IUB launches supply chain management major with industry panel

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) launched its supply chain management major on July 16, 2026, through a programme titled “Bridging Academia and Industry: Meet| Connect| Lead”, organised by the Department of General Management under the School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE). The launch marked the introduction of the new major after six years of academic planning and development and brought together university leaders and industry representatives to discuss the role of supply chain management in business and higher education.

Prof. Dr Raisul Awal Mahmood, Dean (Acting), SBE, delivered the welcome address. Prof. M Tamim, Vice-Chancellor of IUB, gave the opening remarks, followed by remarks from Didar A Husain, Chairman, Board of Trustees, IUB.

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The panel discussion was kicked off by Prof. Dr Md Mamun Habib, renowned SCM Global expert, and Head of the Department of General Management. The panel featured Niaz Rahim, Group Managing Director and CEO, Rahimafrooz; Humayun Rashid, Managing Director, Energypac Power Generation PLC; Mirza Shajib Raihan, Director, American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham); and Dr Md Mahbub Alam, Partner, The World Bank. The discussion covered the introduction of the supply chain management major at IUB and its significance.

Prof. Dr Daniel W Lund, Pro Vice-Chancellor of IUB, delivered the vote of thanks. Dr Husne Ara Ali, Member of the Board of Trustees, deans, heads of departments, faculty members, students, and guests were present in the ceremony.

The programme was hosted by lecturers Afnan Yusuf and Zerin Momtaz Chowdhury.