& NewsL PE CCN ese On oa JUL Ue eC koa Sclulea eel Bangladesh Institute of Isla (BIIT) undertook a number of academic and semi-academic activities during the period from January to December 2011, These are described in the following secti 1.Research 1.2. Research Journal The 8th and 9th issues of vasor BT'S. research journal Bangladesh Journal of Shab Abi Hannon Wituadtng 'lamic Thought (vol. 6 issue 8 & vol. 7 issue 9) were published during the period. Eavor MAbiIAE > Basic Research A research project entitled ‘Bengal from Pattition to Partition’ by Prof, KM Mohsin of Members afthe Team Ohaka University was almost completed Mi. Afatuczaman Md MebficarRahnan1,3.Fellowship Aish AbAmin Some Researcher are doing MPhil & PhO Mid Klarsed law Studies in different Public Univesities. There Mé Shahiduislon thesis are still reviewing by the islamic Mighell Hasson experts of BIIT in addition to their academic Mi Ragibut lan supervisor. 2.Text Book Writing Project Documentation & Eiri Asia Thouhedel ow Secle 38 (thirty-eight) subject teams were working under his project.29 (twenty-nine) teams sat 80 times and discussed the progress of their Conuer _‘espective projects. House 4 Road #2, Sector #9 {Unara Model Tow, Daa 1230 Phone: 8950227, 8824256 Mobile: 01710823643 E-mail bit ongiyahoo com Website: apd ong and submitted. 19 (nineteen) chapters were local and foreign experts, 158 (one hundred fifty eight) books, 1500 19 (nineteen) chapters were already written twenty) contents of selected articles from Journals, 300 (three hundred) emails were sent to the Text Book Writers during the petiod under report. mic Thought ions: 2.1. Text Book Wr ing Workshop 2..1.Conference on University Education with Special Reference to Writing Text Book A Conference on ‘University Education with Special Reference’ to Writing Text Book was held on Friday 19 August 2011 at Malancha Hall of Hotel Sundarban, Dhaka. 60 (sixty) writers, reviewers and experts of the text book writing project ‘were present in the conference, 2.1.2, Follow-up workshop on Text-book Writing Project A two-days workshop entitled "Writing Text-book Project’ was held during 8 - 9 April, 2011 at the Conference Hall of BIIT. 26 writers of the said project were present reviewed by (fifteen hundred) Articles, 420 (four hundred in the workshop. 2.1.3.Follow-up Workshop ‘on Text-Book Writing Project A four-day _ follow-up workshop on ‘Text -Book Writing Project’ was held on 6-9 May 2011 at the Conference Hall of BIT. = Whe ay TEXY ROOK WHT? 2.1.4.Follow-up Workshop on Text-Book Writing Project A two-day workshop entitled Writing Text-book Project was held on 9-10 June 2011 at the Conference Hall of BIT, 2.1.5.Follow-up Workshop on Text-Book Writing Project A two-day workshop entitled ‘Writing Text-book Project’ was held on 8-9 July 2011 at the Conference Hall of BIT. 30 (thirty) writers ofthe sai project were present in the workshop. A follow-up workshop on ‘Text-book: Writing’ ‘was held at BIIT Conference Hall in Dhaka on 4 February 2011.Mr.M Azizul Hug, President of BIT presided over the workshop. Professor Dr. Md. Lutfur Rahman, Vice President of BIIT was the Special Guest and Mr. M Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT facilitated the workshop. About thirty-five (35) writers were present in the workshop. 2.1.8. Follow-up Workshop on Text-Book Writing Project A twoday long follow-up Workshop on ‘Text book Writing’ was held on 6-7 October 2011 at Conference Hall of BIT in Dhaka. On the first day, Prof. Dr. UAB Razia Akter Banu, Vice-President (publication) of BIT was the (Fates moderator of the workshop. Eight Text Book Writing teams participated in the workshop and the Coordinator of each team presented their ‘group progress report through multimedia, ‘Once the presentations were made, experts in the respective fields took part in the discussion that followed and gave their valuable comments and suggestions on the text books. Prof. Dr. Dean, Faculty of Arts, ASA University f f. Abdul Latif Masum, Dept. of Political Science & Governance, Jahangimagar University, AKM ‘former Additional Secretary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, were present as resource persons in the Workshop. The Workshop ended with vote of thanks by Prof. Dr. ‘UAB Razia Akter Banu, She expressed her gratitude to the writers and reviewers for being with BIIT’s Text Book Writing Project and encouraged them to employ the potentials and expertise for the Islamization of knowledge in Bangladesh, On the 2nd day, seven Text Book