Daylong Academic Retreat Held by History Department at JBFRH
The Department of History, University of Dhaka, successfully organized a daylong academic retreat on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the scenic premises of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Retirement Homes (JBFRH) in Rupganj, Narayanganj. The event, presided over by the Chairman of the Department, Dr. Ashfaque Hossain, brought together faculty members for a series of academic discussions and activities aimed at enhancing the department’s academic and research environment. The formal proceedings commenced at 10:00 am with the inauguration by the Chair, followed by an extensive brainstorming session of the Academic Committee that continued until 1:00 pm. During this session, significant decisions were taken regarding the distribution of Master’s level monographs and thesis proposals among supervisors. The Committee also adopted important proposals for revisions of the Master’s syllabus.
The program concluded with a guided tour of the JBFRH campus providing a memorable end to the day’s activities. Special thanks were extended to Dr. Asha Islam Nayeem and Dr. Sarder A. Nayeem for their overall support and cooperation in organizing the retreat. Their contribution, along with the collective efforts of the faculty members, reflects the department’s strong commitment to academic excellence and the continuous improvement of the standards of teaching and research.