The International Open University (IOU), in partnership with the International Institute of Islamic Thought – West Africa, concluded a three-day seminar at Metzy Residence Hotel that sought to marry traditional Islamic knowledge with contemporary economic and regulatory practice from 21-23 October 2025, “Toward Ethical, Integrated and Inclusive Financial Practice“. The event was formally opened with […]
	 
	
	
	
		Day 2: Sunday, 26th October 2025 Plenary Session 1: Room A1 Track: Education, English Language, Literature & Law Session chair: Salma Haque, Associate Prof. of ELL, IIUC 8:00 – 11:00 am (BD Time) Zoom Link https://bdren.zoom.us/j/99044327240?pwd=WIVgxL2pRluS14CDrJDNLP7tRKGPET.1 Instruction: Each presenter will be given 7 minutes for the presentation and 3 minutes for the Q/A session Sl. […]
	 
	
	
	
		Pic: IOU VC Prof. Dr. Makie Taal with the Secretary General of IAU, Dr. Hilligje van’t Land at the International Association of Universities (IAU) 2025 Conference, Rwanda IOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Makie Taal, undertook an official visit to the Republic of Rwanda to participate in the International Association of Universities (IAU) 2025 International Conference […]
	 
	
	
	
		Yes, you can! Students with no prior knowledge of Arabic are encouraged to take Arabic 100. It is a pre-beginner, standalone course designed for students who cannot yet read or write in Arabic. It provides a foundation in Arabic letters, pronunciation, basic reading and writing skills. You may enroll in Arabic 100 before applying for […]
	 
	
	
	
		Pic: IOU DVC (Academics) Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan, IOU DRP Director, Prof Dr Afroza Bulbul, IOU HOD Business Administration Dr Shafiqur Rahman, with Mr Imadur Rahman, CEO, Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL). Pic : IOU DVC Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan with local leaders. Pic : IOU DVC (Academics) Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan, IOU DRP Director, […]
	 
	
	
	
		Pic: IOU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan was received by IOU faculty and staff on his arrival in Dhaka, Bangladesh during an official visit on 20 October, 2025. Pics: IOU DVC Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan and Prof Dr Afroza Bulbul, Director, IOU Directorate of Research and Publications met with Dr Golzare Nabi, Executive […]
	 
	
	
	
		IOU Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Makie Taal attended the 60th Anniversary of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), from13th-15th October 2025 hosted by Seoul Cyber University in Seoul, South Korea. This distinguished gathering brought together university leaders from around the world to explore the future of higher education in the AI era, aiming to […]
	 
	
	
	
		Pic : IOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Makie Taal at dinner with the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, Nigeria, Prof. Lateef Oladimeji, Dr. Yusuf Suleiman (Director, Centre for Research, Industrial Linkage and International Cooperation (CRIIC)) at Al-Hikma University, Dr Wahid Olanipekin, from USET,Dr Abdullahi Ishola, HOD Law at IOU, and Director of Operations at HQ, […]
	 
	
	
	
		Pic: IOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Makie Taal with IOU Headquarters Director of Operations Mr. Kebba Jaiteh, and IOU HOD Law, Dr Abdullahi Ishola IOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Makie Taal and IOU officials are currently attending a conference organized by the U6+ Consortium of African Universities in The Gambia.
	 
	
	
	
		The International Open University (IOU) was honored to have been extended an invitation to attend a 2-day training titled “Justice in Action: Engaging Young Girls in Women’s Rights Advocacy,” organized by the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) in Banjul, on 20 and 21 August 2025. The training was meant to attract […]
	 
	
	
	
		The International Open University (IOU) has appointed Professor Aliyu Dahiru Muhammad as the new Head of the Department of Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance (IBEF), bringing one of Nigeria’s foremost experts in Islamic finance to lead the department. A highly respected academic and practitioner, Prof. Aliyu brings a wealth of experience to IOU as a […]
	 
	
	
	
		Bela Khan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the International Open University (IOU) was selected for presenting her paper ‘Empowering the Exhausted: Reducing Digital Burnout through an Islamically Integrated Gratitude Intervention‘ at the 3rd International Conference on Global Education (ICOGE 2025) conducted by Lincoln University Malaysia on 13, 14 August 2025.   The conference served as an arena for […]
	 
	
	
	
		The International Open University (IOU) and Eastern University (EU) Bangladesh, are jointly organizing a hybrid conference Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Science, Business, and Islamic Paradigms on 25, 26 October 2025. AREAS OF RESEARCHArabic Language and Literature EducationAgricultural Economics Islamic Banking and EconomicsBusiness Administration Islamic StudiesCivil Engineering Islamic LawComputer Science and Engineering LawElectronic and Electrical Engineering […]
	 
	
	
	
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		Pic: IOU VC Prof Dr Makie Taal held a meeting with Secretary General of the Association of African Universities, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole. Pic: IOU VC Prof Dr Makie Taal with the CEO of NAQAA Dr Momodou Lamin Tarro at the 16th AAU Biennial Conference. During this conference Prof Dr Makie Taal was nominated as […]