the group stage?
A. Single elimination
B. Knockout
C. Round-robin
D. Swiss format

7. Who coached the IUB Basketball Club?
A. Taifur Uddin
B. Mahmudul Hasan Shawn
C. Nongmaithem Sanjana
D. Ahasan Ameer Khan

8. Which team won the U-18 category?
A. Mustangs Academy
B. AIUB
C. Flame Boys
D. Daffodil International University

9. Which of the following universities was NOT mentioned as a participating team?
A. Dhaka University
B. AIUB
C. North South University
D. Daffodil International University

10. How many IUB players in the All-Age Boys team were from the Finance department?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

10/06/2025

According to the latest data from the UGC, the number of private universities that do not have one of the top three positions—VC, Pro-VC and Treasurer—is 101. On the other hand, the number of private universities that have all three positions—VC, Pro-VC and Treasurer—is only 15. https://brightadmissioncoaching.com/15-private-universities-hold-all-three-positions-vc-pro-vc-and-treasurer

09/06/2025

Autumn 2025 Undergraduate Admission at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB):

📅 Important Dates
Application Deadline: 22 July 2025

Admission Test: 26 July 2025 at 10:30 AM

Result Publication: 31 July 2025

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27/03/2025

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been awarded an international grant by SOAS University of London.

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27/03/2025

Two undergraduates from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have reached the finals of the annual engineering contest "Not-A-Boring Competition," organized by The Boring Company. The team, consisting of 19 students and researchers from various universities in Bangladesh, has developed an innovative Microtunnel Boring Machine (MTBM) for efficient excavation through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating robotics, mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering.

The team, formed in 2023, competed against the University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Tech, ETH Zurich, and the University of Texas at Arlington. They received the 'Rookie Award' for their innovative idea and are now working on updating the device further. The team is committed to pioneering tunnel boring machine (TBM) technology in Bangladesh and aims to initiate TBM practices for excavation projects, road and highway repairs, and other infrastructure needs.

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27/03/2025

Department of General Management at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held a "Skill Mapping Exercise and Adaptation Planning" session to address industry expectations and academic preparedness. It brought together industry leaders, faculty members, and students to discuss essential competencies required in the evolving job market.

Session covered academic qualifications, technical expertise, and soft skills, with industry professionals sharing insights on workplace readiness. Speakers from Brac Bank, ICDDRB and independent energy consultants discussed topics such as behavioral competency, conflict resolution, critical thinking, digital literacy and industry-specific expertise. International development expert Farhan Shahriar highlighted the need for guest lectures and industry collaborations to provide students with real-world exposure. Other speakers from Spectra Studios, Robi, Walton and Meghna Executive Holdings addressed post-pandemic productivity challenges, time management, teamwork, career planning, stress management and personal skill development.

Prof. Habib encouraged industry professionals to contribute to course curriculum enrichment and serve as guest lecturers, and thanked faculty members, industry experts, and volunteers for their contributions.