writing teams attended the workshop. The Coordinator of each team presented the group progress report, using multimedia, Once the presentations were made, experts in the respective areas took part in the discussion that followed and gave their valuable comments and suggestions on their assigned Text books. Prof. M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief, International Islamic university (UC) Dhaka Campus; Prof. Dr. Md Maimul Ahsan Khan, Dept of Law, Dhaka University; Prof. Dr. Mosharrof Hussain, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Jagannath University Dhaka, were present as experts in the Workshop. Dr. Abu Khaldun Al-Mahmood, Vice President (Research) of BIIT was the moderator of the 2nd day Workshop. 2.2, Team Meetings on Text Book Writing Project 2.2.1.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘A Team meeting on Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong (UC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi, Ohaka on 17 November 2011. Prof M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief, International Islamic University Chittagong (1IUC) Dhaka Campus, gave the inaugural speech and facilitated the meeting, Three Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and presented their write-ups. After presentations, Prof. M. Harun-Ar-Rashid gave valuable comments and suggestions to the writers of the Text Book Project. 2.2.2.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘A team meeting on Text Book Writing Project’ was held on 30 November 2011 at International Islamic University Chittagong (UC) Female Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Prof M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief, international Islamic University Chittagong (INC) Dhaka Campus, was the moderator of the team meeting. Three Text Book Writing Teams attended the meeting and presented their write-ups. After presentation, Prof. M. Harun-Ar-Rashid gave valuable comments and suggestions to the writers of the Text Book Project. Campus, 2.2.3.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘A team meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong (IUQ) Male Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 15 December 2011. Prof M. Harun-/ Chief, International Islamic University Chittagong (IlUC) Dhaka Campus, was the moderator of the meeting. Five Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and presented their write-ups. After presentation, Prof. M. Harun-ArRashid gave valuable comments and sungestinnsto the writercof the Text Rook Proiert 2.2.4.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ad team meeting on Text Book Writing Project’ was held Northern University of Bangladesh (NUB), City a haka on 19 October 2011, ‘Dr. Sadruddin Ahmed, Chairman, Dept of English, 'NUB, was the moderator of the team meeting. One Text Book Writing Team (Reading Shakespeare from Islamic 2.2.5. Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘Ateam meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held "at International Islamic University Chittagong (IUC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 20 October 2011. Prof. M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief of International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) Dhaka Campus, was the moderator of the team meeting. Three Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and the coordinator of each team presented their chapter ‘write-up progress reports 2.2.6. Team Meeting on Text-Book Weiting Project ‘A team meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 27 October 20u1. Prof M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief of International Islamic University Chittagong (lIUC) Dhaka Campus, was the moderator of the team meeting. Five Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and presented their write-ups, 2.2.7.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘A team meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held at the Conference Hall of BIIT, Uttara, Dhaka on 30 October 2011. Lt col AKM Zahid Hussain, Deputy Director of BIT, was the moderator of the meeting. One Text Book Writing Team attended in the meeting and presented their write-ups. a al Md. Alamgheer was the ting. One Text Book Writing - 3,1. Discussion on Reforming University Education with Special Reference to Curriculum Development ‘A discussion meeting on ‘Reforming University Education with Special Reference to Curriculum - Development’ was held at the Conference Hall of BIT ~ on 30 July 2011. Prof. Dr. UAB Razia Akter Banu, Vice President of BIIT was the Chief Guest. More than 30 (thirty) faculty members of different disciplines of various public and private universities of Dhaka city ‘were present in the program. 