Department of Management, University of Dhaka

01/03/2026

Dear Students,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Edupro Global Green Talent Awards 2026, organised by Edupro UK in association with the University of Leeds.

Following the successful 2025 Grand Finale hosted at the University of Leeds, the 2026 competition is now open for global registration. This international sustainability competition provides a structured, multi-round platform where students develop practical, financially viable solutions to real-world environmental and social challenges. Why encourage your students to participate?

Students will:

• Develop real-world sustainability solutions

• Strengthen analytical thinking, research capability, and teamwork

• Work under the guidance of a mentor

• Compete for cash prizes, certificates, and international recognition

• Engage with global academics and sustainability professionals

• Build strong portfolio evidence for employability and postgraduate applications

Participation also demonstrates your institution’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global engagement. The early rounds are conducted fully online, enabling students from anywhere in the world to participate and progress towards the Grand Finale at the University of Leeds, UK.

Eligibility:

• Students aged 16–32

• University and college learners

• Teams of three to five students

• There is NO registration fee

We would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate this opportunity among relevant departments (Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences, etc.) and encourage interested teams to complete their registration before 28 February 2026.

Registration link: https://eduprouk.com/greentalent/registration.

We strongly encourage early registration to allow sufficient preparation time and smooth eligibility confirmation. Teams are already forming internationally, and we would not wish your students to miss this opportunity.

Should you wish to explore further institutional engagement or arrange a short online briefing session for your students or faculty, we would be pleased to coordinate at a mutually convenient time.

Thank you for your continued support in empowering future sustainability leaders.

25/02/2026

The Dhaka University Center for Trade and Investment (CTI) and Ritsumeikan University Host the 2nd International Seminar on Regional Input-Output Analysis.

The Dhaka University Center for Trade and Investment (CTI), in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University, Japan, successfully hosted the 2nd International Seminar on Regional Input-Output Analysis today at the Faculty of Business Studies.

Distinguished Leadership and Guests
The event was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Mahmood Osman Imam, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies, who attended as the Chief Guest. The seminar drew a distinguished panel of international experts and dignitaries, including:

JICA Bangladesh: Ichiguchi Tomohide, Chief Representative.

Yokohama National University: Professor Ishiro Taku.

Ritsumeikan University: Professors Kazuo Inaba, Takahiko Hashimoto, Shuji Matsuno, Toshiaki Yamai, and Zhu Ningshin.

The proceedings opened with a welcome address by Professor Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam, Director of CTI, while Professor Dr. Muhammad Shariat Ullah ensured the seamless ex*****on of the event as the Seminar Coordinator.

Research and Strategic Insights
The seminar served as a critical platform for discussing the evolution of global trade. Speakers underscored the vital role of Regional Input-Output Analysis in navigating:

Trade Diversification: Expanding market reach in a shifting global economy.

Value-Added Trade: Maximizing the economic benefits of domestic production.

Sustainable Industrial Growth: Developing eco-conscious industrial zones through data-driven strategies.

Across three technical sessions, seven research papers were presented by prominent scholars, including Rahman Mohammad Sayedur, Lingxin Zhu, Professor Shuji Matsuno, Mohammad Roni, and Md. Abdur Rahman. Their work focused on bridging the gap between theoretical regional economics and practical, data-based policymaking.

Strengthening Bangladesh-Japan Ties
The day-long event brought together a diverse group of academics, researchers, and policymakers from both Bangladesh and Japan. Beyond the technical presentations, the seminar concluded with a mutual pledge to:

Deepen Academic Cooperation: Strengthening the long-standing partnership between Dhaka University and Japanese institutions.

Expand Joint Research: Increasing the scope of collaborative studies to support evidence-based governance and economic planning.

"This seminar marks a significant step forward in using rigorous data analysis to shape the future of international trade and regional stability."

