CCD Activities 2024

MoU Signing Ceremony with SEBPO

On 24th of January, 2024 (Wednesday), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CCD (Center for Career Development) and SEBPO (Service Engine Business Process Outsourcing). The MoU was signed by Abubakar Siddique, Manager Human Resource from the side of SEBPO and Mr. Saiful Islam, Registrar (Acting) from Green University of Bangladesh. During the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Vice Chancellor (Acting) was also present. 

Campus Ambassador Program of Walton Digitech

On February 2nd, 2024, CCD called for CVs from the running students of GUB for the Campus Ambassador Program of Walton Digitech. 152 students submitted their CVs in response to the circular posted on the social media page of CCD where 62 CVs were shortlisted and forwarded to the concerned department of Walton Ditech to carry out the interview session. After the primary interview, it was announced that five (05) students had finally been shortlisted for the final interview for the Campus Ambassador Program.

GUB Alumni Get Together 2024

Friday, 9th of February, 2024, the most cherished Central Alumni Get-Together-2024 of Green University of Bangladesh has been organised by the Steering Committee of Central Alumni Association under the supervision of the Centre for Career Development & Alumni Affairs. Approximately 400 guests attended the program, including alumni from eight (08) departments of GUB and the vice chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Chairpersons, faculty, and administrative heads of each department. 

To grace the event, two esteemed personalities of the country were invited- Mustofa Jabbar, former Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Ministry and Jhuna Chowdhury, Cultural Personality, Posts and Telecommunications Ministry, as Chief Guest and Special Guest, respectively. The event arranged a concert where notable performers were invited to present their performances. Both the alumni and the current students enjoyed every bit of the event. The program continued till 8 pm at night.

MoU Signing Ceremony with Walton Digitech

CCD (Center for Career Development) came to a term to sign an MoU with Walton Digitech Ltd. and, as such, arranged the ceremony on February 29th, 2024. The event was attended by a few crucial personnel from both parties. The Registrar of Green University of Bangladesh, Captain (Navy) Shaikh Mohammad Salahuddin (LPR) and the CBO (Chief Business Officer), Touhidur Rahman Rad, signed the paper of collaboration. During the signing ceremony, 03 witnesses from each side were also present. This Mou aims to trade humans to Walton Digitech and transform them into resources.

Seminar on “Study and Research Opportunities in Japan “

A seminar focused on “Study and Research Opportunities in Japan” was organised by IEEE SB GUB and IEEE CS SBC GUB association, IEEE CS BDC, Green University Computer Club (GUCC) in collaboration with the Centre for Career Development (CCD). The seminar occurred on March 05, 2024, at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the Syndicate Room. The seminar delved into various aspects of studying and conducting research in Japan, including available programs, scholarships, and academic exchanges.

Dr. Ashir Ahmed, an Associate professor at Kyushu University, was invited to be the keynote speaker. He shared his insights, anecdotes, and practical advice to help participants navigate the opportunities and challenges of pursuing education and research in Japan. More than 100 students participated in the seminar.

Overall, this seminar is intended to offer an excellent networking opportunity to connect with other educators and professionals with the same interest in international education and research collaborations.

Green Alumni Election 2024-2026

The very first Central Alumni Election named as Green Alumni Election_2024-2026 was arranged on Friday, 17th of May, 2024at the premises of Green University of Bangladesh. It was a day-long event which started at 8:30 AM with the Registration and Distribution of Voter & Candidate ID Cards and continued till 6:00 PM by announcing the election result. There were 166 voters among them, 22 were candidates against 17 posts. Of the total number of candidates, 13 got elected without any contest. The remaining nine candidates contested against 04 posts- President, General Secretary, Treasurer and Joint Secretary.

Mr. Mostofa Monon from the department of FTDM (former name of the department of JMC) was elected President of the committee. Mr. Mirajul Islam from Law, Mr. Salen from Law, and Mr. Md. Robiul Auwal from GBS were elected to the posts of general secretary, treasurer, and joint secretary, respectively.

The entire election was conducted under the close supervision of the Chief Election Commissioner, Registrar, Captain (Navy), S M Salahuddin (LPR), and two (02) Election Commissioners—Dr. Serajum Munira and Dr. Afzal Hossain Khan, and the members of the Surveillance Committee and Appellate Body were present.