3.2. Discussion Curriculum Development A discussion meeting on ‘Curriculum Development’ Meeting on ‘was held at Islamic University Kushtia (IUK) on 23 July, 2011. Mr. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT vas the key-note speaker, More than 15 fifteen) teachers of selected disciplines of this university were present as participants 3.3, Indoor Discussion on Madrasha Education Reform : Bangladesh Perspective A indoor discussion meeting on ‘Madrasha Education Reform: Bangladesh Perspective’ was held at BiIT Meeting Room on 1 October 2011. Mr. M Azizul Huq, President of BIIT presided over the Meeting. Some Madrasha education experts like Professor Md. Yusof, Former Chairman, Bangladesh Madrasha Education Board were present in the program and gave their valuable opinions on the topic. 3.4. Seminar on Islamic Research Methodology A seminar on ‘Islamic Research Methodology’ was held at the BIIT Conference Hall, Dhaka on 4 February 2011. Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Director (Research) Islami Bank Training & Research Academy (IBTRA), Dhaka and Dr. Abul Hossain, Project Director, Department of Women Affairs, Government of Bangladesh presented two papers on this topic. More than 30 teachers of various public and private universities of Dhaka were present in the seminars participants. 3.5. Seminar on Science and Technology workshop. 4.2. Seminar on Feminism as Islamophobia ‘A seminar on ‘Feminism as Islamophobia’ was held Conference Hall of BIIT on 23 August 2011. Dr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan of Department of English Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia presented the key-note paper. About 70 (seventy) distinguished academics ‘were present in the seminar. 4.3. Lecture on New Trends of Islamic Education in Asia A Lecture entitled ‘New Trends of Islamic Education in South Asia’ was held at the BlIT Conference Hall, Dhaka on 5 February 2011. Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, President of international Islamic University Islamabad (UN), Pakistan deliver lecture on the topic as the key-note speaker. More t teachers of different institutions of Dhaka were present in this program. 4.4, Lecture on Towards Understanding Islamic English A lecture program on Towards Understanding Islamic was held at Conference Hall of BiIT on 22 May 2011. Mahmudul Hasan of the Department of English Language and 2.2.8.Team Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project ‘A team meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong {HIUC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 01 December 2011. Md. Solaiman Miah, Registrar, International Islamic University Chittagang (UC) Dhaka Campus, was the moderator of the team meeting. Four Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and the coordinator of each team presented. their Chapter Write-up progress reports. After every presentation, Md. Solaiman Miah gave his valuable comments and suggestions to the writers of the Text Book Project. 2.2.8, eam Meeting on Text-Book Writing Project, ‘A team meeting on Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong (UC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on 13 October 2011. Prof M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Chief, International Islamic University Chittagang (\IUC) Dhaka Campus, facilitated the team meeting. Four Text Book Writing teams attended the meeting and the coordinator of each team presented their Chapter Write-up progress reports. 2.2.10.Team Meeting on Text-Book Whiting Project ‘A team meeting on ‘Text Book Writing Project’ was held at International Islamic University Chittagong (UC) Female Campus, Dhanmondi ‘A seminar on ‘Science and Technology in the Muslim Ummah’ was held at Islamic University Kushtia campus Chapter. Prof. Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, President, Bangladesh ‘Academy of Sciences was the key-note speaker while Dr. Lutfur Rahman, Vice-President of Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT) was present as the Guest of Honor. More than 700 (seven hundred) teachers and students of this university took part in this seminar. 