Date: July 9, 2019
Venue: Campus B, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
Host: IEEE CS ULAB SB
Co-host: IEEE ULAB SB, IEEE Bangladesh Section
No. of Participants: 38
On 8th of July 2019, the inauguration ceremony of IEEE Computer Society ULAB Student Branch Chapter (IEEE CS ULAB SBC) was held at Campus B (Seminar Room), University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
The welcome speech of the ceremony was given by Dr. Mohammad Shahriar Rahman, Head of CSE Dept. at ULAB, in his speech, he said inspiring words to the members of IEEE ULAB Student branch and added that he would like to see more works, events and ceremonies being organized by this Student Branch so that all the Student Branch’s and Chapters of Bangladesh could stay connected and work collaboratively.
The speech was then followed by the Guest of Honor Professor Dr. Md Abdur Razzaque, Vice Chair (Technical), IEEE CS BDC and Professor of the CSE Dept at Dhaka University. He shared his experience of being an IEEE member and added how IEEE SB and IEEE CS could be beneficial for every individual and for the development of the World.
Professor Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Chair, IEEE CS BDC said about his expectations from the new generation of this era. He expects that IEEE CS ULAB SBC will arrange seminars, workshops and productive activities with complete support of the faculty members of ULAB.
Later on, Industry iconic, Professor Dr. Khondakar A. Mamun gave his speech and said about the importance of having an adequate CGPA and also being skillful. He said that he will prefer hiring skillful graduates for his company but at the same time in case of complex works he will want a graduate of fine CGPA.
Professor Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section, said about the importance of participating in Conferences, Congresses and other primary and well-known flagship events organized by IEEE. She added that she and IEEE Bangladesh Section would love to work collaboratively with other Student Branch Chapters of Bangladesh.
The ceremony was attended by more than sixty students including the Executive members of IEEE ULAB Student Branch and the Executive members of IEEE Computer Society ULAB Student Branch Chapter. Among others, Mr. Ahsan Habib Tareq, Secretary of IEEE CS BDC, Associate Professor, ICT, MBSTU, and Mr. Md. Ferdous Mahmud, Industrial Activity Coordinator of IEEE CS BDC were also present.
Following the program, the vote of thanks was given by Dr. Muhammad Golam Kibria, the Advisor of IEEE CS ULAB SBC and Associate Professor Dept. Of CSE, ULAB.
The ceremony was ended by handing over token of appreciation to the Honorable Guests by Dr Mohammad Shahriar Rahman and Dr. Muhammad Golam Kibria and a photo session.