Interactive Session on “Talent Acquisition & Opportunities at US Bangla Group“

An Interactive Session on “Talent Acquisition & Career Opportunities at US Bangla Group” was organised by the Centre for Career Development of Green University of Bangladesh on Friday, 7th of June, 2024. Dr. Mahbub Jahan Khan, Air Commodore (Retd), Director of Strategic Planning & Transformation at US Bangla Airlines, was invited as the keynote speaker in that event. 220 students from eight departments of GUB registered to join the session, and a total of 77 students participated in the session. The whole session was engaging as the speaker involved the students in a back-and-forth questioning and answering session.

Farewell Reception & Oath Ceremony of the newly elected Green University Alumni Association Committee

As per the constitution of the Green University Alumni Association, the oath ceremony of the new Green University Alumni Committee was held on 07 June 2024in the permanent campus of Green University of Bangladesh. The Centre for Career Development & Alumni Affairs organized the ceremony in the presence of the competent and senior management of Green University of Bangladesh as part of the Central Election of Green University Alumni Association, held on 17 May 2024.

The program commenced with the welcome speech of Dr. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD & Alumni Affairs. Two members of the former steering committee Advocate Mr. Mahfuz Miraj (Former General Secretary of the steering committee) and Mr. Mostafa Monon (President of the former steering committee) addressed their speeches. Professor Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir recognized the persistent and devoted contributions of the former steering committee members.

he Honorable Vice Chancellor of the Green University of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, delivering their speeches, explained the importance of the Alumni Association, the tentative activities of an Alumni Association and building networks among the Green University graduates and alumni members for their mutual benefits. 

The Oath-Taking Ceremony kicked off with the oath recitation of the new members of the committee. The election commissioner of the Green University alumni election committee, Dr. Serajum Munira, conducted the oath recitation.

Among other senior members of the University, Professor Dr. Saiful Azad (Dean Faculty of sciences and Engineering); Professor Dr. M Shahidullah (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), Professor Dr. Nitai Chandra Sutradhar (Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Textile Engineering) and Professor Dr. Abul Hossain (Chairman, Dept. of Sociology and anthropology), Dr. Md. Afzal Hossain Khan (Associate Professor, Director of Student Affairs were present in the session.

MoU Signing Ceremony with Retail AI

CCD arranged the MoU signing ceremony with Cloud Production Ltd (Retail AI), a Japanese AI-based software development company, on Monday, June 10th, 2024, at noon in the Office of the Vice Chancellor. 

The ceremony was divided into two segments: First one was a brief presentation on the overview of the company which was given by the team visitors from Cloud Production Ltd. (Retail AI) in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dean of Business Administration, Registrar, Director & Assistant Director of CCD along with the entire team and a few invited esteemed faculty members. The second one was the signing ceremony of the MoU, which took place where the Registrar, Captain (Navy), S M Salahuddin (LPR) acted as the signatory on behalf of Green University of Bangladesh and the Managing Director, Mr. Saidur Rahman, on behalf of Cloud Production Ltd. (Retail AI)

Seminar on “Career Guidance for CSE Graduates in Bangladesh

Green University Computer Club (GUCC) in collaboration with the Center for Career Development (CCD) hosted a seminar on “Career Guidance for CSE Graduates in Bangladesh” on July 11, 2024, in the Seminar Hall of the university. The seminar commenced at 10:00 am with a warm welcome extended by Dr. Muhammad Aminur Rahaman, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of CSE at Green University of Bangladesh, who expertly chaired the event. Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Azad, Dean of FSE and Director of IQAC at Green University of Bangladesh, also attended the event as a special guest. Mr. Sourav Borua, Assistant Director of CCD, delivered an impactful speech and provided essential career guidance to the participants.

The seminar keynote speaker was Mr. Anisul Islam, a Full-Stack Trainer at Integrify, Finland. During the Q&A session, he enlightened the whole session by actively engaging with the students.
The event featured a series of inspiring speeches and interactive sessions that provided valuable guidance to the CSE graduates.