3.6. Exchange of Views Meeting with Curriculum Reform Committee ‘An exchange of views program on ‘Curriculum Reform’ was held at the Conference Hall of International Islamic University Chittagong (iIUC) on 1 June 2011. Professor Dr. Abu Bakar Rafiq, Vice Chancellor of IIUC, presided over the session and Mr, Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT was the key note speaker of the program. About 35 (thirty-five) teachers of different universities of Chittagong Zone participated in this program, 4.Seminar / Lecture / Workshop 4,1. Workshop on Madrasha Education System in Bangladesh Moving Forward: Observations from Singapore ‘A workshop on ‘Madrasha Education System in Bangladesh Moving Forward: Observations’ from Singapore! was held at BIAM, Dhaka on 19 March 2011, Saturday, in collaboration with The American Center, US Embassy, Dhaka, under the partnership program of BIIT. Four papers were presented and discussed in the workshop, About 80 (eighty) participants including Principals and teachers from different madrashas (both Alia and Quami systems) and religious educationists attended the International Literature, English teachers of different universities in Dhaka were present in the program. Islamic University 3c lecture. Selected 45. Lecture on Understanding Through First Revelation [A lecture program on ‘Understanding Islam through First Revelation’ was held at the Conference Hall of BIIT on 27 June 2011. Sheikh Alauddin El-Bakri, Khateeb, Saratoga Masjid in California, USA was the main speaker of the lecture, A good number of participants were present in the program. Islam at the South ed the than 30, English’ Or. Md. 46, Lecture on Manners & Etiquettes in Islam A Lecture program on ‘Manners & Etiquettes in Islamy' was held at the Conference Hall of BIIT on 31 October 2011. Lt. Co. AKM Zahid Hossain, Deputy Director of BiIT presided over the lecture program. Md, Aftabuzzaman, Assistant Director (Admin & Coordination) of BIT was the key-note speaker of the program. All officers of BIT were present in the lecture program as participants. 5. Training Program 5.1. Training on Legal Awakening with Moral Values A seven-day long training program on ‘Legal ‘Awakening with Moral Values’ was jointly organized by Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT) and Bangladesh Islamic Law Research & Legal Aid Centre (BILR & LAC) in Dhaka in the period between 18 November and 9 December 2011. About 50 bankers, researchers, teachers of various universities and colleges, journalists, Islamic scholars and students attended the program. Shah Abdul Hannan, Chairman of the BIIT Trust and former Secretary of Bangladesh Government was present as the Chief Guest of the inaugural session. General Secretary of BILR & LAC Advocate Nazrul Islam delivered the welcome Address. The training program comprised 13 sessions. Professor Dr. Hasanuzzaman Chowdhury, Dept. of Political Science of Dhaka University, Mr. Siddique Hossain of North South University, Mr. Asafuddowla, former Secretary of Bangladesh Government, Barrister Haider Ali, former Secretary of Bangladesh Government, Mr. Azhar Habib, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Law of Dhaka teachers and students of various Dhaka-based public and private universities, 5.3.Staff Development Training ‘Atwo-days long Staff Development Training program was held at the BIT Conference Room from 31 July 2011 to 1 August 2011. All officers of BIIT actively participated in the training program. Mr. M Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIT was the trainer of the training program. 5.4. Weekly Study Circle About 18 (eighteen) study circle sessions were held with the members and fellows of BIIT during this period Mr. Shah Abdul Hannan, Chairman of BlIT Trust and an ‘eminent scholar of Bangladesh was the moderator of the sessions. 6.Exchange of Views 1. Exchange of Views with Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman ‘An exchange of Views Program with Prof. Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Cyberjaye University of Medical Science (CUMS) in Malaysia and President, Consortium of Islamic Medical College (CIMC), issih ee ei Rashid Abdul Raha" Prof.Dr. Abdul ‘Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Islamic Jniversity Malaysia (UM) was held at the Conference Room of BioPharma Limited, Lalmatia, Dhaka on 16 April 2011, He delivered his lecture on “Islamic Values in Medical Education". More than 20 medical practitioners tere present inthe exchange program. 