Department of Media and Communication, IUB

20/08/2026

🎓 READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY?

Your next chapter in Media and Communication could begin at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).

Join us for the "Master’s Open Day – Autumn 2026," an exclusive online opportunity for prospective postgraduate students to explore IUB’s Master’s programs, connect with faculty members, learn about academic and career pathways, and make an informed decision about their future.

📚 Interested in Media, Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, or the creative industries?
Discover the MSS in Media and Communication at IUB, designed for learners who want to deepen their theoretical knowledge, strengthen their research and creative capabilities, and prepare themselves for advanced academic and professional opportunities in the evolving media landscape.

✨ And there’s more!
Participants who attend the Open Day and register for a Master’s program will receive an ADDITIONAL 50% DISCOUNT ON ADMISSION FEES.

🗓️ Date: 23 August 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM
💻 Mode: Online via Zoom
⏳ Registration Deadline: 22 August 2026, 5:00 PM

👉 Register now through the registration link/QR code provided in the poster and take the first step towards advancing your academic and professional future.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBMkmzS7rnO3nBKWBM4Ca_FkKXaeCvCaK39vPO_5Z-6Lw1Eg/viewform?usp=dialog

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Event Venue: ONLINE (Zoom) Event Date: 23 August, 2026 Event Timing: 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm Fill this registration form to get a link to join the ONLINE Open Day information session and 50% spot admission fees discount! Contact us at +8801703498275 Or e-mail us at [email protected]

20/08/2026

Behind every news broadcast is a team racing against the clock, and students from CMN 331/314 (Advanced Reporting) got to see it up close!
Led by Mashudul Haque, Chief News Editor at ATN News, along with his team, students walked through the newsroom floor, the Production Control Room, the sound room, and the studios, getting a front-row seat to how a story travels from a simple assignment to a live broadcast.

Organized by the Department of Media and Communication and headed by faculty member Momtaz Parvin, the visit took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the ATN News office in Kawran Bazar, Dhaka.

Big thanks to Mashudul Haque (Chief News Editor), Shahidul Azam (Chief Executive Editor) and the entire ATN News team for opening their doors to our students!

19/08/2026

অনেক বড় একটা লেখা লিখতে মন চাইছে,
কিন্তু ঘটনা আমার জন‍্য যত বিশাল, আপাতদৃষ্টিতে ঘটনা তত বিশাল না। তাই লিখা লিখেও মুছে দিলাম।
কোন একদিন লিখবো. তার আগ পর্যন্ত একটা কথাই বলতে চাই , কিছু কিছু achievement এ আনন্দের চেয়ে শেষ পর্যন্ত পৌঁছানোর স্বস্তিটাই বেশি বড় হয়…

Thankyou department for being a memorable part of my life, it was not just an academic journey, it was also a healing journey for me ।
One of the greatest gifts of this journey was being taught by some incredible teachers and meeting people who eventually became friends for life….

19/08/2026

🎓 Celebrating the Completion of an Academic Journey

Congratulations to the graduating students of the Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), on successfully completing their final academic milestones.

From thesis and senior projects to internships and professional project submissions, these students have transformed years of learning, research, creativity, and practical experience into meaningful final works. Their projects reflect the diverse fields of Media and Communication, including journalism, advertising, digital media, health communication, creative industries, documentary filmmaking, and emerging technologies.

🎓 Undergraduate Students

Senior Projects

Sheikh Atif Mahmood: Fragmented Attention in the Age of Short-form Content: Short-form Content Consumption & Declining Attention Towards Long-form Content Among IUB Students

Hashmita: From Posters to For You Pages: TikTok's Shift From Traditional Health Communication to Digital Communication Among Gen Z in Dhaka

Internship Projects

Junaidul Islam: Internship at BOX OFFICE, with experience in creative communication, graphic design, motion graphics, video, and development communication.

Imam Shafi Farazi: Internship at Animation Monster Studio (Animon), focusing on strategy, creative content, advertising, and AI-assisted visual production.

Shraboni Chanda: Internship in Digital Media, working as a Junior Desk Reporter in digital journalism.

Alvee Ishbat Chowdhury: Internship at Commure, working in facilities, operations, automation, data, and corporate processes.

Mohammad Ariq Yasar: Internship at The Daily Times of Bangladesh, gaining experience in reporting, feature writing, fieldwork, photography, and newsroom operations.

🎓 Master's Students

MSS Project & Thesis Defense

Fatiha Taiara: From Reels to Meals: How Culinary Creators Shape Home Cooking in Bangladesh

Faria Sabnam Tripti: The Rise of Bangladesh's Creative Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Perspectives

MR Azraf Al Mutee: Exploring the Notion of 'Other' in Creative Practice Research: A July 2024 Perspective

Raisa Moazzem: My July

Sadat Ali Sarkar: Life of a Mascot

Each project represents more than a final submission. It marks the culmination of an undergraduate or postgraduate academic journey, bringing together knowledge, research, creativity, critical thinking, and practical experience.

To all the students, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. May these final works serve as a foundation for new ideas, meaningful careers, and valuable contributions to the field of Media and Communication.

