History of IUBAT

IUBAT - International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is the first non
government university established in Bangladesh. The initial planning began in 1989 and the
university was established in 1991. Degree programs started in 1992 with agreement with
Assumption University of Bangkok, Thailand. IUBAT strongly lobbied for the creation of
non government universities and supported the initiative of the Government of Bangladesh in
passing legislation for formal establishment of non government universities in the country.
IUBAT now operates as a government approved university under the Non Government
University Act of 1992.
The tremendous need for developing human resources of the society to bring in socioeconomic transformation through the agro-economic-industrial development process
constituted the background for establishing IUBAT- International University of Business
Agriculture and Technology. The less than satisfactory condition of existing universities and
the wide gap between demand and supply (in quantity, quality and variety) provided
additional basis to think of making an investment in human resources development through
which fundamental economic and social problems of the society can be tackled by the people
on a self-reliant basis. This thought process was accelerated in March, 1989 during a 3 week
visit to Kansas State University by Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, where research and consultation
led to development of a paper incorporating the idea and also that of a cooperative agreement.
A formal representation was made to the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh
in June, 1989 on the establishment of the university.
IUBAT is geared to effectively contribute to agro-economic, technological and social
development of Bangladesh. The aim is to promote higher professional education with
relevance to those growth areas of the economy which require qualified human resources and
create a climate of professionalism and scholasticism to promote further development of the
society. It is contended that the fundamental economic problems of the society can be tackled
by people through an investment in human resources development and in the process promote
self reliance in agro-economic development and higher education.
Since establishment, IUBAT has grown steadily. IUBAT now offers one program leading to a
post graduate degree, nine programs leading to professional bachelor degrees and two
programs leading to professional diplomas. In the short run, IUBAT has plans to add a few
new programs. In the long run, IUBAT plans to offer programs in most of the professional
disciplines relevant to a developing society. IUBAT operates as a non-profit institution and
offers academically rigorous, but practical, instruction in professional disciplines. Prof. Dr.
M. Alimullah Miyan is the Founder of IUBAT and recognized by the Government of
Bangladesh. The institution derived inspiration from a group of educationalists and
professionals from within the country and abroad.

Mission Statement
The overall mission of IUBAT is human resources development through
appropriate teaching, training and guidance as well as creation of knowledge
conducive to socio-agro- economic development of developing societies in
general and that of Bangladesh in particular. This overall mission is being

attained through offering courses and curricula relating to various aspects of

knowledge as well as providing opportunities for individuals to acquire skill and
relevant experience in the chosen field of specialization.

Accordination
IUBAT is approved by the Government of Bangladesh as a degree granting institution under
the Non Government University Act of 1992. IUBAT curriculums have been approved by the
University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and vetted by cooperating universities
abroad. Its academic standards are accepted by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
IUBAT is a full member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London and
this extended formal recognition of IUBAT degrees in 35 countries or regions of the
Commonwealth. The College of Business Administration of IUBAT has been accepted as a
Member of Graduate Management Admission Council of USA.
As a multi-cultural institution, IUBAT has articulation arrangements with six institutions in
the USA, Canada and Latin America as well as cooperation agreements with 24 other
institutions in USA, Canada, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Thailand and
Australia. IUBAT is recognized in North America and other countries and transfer credits
from IUBAT are accepted by foreign universities. Graduates from IUBAT are eligible to
pursue advanced degrees in any country of the world.

Organization
IUBAT is organized into colleges and centers for academic activities. The management of the
University is conducted in line with the provisions of the Non Government University Act of
1992. The highest policy making body is the Board of Governors, chaired by the Founder of
IUBAT. The Board of Governors have appropriate representation of the Founder, recognized
professional groups in the society, academics as well as other interest groups, alumni, donors
and contributors to the educational programs of the university. The composition of the present
Board of Governors has been shown in the administrative section of the bulletin.
There is an Academic Council, which is the main policy and programming body for academic
affairs of the university. The Academic Council decisions are reported and ratified by the
Board of Governors. The Academic Council consists of all faculty of IUBAT and meets every
month.
IUBAT maintains linkages with a number of academic institutions, whose support and
cooperation strengthens its academic base. There is an Overseas Advisory Council of IUBAT,
the composition of which has been shown in the last section of the bulletin.