52 Vi ti A Views Exchange Meeting and Iftar was held at Malancho Hall Room of Hotel Sundarban, Dhaka on 21 August 2011. Shah Abdul Hannan, Chairman of the BiIT Trust presided over the meeting and Mr. M_ Shamsul Haque, Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Professor Dr. Harun-ar-Rashid, Chief of international islamic University, Dhaka-Campus were the Special Guests. Mr. M Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BlIT was the key-note speaker of the meeting. About 40 persons of different professionals were present in the views exchange meeting which was followed by iftar. 6.3. Exchange of Views with Iranian Cultural Center {An exchange of Views meeting between Iranian Cultural Centre, Dhaka and BIIT was held at BIIT Conference Hall ‘on 28 May 2011. Mr. Mohammad Oraei Karimi, Cultural Counselor, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Professor Dr. Lutfur Rahman, Vice-President of BIIT and Mr.M Abdul Aziz Executive Director of BIIT were present on the occasion. They discussed shared areas of interests and mulled over possible cooperation between the two organizations in future. 6.4. Discussion on Time Management A discussion program on Time Management’ was held at Conference Room of BIIT on 21 December 2011. Md. ‘Aftabuzzaman, Senior Assistant Director BIIT presented @ paper at this discussion program. About 35 Paticpants were present inthe event. 7. Publication: 3 (Five) books were published during this period. Of these,2 (two) are original research works and 3 (Three) isa transtat ben eau of. Dares omens 6 enh sites aA. ores wala At 7.22. Arabic nto Bengal al aces 6 Bowes (o1-ts)- Boy ef ser a ST FAS ¢ ey SGT. TEAS PR A T-TSTA xr ee fet tp. cera rfe ears Rona ret era ST oaTs ¢ STT -AT iro Fa 6, Rae tear Fa 7.23.Original Writings ‘poenft ee area wale eee FecaT afE 6 we ST ofeOS: FT 6 BANE. E.R FAA ‘pant onfee ¢ wer. corer eet srt ae am ace Mae AS SPAT: 6659 erento. ©, cats era eT Isiam in Bangladesh -Prof.Dr. U.A.B.Razia Akter Banu Profits Payout to Mudaraba Depositors (Bangladesh Perspective)-M.Azizul Huq 7.3. Workshop on Towards Quality Publication ‘A workshop on Towards Quality Publication’ was held at Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT) conference room on 17 August 2011. Shah Abdul Halim, Chairman, Islamic Information Bureau Bangladesh, Dr. Mohammad Ayub Miah, Former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh, ‘Muhammad Obaidullah, PhD Researcher of iIUM and ‘Mr Mid. Asraful slam. a fellow of BIT presented the oe following papers respectively: ‘a. Quality Work: How Important It Is? Publication A Guide for Authors, Translators and Copy-Editors of IIT Style-Sheet 4d. Bangla Banan Riti of Bangla Academy Distinguished writers, translators, reviewers and editors were present in the workshop. Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT gave the introductory speech ‘of the Workshop. 8.BIIT Library 1530 (fifteen hundred and thirty) copies of 1303 (thirteen hundred and three) categories of books, 141 copies of journals, 2 CDs and 11 cassettes were added to the BIT library during the period under report. Among these 243 (two hundred forty three) copies of English books, 218 (two hundred eighteen) copies of Bangla books were donations from different sources, 106 (one hundred six) copies of books were issued to 78 (seventy eight) readers. Right now, 6976 (six thousand nine hundred and seventy six) books are available in BIIT Central library. 9, Marketing of Publication In order to promote sales and marketing of IIT and BIIT publications, a lot of measures were taken to reach the major corners of Dhaka and Chittagong division. In this way, 4094 books were sold for about Taka seven lakhs during the period under report. 9.1. Book Fair Du hls ris Te oa Fa t/a 9.2.Workshop on Sales Promotion A sales promotion workshop was held at the Conference od ‘Md, Abdul Aziz, Executive --10.1.Visit of Resource Persons During this period, a number of resource persons visited BIIT in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 10.1.1, Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, President of International Islamic University Islamabad (IUD, Pakistan. 10.1.2.Prof.Dr Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Medicin, Cyberjaya University of Medical Science (CUMS) in Malaysia and President, Consortium of Islamic ‘Medical Colleges (CIMC), Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (\IUM) visited BIT. 10.1.3. Sheikh Alauddin El-Bakti Sheikh Alauddin El-Bakri, Khateeb, Saratoga Masjid in lifornia, USA. 10.1.4. Dr.M.Mahmudul Hasan Dr. M. Mahmudul Hasan, Department of English Language and. Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia, 10.1.5. Visit of BIT Executives to Iranian Cultural Centre, Dhaka A three-member delegation headed by Professor ‘Abdun Noor, President of BIIT Chittagong Chapter visited lranian Embassy, Dhaka on 16 May 2011 and met with Mr. Mohammad Oraei Karimi, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dhaka, Bangladesh and invited him to visit BIT. 10.2. Executive Director Visited 10S in India IMr.M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIT participated in the International Conference on Towards Knowledge, Future on 15-17 April 2011. It was held at the Institute of Objective Studies (10S), New Delhi, India. He presented a paper on ‘Reforming University Education: Bangladesh Experience’ at the conference. 10.3, Executive Director met with IIIT President Mr.M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT met with Dr. AbdulHamid AbuSulayman, former President of IIT at IAIS, KL, Malaysia, They discussed activities of BIT and 10.4, Conference of IIIT Resource Persons at Malaysia cutive Director of BIT priced Resource Persons Meeting at Intemational Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies ysia on 9 November 2011. Dr. 10.5. Meeting with li’esentatives Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of IIT participated in the meeting with IIIT Representative at PJ Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prof. Dr. Omar Hasan Rae BE Berra Soke onct Me Saher ‘were present among others, 11. Activities of BIIT Chapters 11.1.Chittagong Chapter 11.1.1.Bxchange of Views Program [An Exchange of Views Program was held in Chittagong con 25 July 2011. Professor Dr. M. Mahbub Ullah, Vice Chancellor of International Islamic University Chittagong (IUC) presided over the program. Mr. M. ‘zizul Hug, President of BIIT, was the Chief Guest, while Professor Dr. Abu Bakr Rafiq, Pro-Vice Chancellor of UC and Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIT were the Special Guests. 80 (eighty) distinguished quests including professors of different public and private universities, physicians, —_ HANGEOF VIEW PROGRAM Sees business people and BIIT Executives were present in the views exchange program. 11.1.2. Workshop on Professional Development for Sharia’ international is July 2011. The workshop was jointly organized by BIIT-Chittagong Chapter and Faculty of Sharia'h of Islamic Studies of HUC. Professor Dr. M Mahbub Ullah, Vice Chancellor of International Islamic University Chittagong {iIUC) was ‘the Chief Guest at the workshop. Professor Dr. Abu Bakar Rafig, Pro-Vice Chancellor of 1IUC and Dr. AKM Abdul Kader, Professor, Department of Arabic, University of Chittagong and a member of the Executive Committee of BIT, were the Special Guest of the workshop. Mr. M. Ragibul Islam was the Coordinator of this workshop. 50 (fifty) teachers of Sharia'h faculties of this university were present in the workshop as participants. 11,13. Training Program on Research Methodology: Islamic Perspective A day-long Training Program on. ‘Research Methodology: Islamic Perspective’ was held at the Conference Room of International Islamic University Chittagong (1IUC) on 29 June 2011, y ;, Department of Arabic, arene and a member of the eS Chitagong and Secretay-BIT Chittagong Chapter was the Special Guest of the training program. 50 (fifty) eacher ‘sof different public and private universities were present in the program as participants. The training program was jointly ‘organized by BlIT and Department of Qur'anic Science islamic Studies Of UC. 11,14. Inttoducing BIIT Publications ‘A meeting on ‘introduction of BIIT Publications’ was held at Islamic Foundation Auditorium, Chittagong on 24 July 2011. Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIT spoke on this occasion. More than 40 (forty) bookshop owners, publishers and distributors were present in the program as participants. 11.1.5. Meeting with Library and Book Shops Owners A Publication Introducing Meeting with library and bookshop owners was held at the Chittagong chapter office of BIT on 31 May 2011. Mr. M Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT was the Chief Guest of the program. More than 20 (twenty) bookshop owners and librarians were present in the program. 11.1.6.Exchange of Views An Exchange of Views program was held in Chittagong on 25 July 2011. 