The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) has a well-defined appeal process for employees to address concerns related to employee rights, pay, and workplace conduct, ensuring fair treatment. AIUB’s policies strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment, including on grounds such as religion, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and other issues. These policies ensure a fair, confidential approach to handling complaints and suggestions. Employees/students can submit complaints or suggestions regarding grievances, workplace harassment, or other issues directly to the Human Resources Office or Office of Student Affairs. Some specific policies and procedures are outlined below, and additional details are available through the Office of Human Resources for employees and the Office of Student Affairs for students.

 

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) will not engage in or endorse discrimination or harassment against any employee because of religion, race, color, age, disability, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity.

AIUB does not tolerate any form of discriminating misconduct. The complaint and grievance procedures of AIUB provide employees with the methods for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this kind.

All such inquiries or complaints must be submitted to the Office of the Human Resources (HR) for employees.

Any employee can submit their complaint in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Human Resources (HR) for employees. The complaint form is available to download here. Accomplished complaint form may be sent through email (hr@aiub.edu) or dropped at the complaint box available in Annex 1.

Any employee can submit their suggestion in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Human Resources (HR) for employees. The suggestion form is available to download here. Accomplished suggestion form may be sent through email (hr@aiub.edu) or dropped at the suggestion box available in different buildings.

AIUB will protect the confidentiality of the complainant and the information provided during launching of the complaint.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/offices/hrd/policy-regarding-discrimination-complaints-for-employees

 

AIUB does not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct. The complaint and grievance procedures of AIUB provide employees with the methods for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement. All such inquiries or complaints must be submitted to the Office of the Human Resources (HR) for employees.

A designated ‘Complaint Committee’ is formed and available as per the guideline and instruction of the His Excellency Supreme Court’s High Court division to deal with the Sexual Harassment Complaints.

Any employee can submit their complaint in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Human Resources (HR) for employees. The complaint form is available to download here. Accomplished complaint form may be sent through email (hr@aiub.edu) or dropped at the complaint box available in Annex 1.

Any employee can submit their suggestion in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Human Resources (HR) for employees. The suggestion form is available to download here. Accomplished suggestion form may be sent through email (hr@aiub.edu) or dropped at the suggestion box available in different buildings.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/offices/hrd/policy-regarding-sexual-harassment-complaints-for-employees

 

 

The American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB) will not engage in or endorse discrimination or harassment against any student because of religion, race, color, age, disability, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity.

AIUB does not tolerate any form of discriminating misconduct. The complaint and grievance procedures of AIUB provide students with the methods for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this kind.

All such inquiries or complaints must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for students.

Any student can submit their complaint in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The form is available to download here . Accomplished forms may be sent through email (osa@aiub.edu) or dropped at the complaint box available in Annex 1.

AIUB will protect the confidentiality of the complainant and the information provided during launching of the complaint.

 

AIUB does not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct. The complaint and grievance procedures of AIUB provide students and employees with the methods for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement. All such inquiries or complaints must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for students.

A designated ‘Complaint Committee’ is formed and available as per the guideline and instruction of the His Excellency Supreme Court’s High Court division to deal with the Sexual Harassment Complaints.

Any student can submit their complaint in the designated form or by directly sending email to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The form is available to download here. Accomplished forms may be sent through email (osa@aiub.edu) or dropped at the complaint box available in Annex 1.

AIUB will protect the confidentiality of the complainant and the information provided during launching of the complaint.

 

 

The following AIUB events demonstrate the university's commitment to SDG 8 by highlighting its comprehensive policies on employee welfare, gender equity, non-discrimination, and accessible appeal processes for both staff and students. For further details on these initiatives and more, please visit www.aiub.edu.

 

 

The orientation sessions were organized separately for undergraduate and graduate students across various faculties in the AIUB Auditorium, Multipurpose Halls and the Media Studio. Representatives from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) provided the new students with essential information regarding university policies and regulations. They also outlined the procedures for effectively utilizing the university's resources and tools to support their academic journey.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/freshman-student-orientation-for-the-fall-2023-2024-semester

 

This seminar at AIUB advocated for women workers’ rights and protection from gender-based violence, aligning with labor rights recognition for all employees​.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/a-seminar-on-recent-legal-reforms-on-maternity-benefit-and-the-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-organized-by-the-department-of-law

 

The Second Virtual International Conference on Women's Rights in Emerging Societies, organized by Jus Corpus Law Journal and Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur in collaboration with American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, Lucknow, showcasing a robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on the advancement of women's rights globally.

 

 

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/the-second-virtual-international-conference-on-womens-rights-in-emerging-societies