21/02/2026

আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস উপলক্ষে ম্যানেজমেন্ট ডিবেটিং ফোরাম-এর পক্ষ থেকে আজ জাতীয় শহীদ মিনারে ভাষাশহীদদের প্রতি গভীর শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে পুষ্পস্তবক অর্পণ করা হয়।

মাতৃভাষার মর্যাদা রক্ষায় যাঁরা জীবন উৎসর্গ করেছেন, তাঁদের আত্মত্যাগ আমাদের চেতনায় চিরজাগরুক।
ভাষার প্রতি শ্রদ্ধা শুধু আজকের দিনে নয়, প্রতিদিনের চর্চায় ও সচেতনতার মধ্যেই তার প্রকৃত সম্মান নিহিত।

ভাষাশহীদদের প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা।

19/02/2026

A glimpse into the first training session of the HEAT Sub-project (PIN - 13001) at the Department of Management, University of Dhaka!
Resource Person: Dr. Shah Ridwan Chowdhury
Topic: How to Conduct a Systematic Literature Review
We are officially welcoming our selected scholars:
🎓 Elma Noorain Momo (26th)
🎓 Taslima Akter (26th)
This World Bank-funded initiative is a major step toward up-skilling local talents for corporate leadership in Bangladesh. Onward and upward!

15/02/2026

The Millennium Fellowship is a fully funded global leadership program that equips undergraduate students with world-class training, mentorship, and international exposure while working on initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Last year, two students from the University of Dhaka demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact as Campus Directors. A few notable examples include:

Project: Ecollab
Led by Mashrufa Hussain
This initiative empowered 120 DU students from all 64 districts of Bangladesh through a structured program on climate advocacy, leadership, and sustainability. The project resulted in:

60 workshops across 60 districts, engaging 2,500 participants

Tree-planting initiatives in 20+ cities with 65+ trees planted

Climate Connect 2024, a global initiative involving participants from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Jordan, Indonesia, and Brazil

Social media outreach reaching 9,000+ individuals

Project: Bonhi – A Movement for Justice, Climate & Childhood
Led by Tashfia (Tifa)
Bonhi is a youth-led movement addressing the intersection of climate change, child rights, and women’s health, especially within vulnerable communities. The initiative focuses on community workshops, awareness campaigns, and advocacy around climate education, child protection, and women’s health issues.

Additionally, students from 24 different departments of the University of Dhaka were selected as Millennium Fellows, with one serving as Campus Director, reflecting strong interdisciplinary leadership and representation from our institution.

We respectfully request your kind support in sharing this opportunity with undergraduate students within your faculty/department who are interested in leadership, social impact, and global engagement.

Please note that a campus requires at least 8 undergraduate applicants to be eligible, though 15–20+ applications are strongly encouraged.

The application deadline is March 31, 2026, and early applications are highly recommended.

02/02/2026

27/01/2026

🎓 Scholarship Cheque Handed Over

We are proud to share that today (27 January 2026), Mr. Mehdi Amin Chowdhury, Joint Secretary, Management FBS Club Limited, formally handed over a scholarship cheque to support six (6) deserving students of the Department of Management, University of Dhaka, for a period of one year.

The cheque was graciously received by
Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam, Professor & Chairman, Department of Management, Dhaka University

This milestone reflects our collective commitment to ensuring that financial hardship never becomes a barrier to education.

🌱 Join Us in Strengthening the Sustainable Scholarship Fund

We humbly invite our honorable members and well-wishers to contribute to our Dedicated Scholarship Fund, designed to support academically talented yet financially struggling students on a long-term, sustainable basis.

🏦 Dedicated Scholarship Account Details

Jamuna Bank PLC
Account Name: Management FBS Club Ltd.
Account Number: 1001001738236
Branch: Malibagh Branch
Routing Number: 130273949
Swift Code: JAMUBDDH

Together, let us continue to uplift futures, preserve dignity, and build a lasting legacy of education for generations to come.

— Management FBS Club Limited

27/01/2026

📢 Call for Master’s Scholarship Applications | HEAT Sub-Project (PIN-13001)

The Department of Management, University of Dhaka, is pleased to invite applications for a Master’s Scholarship under the HEAT Sub-Project (PIN-13001) titled:

“Up-skilling Bangladeshi Talents for Corporate Leadership: A Sustainable Pathway to Reducing Dependency on Top-tier Inpatriates.”