Wishing you all the very best for the journey ahead. 🌟

18/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Md. Mohiul Islam 🎉

Dr. Md. Mohiul Islam, Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, IUB, has been appointed Vice-President of the Teachers Association for Studies in Language, Literature, and Culture (TASLLC) for the 2026–27 session.

TASLLC brings together teachers and students to create a vibrant academic platform for sharing diverse experiences, ideas, and practices in language, literature, and culture. The association promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, academic exchange, innovative teaching-learning practices, and meaningful engagement among educators and students.

Dr. Islam is a founding member and lifetime member of TASLLC and also serves as a member of the association’s Insight and Innovation Committee (2026-27).

His academic and research interests include Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Media Politics, Gender, Cinema, and English Literature. Working across these interconnected fields, his scholarship engages with questions of culture, power, politics, representation, identity, and media.

As Vice-President, Dr. Islam will contribute to TASLLC’s efforts to strengthen interdisciplinary academic engagement and foster greater dialogue between literature, language, culture, media, and society.

The Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) congratulates Dr. Md. Mohiul Islam on this achievement and wishes him a successful and inspiring tenure at TASLLC.

Congratulations, Dr. Mohiul!

18/08/2026

|| Dr. Imran Firdaus Coins ‘Haute Horreur’ in Major Collaboration with Umbrella Entertainment ||

Dr. Imran Firdaus, Head of the Media and Communication Department at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has partnered with Australian film label Umbrella Entertainment for their upcoming four-disc Blu-ray collector’s edition, New Extremity Collection Volume 3, releasing September 23, 2026.

Published in a 100-page book included with the set, Dr. Firdaus’s essay, "Irréversible À la mode: The Fabric of Haute horreur," introduces 'Haute horreur.' Focusing specifically on Gaspar Noé’s film Irréversible (2000), the piece examines how high fashion, provocative themes, and visceral trauma intersect in modern French cinema.

Read more: https://iub.ac.bd/news-and-events/news-archive/2026-August/6a7d891dc29ef08b6260cd2f

18/08/2026

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09/08/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Professor Zakir Hossain Raju, on the international recognition of the Bangladesh-Australia co-production King in the Land of the Princess, for which he served as co-producer.

Following its successful festival journey through Moscow and Kazan, the film has now been officially selected for the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM)—one of the world’s leading celebrations of Indian and South Asian cinema. The film explores the transformation of Bengal’s traditional Jatra through a powerful contemporary cinematic lens. (FilmInk⁠)

Professor Raju has also been invited as an official festival guest at IFFM, joining an esteemed lineup that includes acclaimed Indian film critic Meenakshi Shedde and celebrated actors Rani Mukerji and Pankaj Tripathi.

This recognition reflects Professor Raju’s continued contributions to global film scholarship and cinema, while showcasing the growing international presence of Bangladeshi storytelling.

The Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh, extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Raju and the entire team behind King in the Land of the Princess. We wish them every success at the festival.

05/08/2026

📸 Workshop on "Photography as Content Creation": Learn from One of Our Own!

The Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), is delighted to welcome back our proud alumnus, Anirban Kaisar, a professional photographer, content creator, and digital influencer, for an exclusive workshop on "Photography as Content Creation."

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
📍 Venue: BC7002

Join us as we welcome Anirban back to the department and celebrate the power of learning, mentoring, and giving back.

03/08/2026

**Prof. Zakir Hossain Raju Speaks at “Celebrating Roid Through Conversation”**

Professor Zakir Hossain Raju, Director of King Sejong Institute and Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), participated as a speaker at **“Celebrating Roid Through Conversation” (আড্ডায় রইদ-উদযাপন)**, a special discussion celebrating the acclaimed Bangladeshi film *Roid*.

Organised by the **Bishwa Sahitya Kendra Alumni Association**, the event brought together filmmakers, artists, critics, and cinema enthusiasts for an engaging conversation on the film, which gained international recognition through its official selection for the **Tiger Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026**.

Joining Prof. Raju were acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter **Mejbaur Rahman Sumon** and film critic **Bidhan Rebeiro**.

In his discussion, Prof. Raju reflected on his own journey with the film study circle at Bishwa Sahitya Kendra and highlighted the importance of **trusting and valuing the audience**. He observed that meaningful cinema does not always need to explain everything explicitly. Through images, sounds, situations, and narrative structures, filmmakers can create spaces for audiences to interpret, discover, and construct their own meanings.

Discussing *Roid*, Prof. Raju explored its **multiple layers of reality, symbolism, emotional depth, and philosophical dimensions**. He also placed the film in conversation with internationally celebrated works such as *The Godfather*, *The Weeping Meadow*, *Taste of Cherry*, *Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring*, *In the Mood for Love*, *A City of Sadness*, and *Red Sorghum*.

Drawing a connection between *Roid* and Zhang Yimou’s *Red Sorghum*, Prof. Raju further discussed the idea of **“primitive passion”**—the instinctive human emotions surrounding desire, violence, survival, nature, bodily existence, and deeply rooted communal experiences.

The discussion offered a fascinating perspective on how *Roid* can be situated within the broader tradition of world cinema while retaining its distinctive cultural identity and artistic voice.

The participation of Prof. Raju also reflects **IUB’s Department of Media and Communication’s commitment to connecting academic scholarship with cinema, creative practice, and Bangladesh’s evolving cultural landscape.**