80 (eighty) distinguished guests including teachers of different public and private universities, physicians, businesspeople were present in the exchange program and promise to make donations — to BIT. 11,2. {slamic University Kushtia Chapter 11.2.1. Training on ch Methodology: Islamic PerspectiveA two-days long training program on Research Methodology: An Islamic Perspective was held at the Conference Room of the Department of Qur'an & Islamic Studies, Islamic University Kushtia (IUK) on 23-24 July 2011. The program was organized jointly by the Department of ‘Qur'an & Islamic Studies, IUK and Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT)-IUK Chapter. Prof. Dr. M. Alauddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Islamic University Kushtia, Mr. Lutful Kabir Saadi, a member of the Executive Committee of BIIT and M. Abdul Azi: Executive Director of BIIT were the special guests. Dean and teachers of different faculties of this university ‘were present in this program. 11.2.2.Discussion Meeting on Curriculum Development ‘A discussion meeting on ‘Curriculum Development Prof. Dr. Ahsanullah Faysal, President, BIT-IUK Chapter presided over the meeting. Mr. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIT was the key-note speaker and Mr. Lutful Kabir Saadi, a Member of the Executive Committee of BIT was the special guest. More than 15 teachers of selected disciplines of this university were present as participants, 11.23.Opening a BIIT Book Corner A corner named 'BIIT Book Comer was inaugurated at the Department of Qur'an and Islamic Studies of Islamic University, Kushtia, Prof. Dr-Ersadul Bari, News Letter News Letter a News Letter) News Letter) News Letter) Chairman of the Department and Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT inaugurated the corner on 23 July 2011, 11.24. Training Program on Research Methodology Islamic Perspective A day-long training Program on ‘Research Methodology: An Islamic Perspective’ was held at the Islamic University Kushtia on June 29, 2011. Dr. Md. Lutfur Rahman and Mr. Md Aftabuzzaman, Vice President and Assistant Director of BIIT respectively, visited the Islamic University Kustia (IUK) Chapter of the BIIT. During their visit they participated in a seminar and exchanged views with the selected teachers on curriculum reform and other activities at the University 11.3,Rajshahi Chapter 11.3.1.Seminar on Bangladesh institute of slamic thought (BIT) - Rajshahi Education’ in collaboration with Islami Bank Medical College and Hospital Rajshahi (IBMCHR) on 14 August. 2011 at the Auditorium of IBMCHR. eToys Chaves peer Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director of BIIT and Ph.D. researcher at the Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia (UM), was the special guest and key note speaker. Dr. Md. Jahangit, Director, Islami Bank Medical College & Hospital Rajshahi was the Chief Guest of the program respectively. 113.2. Conference on Towards Reforming Medical ‘A conference on ‘Towards Reforming Medical Education and Practices’ was held in Rajshahi on 14 August 2011 under the auspices of the Rajshahi Chapter of the BIIT. Prof. Dr. Abul Hashem of the Dept. of Applied Physics and Electronics and former Dean, Faculty of Science, Rajshahi University and Dr. Md. Jahangir, Director, Isami Bank Medical College & Hospital, Rashahi were present in the program as the Chief Guest and Chairperson respectively. Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, Executive Director, BIT was present as the Special Guest and Key-Note Speaker. 1133. Conference on Towards Reforming University Education A conference on ‘Reforming University Education’ was held in Rajshahi on 14 August 2011.It was organized by the Rajshahi chapter of the Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT). Prof. Dr. AK.M Azharul Islam, former Vice-chancellor of international Islamic University 13 Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BT) Rajshahi Chapter organized a views exchange meeting with selected bankers at the conference room of Islami Bank: ~ Bangladesh Limited ((BBL), New Market Branch, Rajshahi on 13 July 2011. ar Mr. Md. Mahfzur Rahman, Executive Vice President, Rajshahi Zone, IBBL and M Abdul Aziz, Executive Director, BIIT were the Chairperson and Key-note Speaker of the program respectively, al 11.35. Promotion of Sales of IIT and BiIT Books ‘A meeting with Rajshahi-based book sellers distributors and publishers was held to promote sale of books. Published by IIT and BIT. MrcM. Fazla Aziz, General Secretary of the Association of Books Seller in Rajshahi and Md. Shahidul Islam, Assistant Director of BlIT were present as the Chairperson and Chief Guest of the program J respectively. 