School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - SLASS

17/09/2026

📚 Registration Open: Certificate Course on Research Methodology 2026

Build practical skills in qualitative, quantitative & mixed-method research, STATA, NVivo, academic writing, and more! 🔍

📅 24 Sep–7 Nov 2026
💰 BDT 700 | 👥 Only 40 seats
🎓 For IUB undergraduate (2nd–4th year) & graduate students
⏰ Deadline: 18 September

🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdSaT30Ii3Hyd.../viewform

Registration Open: Certificate Course on Research Methodology | 24 Sep–7 Nov 2026

Dear Students,

The Department of Social Sciences & Humanities (DSSH), SLASS, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), in collaboration with the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh, is pleased to announce the Certificate Course on Research Methodology 2026.

📅 Course Duration: 24 September – 7 November 2026
🎓 Inauguration: 24 September 2026

The course is designed to strengthen students’ practical research skills through qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches.

📚 Course Highlights
Qualitative, quantitative & mixed-method research
Research design & methodology
Literature review & research gap identification
STATA-based statistical analysis
NVivo-based qualitative data analysis
Academic writing, referencing & publication strategies
Practical research-oriented assignments

🎓 Participant Benefits
Certificate of Completion with dual recognition from the Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh & IUB
Study materials
Refreshments

💰 Registration Fee
BDT 700 only ( 📍 Inauguration Venue | 24 September 2026)

👥 Limited Seats
Only 40 participants

📅 Important Dates
Registration Deadline: 18 September 2026
Selection & Confirmation: 20 September 2026

🎯 Eligibility
The course is open to:
1.IUB undergraduate students from 2nd to 4th year
2.Graduate students currently enrolled at IUB
Participants must maintain a minimum of 60% attendance and successfully complete all required assignments to receive the certificate.

📌 Registration
Registration Link:
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSaT30Ii3HydRVyCykMF7v3ElaQT2Cvq_0pnEH-gmASP3Qvg/viewform

📞 For Further Information
Faiqha Ta-Seen
📱 +880 1792-825352
📧 [email protected]

We encourage interested students to register early, as seats are limited to only 40 participants.

Sincerely,
Ms Sharmeen Ahmed
Head (Acting)
Department of Social Sciences & Humanities (DSSH)

14/09/2026

🎬📚 Revisiting Ibsen through the Indian Cinematic Imagination

We are pleased to highlight a scholarly contribution by Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman, Professor of English at IUB and Director of the Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research & Study Centre.

The article explores how Indian cinema reimagines Henrik Ibsen’s works, examining themes of gender, identity, power, ambition, and human aspiration through a postcolonial lens.

Congratulations to Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman on this significant contribution to Ibsen and performance studies! 👏

Revisiting Ibsen through the Indian Cinematic Imagination

The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) is pleased to highlight a scholarly contribution by Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman, Professor of English and Director of the Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research & Study Centre at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).

The article examines two significant Indian cinematic reinterpretations of Henrik Ibsen’s works: Tamal Dasgupta’s Bhalo Meye Kharap Meye (Good Girl Bad Girl, 2019), loosely inspired by A Doll’s House, and K. P. Kumaran’s Aakasha Gopuram (Castle in the Air, 2008), an adaptation of The Master Builder.

Drawing upon adaptation studies and postcolonial theory, the article explores how Ibsen’s enduring concerns with gender, identity, power, ambition, desire, and human aspiration are reimagined within contemporary Indian social and cultural contexts. It further considers the ways in which Ibsen’s works, introduced to India through colonial channels, have been appropriated, transformed, and localized by regional filmmakers.

Through these cinematic reinterpretations, the article demonstrates the continuing relevance and cultural adaptability of Ibsen’s dramatic works in postcolonial India.

DEML congratulates Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman on this significant contribution to Ibsen and performance studies.

Read the article below-
https://www.hf.uio.no/is/english/research/news-and-events/events/in-house-seminar-cinematic-adaptations-of--a-doll%E2%80%99.html

14/09/2026

📚 Academic Expertise in Action!