On-Campus recruitment with “SEBPO”

On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Green University of Bangladesh arranged an on-campus recruitment with SEBPO. 144 GUB graduates registered for the test, which 54 students participated in. Three SEBPO professionals conducted the test. The entire recruitment was arranged and monitored by the Center for Career Development & Alumni Affairs.

Grooming Session on “Job Readiness and Career Prospects”

The Office of CCD arranged a grooming session titled “Job Readiness and Career Prospects” via Zoom on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD, and Mr. Sourav Barua, Assistant Director of CCD, facilitated the session. A significant number of students—176 students in total—participated in the session.

The grooming session was structured into two segments. The first segment featured Mr. Sourav Barua, who shared valuable insights on CV-related matters. During the second segment, Dr. Serajum Munira guided students for interview preparation and offered useful advice on career readiness.

Arrangement of Internship Interview for CCD

On September 12, 2024, the office of CCD arranged the Internship Interview for the Spring-2024 session. The intent was to take in students as interns and allow them to obtain hands-on work experience before graduation. Around sixty (60) students from eight departments dropped their CVS in response to the circular for this internship.

The interview was conducted in two slots: the Director of CCD, Dr. Serajum Munira, and the Assistant Director of CCD, Mr. Sourav Barua. The viva commenced at 10:00 a.m. and continued until noon. After taking the viva of all sixty students, the office of CCD has finally been able to select the desired number of candidates for the internship program.

On-Campus recruitment with “ConnectAUZ PTY Ltd”

An On-Campus Recruitment with an Australian-based company, named Connectauz PTY Ltd., was organised at the premises of Green University of Bangladesh on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. A few students got the opportunity to participate in this on-campus recruitment interview session. Shan Rahman, CEO of ConnectAuz PTY, conducted the interview. The Office of CCD & Alumni Affairs arranged and monitored the entire recruitment.

MoU Signing Ceremony with ConnectAUZ PTY Ltd

Centre for Career Development (CCD) in collaboration with Green University Centre for International Affairs(GCiA) arranged an MoU signing ceremony with ConnectAuz PTY. LTD., an Australian-based software company. The event occurred on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh.

This significant partnership aims to enhance collaboration in various academic and research initiatives and promote exchanging knowledge and resources between the two institutions.  This marks a milestone in our commitment to fostering international cooperation and innovative educational practices.

Capt signed the MoU. Captain (Navy) S M Salahuddin, Registrar, GUB, and Mr. Shan Rahman, CEO of ConnectAuz PTY. LTD. on behalf of their respective organizations.

Seminar on “Professional Skill Development for Novice Graduates and Young Talents”

A seminar, titled as “Professional Skill Development for Novice Graduates and Young Talents” was organized by CCD which was held on Friday, 18th of October, 2024 at 2:30 PM in the Seminar Hall of Green University of Bangladesh.

Md facilitated the entire program. Tahamidur Rahman, as a Keynote Speaker, is the HR Manager of Foodie Express Ltd. It was a two-hour session in which the keynote speaker, Md. Tahamidur Rahman discussed the importance of a good CV in successfully landing a job. He also shed light on the areas of creating and maintaining a LinkedIn profile, approaching LinkedIn, and setting smart career objectives. 

Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Pro Vice Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh, and Dr. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD, attended the event as Special Guests and Session Chairs, respectively.

Workshop on “Compiled CV in LaTeX“

The Centre for Career Development organised a workshop titled “Compile Your CV in LaTeX” on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., through the Zoom online platform.

Dr. Serajum Munira, the Director of the Center for Career Development (CCD), and Mr. Sourav Barua, the Assistant Director, chaired the session. The keynote speaker was Mr. Zahidul Hasan, Lecturer of the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering. During the workshop, the keynote speaker concentrated on the techniques for creating a curriculum vitae using LaTeX and elaborated on the most effective methods for saving the document to ensure its long-term preservation.

On-site Industrial Talk Session Titled “Workplace Ethics & Management”

An On-site Industrial Talk Session Titled “Workplace Ethics & Management” was organised by the Centre for Career Development, which was held on Friday, 22nd of November, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Admin Building, room no 605. 

