QUARTERLY students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. Newsletter On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best University of Asia Pacific October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were www.uap-bd.edu October - December, 2020 Vol : 28

students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 02 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th MeetX Program The event was held on the platform of Zoom Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and season of the annual photography contest held by the club on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these Organized by IAB Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 03 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 04 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 05 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 06 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC reality. Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. ence on Teaching were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP Umme Tahmina University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads Department of Geography, Government ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. season of the annual photography contest held by the club ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 by Association of in a state of abandonment or in ruins and re-purpose these on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin operations in Bangladesh, was also appointed as a of Civil Engineering, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), has Sami, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UAP attended the Organized by IAB Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, Alliance for English Language Teachers. tration fee applications up to 31 May, 2021. Freedom Fighter Engr. M. Abu Taher, Member, BOT and online launching ceremony was held on 8th October 2020, where students submitted self-clicked photographs for Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 9 objects into a functional typology of a residence. focused on the practical approaches to teach- member of the Industrial Advisory Panel of the Department been elected as an Associate Fellow of Bangladesh program for some time and sent a video message wishing University of Asia Pacific was invited as a MeetX speaker at On the basis of recommendations made by the participants. In his introductory speech, Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi professional judgment. A total of 63 participants from The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) organized a Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 ing in a post-covid classroom. Academic of Sciences (BAS). the event a success. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Thursday, at 8:00 PM. The event was organized on google December, 2020 regarding virtual engagement and student the external reviewers and IEERD Scrutiny of Civil Engineering, UAP. Additionally, seven final year Choudhury paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the liberation different departments of the University of Asia Pacific webinar on ‘Teaching Architecture’ on 12 December, 2020. the International Education Panel Discussion organized by meet. engagement. This was an excellent opportunity to interact of the Architecture Department Held Committee, five research projects were 07 October - December, 2020 Vol : 28 students were selected, based on their academic Corporation. The project was undertaken by Barishal City He was elected the fellow in its 5th BAS Council held on Choudhury, Acting VC, UAP also attended the program. war and briefly mentioned the contribution of the Guests of Students and teachers from all the departments of UAP IQAC-UAP Organized an Online Workshop participated in the program and more than 300 pictures with fellow ACU Ambassadors and take away key tips on The 22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny The online event was attended by Anika Tasnim Ananna, Charles Walter Society for Innovation and Research Grand Jury of the Final Thesis of Spring 2020 awarded Tk. 11,45,500/= (Taka eleven lac performance, extra-curricular activities and financial Corporation in association with Liberation War Museum, 2nd December, 2020. Professor Dr. Saeed was inducted as The theme of the film festival was COVID-19 pandemic and Honors during the liberation war. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, joined the ceremony. Air Cdre (Retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choud- for the Faculty Members were submitted among which 61 pictures were selected for running virtual engagement activities. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Committee Held Nishat Tasnim, Nabila Ferdousi, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, (CWSIR) in which she was an honorary coordinator was held online from 26-29 December 2020. forty-five thousand only) under IEERD Inter- Chancellor hardship, for the ‘SMEC scholarship’, a financial aid Bangladesh. The name of UAP has been engraved in both BAS Associate Fellow in the next AGM held on 19 all the short films were related to different perspectives of Hon’ble Chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAP, in his hury, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of UAP, was present as the the exhibition. Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event as the Ambassador S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque and Afrida Afroz Rahman, all of representing Bangladesh. During the panel, she discussed 27 projects were presented and most of the nal Research Grant. Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid On November 27, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online On 08 October 2020, Institute of Energy, Environment, Hon’ble President program supported by SMEC. Along with our parent the inaugural plaque and the descriptive plaque of the December, 2020. the current pandemic situation. The film-makers, welcome speech, paid tributes to the liberation war martyrs Chief Guest on the occasion. The session was inaugurat- Head of the Department of Pharmacy, UAP, chaired the of ACU at UAP. whom are serving as Lecturers in the Department of her journey of getting the UN Award for being an 'Inspiring projects were developed by the students workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE Research and Development (IEERD), UAP organized the People’s Republic company Surbana Jurong, SMEC takes an active interest memorial alter, which testifies to the high standard of UAP. beautifully, addressed recent issues, including who laid down their lives for the country. ed with the welcome speech by Arjumand Ara, Head of the online inauguration program on 24th November, 2020 at Architecture, UAP. Prof. Dr Ashraf M. Salama from the Educator' in the year 2018 and what she thought of based on contextual issues, which led to 1st Meeting for the “UAP Best Dr. Saeed joined as an Associate Professor in the Departments on “How to demonstrate the culmination of G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP “22nd Meeting of the IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC)” in of Bangladesh in contributing to the development of the next generation of Prof. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, former Head of the psychological impact, and socio-economic crisis of English Department. Then as the honorable chief guest, 8:00 pm. University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker of at the pedagogical advancements after COVID-19. The event many unique projects of strong architectural Researcher Award” Criteria a discussion session marking the Victory Day through Department of Civil Engineering, UAP in May, 2016 and He also appreciated the utmost bravery of the valiant program outcomes in solving Complex Engineering Attends a Workshop on "Are Your Online an online platform through Google meet. The meeting was Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud appointed as civil engineers in a country where investment in ongoing Department and Asst. Prof. Masrur Mamun Mithun worked Bangladeshi expatriates’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Vice Chancellor Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury launched event. Prof. Abu H. Imamuddin from the University of was held online (Zoom) on October 3, 2020 at 7.00 pm merit. The Jury sessions were attended by Formulation Subgroup Held had been promoted as a Professor in May, 2019. Prof. Dr. freedom fighters and mentioned some of his memories the Pro Vice Chancellor, UAP Google Meet on 15th December, 2020. Freedom Fighter infrastructure is essential. closely with the Liberation War Museum Dhaka, the website ( http://reflections-eng.uap-bd.edu/ ) and surfed Problems”. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salequl Advisor of the club, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhui- Students Engaged” presided over by the ISC Chairman - Dr. Kazi Mohiuddin Damman, KSA and Associate Professor Mahmudul Anwar (BDT). students from all semesters. On 22 December, 2020, the Institute of Major General (Retd.) Zamil Uddin Ahsan, Bir Protick and Saeed has received many research and academic awards Another purpose of this festival was to provide a working together at different organizations with Major Gen- the contents. Islam, Professor and Head, Department of Computer yan, Mentor of the club, Associate Professor Dr. Moham- Ahmed, Professor, Dept. of EEE. Professor Muhammad Muktijoddha Sangsad Barisal,and Barisal Shangskritik From 29th November 2020 to 1st December, 2020 Director, Riyad from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Professor of Physics, Department Freedom Fighter Engr. M Abu Taher, Member, Board of Further programs are planned to be rolled out in the coming e.g. University Grants Commission Gold Medal 2016, much-needed relaxation to the students at this time of a eral (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and Engr. M. Abu Science and Engineering, United International University mad Shahriar and Co-ordinator of Photophilic, Mr. Fahad Mizanur Rahaman, Director, IEERD and members of the Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- Shongothon Shomonnoy Parishad to bring this project into IQAC, UAP attended a 3 day workshop series entitled "Are Technology were also invited as speakers. IEERD Awarded Grants to Faculty Members Revitalization of Betila Banik-bari area by Md. of Basic Sciences and Humanities has been appointed as years in partnership with UAP. Dr. Farzana Rahman, Head University Grants Commission Award 2013. UGC author pandemic that is causing serious mental stress and strain. Taher. Engr. M. Abu Taher- a Freedom Fighter and He thanked the