BUBT Bids Farewell to Lecturer Arifa Akther as She Embarks on PhD Journey in the USA

The Department of Economics at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized a heartfelt farewell reception in honor of Lecturer Arifa Akther, who is set to pursue her PhD studies in the United States.

Held on BUBT’s campus, the event was attended by faculty members and well-wishers, celebrating Arifa's valuable contributions to the department and her unwavering commitment to teaching and academic excellence.

Highlights of the Farewell Program:

Dr. Md. Mahmdul Hassan, Chairman of the Department of Economics, presented Arifa with a commemorative crest and commended her dedication to the field of academia.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mahboob Ali (Post Doctorate) praised the department’s growing academic strength and expressed optimism about future collaborations with international institutions, particularly in developing joint PhD programs focused on applied economics and social development.

Colleagues such as Ms. Farhana Easmin Mitu, Assistant Professor of English, extended their support and warm wishes. In her speech, Arifa expressed gratitude for BUBT’s nurturing environment and shared fond memories of her time at the university.

Arifa’s departure marks a significant milestone not just in her personal academic journey, but also for the department, which continues to promote global academic mobility. All 17 faculty members of the department joined in wishing her continued success and encouraged her to maintain strong ties with BUBT.

BUBT’s Drive Toward Global Academic Excellence

In a related development, Prof. Dr. Anisul M. Islam, Chairman of the FISER Department (Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management), lauded the university’s MSc in Economics program for its international orientation, industry-relevant curriculum, and focus on employability. As the Economics Course Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Economy, Trade and International Business, he emphasized BUBT’s commitment to developing future-ready graduates.

The farewell of Arifa Akther is not just a moment of goodbye, but a celebration of BUBT’s broader vision—to nurture scholars who contribute meaningfully to global knowledge and society.

We wish Arifa Akther all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter in her academic career.