🎓 This initiative is being implemented under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project, funded by the World Bank and supervised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), aiming to strengthen leadership, research, and professional development among future corporate leaders of Bangladesh.

🔹 Eligibility:
Students of the 26th Batch, Department of Management, FBS, University of Dhaka, currently enrolled in the MBA program

🔹 Duration: February 2026 – June 2026 (5 months)
🔹 Monthly Stipend: BDT 20,000
🔹 Deadline: January 29, 2026

📄 Required Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• 300–400 word Essay on the project theme and its relevance to Bangladesh’s corporate sector

📍 Submission To:
Office of the Member Secretary
Master’s Scholarship Selection Committee
Department of Management, University of Dhaka

We encourage eligible students to apply and be part of this prestigious leadership development initiative.

📌 Please see the official notice below for details.

26/01/2026

Four students from the Department of Management at the University of Dhaka have been awarded the SHAHID KHAJA NIZAMUDDIN BHUIYAN BIR UTTAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for the current academic year. The recipients are Asfikunnahar Oyeshi (Roll - 002), Nafisa Anjum (Roll - 007), Md. Sohan Hossan (Roll - 069) and Adib Mahmud (Roll - 088) are all students from the 29th batch. This memorial and merit-based scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and financial need, and typically provides financial support toward tuition and related costs.

26/01/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 “𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥”!

The Department of Management is proud to celebrate 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 for becoming the Champion of “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓-𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒂”, organized by 𝐅𝐁𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛.

The team—Nahida Sultana, Amit Chakraborty, and Shahriar Jihan put on an impressive display of logic, confidence, and teamwork, representing the Department of Management with pride.

This win reflects the hard work and dedication our students continue to bring to the debating arena. We couldn’t be prouder of this achievement and look forward to seeing many more successes ahead.

25/01/2026

Executive MBA 8th Batch Orientation Program Held at the University of Dhaka.

The Orientation Program of the 8th Batch of the Executive MBA Program was held on 22 January 2026 at the Dr. Abdullah Farouk Multipurpose Hall (9th Floor), MBA Building, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka.

Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Dhaka, attended the program as the Chief Guest. The event was enriched by the presence of Special Guests including Professor Md. Ali Akkas, and Professor Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam, Chairman of the Department of Management, University of Dhaka.

The Guest of Honor was Mr. Md. Moinul Islam, Director, Human Resource, ACI Ltd. The program was chaired by Dr. Nadia Newaz Rimi, Professor and Coordinator of the Executive MBA Program, Department of Management, University of Dhaka.

Speakers highlighted the importance of the Executive MBA program in developing skilled and professional future leaders. They also welcomed the newly admitted students and wished them success in their academic and professional journey.

Faculty members, students of the Executive MBA program, and invited guests were present at the event.

25/01/2026

MoU Inked Between University of Dhaka’s Department of Management and ACI PLC to Boost Industry-Academia Linkages.

In a bid to strengthen ties between academia and industry, the Department of Management at the University of Dhaka and Advanced Chemical Industries PLC (ACI PLC) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the involvement of ACI’s subsidiaries. The agreement aims to enhance industry-academia engagement through knowledge exchange, practical learning, joint research, and career development programs, covering areas such as seminars, workshops, research projects, internships, and support for student-focused events.

Each party will appoint a focal person to coordinate activities and ensure smooth communication, while the MoU remains non-binding in financial terms and does not guarantee employment unless separately agreed in writing. Either party may terminate with one month’s advance written notice, with safeguards to protect students and participants. On-campus recruitment may be pursued subject to mutual agreement, and joint initiatives to boost students’ professional skills are encouraged.

Signatories include Professor Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam and Professor Dr. Nadia Newaz Rimi from the University of Dhaka, and Md. Moinul Islam and Mohammad Sharifur Rahman Majumder from ACI PLC. The partnership signals a strategic move to align management education with industry needs, offering students practical exposure and research opportunities within ACI and its network, with ongoing dialogue and clear governance to maximize benefits.