The New Nation - Internet Edition

JU Correspondent

The English Department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) is going to organise a two-day seminar on "English for Today" on June 20 - 21 at the central auditorium of the University.

Distinguished speakers and professionals will engage in a critical dialogue in order to understand the state and scope of English as an academic discipline in the country. The seminar wants to explore the evolution of the English departments, especially vis-à-vis the growth in the service sector as well as the emergence of the private universities.

Indeed, seminar like this one promises to act as a platform where experiences will be shared and fresh ideas will be generated for the overall growth of the English Department in Bangladesh. University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Nazrul Islam will be present as the chief guest while Vice Chancellor of JU Professor Dr Muhammad Muniruzzaman will be the special guest. Chairman of JU English Department Dr. Shamsad Mortuza will preside over the inaugural session.

The seminar includes two panels. The first panel, "Then & Now", will be participated by National Professor Kabir Chowdhury, Prof. Khan Sarwar Murshed, Professor Zillur Rahman Siddiqui, Professor Nurul Islam and Professor Niaz Zaman and Professor. Professor Dr. Shireen Huq will moderate the session. The other panel on "Overseas Cultural & Resource Centers" will be participated by Dr. Sayed Manzurul Islam, Dr. Fakrul Alam Prof. Rahman, Professor Shafi Ahmed and Shahnoor Wahid, the literary editor of The Daily Star, will act as the moderator.

A total number of 21 papers will be presented during the two-day seminar.