magazine committee wholeheartedly and Imtiaz Rahman were present as the honorable guests. In opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “1st ISC Trustees, UAP shared the memories of the Liberation War reality. (UIU). He is also a member of the taskforce, BAETE, IEB. IEERD Scrutiny Committee (ISC) were present in the Ripan, Preserving Debi Chowdhurani's Histo- Chairman, BOT the new Pro Vice Chancellor. His Excellency Hon’ble Your Online Students Engaged” which was organized and of Bangladesh. The welcome remark was addressed by Mr. of the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP and coordi- reception award 2016. The program drew much attention and many students from member, BOT, UAP was one of the distinguished speakers encouraged the faculty as well as the students of the The program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq this online exhibition, the selected photos were presented meeting. UAP Student Wins First Place in the IEERD Advisory Council and Scrutiny Committee approved Meeting for Criteria Formulation of the UAP Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami sponsored by UGC Bangladesh and supported by IDOL ry & Heritage, Rangpur by Atikur Rahman President Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid and the Chancellor of UAP C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT, UAP while the event nator of the program, is excited to continue the success of Student of UAP receives "Outstanding Prof. Dr. Saeed is the different departments of UAP attended the program and in the event who went to India in 1971 and started a weekly Department of English to persist with this sort of activity. By Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. and the guests shared their thoughts and experiences with Tamayouz International Graduation eight research projects and allocated Tk. 16, 51,000 (Taka Best Researcher Award” in an online platform (Institute for the Development of Online Learning). The meeting reviewed the applications for conference Khan, Center for Group Theater Bangladesh appointed Prof. Mahmud to the post for the next four years was presided over by Air Cdre Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, the initiative, saying “I am extremely delighted to be a part Junior Author Award" by The New Nation pioneer of introducing watched the films online. The program was also telecast magazine named “Dabanol” which contributed to raise the the end of the event, Saimum Rahman Prattay, Faculty of Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 50 faculty PhotoPhilic. The closing ceremony was held on the follow- Projects Award 2020 sixteen lac fifty one thousand only) under IEERD Internal through Google meet. The meeting was coor- following the completion of Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Dean, School of registration fees and on the basis of information provided by Mahbubur Rahman, Contemporary Art Acting Vice Chancellor, UAP. of collaboration with SMEC. It has opened a new window of constructed wetland later on UAP Facebook page. spirit of the Freedom Fighters. the English Department and the member of the magazine members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended ing day, 25th November, 2020, where the Head of the Research Grant funding window during 2019-2020 fiscal dinated by the Convener of the subgroup, Dr. Advisors the tenure of former Pro On 29 December, 2020, Mr. Shahriar Islam Shovon, a Engineering Technology and Sciences, IUB conducted the by the applicants with supporting documents, the applica- Umme Tahmina Haque, who graduated in Fall 2019, won Center at Purbachal, Dhaka by Syeda Rizwa- Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud opportunity for UAP students. Our students are getting job systems in Bangla- committee announced the possible date of the next issue the program. Photography Department of Pathshala South Asian Media year. During the same year, IEERD had granted Tk. Md. Rajibul Islam, Assistant Professor and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. UAP Civil Engineering Students Complete student of the Department of Law and Human Rights After the war, Engr. Abu Taher involved himself in the workshop. IQAC Directors of 67 private universities tions were scrutinized and approved. The ISC members First Place in the Tamayouz International Graduation na, Temple Conservation & Area Develop- Acting Vice Chancellor experience before graduation which is tremendously desh, to provide treat- and demonstrated the online procedures for submitting the Institute, Mr. Khandaker Tanvir Murad Topu was present as 5,91,581 (Taka five lac ninety one thousand five hundred Head, Dept. of CSE. received the Outstanding Junior Author Award by the New business world, but side by side he established many attended the workshop. Projects Award 2020 cycle for her thesis project conducted R. Kabir. Prof. Mahmud Internship Programs In Smec valuable for their career. I am looking forward to exploring ment of wastewaters write-ups in for the magazine. The session was wrapped up G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP the honorable guest and judge. recommended to considering virtual presentation in online ment at Ramu, Chattogram by Porag Chowd- Nation for publishing his write-ups in this daily regularly. educational institutions for the development of education in in UAP. As the First Place winner, she will be not only be eighty one only) as conference/seminar/workshop joined this university as a more ways for our students to benefit.” and polluted surface with a vote of thanks by the editor of Reflections, Dr. Zakia Selected Quality Assurance Expert conferences for registration fee applications up to 31 May hury were some of the most notable projects The meeting was attended by the members of Six students in their third year of civil engineering at the IQAC-UAP Organized 2nd Phase of Online registration fee and Tk. 8, 97, 086 (Taka eight lac ninety lecturer in 2000. He had Bangladesh. Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Mr. Murad Topu shared his years of wisdom in photogra- 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. The meeting offered a Master’s Degree Scholarship to the Polytechnic that received high praise from the jurors. UAP Holds Virtual Orientation Programs of waters. He has Ahmad, Associate Professor, Department of English. Workshop for the Faculty Members the subgroup and IEERD Scrutiny Commit- University of Asia Pacific (UAP) have completed internship Protik was the keynote speaker. In 1971, he was a student On November 18, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, phy, his ideology and thoughts behind photo judgement formed a subgroup for formulating a unified set of criteria University of Milan, Italy, but will also receive a medal, seven thousand and eighty six only) as travel grant to UAP been performing his duties published many tee. The meeting discussed about the meth- programs with SMEC in Bangladesh on November 11, the Department of CE, L&HR and Pharmacy IQAC-UAP was selected as one of the panel members of faculty members for presenting their scientific outputs in 22nd meeting of the IEERD as the Head of the Depart- papers in highly reput- at the University of Dhaka. After the declaration of indepen- UAP Faculty Ismat Zarin Receives Noble and many personal experiences with the audience. Md. On December 07, 2020, IQAC-UAP organized an online for UAP IEERD Research Award. certificate, and travel scholarship to attend the annual 2020, working on several infrastructure projects in the quality assurance (QA) experts of Bangladesh odology and key metrics needed to formulate ment of Basic Sciences and dence on 26 March 1971, he crossed the border in April Asian Educator Award Faysal Hossain from EEE Department, Joya Saha from the ceremony and the international design workshop. The academic conference/seminar/workshop at home and Advisory Council Held The virtual orientation programs for the newly enrolled ed international workshop for the faculty members of CE, CSE and EEE the criteria for UAP Best Researcher Award. Chattogram and Dhaka. Each intern was paired with a Accreditation Council (BAC), GoB through a formal letter The ISC members decided to forward five research propos- aboard. Humanities for several students of Fall 2020 for the Department of Pharmacy was journals. 1971 and joined the liberation war under sector 2. Department of Pharmacy and Faysal Ahmed from the Departments on “How to incorporate the attributes of Award Committee also declared the Department of mentor at their respective project location, who The International Society of Teachers, Administrators, and from BAC. als submitted under Spring 2020 call of for IEERD Internal On 14 December 2020, the Institute of years. Prof. Sultan Mahmud held on 31st December, 2020 and for the Department of Department of Pharmacy secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd complex engineering problems and complex engineering Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific from Dhaka, Ismat Zarin represents enthusiastically took on the task of preparing the interns for He vividly shared the reminiscences of his joining the liber- Researchers (ISTAR) conferred the “Noble Asian Educator Research Grant recommended by the external reviewers to In addition, Tk. 1, 29, 339 (Taka one lac twenty nine thou- Energy, Environment, Research and Devel- obtained his M.Phil. from Bangladesh University of Engi- Civil Engineering and Law & Human Rights were held on Film and Photography Club: Organized a position, respectively. activities in teaching, learning and assessment”. The Bangladesh as the Architecture School of the Year 2020. Bangladesh in an International Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman future professional roles. The interns reflected positively on ation war and how he fought initially as a guerrilla and later Award” on Ms. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor at the Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, the next IEERD Advisory Council meeting for final review sand three hundred thirty nine only) was awarded as publi- opment (IEERD), UAP organized the “22nd neering and Technology (BUET) and Ph. D. from Khulna 01 January, 2021. Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami, Chairman, BOT Documentary Film Making Contest workshop was conducted by Dr. Engr. Anisul Haque, Seminar in India Registrar-in-charge their experience at SMEC, with one commenting, “My was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army 1st War Department of English of the University of Asia Pacific. The Attends the ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC-UAP, and approval. As the research work has been discontinued Asst. Professor cation charge to support publishing in Scopus and ISI meeting of the IEERD Advisory Council” in University of Engineering and Technology under joint and Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University, Dhaka. He internship experience has helped prepare me for the The Film and Photography club, CSE, UAP organized a Course. He shared his memories regarding his direct Bangkok-based organization presented Ms. Ismat Zarin the Attends an Online Workshop due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, the deadline of all Mehrab Iftekher indexed academic journals. In total, IEERD has funded an online platform through Google meet. The collaboration with International Program for Physical UAP Architecture Department designs The attended the programs. ACU Champions’ Summit 2020 by Association of is a distinguished board member of BAETE, IEB. The Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English responsibilities of professional work and improved my work documentary film making contest on December 08, 2020. engagement in different battles in Sylhet, Cumilla and prestigious award for her altruistic contributions and ongoing IEERD funded research projects were extended won the Supervisor Tk. 32, 69, 006 (Taka thirty two lac sixty nine thousand and meeting was presided over by the Chairman Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala University, Sweden. Prof. Liberation War Memorial in Barishal Commonwealth Universities (UK event) was held on 15 Upon invitation from Bangladesh Accreditation Council program was chaired by Air Commodore (Retd) Ishfaq Department, University of Asia Pacific was ethic. It also made me want to work for a company like The title of the contest was "Inside CSE". The documentary At the end of the festival, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Chattogram. All the speakers encouraged the youth to work superior performance in research supervision and up to 31 May 2021. of the Year for six only) to UAP faculty members in order to promote – Advisory Council of IEERD and Acting VC, Edited by Mahmud joined office on 17th December, 2020. UAP holds International convention on October, 2020 to create as an opportunity for ACU (BAC), GoB, on October 13, 2020, G. R. Ahmed Jamal, Elahi Chowdhury, Acting VC, UAP and moderated by G. R. invited to an international seminar to repre- yours [SMEC] in the future.” The Department of Architecture, UAP completed a project topic was “A documentary on Department of Computer Choudhury thanked everyone who was associated with the together for the development of the country. Later, a Q&A collaborations as well supervising the first quality research at UAP. UAP, Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. Dr. Mehnaz Tazeen Choudhury Quality Control Circle Jointly with BSTQM colleagues and other ACU Champions in the network to Director, IQAC, UAP attended an online workshop on Ahmed Jamal, Director, IQAC, UAP. More than 60 faculty sent Bangladesh as an eminent speaker on on “The Liberation War Memorial” in Barishal. On 8th Science and Engineering”. The prize money for this contest session was facilitated. Among others, the programme was as publications in Ismat Zarin Conducts a Workshop As a place winning Associate Professor UAP Holds Discussion Session on the successful arrangement of the festival. Later on, meet and to discuss the transformations that are changing October 8, 2020. She spoke in the Interna- Another intern said, “It was useful to gain practical experi- December 2020, the memorial was inaugurated by Mr. The 45th International Convention on Quality Control Circle is was 20,000 BDT. The last date of submission was 28 also attended by Heads of Departments, directors, faculty reputable, in- ‘Accreditation Standards and Criteria’, organized by BAC, members from CE, CSE and EEE departments attended Resource Person in a University in Oman project which had Ismat Zarin Gave Her Plenary Speech at the The meeting was attended by the members of Department of English Occasion of National Victory Day Mohaimanul Islam, President, UAP Film Club ended the the way all of us work in international education. ence in different areas, for example applying academic GoB. The Chairman of BAC chaired the workshop and the program. tional Seminar on "Post- COVID-19 Challeng- Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, Mayor, Barishal City was held at the University of Asia Pacific and Pan Pacific November, 2020. There were two teams who participated program with a vote of thanks. Among others, the program members and officials of UAP. ternational journals on also been co-su- International Conference at Philippines the IEERD Advisory Council, i.e. Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, attended the event Prof. Dr. S. M Kabir, member, BAC, presented the Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, es and opportunities: The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), UAP arranged knowledge to practical fields; observing health and safety Sonargaon Hotel from 1st – 3rd December, 2020. The in this contest. On 8th December, 2020, Film and the occasion of the pervised by S. M Representatives of Board of Trustees, Dr was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Farabi, Lecturer, Depart- as the Champion of ACU at UAP. UAP Architecture Faculty Members Win University of Asia Pacific conducted an online workshop guidelines and assisting with or completing tasks assigned programme was organized jointly by UAP and Bangladesh Photography club CSE, UAP announced the winner. The The program was concluded by a vote of thanks of from the “Asia Pacific Confer- accreditation standards and criteria. All members of BAC Ehsanul Haque. Ismat Zarin, Assistant Professor, English Department, ment of Civil Engineering and Adviser of UAP Film Club International Design Competition titled "Promoting Self -Directed, Collaborative and Mohammed Alauddin and Professor Dr A Pragmatic Approach" organized by the by my supervisor wherever possible. I learned about work- Acting VC of UAP Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury. were present and spoke at this event. Director, IQAC, UAP University of Asia Pacific was invited to talk as a Plenary Coordinated by Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM). Dr. AKM winner of "Inside CSE" was team “cineMad". ence on Teaching PhotoPhilic’s Virtual Photo Exhibition - Umme Tahmina Mohammad Shariful Islam, Dean and Heads and Mr. Md. Tarek Khan, AD, DSW, UAP. Reflective Learning on Electronic Platforms" organized by Department of Geography, Government Bachchu Shekh ing closely with colleagues to foster professional values Moazzem Hussein, Adviser, BSTQM was the Chief Guest Congratulations, Durjoy Mistry and Sourav Paul for the Students from different departments attended the English as a Foreign shared his feedback on the presented standards and Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Lecturer and S.M. Ehsan Ul Haque, Haque’s project Speaker at the "International Research and Development “Expressions V” the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibri, of academic School and Departments, and College Sidhrawali, District Gurugam, in Public Relations Department and build a good relationship.” These internships are part of while Mr. Mir Ashraful Hossain, COO. Urmi Group was the marvelous work. UAP Celebrates Victory Day 2020 programme with great enthusiasm. Language” on Decem- criteria which was noted by BAC. The program was Lecturer were awarded 1st Prize as team members in the was selected out of Congress on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Oman on October 15, 2020. Ms. Zarin had been invited by Professor Dr Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, collaboration with the Government College a collaboration agreement between SMEC and UAP, which Special Guest of the convention. ber 20, 2020 with the PhotoPhilic- the photography club of the Department of attended by IQAC Directors of different public and private international design competition “Architecture of the 1,089 submissions Languages" held in the Philippines (Online) from October UAP’s English Department Launched Its the University to hold the workshop which was meant for Director IEERD. for Women Sector-14 Gurugam & NETRA was formalized in late 2019. The agreement aimed to UAP Film Club Organized a Vrtual Film Fest On 15 December 2020, Directorate of Students’ Welfare, theme “Going Beyond Pharmacy, UAP, arranged a two day long virtual exhibition universities. Abandoned” held on 17th November, 2020 organized by representing 141 universities and 64 countries. 23, 2020 till October 25, 2020. The Conference was UAP, organized an online discussion programme marking Online Magazine Reflections their faculty members. The workshop was conducted via Institute of Geo-informatics Management and further SMEC’s active role in collaboration between indus- UAP Prof Tanveer Ferdous Saeed Elected Borders: Interfacing titled “Expressions V” from November 24-25, 2020 which The Big Thing. Their entry was entitled ‘Life Under the organized by the International Society of Teachers, The Advisory Council accepted the recom- On 2 October, 2020, the UAP Film Club organized a virtual Dr. Nehreen Majed, Director, OIA, UAP, Teams Meeting, an application of Microsoft. try and universities. BAS Associate Fellow the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Air Cdre (Retd.) Ishfaq Ilahi was broadcasted live from the Facebook page of Ismat Zarin Speaks at International Technologies Foundation, New Delhi, India. film festival. The festival showcased 12 short films which The Department of English, University of Asia Pacific EFL Practitioners to Attends the ACU Ambassadors’ Summit 2020 Memory of a Giant Umbrella’. The competition focused on Administrators and Researchers (ISTAR) in collaboration mendations of the IEERD Scrutiny Commit- Choudhury, Acting VC welcomed the Guests of Honor PhotoPhilic-We love Photography. This is was the 5th The event was held on the platform of Zoom (UAP), launched its very own bi-annual online magazine, Survive and Excel in identifying metal objects that have long been forgotten, are MeetX Program with the Asian Society of Teachers and International tee to consider the online conference regis- University of Asia Pacific Dr. Sayeed Ahmed, Executive Director of SMEC’s Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Professor of the Department were prepared by the students of UAP. Mr. C.M. Shafi UAP Faculty Members Attend Webinar Major General (Retd.) Jamil D. Ahsan, Bir Protik and season of the annual photography contest held by the club on 8th of October at 12 pm (BDT). Ms. Zarin 74/A, Green Road Reflections. In order to mark this glorious achievement, an the New Normal”. 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