We are pleased to share that Dr. Imran Firdaus, Head of the Department of Media and Communication at IUB, has been appointed as a member of a five-member committee formed by the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) to review the curriculum and credit-hour structure of its specialized PGD Programme.

Congratulations, Dr. Imran Firdaus, on this appointment! We wish you every success in this important academic and curriculum development initiative. 🎓

14/09/2026

🌏 SLASS faculty on the global stage!

We are proud to share that Prof. Dr. Imtiaz A. Hussain, Founding Chair of the Department of Global Studies & Governance (GSG), will serve as a Keynote Speaker at the 1st RCASBC International Conference 2026.

The conference brings together scholars to rethink the global order and the role of middle and small states in a changing world.

Wishing Prof. Dr. Hussain a successful and insightful conference!

Announcement | 1st RCASBC International Conference 2026

The Department of Global Studies & Governance (GSG), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Imtiaz A. Hussain, Founding Chair of GSG, will be participating as a Keynote Speaker at the 1st RCASBC International Conference 2026.

The conference, titled “Rethinking Rule-Based Global Order: Middle and Small States in a Changing World,” will be held on 13–14 September 2026 at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

The conference is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Research Center for Asian Studies–Bangladesh Center (RCASBC) in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong.

We are pleased to share this academic engagement and wish Prof. Dr. Hussain a successful conference.

24/08/2026

Another insightful conversation from the SLASS Seminar Series: Episode 03.

Language & Pedagogy a seminar that brought ideas, research, and fresh perspectives together. 📚✨

Through engaging presentations and discussions, participants explored how language shapes learning, teaching, and communication.

06/08/2026

Reflecting on History, Inspiring Understanding.

The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), successfully hosted "July Uprising in Retrospect," bringing together distinguished faculty members and student panelists to examine the significance, impact, and legacy of the July Uprising from diverse academic perspectives.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our speakers, moderator, student panelists, and everyone who participated in making the event a meaningful occasion for reflection, learning, and thoughtful exchange.

Here are some moments from the event.

29/07/2026

The Department of Social Sciences & Humanities (DSSH), in collaboration with the Anthro-Socio Club and the Environmental Trailblazers Club, successfully hosted a guest lecture by Professor Antje Daniel and Professor Petra Dannecker from the University of Vienna.

The session explored youth climate activism across Bangladesh, Uganda, and Austria, fostering engaging discussions on global perspectives and social change.

29/07/2026

The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) successfully hosted a discussion on the anthology Stories My Grandma (Never) Told Me, edited by Prof. Razia Sultana Khan.

The event brought together faculty members, students, and literature enthusiasts for an engaging conversation on storytelling, memory, and diverse literary voices.

29/07/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the Workshop on Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), jointly organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (DSSH) and the Department of Media and Communication (DMC) at IUB.

Facilitated by international professionals, including experts from UNICEF, this full-day workshop offers valuable insights into the principles and practice of Social and Behaviour Change.

🗓️ 1 August 2026 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Room 7010, Academic Building, IUB

📌 Seats are limited. Register by 30 July 2026.

Dear Students,

Greetings from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).

You are cordially invited to participate in the Workshop on Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), jointly organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (DSSH) and the Department of Media and Communication (DMC).

The workshop will be facilitated by international professionals, including experts from UNICEF, and will cover key concepts, approaches, and practical applications of Social and Behaviour Change.

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Room 7010, Academic Building, IUB
As seats are limited, interested students are requested to register by 30 July 2026.

Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR4rIhdAQEf1OHYFiWGTxJzKM0iEI629d247A82z0Cn5NL-Q/viewform

We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity and look forward to your participation.

22/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Qudrate Khoda, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (DSSH), on presenting his research at the AUW Humanities Conference 2026.

His participation reflects DSSH and IUB's ongoing commitment to impactful research and academic excellence.