Independent University, Bangladesh

=== Center for Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (CASSA) ===

=== Center for Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (CASSA) ===

CASSA is a research center at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), founded by astronomer Dr. Khan Asad. It operates independently from individual schools and departments, coordinates educational activities, and engages in public outreach. CASSA is composed of Core Members in astronomy or theoretical physics, and Associate Members from various subjects, postdocs, and astronomy and astrophysics faculty members working in countries outside Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://cassa.site/about/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=CASSA |language=en-US}}</ref>

CASSA is a research center at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), founded by astronomer Khan Asad. It operates independently from individual schools and departments, coordinates educational activities, and engages in public outreach. CASSA is composed of Core Members in astronomy or theoretical physics, and Associate Members from various subjects, postdocs, and astronomy and astrophysics faculty members working in countries outside Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://cassa.site/about/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=CASSA |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) ===

=== International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) ===

=== Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Center (KNIAARSC) ===

=== Kazi Nazrul Islam and Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Center (KNIAARSC) ===

KNIAARSC, founded by IUB in 2012, honors national poet [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]] and folk singer [[Abbasuddin Ahmed]]. It encourages liberal principles such as equality, freedom, pluralism, and tolerance. The Centre offers events and conducts research to promote patriotism and humanism. It focuses on liberal arts, incorporating literature, music, and cultural heritage into schooling. KNIAARSC is led by Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzaman, with Professor [[Niaz Zaman]] serving as an advisor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IUB |url=https://iub.ac.bd/academics/institutes-centers-and-cells/center/common/kniaarsc |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=iub.ac.bd}}</ref>

KNIAARSC, founded by IUB in 2012, honors national poet [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]] and folk singer [[Abbasuddin Ahmed]]. It encourages liberal principles such as equality, freedom, pluralism, and tolerance. The Centre offers events and conducts research to promote patriotism and humanism. It focuses on liberal arts, incorporating literature, music, and cultural heritage into schooling. KNIAARSC is led by Ahmed Ahsanuzaman, with [[Niaz Zaman]] serving as an advisor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IUB |url=https://iub.ac.bd/academics/institutes-centers-and-cells/center/common/kniaarsc |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=iub.ac.bd}}</ref>

=== Sasheen Center for Multilingual Excellence (SCMLE) ===

=== Sasheen Center for Multilingual Excellence (SCMLE) ===

* [[Shah M. Faruque]] (microbiologist)<ref>{{cite web |title=Curriculum Vitae |url=https://twas.org/sites/default/files/twas-cv_and_publications.pdf |website=The World Academy of Sciences}}</ref>

* [[Shah M. Faruque]] (microbiologist)<ref>{{cite web |title=Curriculum Vitae |url=https://twas.org/sites/default/files/twas-cv_and_publications.pdf |website=The World Academy of Sciences}}</ref>

* [[Mohammad A. Arafat]] (former [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Bangladesh)|minister of state for information and broadcasting]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile - Mohammad A. Arafat |url=https://tritiyomatra.com/profile/41 |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=tritiyomatra.com |language=en}}</ref>

* [[Mohammad A. Arafat]] (former [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Bangladesh)|minister of state for information and broadcasting]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile - Mohammad A. Arafat |url=https://tritiyomatra.com/profile/41 |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=tritiyomatra.com |language=en}}</ref>

* [[J. M. A. Hannan]] (pharmacologist)<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof. Dr. J.M.A Hannan |url=http://directory.iub.edu.bd/staffs/483 |website=Independent University, Bangladesh}}</ref>

* [[J. M. A. Hannan]] (pharmacologist)<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof. J.M.A Hannan, Ph.D. |url=http://directory.iub.edu.bd/staffs/483 |website=Independent University, Bangladesh}}</ref>

* [[Saleemul Huq]] (climatologist)<ref>{{cite news |title=IUB's Professor Saleemul Huq on Reuters Hot List of top climate scientists |url=https://bdnews24.com/people/iubs-professor-saleemul-huq-on-reuters-hot-list-of-top-climate-scientists |work=bdnews24.com |date=29 April 2021}}</ref>

* [[Saleemul Huq]] (climatologist)<ref>{{cite news |title=IUB's Professor Saleemul Huq on Reuters Hot List of top climate scientists |url=https://bdnews24.com/people/iubs-professor-saleemul-huq-on-reuters-hot-list-of-top-climate-scientists |work=bdnews24.com |date=29 April 2021}}</ref>

* [[Enamul Haque (museologist)|Enamul Haque]] (musicologist, [[Ekushey Padak]] and [[Independence Day Award]] recipient)<ref>{{Cite news |date=1998-01-25 |title=Dr Enamul Huq to be awarded D Sc honoris causa |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/dr-enamul-huq-to-be-awarded-d-sc-honoris-causa |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Sen |editor-first=Geeti |year=1997 |title=Crossing Boundaries |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BfukTDZTBNMC&pg=PA301 |publisher=Orient Blackswan |page=301 |isbn=978-81-250-1341-9}}</ref>

* [[Enamul Haque (museologist)|Enamul Haque]] (musicologist, [[Ekushey Padak]] and [[Independence Day Award]] recipient)<ref>{{Cite news |date=1998-01-25 |title=Dr Enamul Huq to be awarded D Sc honoris causa |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/dr-enamul-huq-to-be-awarded-d-sc-honoris-causa |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Sen |editor-first=Geeti |year=1997 |title=Crossing Boundaries |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BfukTDZTBNMC&pg=PA301 |publisher=Orient Blackswan |page=301 |isbn=978-81-250-1341-9}}</ref>

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In the latest Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, IUB is placed in the 401-500 bracket globally and ranked fifth among all public and private universities in the country and AD scientific Index 2024, IUB ranked joint top among all private universities and 3rd among all public and private institutions in Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Star Digital |date=2024-01-17 |title=AD Scientific Index 2024: IUB ranked top private university in Bangladesh |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/campus/education/news/ad-scientific-index-2024-iub-ranked-top-private-university-bangladesh-3521606 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> In the 2024 [[QS World University Rankings]], IUB achieved a ranking of 1001–1500 globally and 641– 660 on Asian university rankings and 195 on Southern Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Independent University, Bangladesh |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/independent-university-bangladesh |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Top Universities |language=en}}</ref>

In the latest Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, IUB is placed in the 401-500 bracket globally and ranked fifth among all public and private universities in the country and AD scientific Index 2024, IUB ranked joint top among all private universities and 3rd among all public and private institutions in Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-17 |title=AD Scientific Index 2024: IUB ranked top private university in Bangladesh |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/campus/education/news/ad-scientific-index-2024-iub-ranked-top-private-university-bangladesh-3521606 |access-date=2024-11-23 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> In the 2024 [[QS World University Rankings]], IUB achieved a ranking of 1001–1500 globally and 641– 660 on Asian university rankings and 195 on Southern Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Independent University, Bangladesh |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/independent-university-bangladesh |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Top Universities |language=en}}</ref>

==Gallery==

==Gallery==

* [[Shirin Akter Shila]], model

* [[Shirin Akter Shila]], model

* [[Ziaul Roshan]], actor

* [[Ziaul Roshan]], actor

*[[Iftekhar Rafsan|Rafsan TheChotoBhai]], youtuber

* [[Iftekhar Rafsan|Rafsan TheChotoBhai]], youtuber

* [[Sadia Khalid Reeti]], Journalist, Film critic

* [[Sadia Khalid Reeti]], journalist, film critic

==References==

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