The key facilitator was Mr. Abubakar Siddique, Manager—Human Resources of SEBPO. He thoughtfully explored the topic of workplace ethics, clarifying its definition and emphasising its importance for long-term career sustainability. The session was so engaging that many participants participated in the question-and-answer segment at the end. 

The session, lasting one hour, concluded at noon. Mr. Sourav Barua, the Assistant Director of CCD, graciously presented a crest and certificate to the key facilitator in recognition of his contribution.

MoU Signing Ceremony with Assurer Group

The Center for Career Development (CCD) arranged an MoU signing ceremony with Assurer Group, a Textile-Based apparel company. The event occurred on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at 11:30 AM in the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh.

This significant partnership aims to enhance collaboration in various academic and research initiatives and promote the exchange of knowledge and resources between the two institutions. It marks a milestone in our commitment to fostering international cooperation and innovative educational practices.

The MoU was signed by Capt. Captain (Navy) S M Salahuddin, Registrar, GUB, and Dr. Raashid Ashraf Khan, Director of Assurer Group

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Vice Chancellor of GUB; Prof Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor of GUB; Dr. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD; Mr. Sourav Barua, Assistant Director of CCD, along with three witnesses from each side, were also present during this signing.

MoU Signing Ceremony with 9 AM Solution, Robo Tech Valley, QA Harbor Limited, NextTech Limited, Iching Lab, Mubin IT Limited, Bondstein Technologies Limited, CPSD Ltd/Masterly, Battery Low Interactive Ltd and Biswas Digital Solution

The Center for Career Development (CCD) has successfully arranged an MoU signing ceremony with Ten (10) distinguished companies: 9 AM Solution, Robo Tech Valley, QA Harbor Limited, NextTech Limited, Iching Lab, Mubin IT Limited, Bondstein Technologies Limited, CPSD Ltd/Masterly, Battery Low Interactive Ltd, and Biswas Digital Solution.

This significant partnership aims to enhance collaboration in various academic and research initiatives and promote the exchange of knowledge and resources. The ceremony occurred during the 6th International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 5.0, which was held on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at 11:30 AM in the Syndicate Room (409) of Green University of Bangladesh. This marks a milestone in our commitment to fostering the practice of Industry-Academia collaboration.

The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the GUB campus in Dhaka, Capt. Captain (Navy) S M Salahuddin (LPR), Registrar, GUB, and the Directors/CEOs from each company signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Vice Chancellor of GUB; Prof Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor of GUB; Dr. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD as well as Professor Dr. Ahsan Habib (Tarek) Director of CCE (Center for Continuing Education) along with two witnesses from each company were also present during this signing.

Tree Plantation Program-2024

This year, as in previous years, a nationwide tree-planting program was conducted from June 5, 2024, under the theme “Sajai Desh, Somriddho kori Bangladesh”. The Green University of Bangladesh has initiated a Tree Plantation Program in accordance with this central theme.

We are thrilled to share that our recent Tree Plantation Program, which ran from Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, to Wednesday, September 23rd, 2024, was a success. This tree-planting initiative was conducted by the Center for Career Development & Alumni Affairs in association with the Green University Alumni Association and the ECO Warriors Club. We planted Neem tree saplings gifted to us by one of the respected Alumni members, Mr. Kamrul Hasan, from the EEE department, 16th Batch. 

Our community collaborated in a collective effort to plant more than 200 trees across five educational institutions (AHB International School & College, South Point School and College, Murapara Government Degree College, Salimuddin Chowdhury University College & Hazi Rafizuddin Girls High School).

The respected Principal of AHB International School & College, Mrs. Ferdous Ara, Mr. Hafizur Rahman, principal of Murapara Degree College, Mr. Mohammad Billal Hossain, Head Master, Hazi Rafizuddin Girls High School, Wing Commander (Retd) A M Amjad Hussain, Principal, South Point School and College, and Mr. Md. Jahangir Malum, Principal, Salimuddin Chowdhury University College, were in attendance at the tree plantation program. Dr. Md. Shariful Alam, the esteemed moderator of the Green University Eco Warriors Club, Mr. M. K. Anamul Haque, the officer of CCD and Alumni Affairs, and members of the ECO Warriors club were also present. Respected principles expressed their solidarity with the Green University’s initiative and their commitment to providing future support.