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Dr Mahruba Mowtushi, Associate Professor at ENH was invited as a a visiting scholar at Thammasat University, Thailand. D...
07/09/2026

Dr Mahruba Mowtushi, Associate Professor at ENH was invited as a a visiting scholar at Thammasat University, Thailand. During her stay at Thammasat from Aug 23-28, 2026, she engaged in a series of seminar discussions and presented papers on comparative literature from the Global South with discussants from Chulalonkorn and Kasetsart Universities.

Dr Mowtushi also delivered a public lecture at the Department of Liberal Arts at Thammasat University on Aug 27 on Bengali soundscape, the history of radio and the politics of mediated sound in the post-partition era.

Congratulations! Shahid and Disha! for achieving the Millennium Fellowship 2026.The Millennium Fellowship is a global le...
07/09/2026

Congratulations! Shahid and Disha! for achieving the Millennium Fellowship 2026.

The Millennium Fellowship is a global leadership program jointly organised by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and MCN. It is designed to empower university students by developing their leadership skills and encouraging them to contribute to initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mohammad Shahidul Hassan, an undergraduate student of the Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University, has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2026 and appointed as the Campus Director for BRAC University. Through his project, “Bridge Through Language,” he aims to support underserved, street-connected children in Dhaka by developing their basic English communication skills, confidence, and opportunities for social interaction. As Campus Director, he will also lead and coordinate the Millennium Fellowship cohort at BRAC University.

S. Disha, another ENH student and community organiser, is currently working on Shaucha Sikkha, a project focused on teaching children in underserved communities about hygiene, clean water, and sanitation through simple and practical learning. The project supports SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and the principle of Education for All. Through this project, she aims to conduct 6 WASH education sessions, reaching 201–300 people and helping children develop healthy habits they can practice at home and school.

On 5th September 2026, the students of ENG 440: English for Print Media went to The Daily Star office for a guided tour ...
07/09/2026

On 5th September 2026, the students of ENG 440: English for Print Media went to The Daily Star office for a guided tour of the newsroom. The students were warmly welcomed and given a tour of the newsroom during which some reporters also spoke to them.
After that, Mr. Tanim Ahmed, Digital Editor of The Daily Star carried our an information-sharing session with the students where he described the daily affairs of the newsroom, the effort and judgement calls that go into reporting, and also spoke about the organization's structure.
Ms. Aasha Mehreen Amin, Joint Editor of The Daily Star, also joined the discussion, shared her input, and answered questions from students along with Mr. Tanim Ahmed.
The visit concluded on a cheerful and productive note, leaving students with valuable insights about the world of journalism and media. The guided tour was arranged by the course teacher Ms. Roohi Andalib Huda, Assistant Professor, ENH.

On 30th August 2026 the Department of English and Humanities hosted a book talk on "Dhaka, Everyday Imagination and the ...
07/09/2026

On 30th August 2026 the Department of English and Humanities hosted a book talk on "Dhaka, Everyday Imagination and the Subjective City" by Dr. Tabassum Zaman, in Club Activity Room-1. The discussant of the book was Professor Dr. Firdous Azim. The details of the event are as follows.
About the Book:
Dhaka, Everyday Imagination and the Subjective City examines the city’s affective domain to make visible the invisible order that underpins today’s complex urban reality. Exploring Dhaka as both a physical and an imagined city, it shows how residents’ lived experiences, memories, and cultural expressions shape urban knowledge. Moving beyond conventional urban studies, it examines the relationship between the city’s material form and its psycho-social life, arguing that the “imagined city” is a vital way to understand urban reality. Drawing on literature, popular culture, and everyday spatial practices, the book offers a fresh perspective on Dhaka and on broader urban life in Asia.
About the author:
Tabassum Zaman is an associate professor of English at BRAC University. An alumna of the University of Dhaka, she earned her PhD in Cultural Studies in Asia from the National
University of Singapore (NUS). She was a postdoctoral fellow with the Cultural Studies Research Cluster at the Asia Research Institute (ARI). A city enthusiast, her interdisciplinary work is open to creative theorisation and focuses on non-systematic, vernacular spatial practices that challenge the hegemony of inherited epistemologies. She has written on Bangladesh’s traffic art, urban nostalgia, graffiti and wall art, and contributes to national newspapers. She teaches literature and cultural studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

On 13th and 14th August, 2026, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh organised its 12th Department of English and Hu...
07/09/2026

On 13th and 14th August, 2026, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh organised its 12th Department of English and Humanities (DEH) Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition, titled Money Talks: Consumerism and Capitalism in Literature and Language. In the conference, ENH student Munanzila Tarannum's paper, "From Magical Stone to Golden Entrapment: A Marxist Reading of Rajshekhar Basu's 'The Philosopher's Stone'", earned the Special Mention Award in Academic Presentation.

Abidul Islam, a Spring 2025 alumnus of the Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University, has been awarded the...
07/09/2026

Abidul Islam, a Spring 2025 alumnus of the Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University, has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship to pursue the highly competitive Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) programme.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters is a competitive European Union-funded initiative supporting outstanding students worldwide in international joint master’s programmes. MARIHE’s rigorous selection process assesses applicants worldwide based on academic achievements, motivation, career goals, relevant experience, personal competencies, and communication skills, through which Abidul successfully progressed.