11.4.Shylhet Chapter Two officers of BIIT visited Shylhet on 26-28 July 2011 During their visit they organized an exchange of views meeting with the teachers of Shahajalal University of Science and Technology at Holiside, Sylhet. Ten different faculty members of this University were present in the program. They actively participated in the program and gave their valuable suggestions to the BIIT. The delegation also met with prominent bankers, doctors and bookshop owners in Sylhet. 12. Reports on BIT Memberst 12.1. Achieved PhD Degree Mohammad Enayetullah Patwary achieved a PhD degree from Chittagong University in April 2011. He did his PhD studies with a fellowship of the University Grant Commission (UGC), Bangladesh under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hasan Muhammad. The title of this thesis is The Role of Islamic Parties in the Politics of Bangladesh (1971-2000), He is a Research Fellow of BiIT and an Associate Professor of Chittagong University. 12.2. Bereavements 12.21. Prof. Dr. U.A.B.Razia Akter Banu no more An eminent scholar and servant of Islam Professor Dr. U. A. B. Razia Akter Banu (1948-2011) died in Singapore National Hospital on 1 December 2011. She was suffering from brain cancer. She left behind her husband, two sons and one daughter, a host. of relatives and friends. She was a Professor of Political Science at the University of Dhaka where she taught for more than 30 years. Her scholarly works was published in different national and International journals. She authored several books. She participated in many international seminars and conferences organized by different universities and organizations. She received awards from various national and international institutions for her academic contributions, She got a Gold Medal from the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh on 24 November 1993, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarship, U.K. (1987-1988), a Post Doctoral Fellowship by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, 1991-1992, Senior Fulbright Fellowship by the United States Information Agency in 1995, Visiting Research Fellowship, Institute of Developing Economies (IDE), Tokyo, Japan in 1996,and Japan Foundation Fellowship News Letter) for 2002-2003. She visited England, America, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Japan, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Spain, South Africa and Sri Lanka, She was a member and life member of different national and international social and research organizations. She was the editor of Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought (BJT. It is worth mentioning that few days before her death she told her husband that after her retirement she would devote herself full time for the cause of Islam. 12.22.Dr Mohammad Loqman Passed Away Professor Dr. Mohammad Logman, Chief of International Islamic University Chittagong-Dhaka Campus and a Fellow of BIT, passed away on 24 June 2011, He was 68. He is survived by his wife, 3 (three) daughters, 2 (two) sons, a host well-wishers. 12.2.2. Prof Mir Kamal Chowdhury Professor Mir Kamal Chowdhury, Lecturer International Islamic University Chittagong-Dhaka Campus and Asian University of Bangladesh, passed away on 2 March 2011. He is survived by his wife and only OTETSOT-S TOR of relatives and well-wisher 1223.Abdur Subhan Passed Away ‘Abdur Subhan, Photocopy Operator of BIT, passed away due to heart arrest in Shere-Bangla Heart Institute on 22 August 2011. He was 45. He left behind his wife, one daughter, one son,a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death, ‘The sin whieh makes you sad and repentant is and conceited - Sayyidina Ali bin Abu Talib ‘The fall of nation is often preceded by wastefulness, corruption and moral decadence- Ibn Khaldun ‘The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of'a matyr - Prophet Muhammad liked better than the good deed which turns you vain It is better to sit alone than is company with the bad, and it is better still to sit with the good then alone, itis better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain silent, but silence is better than idle words - ‘mam Bukhari After three days without reading, talk becomes Mavourless - Chinese proverb . IT AT A GLANCE Overview ‘The Intemational Insitute of slam Thought (HT) isa private, non-profit, academic, cultural and educational instution, concerned with general issues of Islamic thought and education. 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