History of IUBAT

IUBAT - International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is the first non government university established in Bangladesh. The initial planning began in 1989 and the university was established in 1991. Degree programs started in 1992 with agreement with Assumption University of Bangkok, Thailand. IUBAT strongly lobbied for the creation of non government universities and supported the initiative of the Government of Bangladesh in passing legislation for formal establishment of non government universities in the country. IUBAT now operates as a government approved university under the Non Government University Act of 1992.

The tremendous need for developing human resources of the society to bring in socio-economic transformation through the agro-economic-industrial development process constituted the background for establishing IUBAT- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology. The less than satisfactory condition of existing universities and the wide gap between demand and supply (in quantity, quality and variety) provided additional basis to think of making an investment in human resources development through which fundamental economic and social problems of the society can be tackled by the people on a self-reliant basis. This thought process was accelerated in March, 1989 during a 3 week visit to Kansas State University by Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, where research and consultation led to development of a paper incorporating the idea and also that of a cooperative agreement. A formal representation was made to the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh in June, 1989 on the establishment of the university.

IUBAT is geared to effectively contribute to agro-economic, technological and social development of Bangladesh. The aim is to promote higher professional education with relevance to those growth areas of the economy which require qualified human resources and create a climate of professionalism and scholasticism to promote further development of the society. It is contended that the fundamental economic problems of the society can be tackled by people through an investment in human resources development and in the process promote self reliance in agro-economic development and higher education.

Since establishment, IUBAT has grown steadily. IUBAT now offers one program leading to a post graduate degree, nine programs leading to professional bachelor degrees and two programs leading to professional diplomas. In the short run, IUBAT has plans to add a few new programs. In the long run, IUBAT plans to offer programs in most of the professional disciplines relevant to a developing society. IUBAT operates as a non-profit institution and offers academically rigorous, but practical, instruction in professional disciplines. Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan is the Founder of IUBAT and recognized by the Government of Bangladesh. The institution derived inspiration from a group of educationalists and professionals from within the country and abroad.

Mission Statement

The overall mission of IUBAT is human resources development through appropriate teaching, training and guidance as well as creation of knowledge conducive to socio-agro- economic development of developing societies in general and that of Bangladesh in particular. This overall mission is being attained through offering courses and curricula relating to various aspects of

knowledge as well as providing opportunities for individuals to acquire skill and relevant experience in the chosen field of specialization.

Accordination

IUBAT is approved by the Government of Bangladesh as a degree granting institution under the Non Government University Act of 1992. IUBAT curriculums have been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and vetted by cooperating universities abroad. Its academic standards are accepted by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission. IUBAT is a full member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London and this extended formal recognition of IUBAT degrees in 35 countries or regions of the Commonwealth. The College of Business Administration of IUBAT has been accepted as a Member of Graduate Management Admission Council of USA.

As a multi-cultural institution, IUBAT has articulation arrangements with six institutions in the USA, Canada and Latin America as well as cooperation agreements with 24 other institutions in USA, Canada, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Thailand and Australia. IUBAT is recognized in North America and other countries and transfer credits from IUBAT are accepted by foreign universities. Graduates from IUBAT are eligible to pursue advanced degrees in any country of the world.

Organization

IUBAT is organized into colleges and centers for academic activities. The management of the University is conducted in line with the provisions of the Non Government University Act of 1992. The highest policy making body is the Board of Governors, chaired by the Founder of IUBAT. The Board of Governors have appropriate representation of the Founder, recognized professional groups in the society, academics as well as other interest groups, alumni, donors and contributors to the educational programs of the university. The composition of the present Board of Governors has been shown in the administrative section of the bulletin.

There is an Academic Council, which is the main policy and programming body for academic affairs of the university. The Academic Council decisions are reported and ratified by the Board of Governors. The Academic Council consists of all faculty of IUBAT and meets every month.

IUBAT maintains linkages with a number of academic institutions, whose support and cooperation strengthens its academic base. There is an Overseas Advisory Council of IUBAT, the composition of which has been shown in the last section of the bulletin.

CAMPUS

The permanent campus of IUBAT is located at 4 Embankment Drive Road, (off Dhaka-Ashulia Road) Sector 10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka with 5½ acres of own land. The panoramic campus surrounded by vast open space and natural scenic beauty at the bank of the river Turag is specially designed by a

British architect for a university of the 21st century. IUBAT is equipped with a library, computer and other labs, state-of-the-art teaching facilities including multi-media projectors and a cafeteria - all to provide a suitable environment specifically designed for effective learning. It has cooperative arrangements with technical institutions in Dhaka for access to established laboratories and workshops for practical sessions, particularly in engineering, agriculture, and other sciences. Arrangements have been made with hospitals and clinics for practical work in nursing.hg

The Current Clubs in IUBAT

IUBAT GOLD

IUBAT GOLD, one of the pioneers of the clubs and societies, was established in 1994 with the mission of organizing sports and other related events among the student body of IUBAT. Since its birth IUBAT GOLD has organized several table tennis tournaments, football and cricket matches in collaboration with other sports clubs such as the IUBAT BLUES and JAGUARS. From 1995 to 1997 IUBAT GOLD was the unbeaten champion of football, cricket and table tennis.

IUBAT Gold is continuing to organize sports events like cricket and football, and this year 2010 IUBAT Gold also organized a football tournament. Besides the sports events, IUBAT Gold organized Iftar party, cultural events, and initiation program for freshman, celebration of International Mother’s Language Day, Independence Day and Victory Day.

IUBAT BLUES

IUBAT Blues was established in 1994. In the first football match against Gold, IUBAT Blues got the biggest lesson that was never desired by anyone of its members, they had digested 11 goals! Enthusiasm went down but as it was Blues that took revenge after 2 years of regular practice and desire to win. IUBAT Blues won in the 2nd match with Gold by 3 goals held in 1998. Blues again defeated the third sports club known as IUBAT Jaguars by four goals.

From then IUBAT Blues never looked back. Nowadays, Blues is performing different activities other than just playing. Blues has a structural frame to form an executive committee and every year members of the committee select new members so as to have new ideas and views. Blues also has a well-developed constitution, which is followed by every member. The number of general members is increasing.

Blues keeps the campus vibrant throughout the year by organizing different events that include fruits festival, pitha mela, Valentine’s Day, 21st February, debate competition, music competition, iftar party and the like celebrities. The club helps students’ learning through organizing workshops, seminars and the like programs. The club actively participates in different university events.

IUBAT JAGUARS

IUBAT Jaguars - “The New Babes on the Block” - are the latest of the three sporting and co-curricular clubs. The idea was to make the intra-university competitions more exciting and competitive. Till then only two sporting clubs made up for the students’ requirement to compete and enjoy. But with the IUBAT family getting bigger, a quick solution was required to harness the new talents to the top level of university competitions. The Jaguars was provided with that and much more.

Adorably referred as “The Jaguars”, it was considered nothing more than a push - over. However, this club initiated the sporting career with a bang. The first match that Jaguars played with the senior most team of the university-IUBAT Gold resulted in an upset of a big nature. The Babes Jaguars defeated Gold by four goals to two - a result that instantly brought recognition to the team as a formidable side.

But the team did not stop at concentrating and basking in their sporting success. The team bought an entirely new dimension of thinking and action for the student bodies, when they organized a field trip for both its members and non-members of IUBAT Community, with the freshmen batch as the special guests.