As a MARIHE scholar, Abidul will study higher education research, innovation, policy, management, and leadership. As it is a mobility-based programme, he will study at the University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, and Tampere University, Finland during the first two semesters. He will then pursue his specialization in Beijing, China, or Patiala, India, followed by study at partner institutions in Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, or Portugal. The programme also includes an internship with leading institutions anywhere in the world.

Abidul will begin his MARIHE journey in Austria in September 2026. BRAC University takes pride in Abidul’s achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic journey.

A group of 39 students from ENG 439: Teaching Practicum visited two educational institutions during Summer 2026. On July...
06/09/2026

A group of 39 students from ENG 439: Teaching Practicum visited two educational institutions during Summer 2026. On July 16, they visited a Bangla-medium higher secondary college in Banasree and observed Grade 12 classes. On August 30, they visited an English-medium school in Gulshan 1, observing primary classes from Grades 1–5.

Exposure to different age groups and proficiency levels deepened students’ understanding of age-appropriate English teaching practices. The visits also allowed them to observe various teaching methods and techniques in authentic classroom settings.

The students expressed their gratitude to the authorities and teachers of both institutions for welcoming them and providing valuable learning opportunities.
It was, indeed, a wonderful way to end the Summer—a reminder that some of the most meaningful lessons happen when learning moves beyond books and pages and into the real world.

The visits were coordinated by the course instructor, Ms. Lubaba Sanjana, Senior Lecturer, ENH.

Who’s Afraid of Jane Austen?Jane Austen after a SemiquincentennialA Day-long programme on Jane AustenArranged by the Dep...
02/09/2026

Who’s Afraid of Jane Austen?
Jane Austen after a Semiquincentennial
A Day-long programme on Jane Austen
Arranged by the Department of English and Humanities, BRAC University
Date: 29 October 2026; Thursday
Venue: Exhibition Hall, BRAC University (level 2)

2026 highlights the 251st birth anniversary of the timeless British writer Jane Austen. Her literary works have inspired numerous re-telling and on-screen adaptations for generations. Underscoring literary realism, her novels have been influencing readers to continuously challenge and negotiate the meaning provided by social institutions such as marriage, family, or education. To celebrate the year after a great semiquincentennial for a writer of Austen’s stature, thus, calls for reimagination and re-contextualisation of her artistic genius and literary contribution. The department of English and Humanities of BRAC University is arranging an Inter-University Creative Competition titled “Who is Afraid of Jane Austen?” along with cosplay and artistic expressions in short films. An exciting book fair is also part of the celebration.
The event invites students to engage in a conversation with Jane Austen and her works through creative projects. In the postmodern, digital landscape, we may explore what remains of Austen’s works on contemporary culture, media, and literature. Students are encouraged to connect the major themes of Austen’s work to the broader context of class, romance, gender dynamics, and education through their creative works.
The competition is divided into four categories including short stories, poems, short films, painting - inspired by the works of Jane Austen. For each category, one winner will be selected and awarded, with the scope of presenting their works in front of esteemed personalities both in and outside of academia. The submissions must be done before the event through filling out the Google Form linked below.
A performance session for cosplayers will be arranged by the BRACU students. All participants need to communicate to us through filling out a google form linked below.
Attendees of the event can also dress up according to the clothing conventions of Jane Austen’s time, however, they will not be able to participate in the competition without prior registration.

Submission Requirements:
Short stories: 2500 words maximum. .doc or .docx files only.

Poems: 50 lines maximum. doc or .docx files only.

Short films: Duration ought to be between 5 to 20 minutes. One person from the group should fill out the form on behalf of the whole team, each film should have no more than five contributors.

Paintings: Oil/acrylic/water color on canvas (ideally 20"×12"). Soft copies in JPEG or PNG format should be sent to the organisers. On the day of celebration the paintings should be brought physically. Digital art is not being accepted at the moment.

Cosplay performance: Participants must describe their costume and performance ahead of time. If a group performance is intended, each participant must fill out the form separately and describe their costume and performance. Though not required, submitting a photo of the costume is encouraged.

All submissions should be in English. For short films, English subtitles must be added if any other language is used.
Participants are limited to one submission per category. This does not apply to the cosplay performance session.

Link to the forms:
Creative Project (Short story/Poem/Short film/Painting):
https://forms.gle/hcMUzuS19KSiPNCB8

Cosplay performance:
https://forms.gle/1gT3FTvJs2y8SJi87

Address any queries to:
[email protected]

01/09/2026

In Fall ’25, the students of ENG123: History of English Language brought the history of the language to life through creative projects and cosplay.

This Thursday, our Summer ’26 students are ready to showcase their own take! Join us for The English Chronicles: A Language Timewalk on September 3 at 2 PM in Room 09A-06C.

On Thursday, August 27, ENG 404: Copywriting students visited Mighty, a creative agency within the FCP Bitopi network....
28/08/2026

On Thursday, August 27, ENG 404: Copywriting students visited Mighty, a creative agency within the FCP Bitopi network.
The visit was designed to connect students' classroom learning with professional practice, giving them an opportunity to see how the concepts and skills associated with copywriting translate into the workings of a professional advertising agency.
The students were welcomed by senior members of the Mighty team, who shared their professional experiences and perspectives on copywriting, creative strategy, business, campaign development, client relationships and agency life.
The visit gave students an opportunity to engage directly with practioners and ask questions about the industry and potential career paths. Additionally, they were also given a tour of the agency.
The industry visit was arranged by the course instructor Ms.Roohi Andalib Huda, with assistance from Mahamudul Hasan Akhond, a student of ENH who works part-time at Bitopi.

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