CAMPUS
The permanent campus of IUBAT is located at 4 Embankment Drive Road, (off
Dhaka-Ashulia Road) Sector 10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka with 5 acres of own

land. The panoramic campus surrounded by vast open space and natural scenic
beauty at the bank of the river Turag is specially designed by a British architect
for a university of the 21st century. IUBAT is equipped with a library, computer
and other labs, state-of-the-art teaching facilities including multi-media
projectors and a cafeteria - all to provide a suitable environment specifically
designed for effective learning. It has cooperative arrangements with technical
institutions in Dhaka for access to established laboratories and workshops for
practical sessions, particularly in engineering, agriculture, and other sciences.
Arrangements have been made with hospitals and clinics for practical work in
nursing.hg
The Current Clubs in IUBAT

IUBAT GOLD
IUBAT GOLD, one of the pioneers of the clubs and societies, was established in 1994 with
the mission of organizing sports and other related events among the student body of IUBAT.
Since its birth IUBAT GOLD has organized several table tennis tournaments, football and
cricket matches in collaboration with other sports clubs such as the IUBAT BLUES and
JAGUARS. From 1995 to 1997 IUBAT GOLD was the unbeaten champion of football,
cricket and table tennis.
IUBAT Gold is continuing to organize sports events like cricket and football, and this year
2010 IUBAT Gold also organized a football tournament. Besides the sports events, IUBAT
Gold organized Iftar party, cultural events, and initiation program for freshman, celebration of
International Mothers Language Day, Independence Day and Victory Day.
IUBAT BLUES
IUBAT Blues was established in 1994. In the first football match against Gold, IUBAT Blues
got the biggest lesson that was never desired by anyone of its members, they had digested 11
goals! Enthusiasm went down but as it was Blues that took revenge after 2 years of regular
practice and desire to win. IUBAT Blues won in the 2nd match with Gold by 3 goals held in
1998. Blues again defeated the third sports club known as IUBAT Jaguars by four goals.
From then IUBAT Blues never looked back. Nowadays, Blues is performing different
activities other than just playing. Blues has a structural frame to form an executive committee
and every year members of the committee select new members so as to have new ideas and
views. Blues also has a well-developed constitution, which is followed by every member. The
number of general members is increasing.
Blues keeps the campus vibrant throughout the year by organizing different events that
include fruits festival, pitha mela, Valentines Day, 21st February, debate competition, music
competition, iftar party and the like celebrities. The club helps students learning through
organizing workshops, seminars and the like programs. The club actively participates in

different university events.

IUBAT JAGUARS
IUBAT Jaguars - The New Babes on the Block - are the latest of the three sporting and cocurricular clubs. The idea was to make the intra-university competitions more exciting and
competitive. Till then only two sporting clubs made up for the students requirement to
compete and enjoy. But with the IUBAT family getting bigger, a quick solution was required
to harness the new talents to the top level of university competitions. The Jaguars was
provided with that and much more.
Adorably referred as The Jaguars, it was considered nothing more than a push - over.
However, this club initiated the sporting career with a bang. The first match that Jaguars
played with the senior most team of the university-IUBAT Gold resulted in an upset of a big
nature. The Babes Jaguars defeated Gold by four goals to two - a result that instantly brought
recognition to the team as a formidable side.
But the team did not stop at concentrating and basking in their sporting success. The team
bought an entirely new dimension of thinking and action for the student bodies, when they
organized a field trip for both its members and non-members of IUBAT Community, with the
freshmen batch as the special guests.