15 October 2019 was the cherished moment of signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) and Western Sydney University (WSU). The process that led to this remarkable occasion was initiated by Dr Ataus Samad, Lecturer, School of Business, WSU.BUP extended their invitation to Dr Ata and Dr Wayne Fallon, former Associate Dean International of the School of Business, to visit BUP while attending the Education Expo in Dhaka in February 2019. As a follow up of this visit, further communication on details of the collaboration were worked out with the support from concerned academics of WSU School of Business and WSU International office. In July 2019 Associate Professor Linda Taylor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, International WSU invited the BUP delegate to visit WSU. Following the invitation, the high-level delegate is visiting WSU. Accordingly, the MoU was signed on 15 October 2019 at the historic Whitlam Institute in the Western Sydney...

The Islamic Charitable projects association (ICPA) held the new Hijri year celebration 1441 at Al Amanah College Grand Hall Liverpool - Sydney for its community. The occasion was attended by a number of distinguished sheikhs, pilgrims returning from Hajj, community leaders and a large number of families. Following the official opening welcome, the celebration began with a recitation of the holy Quran followed by captivating chants performed by the ICPA chanting band.His eminence Sheikh Ibrahim El-Shafie delivered a speech stating: When the harm toward the prophet and his companions by the non-believers in Makah increased and the spread of Islam in Al Madinah became apparent, the companions complained to the prophet about the harm endured and sought his permission to immigrate to Al-Madinah. The prophet gave them permission to immigrate. All those who feared misguidance immigrated as Muslims began to immigrate in masses in obedience to Allah. The Ansar supported them upon their...

The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) Australia Overseas Chapter organised a warm welcome reception for Honourable IEB President Engr. Md. Abdus Sabur & Mrs. Yasmin Rahman, Chairperson, Mohila Committee on 10th June 2019 held at BONOLOTA, 23-25 Frederick St, Rockdale, NSW 2216. There were over 100 engineers and families attended in the reception lunch within only few days invitation notice.The program starts with a Quran recitation by Engr. Rashid Ahmed Patwary and then Bangladesh national anthem by all participants.This was followed by chairing of IEB Australia chapter's chairman and Secretary Engr. Abdul Matin and Engr. Dr. AHM Kamruzzaman, IEB President Engr. Md. Abdus Sabur & Chairperson, Mohila Committee, IEB Mrs. Yasmin Rahman. The honourable president and chairperson were welcomed with flowers by Engr. Dr Zahidul Hoque and Engr. Rashid Ahmed Patwary respectively. The MC of the program was Engr. Mr. Shafiq Shuvo.Following the introduction of IEB Australia...

The “Riverstone Muslim Cemetery board Sydney’ arranged a Multi- faith Iftar party at ‘Himalaya Restaurant” on 24/5/19 Friday. The party was arranged in honour of Mr Peter O’Meara, CEO of Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium Board. It was attended by dignitaries from different communities / organizations in Sydney.Guests present in the party were among others - Mr Rafique Hassan, President of Quakers Hill Mosque and Mr Mohammed Azam, Secretary of Quaker Hill mosque; Mr Anjum Rafiqi, Mr Azam Ali and Mr Ibrahim Mollah from Riverstone Muslim Cemetery Board and Mr Mizan Howladar were present in the Iftar party.It was also attended by Lion Members: Dr Moinul Islam President of Shapla Shaluk Lions club, Lion Elius Chowdhury- Club Secretary, Lion Warren Latham- ex Governor & council Chairman & & Lion Ron Gattone -Immediate past Governor Lion District 201N5.The party was presided over by renowned Muslim veteran, charity worker & social elder Mr Kazi...

Press release The “Riverstone Muslim Cemetery board Sydney’ arranged a Multi- faith Iftar party at ‘Himalaya Restaurant” on 24/5/19 Friday. The party was arranged in honour of Mr Peter O’Meara, CEO of Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium Board.It was attended by dignitaries from different communities / organizations in Sydney.Guests present in the party were among others - Mr Rafique Hassan, President of Quakers Hill Mosque and Mr Mohammed Azam, Secretary of Quaker Hill mosque; Mr Anjum Rafiqi, Mr Azam Ali and Mr Ibrahim Mollah from Riverstone Muslim Cemetery Board and Mr Mizan Howladar were present in the Iftar party.It was also attended by Lion Members: Dr Moinul Islam President of Shapla Shaluk Lions club, Lion Elius Chowdhury- Club Secretary, Lion Warren Latham- ex Governor & council Chairman & & Lion Ron Gattone -Immediate past Governor Lion District 201N5.The party was presided over by renowned Muslim veteran, charity worker & social...

Media ReleaseUnder the patronage of Darulfatwa - the Islamic High Council of Australia and the slogan "Ramadan of Mercy", the Islamic Charity Projects Association (ICPA) held its Annual Ramadan Iftar dinner on Friday the 5th of May 2019, coinciding with the 5th Ramadan 1440H at the Al-Amanah College Grand Hall Liverpool - Sydney. The ICPA held its first community Iftar back in 1993 and this year marked its 26th Iftar. The Iftar hosted a comprehensive line up of government officials, ambassadors, consulate generals, councillors, diverse community representatives and media.The Iftar was attended by The Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells - Senator NSW Liberal Party, representing the Prime minister of Australia The Hon Scott Morrison, The Hon. Jason Clare MP -Federal Member Blaxland, Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment, Resources and Northern Australia, representing the Leader of the Opposition the Hon Bill Shorten, Ms Melanie Gibbons – MP Member for Holsworthy, representing...

Sydney South Shapla Shaluk Lions Club organized a dinner meeting & reception party in honor of visiting high officials of Bangladesh Army Medical services on 17/4/19 Wednesday. The event was held at Shapla Shaluk Lions Club member Dr Ayaz Chowdhury (Gastroenterologist) & Dr Jessie Chowdhury (Senior GP)’s house at Baulkham Hills.The guest army officers are Medical Doctors who were in Australia on a government mission to visit some renowned Australian Hospitals, Universities and research institutes. Their aim was to know about the different sectors of Australian health delivery system & implement them in Bangladesh including public health sector.The visiting guests, in Bangladesh, hold different senior positions in Bangladeshi Army medical services as well as in selective public sectors. They actively take part in different crisis situations inside the country as well as internationally which include among others quick response to natural calamities. They...

A Correspondent Kishoreganj: Physicians found the evidence of gang rape after conducting autopsy on a nurse who was alleg-edly killed after rape in a moving bus at Gazaria, nearby Bajitpur upazila. Talking to reporters at Kishoreganj Sadar Hospital, civil surgeon of the district Dr Md Habibur Rahman said the evidence of gang rape was found after conducting autopsy on the victim. The autopsy was conducted on Tuesday evening, he said. Earlier, accused bus driver Nuruzzaman, his assistant Lalan Mia, Rafikul Islam, Khokon Mia and Bakul Mia were put on an eight-day remand each. Victim Shahinoor Akther Tania's father filed the case with Bazitpur Police Station against five people. As per the case statement, the victim boarded a bus of 'Swarnalata Paribahan' from Mohakhali bus stand on Monday to go to her village home. When the bus reached Ujanpur in Katiadi, other passengers except Tania got down from the bus around 9:30pm. Later, the driver and his helper violated the girl in the...