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In a significant milestone for Bangladeshi higher education, the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) made a prominent appearance at the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026, organized by Times Higher Education (THE) at the Indonesia Convention Center in Jakarta from June 22 to 25. AIUB earned the distinction of being the only exhibiting university from Bangladesh at the prestigious congress, which brought together hundreds of universities, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and sustainability advocates from across the world to explore how higher education institutions can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its exhibition booth, the university highlighted its achievements in academic excellence, internationalization, sustainability initiatives, and research — effectively positioning Bangladesh Read more...

The Celeste, a homegrown Bangladeshi brand, has entered the country's beauty market with science-backed skincare products at affordable prices. Launched in 2024, the brand aims to make premium skincare accessible to people of all backgrounds, rather than limiting it only to the affluent class. By combining international-standard raw materials, local manufacturing, and a systematic R&D process, The Celeste has brought affordable and high-quality products to the market. Drawing inspiration from global skincare brands, each product is formulated by keeping the specific needs of Bangladeshi skin at the center. Sah Paran Khan, Founder of The Celeste, said, "Our main goal is to provide people with top-tier, science-backed skincare products and to simplify skincare in a way that everyone can use it, without any extra expenses." So far, The Celeste has launched 7 serums Read more...

PriyoShop Retail Distribution infrastructure for MSMEs in emerging markets made its mark on the global stage at the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. PriyoShop’s Founder and CEO Asikul Alam Khan represented Bangladesh alongside ambassadors, UNCTAD officials, Microsoft leadership, the Digital Cooperation Organization and founders from across emerging economies united by a shared urgency: closing the infrastructure gap that continues to cripple MSME supply chains worldwide. Bangladesh is one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets, powered by over 5 million small retailers who form the backbone of everyday commerce. Yet these businesses operate with limited working capital, fragmented supply chains, inaccessible digital financial identities and unstructured sustainability frameworks. PriyoShop has built Read more...

The NILS AIUB Chapter officially held its inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, at American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB). The program marked the formal launch of the chapter and brought together students, academics, and representatives from various NILS Bangladesh university chapters. Following the inauguration ceremony, the event continued with a workshop titled “From Legal Research to Publication: A Practical Workshop on Academic Writing and Journal Publication,” reflecting the chapter’s commitment to promoting legal research, academic excellence, and professional development among law students. Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AIUB, graced the program as the Chief Guest. Distinguished guests present at the ceremony included Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Honorable Vice Chancellor, AIUB; Professor Dr. Read more...

An MoU was signed between American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and Chitkara University Chandigarh Punjab recently at the Chancellor’s Secretariat of Chitkara University Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab. Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor of AIUB signed the MoU on behalf of AIUB and distinguished educationist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara signed the MoU on behalf of Chitkara University. During the 2-day visit to Chitkara University (QS world University Ranked), Prof Saiful Islam had meetings and cordial discussions with the Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara Dr. Madhu Chitkara, with the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research Programs): Prof. Dr. Amit Mittal, Head of International Office: Dr. Charu Khosla, PhD students, Research Groups, the officials of the International Office and other Officials. Read more...

International Standard University (ISU) hosted a research recognition ceremony to honour academic excellence and contributions to research at its media lab on Thursday. Professor Dr Md. Hakikur Rahman, head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), was recognized for his longstanding contributions to research and knowledge-based education. The program, organized by the CSE Department, was presided over by ISU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abdul Awal Khan. Professor Dr Harikumar Pallathadka, Chancellor of Manipur International University, India, attended the event as chief guest and presented a PhD recognition award to Dr Md. Hakikur Rahman. Addressing the event, the vice-chancellor said ISU continues to place importance on research, innovation, and academic excellence, stressing the role of research-driven education in advancing national development and global competitiveness. Professor Read more...

International Standard University (ISU) hosted a research recognition ceremony to honour academic excellence and contributions to research at its media lab on Thursday. Professor Dr Md. Hakikur Rahman, head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), was recognized for his longstanding contributions to research and knowledge-based education. The program, organized by the CSE Department, was presided over by ISU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abdul Awal Khan. Professor Dr Harikumar Pallathadka, Chancellor of Manipur International University, India, attended the event as chief guest and presented a PhD recognition award to Dr Md. Hakikur Rahman. Addressing the event, the vice-chancellor said ISU continues to place importance on research, innovation, and academic excellence, stressing the role of research-driven education in advancing national development and global competitiveness. Professor Read more...

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) inaugurated its state-of-the-art AI Supercomputing Lab on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at its Permanent Campus. The lab was officially inaugurated by Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan, Founder Member, Board of Trustees; Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees; Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Former Vice Chancellor and Member, Board of Trustees. Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor were also present at this memorable moment. Founder Member Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan said that, in the present era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a highly significant role in various fields. It will open new horizons of opportunities in education and research at AIUB. This cutting-edge facility features advanced NVIDIA DGX Read more...

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with the global theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” The seminar, titled “Intellectual Property in Sports: Legal and Commercial Intersections,” highlighted the importance of intellectual property in the sports industry, focusing on legal, innovative, and commercial aspects. The session featured Mr. Mirza Golam Sarwar, Deputy Director (Patent), Department of Patent, Industrial Design & Trademarks, Ministry of Industries, The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as the distinguished speaker, followed by an interactive Q&A session. The honorable Vice Chancellor of AIUB, Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, delivered the closing remarks while honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of AIUB, Prof. Dr. Md. Read more...

PriyoShop, the country’s leading retail distribution infrastructure for MSMEs, achieved a historic milestone at the Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026 by securing two of the night’s most prestigious honors. The company was crowned ‘Best Retail Startup’ and ‘Best E-Commerce Platform (B2B)’ during a grand gala ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, on April 18, 2026. The awards, initiated by the Bangladesh Retail Forum in collaboration with Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), recognize organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in the retail sector.  This year’s competition was particularly intense, with a total of 347 nominations submitted from 53 organizations. Out of 64 accolades presented across 26 categories, PriyoShop rose to secure the 'Winner' title in two critical segments. “This is not Read more...

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special event titled Lets Talk with the UNDP Resident Representative featuring Mr. Stefan Liller at the university campus on April 9, 2026. Themed Partners for Progress: Exploring UNDP and Bangladeshs Evolving Collaboration Through the Eyes of Youth, the event provided an engaging platform for AIUBs Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Stefan Liller. Key topics discussed included Youth & SDGs, Climate Action & Green Investment, and Democracy, Rights & Gender Equality. Md. Abdul Quayyum, Head of Communications, UNDP Bangladesh, was also present at the event. The meeting was attended by the universitys top leadership, including Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board Read more...

PriyoShop, Bangladesh's leading inclusive commerce and simplified distribution platform, announces a significant operational expansion with the opening of two new hubs in Uttara (Dhaka) and Munshiganj, driven by 167% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025. (Fiscal year changes ta dhora hoyeche, so 129% have jumped to 167%) The new facilities, opening in April, will serve nearly 200,000 MSMEs across PriyoShop's 1,428 active distribution routes, offering improved supply chain access, better margins and dedicated MSME success stories, staffed to provide on-ground support to small retailers and local brands. "This expansion marks an important turning point in PriyoShop's growth journey", said Asikul Alam Khan, CEO. "The demand for our supply chain solutions has surged, and these hubs directly strengthen our ability to serve the 200,000 MSMEs and 296+ brands that Read more...