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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Establishment === | ===Establishment=== | ||
Sylhet International University (SIU) was established in November 2001 under the Private University Act of 1992 in [[Bangladesh]]. It was founded by [[Kutubuddin Ahmed|Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed]], who, along with his family and associates, set up the Gulshan Foundation for Education Development (GFED). The university was the first project of GFED, and Mr. Ahmed served as the founder Chairman of the Trustee Board until his retirement in October 2009. | Sylhet International University (SIU) was established in November 2001 under the Private University Act of 1992 in [[Bangladesh]]. It was founded by [[Kutubuddin Ahmed|Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed]], who, along with his family and associates, set up the Gulshan Foundation for Education Development (GFED). The university was the first project of GFED, and Mr. Ahmed served as the founder Chairman of the Trustee Board until his retirement in October 2009. | ||
=== Academic Inception === | ===Academic Inception=== | ||
SIU began its first academic session in October 2001, with Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury serving as its first Vice-Chancellor. The university was founded with the vision of providing quality higher education in Bangladesh, particularly in the Sylhet region, to cater to the growing demand for modern education in science, technology, business, and the humanities. | SIU began its first academic session in October 2001, with Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury serving as its first Vice-Chancellor. The university was founded with the vision of providing quality higher education in Bangladesh, particularly in the Sylhet region, to cater to the growing demand for modern education in science, technology, business, and the humanities. | ||
=== Growth and Expansion === | ===Growth and Expansion=== | ||
Over the years, SIU has expanded its academic programs, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in multiple disciplines. The university has focused on research, innovation, and international collaborations to enhance the learning experience of its students. | Over the years, SIU has expanded its academic programs, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in multiple disciplines. The university has focused on research, innovation, and international collaborations to enhance the learning experience of its students. | ||
=== Present Status === | ===Present Status=== | ||
Today, SIU continues to be a leading private university in Sylhet, recognized for its contributions to higher education in Bangladesh. The university maintains a commitment to fostering academic excellence, professional skills, and research opportunities for students. | Today, SIU continues to be a leading private university in Sylhet, recognized for its contributions to higher education in Bangladesh. The university maintains a commitment to fostering academic excellence, professional skills, and research opportunities for students. | ||
==VC list== | ==VC list== | ||
=== [[VC of Sylhet International University|Vice-Chancellors of SIU]] === | |||
==Notable students== | ==Notable students== | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 12 February 2025
Sylhet International University (SIU) is a private institution located in Sylhet, Bangladesh, founded in 2001 under the Private University Act of 1992. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh.[1][2]
History
Establishment
Sylhet International University (SIU) was established in November 2001 under the Private University Act of 1992 in Bangladesh. It was founded by Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed, who, along with his family and associates, set up the Gulshan Foundation for Education Development (GFED). The university was the first project of GFED, and Mr. Ahmed served as the founder Chairman of the Trustee Board until his retirement in October 2009.
Academic Inception
SIU began its first academic session in October 2001, with Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury serving as its first Vice-Chancellor. The university was founded with the vision of providing quality higher education in Bangladesh, particularly in the Sylhet region, to cater to the growing demand for modern education in science, technology, business, and the humanities.
Growth and Expansion
Over the years, SIU has expanded its academic programs, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in multiple disciplines. The university has focused on research, innovation, and international collaborations to enhance the learning experience of its students.
Present Status
Today, SIU continues to be a leading private university in Sylhet, recognized for its contributions to higher education in Bangladesh. The university maintains a commitment to fostering academic excellence, professional skills, and research opportunities for students.
VC list
Vice-Chancellors of SIU
Notable students
- Parvej Husen Talukder - A Bangladeshi poet, children's writer and internet entrepreneur. He is the founder of Bhikitia, Kavya Kishor International and Deputy CEO of WikiGenius.