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Robot competition ends at RUET
RAJSHAHI: A two-day inter-university Robot Competition ended at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on Friday with the call of more expansion of robotic study and research.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) of RUET organised the “Robo-DROID Championship- 2016” in association with EMK Centre for the first time.
This programme was designed to prepare students for international level robotic competition and enhance their skill in advanced robotics.
Besides, the event made a platform for the enthusiasts of Robotics, Electronics, Programming and Mechanics. Also officials from renowned companies enlightened the event.
In addition to a robotic affairs seminar, there were three competitions—Line follower robot, Maze Solver Robot and Mobile App—in the championship with participation of 52 teams from various universities throughout the country.
Acting Vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Abdus Sobhan addressed the closing session and distributed prizes and crests among the winners as the chief guest with Prof Dr Abdul Goffar Khan, Coordinator of IEEE, RUET Unit, in the chair.
Dean of Electrical and Computer Science Faculty Prof Rafiqul Islam Sheikh, Prof Anwarul Abedeen from Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur and Representative of Sebran Engineer Abdus Saqui also spoke.
“Importance and area of robotic study and research has gradually been increasing across the world,” Prof Abdus Sobhan said, adding that tendency of using robot is mounting in various fields from family to state level.
He said, “Technology is changing very fast and the people with the help of this technology are being upgraded dynamically... RUET has become the platforms through organising innovative events to update not only the students but their surroundings.”
The VC hoped that the event will play a pivotal role in preparing and expanding fields of robotic study and research in Bangladesh. Wide-ranging expansion of modern information and communication technology is very important to make the nation happy, prosperous, educated and free from illiteracy, he added.

Summer trimester begins at IUB
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised an orientation programme for the newly admitted students of the Summer-2016 Trimester on its permanent campus at Bashundhara in the campus on Saturday, says a press release.
Welcoming the new students, M Omar Rahman, vice-chancellor, depicted the distinctive nature of IUB education which places importance of professional education on the foundation of cross-disciplinary liberal arts curricula. He said IUB is going global and committed to research and global partnership.  
Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, dean, School of Business, Shahriar Khan, dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Dr Abdul Khaleque, dean, School of Environmental Science and Management, Mahbub Alam, dean, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, also spoke to the newly admitted students. Brig Gen (retd) Md Anwarul Islam briefly discussed on the rules and regulations of the university. The programme was conducted by Lima Choudhury, deputy director, Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office of IUB.
Later the newly admitted students visited different schools, departments, library, cafeteria etc. Apart from the students, their parents, guardians, members of the faculty and management of IUB were present on the occasion.
    Independent/agency

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Robot competition ends at RUET RAJSHAHI: A two-day inter-university Robot Competition ended at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) on Friday with the call of more expansion of robotic study and research. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) of RUET organised the Robo-DROID Championship- 2016 in association with EMK Centre for the first time. This programme was designed to prepare students for international level robotic competition and enhance their skill in advanced robotics. Besides, the event made a platform for the enthusiasts of Robotics, Electronics, Programming and Mechanics. Also officials from renowned companies enlightened the event. In addition to a robotic affairs seminar, there were three competitionsLine follower robot, Maze Solver Robot and Mobile Appin the championship with participation of 52 teams from various universities throughout the country. Acting Vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Abdus Sobhan addressed the closing session and distributed prizes and crests among the winners as the chief guest with Prof Dr Abdul Goffar Khan, Coordinator of IEEE, RUET Unit, in the chair. Dean of Electrical and Computer Science Faculty Prof Rafiqul Islam Sheikh, Prof Anwarul Abedeen from Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur and Representative of Sebran Engineer Abdus Saqui also spoke. Importance and area of robotic study and research has gradually been increasing across the world, Prof Abdus Sobhan said, adding that tendency of using robot is mounting in various fields from family to state level. He said, Technology is changing very fast and the people with the help of this technology are being upgraded dynamically... RUET has become the platforms through organising innovative events to update not only the students but their surroundings. The VC hoped that the event will play a pivotal role in preparing and expanding fields of robotic study and research in Bangladesh. Wide-ranging expansion of modern information and communication technology is very important to make the nation happy, prosperous, educated and free from illiteracy, he added. Summer trimester begins at IUB Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised an orientation programme for the newly admitted students of the Summer-2016 Trimester on its permanent campus at Bashundhara in the campus on Saturday, says a press release. Welcoming the new students, M Omar Rahman, vice-chancellor, depicted the distinctive nature of IUB education which places importance of professional education on the foundation of cross-disciplinary liberal arts curricula. He said IUB is going global and committed to research and global partnership. Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, dean, School of Business, Shahriar Khan, dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Dr Abdul Khaleque, dean, School of Environmental Science and Management, Mahbub Alam, dean, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, also spoke to the newly admitted students. Brig Gen (retd) Md Anwarul Islam briefly discussed on the rules and regulations of the university. The programme was conducted by Lima Choudhury, deputy director, Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office of IUB. Later the newly admitted students visited different schools, departments, library, cafeteria etc. Apart from the students, their parents, guardians, members of the faculty and management of IUB were present on the occasion. Independent/agency