University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি অব লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) (ULAB) is a private liberal arts-based university in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act, 1992.

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
‍ইউনিভার্সিটি অব লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ
Motto"A new vision in higher education"
TypePrivate
Established2002 (2002)
Opened: 1 October 2004
ChancellorShahabuddin Chuppu, Honorable President of Bangladesh
Vice-ChancellorImran Rahman
Students3,700 as of Spring 2013
Address
688 Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur
,
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh

23.7411°N 90.3744°E / 23.7411; 90.3744
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue and Gold    
Websiteulab.edu.bd

ULAB incorporates the values of liberal arts and sustainability[1] into its curricula, through its General Education Department and its Center for Sustainable Development (CSD).[2] ULAB is a research-intensive university, with multiple research opportunities for its faculty members and students.[3] ULAB has its permanent campus in Mohammadpur within an eco-friendly environment providing facilities such as open sports field, library, auditorium, student center, transportation services, interactive court and other necessary amenities.[4] In February 2023, ULAB established two new departments, the Bangla Department and the Literature Department. The university is the first institute of higher education in Bangladesh to teach ethnic minority languages, of which Bangladesh has 44 according to Professor Shameem Reza.[5]

Schools and degree-granting programs (UGC approved)

ULAB offers degree programs in the following schools:[6]

School of Arts and Humanities

  • Bachelor of Arts, English, and Humanities, Bangla Language and Literature (Honors)
  • Master of Arts in English

School of Social Science

  • Bachelor of Social Science, Media Studies and Journalism (Honors)
  • Masters in Communication [7]

School of Business

  • Bachelor in Business Administration (Honors)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

'School of Science and Engineering

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (Honors)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Honors)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honors)

ULAB has one non-degree-granting program, which runs the required courses to fulfill a liberal arts curriculum:

  • General Education Program (GED)

List of vice-chancellors
  • Imran Rahman (2011 – May 2017)[8]
  • HM Jahirul Haque (2017 – 2021)[9]
  • Imran Rahman (2 November 2021 – present)[8]

Heads of schools and departments[10]
  • School of Business = Imran Rahman (Acting Head)
  • School of Science and Engineering = M. Mofazzal Hossain (Dean)
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering = M. Mofazzal Hossain (Head)
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering = Syed Akhter Hossain (Head)
  • School of Social Sciences = Jude William R. Genilo (Dean)
  • School of Arts and Humanities = Kaiser Hamidul Haq (Dean)
  • Department of English Humanities = Arifa Ghani Rahman (Head)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration = Muhammad Faisol Chowdhury (Director)
  • Graduate Business Programs = Asif Uddin Ahmed (Director)
  • General Education Program = Shahnaj Husne Jahan (Head)

Research centers

ULAB has nine centers that conduct research, run workshops and conferences; promote knowledge creation, and advocate best practices.

  • Center for Sustainable Development (CSD)[11]
  • Center for Enterprise and Society (CES)[12]
  • Center for Bangla Studies (CBS)[13] (original name: Center for Bangla Language and Literature.)[14]
  • Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS)[15]
  • Dhaka Translation Center (DTC)[16][17]
  • Bengal Lights Literary Journal[18]
  • Center for Language Studies (CLS)[19]
  • Center for Advanced Theory (CAT)[20]
  • Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)[21][22]

Co-curricular activities

Clubs are the mainstay of co-curricular life and activities. ULAB is a member of Duke of Edinburgh's Award program.[23]

The Department of Media Studies & Journalism of ULAB also has apprenticeship programs for the students

  • CinemaScope [24]
  • ULAB TV, launched on 27 June 2013, is the first campus TV channel in Bangladesh.[25] Its stated purpose is hands-on training in television production and journalism.[26] Run by students, it broadcasts infotainment programs and news bulletins.[27]
  • The ULABian, Student Newspaper [28]
  • ULAB Radio CampBuzz [29]
  • ShutterBugs.ULAB, a campus based photography apprenticeship program.
  • PR 4U,a campus-based public relational sectors apprenticeship program.
  • Animation Studio.ULAB, a campus based animation apprenticeship program.

Notable people

Faculty

Alumni

References
  1. "Vision, Mission, and Values - University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh". University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  2. "Center for Sustainable Development - University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh". University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  3. Version, Daily Sun Online and Print. "daily sun". Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  4. একনজরে ইউনিভার্সিটি অব লিবারেল আর্টস বাংলাদেশ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  5. "ULAB introduces Bangla and Literature Department". Dhaka Tribune. 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  6. http://www.ulab.edu.bd/Academics/degrees-offered/ Degrees Offered
  7. "MSS in MSJ renamed to Masters in Communication". University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  8. "Imran Rahman returns as VC of ULAB". UNB. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  9. "Prof Dr HM Jahirul Haque appointed as vice chancellor of CUB". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  10. "Faculty - University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh". University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  11. http://csd.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Sustainable Development
  12. http://ces.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Enterprise and Society
  13. http://cbs.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Bangla Studies
  14. http://education.bangladeshinfo.com/2552/ulab-launches-bangla-research-centre.html/ ULAB launches Bangla research centre
  15. http://cas.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Archaeological Studies
  16. Kar, Amitava (22 November 2013). "Stick a Babel Fish in Your Ear". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  17. Alamgir, Rohini and Rumana Habib (23 November 2013). "In translation". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  18. "Bengal Lights Literary Journal". Bengal Lights. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  19. http://cls.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Language Studies
  20. http://cat.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Advanced Theory
  21. http://cetl.ulab.edu.bd/ Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  22. http://www.banglanews24.com/english/education/article/57738/ULAB-launches-Center-for-Excellence-in-Teaching--Learning/ ULAB launches ‘Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning’
  23. Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  24. "CinemaScope Film Apprenticeship Program - University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh".
  25. "First Campus TV launched at ULAB". The Daily Star. 21 July 2013.
  26. "ULAB TV Apprenticeship Program". University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
  27. "ULAB TV Celebrates its Second Anniversary". The Independent (Press release). Dhaka. 30 July 2015.
  28. "The ULABian Student Newspaper - University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh".
  29. ULAB Radio CampBuzz Apprenticeship Program
  30. Shazu, Shah Alam (9 November 2013). "The return of Mashiat". The Daily Star.
  31. Jahan Labonnayo, Nusrat (19 December 2021). "Masha Islam The girl with the gifted voice". The Business Standard. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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