FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM IN HONOR OF THE FOUNDER-CHAIRMAN OF AIUB
THE LATE
DR. ANWARUL ABEDIN
One year ago today, AIUB lost its highly esteemed and revered founder-chairman Dr. Anwarul Abedin. To commemorate his first death anniversary, the university organized a number of religious and cultural programs in his honor. One of this is a program held in the auditorium of the university on 8 September 2013 at 3:00-4:15PM. The program was opened by a recitation from the Holy Quran by Prof. M.A. Quiayum and then followed by a welcome speech by the honorable Vice Chancellor Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna. In her welcome speech, the Vice Chancellor recalled the good traits and passion of the late Chairman in establishing a world class university so that Bangladeshi students need not to go abroad for their higher education. Three important events highlight the program such as the unveiling of the hand painted portrait of the late Dr. Anwar Abedin by the family members. This was followed by the heartwarming tributes from an alumna, Ms. Farheen Hassan; representing the administrative officials is Mr. Shahidullah; and on behalf of the faculty members, Mr. S.M. Zakaria. The second event was the launching of a book entitled: An Academic Odyssey: Chronological Advancement of American International University-Bangladesh . A brief summary of the book was read by Prof. Dr. Charles C. Villanueva, Dean Faculty of Business Administration. The books narrates the significant events that led to its present status as the best private university in Bangladesh. The experiences and challenges encountered are milestones in the success of AIUB which can serve as an inspiration for the stakeholders and future investors in promoting and investing in higher education sector. It is truly an academic odyssey. Being the early initiator and negotiator in establishing the university, Mr. Isthiaque Abedin , the founder and Vice President for International and Public Affairs, delivered a brief acceptance speech underscoring the significance of this book to AIUB. Another legacy of Dr. Anwarul Abedin was unfolded by the daughter founder and Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dr. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship Grant for Female Student. The grant is aimed at providing deserving female students more opportunities and greater access to university education. There will be 4 slots to be awarded to qualified recipients every regular semester which provides full tuition fee waiver. The first recipients of this award based on the set of criteria are as follows: Noushin Sharmilli-ID:13-23037-1 from BBA; Sefat Noor Orni-ID: 13-23370-1 from FSIT; Fatema Jannat-ID: 12-21556-2 from FE. The renewal of this grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed by the scholarship grant. The program ended with a response on behalf of the family and vote of thanks to all who attended the program from Dr. Hasanul A Hasan, Founder and Vice President HR, Administration and Treasury. Mr. Manzur Khan, Director of Student Affairs was the Program’s Master of Ceremony.
To our dearest Dr. Anwarul Abedin, sir, wherever you are now, you will be treasured and forever remembered in our hearts and minds.
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