Author: Editor TLT

The award marks Dr Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam for his indelible contribution to the library profession in Bangladesh.

Dr Reza was born on 18 August 1959 at  New Town in Netrokona district. He was the fourth son of Mirza Mohd Abdul Hannan and Ms Rahatun Nesa. His two sons; Mirza Mohd Asif Sakib and Mirza Mohd Tehzib Sadaf are studying Independent University of Bangladesh and Ahsanullha University of Engineering and Technology respectively.

He obtained  PhD in Library and Information Science from Jadavpur University, India in 1998. Prior to this, he completed a master degree in Library science from the University of Dhaka in 1984.

» Read more

The award marks A.D.M. Ali Ahammed for serving, leading and his legendary contribution to the library profession in Bangladesh.

He was born on 1 October 1961 in Longir village of  Gafargaon Thana of Mymensingh. After completing primary education at the village primary school, he passed secondary school from he Kandi Para Asker Ali Bahumukhi High School in 1976 and higher secondary school from Kabi Nazrul Government College (Dhaka) in 1978.  He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 from Government Shahid Sahrawardy College (Dhaka). Later, he completed his master of Arts in Library and information science 1980 from the University of Dhaka. He also received a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dr Alim Al Raji law College in 1986. His career started as an Assistant Librarian in Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in 1984. In 1991, he joined as Librarian at Mymensingh Govt. Library under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. In all his Service life he served the Govt. diligently in many stations. In 2017, when working as Librarian (Admin & Accounts), Department of Public Libraries, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Dhaka,  Bangladesh, he joined to British Council (Bangladesh) on lien as Component Lead-Model Library, Libraries unlimited.

» Read more

Md. Anisul Haque Pony, Assistant Officer, Library, Southeast University

Mirzapur Cadet College Library, Tangail has launched Koha-Open Source Integrated Library System on 07 April 2019 to manage its library. Honourable Principal of Mirzapur Cadet College, Mr Biman Roy Chowdhury, Adjutant Major Malek, Medical Officer Major Dr Khushrooz Samad, Librarian Mr Md. Nayeem Moortoza, faculty members, officials and students were present in the Inaugural session of the software.

The principal mentioned in his speech that, “Mirzapur is the third Cadet College of Bangladesh which has such a historic library and it is our pride to make the library digitized”.

» Read more

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 April 2019.

Bishwa Sahitya Kendra has started the Book Reading Program at Kolatia High School, Keraniganj with the cooperation of BKash(Mobile Financial Service) on 9 April 2019. Director of Bishwa Sahitya Kendra Mr Shamim Al Mamun, Head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Mr Humayun Kabir, twice Everest winner Mr M A Muith and Head Master of Kolatia High School Mr Md. Enamul Haq were present at the event.

» Read more

Ahasan, Dhaka, 12 April 2019

District Government Public Library organized a prize and certificate distribution session at its Hall Room on 10 April 2019. The event was organised to celebrate different national days including Victory Day, International Mother Language Day and National Children’s Day. On the occasion, the organiser arranged several activities including essay writing, book reading, art, and storytelling.

» Read more

Apu, Dhaka, 31 March 2019

A group of fresh library professionals have recently been appointed as Executive Apprentice at Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL) on 24 March 2019. They are Mr Md. Anarul Islam, Ms Anjuman Ara Jesmin, Mr Ahmadul Islam Hawlader, Ms Farjana Chaity, Mr Md. Mizanur Rahman, Mr Soikot Biswas, Mr Abdur Rashid and Mr Madhob Kumar.

Out of 8 professionals, the first four named mentioned are from Dhaka University and last four named mentioned are from Rajshahi University. All of them have completed both bachelor and masters degree in Information Science and Library Management.

» Read more

A part of TLT Awards and Fun Night 2019, an exciting panel discussion session titled “Bridging the Divide: Ascertaining the Place of Bangladeshi LIS Researchers and Practitioners in Global” also will be held.

Date: 20 April 2019, 3.00 pm

Venue: RC Majumder Arts Auditorium, Lecture Theatre, University of Dhaka Bangladesh, Dhaka

Abstract: Since its inception in 1959, the LIS education and LIS institutions has got new height to go further. In the last few years, there has been increasing participation of the Bangladeshi LIS people in various LIS events globally. They have been recognized and awarded many times and has been highly praised by many LIS associations, institutions globally. They are exploring their position in different LIS events e.g., conference, seminars, training, professional associations; winning grants; doing LIS job with confidence in different countries and equally put emphasis in research. While many LIS researchers and practitioners are contributing to the overall development of this discipline, there isn’t much talking till date looking at how much they are doing.

» Read more

Ahasan, Dhaka, 31 March 2019

Bangladesh Association of Librarians Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) organized the memorial meeting and doa mahfil on its chairman at the CIRDAP auditorium on Saturday, March 23, 2019 (Saturday) in CIRDAP International Convention Centre at 4:00 pm.

Dr Reza’s sons Mirza Md. Asif Sakib and Mirza Md. Tehzib Sadaf along with family members, BALID Family members, academics and library professionals participated in the Mahfil and prayer.

» Read more

Ahasan, Dhaka, 31 March 2019

Mr Sheikh Md. Jalal Uddin, Librarian (In charge) Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University recently participated in the “International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights: Digital Transformation “ held at Goa, India from March 27-29, 2019.

» Read more