Career Talk “How To Pursue A Career In Literature?” held at CIU
Chittagong, October 30 — The Creative Writers’ Club of Chittagong Independent University (CIU) hosted a special career talk titled “How To Pursue A Career In Literature?” on Thursday. The event revolved around a timeless question—how can one truly make a career out of writing? The session was gracefully anchored by Mumtahana Islam, Media Secretary of the club.
Held at the CIU Auditorium in Jamal Khan, the event featured young writer and Assistant Professor of Eastern University, Abdullah Al Fahad, as the keynote speaker. He spoke with quiet honesty about his own literary journey—his struggles, inspirations, and the practical paths toward building writing as a profession.
“Writing,” said Fahad, “is not a story of instant success. It’s born from patience, deep reading, and self-questioning. If literature becomes a way of discovering your own truth, that is the real success.”
Admired both as a translator and as an original author, Fahad’s translated works include 1000 Yards, The Giver, and The Call of the Wild. His novels Shohor, Norok, Casa Diablo, and Bullet Kingba Bhalobasay have already found love among readers. A graduate in Anthropology from the University of Dhaka, Fahad now teaches at Eastern University.
The session was presided over by Professor Charmain Rodriguez, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at CIU. In her remarks, she said, “Creativity is not just a gift of intellect—it’s a social responsibility. If our youth learn to understand society through their writing, literature can become their strongest weapon.”
Shakila Mustaque, moderator of the Creative Writers’ Club, shared that the goal of this program was to show young people a clearer path toward pursuing writing professionally.
The event concluded successfully, with CtgPost and Gonotar as media partners, The Common Run as content partner, and Nobojagoron as community partner. Certificates were awarded to participants by the Dean, club moderator, and faculty members—marking an evening where words met purpose, and passion met possibility.
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SLASS Research Symposia (October 2025) Department of English, CIU
On October 30, 2025, the Department of English at Chittagong Independent University (CIU) hosted a Research Symposium featuring an engaging paper presentation by Ms. Ummey Haney Pinkey, Lecturer, & Ms. Rifat Tasnim, Asst. Professor on “Psychology in Socio-political Upheaval: Examining the Freudian Unconscious in Saadat Hasan Manto's Characters ".
The session was moderated by Mr. Kazi Siful Aspea, Assistant Professor of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. All faculty members of the Department of English were in attendance, participating actively in a dynamic Q&A session following the presentation. The session concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Charmain Rodrigues, Assistant Dean, SLASS.
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Teacher's day Celebration
The Teacher's Day celebration organized by the CIU English Club was a well-thought-out and emotionally stirring occasion intended to be a genuine show of respect and appreciation for the faculty of the Department of English.
The event, which was officially endorsed by the attendance of the Assistant Dean of SLASS, was more than just a thank-you; it was a potent illustration of the club's basic principles, which include encouraging a culture of unity, respect, and gratitude.
Together, the celebration's personalized touches—such as moving speeches outlining the teachers' individual contributions and the distribution of heartfelt tokens of appreciation—acknowledged the educators' unwavering efforts and profound wisdom.
Ultimately, the event was a resounding success that not only honored the mentors who "light the path of learning" but also significantly strengthened the collaborative bond and partnership between the students and the academic staff at Chittagong Independent University.
SLASS Indoor Sports Program
Chittagong Independent University (CIU) successfully hosted its SLASS Indoor Sports Program on July 31, 2025, organized by the CIU English Club. The event drew a large crowd, including the Honorable Vice-Chancellor and faculty members of CIU. The program featured a diverse range of games, including competitive segments for Ludo, Chess, Table Tennis, Carrom, and PS5 FIFA FC 24. The vice-chancellor addressed the participants, praising their enthusiasm and efforts in making the event a success. The competitions showcased the exceptional talent and sportsmanship of CIU students. The closing ceremony, led by Miss Ummey Haney Pinkey, moderator of CIU English Club, concluded the day with a sense of accomplishment and a prize-giving ceremony. The Asst. Dean of SLASS, Ms. Charmain Rodrigues and Leema Sen Gupta(HoD) distributed the prizes among the winners.
July Commemoration
On 28 July 2025, the English Department of CIU organized July Commemoration — a solemn, illuminating event that was not only a remembrance of the july movement but also a pledge to uphold future responsibilities.
The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Charmain Rodrigues, Dean of SLASS, Ms. Leema Sen Gupta, Head of the Department of English along with all the Faculty Members. It was also attended by a number of students of the English Department.
The program began with a solemn minute of silence in memory of those who lost their lives during the movement and in the recent plane crash tragedy of the Milestone School. Students from different clubs of the Department - Creative Writers Club, CIU English Club, SLASS Debating Society and The Muses took part in this event. S.M. Nafis, Ramisa Tahiat Chowdhury, Sajib Dhar, Sajit Sami Chowdhury and Moumita Chowdhury reminisced about their July memories. Zinan Sarwat, Kyawla and Pushpita Barua performed patriotic songs.
In her remarks, Ms. Leema urged the students to uphold the spirit of the July Movement. In her closing remarks, Ms. Charmain Rodrigues echoed that in order to create a discrimination-free Bangladesh, people of all races, religions, and communities must work together from their own positions.
Research Symposium at CIU Department of English
On February 27, 2025, the
Department of English at Chittagong Independent University (CIU),
recently hosted a Research Symposium featuring an engaging
presentation by Md. Rifat Ahmed on Endangered Languages: Causes, Effects, and Remedies.
The session was inaugurated by Charmain Rodrigues, the Assistant Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and all faculty members of the department were present. After the presentation, a thought-provoking scholarly discussion took place, highlighting key issues related to language endangerment and preservation.
The session concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks from Leema Sen Gupta, the Head of the Department of English. CIU's Department of English regularly organizes such academic sessions to foster intellectual growth and research engagement.
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