What is the Business and Leadership Development Program?
The Bangladesh – Saskatchewan Business and Leadership Development Program, 2018 International Summer Course and Symposium is comprised of representatives from the College of Education, the College of Arts and Science (Departments of Economics and English), and the Edwards School of Business. Together with the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, this study abroad program aims to expose students to leading foreign educational institutions and facilitate interaction and networking with acadmics, business leaders, and policy makers in an international setting. The purpose of the summer course is to provide a platform to advance knowledge sharing, research collaboration, economic development, business partnership development, and other collaboration opportunities between our Universities and beyond.
Presenters
| Chief Darcy Bear | Chairman of the Board, Whitecap Development Corporation |
| Dr Joel Bruneau | College of Arts & Science (Economics) |
| Ms Angie Caron | Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) |
| Ms Jebunnessa Chapola | College of Arts & Science (Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies) |
| Dr Mobinul Huq | College of Arts & Science (Economics) |
| Dr Abdullah Mamun | Edwards School of Business (Finance) |
| Ms Liz Miller | College of Arts & Science (English) |
| Mr Rob Norris | Office of the Vice-President Research |
| Dr David Parkinson | College of Arts & Science (English) |
| Dr Michelle Prytula | College of Education (Dean) |
| Dr Asit Sarkar | Edwards School of Business (Management & Marketing) |
| Mr Jamie Valentine | Saskatoon Public School Division |
| Dr Keith Willoughby | Edwards School of Business (Dean) |
Local and Corporate Hosts
University of Dhaka Professors
| Ms Sabiha Farzana Moonmoon | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Md Nazmul Hasan | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Mohammad Rakib Uddin Bhuyian | International Business |
| Dr Muhammad Shariat Ullah | Organizational Strategy & Leadership |
| Dr Md Shahidul Islam | Customs Intelligence & Investigation |
BLDP 2018 Participants
| Ms Sumaya Tahmeed Zafreen | Organizational Strategy & Leadership |
| Ms Tasfia Tasnim Revu | Organizational Strategy & Leadership |
| Ms Rubina Nazneen Rothi | Tourism & Hospitality Management |
| Mr Choton Molla | Tourism & Hospitality Management |
| Mr Shamsul Kibria Arnob | Tourism & Hospitality Management |
| Mr Mohammad Atique Rafi | Tourism & Hospitality Management |
| Ms Nusrat Jahan Ameli | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Leton Kabiraj | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Tapon Karmakar | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Md Mahadi Hasan | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Syed Maheen Jubayed | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Md Faysal Kayes | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Muhammad Abdullah | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Towhidul Islam Khan | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Mohammad Sha Suja | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Mohammad Mahbubul Islam | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Mohammad Alamgir Hossain | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Akhil Roy | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Raquibul Hassan | Banking & Insurance |
| Mr Md Abdul Kaium | International Business |
| Mr Kazi Nayeem Uddin | International Business |
| Mr Md Khorshed Anwar | International Business |
| Mr Mohammad Mostofa Hossain Farazi | International Business |
| Mr Munshi Omar Faruk Ahmed | International Business |
| Mr Nazrul Islam | International Business |
| Mr Nahid Newaz | International Business |
| Mr Safkat Ahammad Samy | International Business |
| Mr Md Arafat Hossain | International Business |
| Mr Rafiqul Islam | International Business |
| Mr Md Sabuj Mia | International Business |
| Mr Md Sadiqur Rahman | Marketing |
| Mr Yeasir Arafat | Marketing |
BLDP 2018 Program
Program Objectives
The major goal of the BLDP is to provide an intensive opportunity for participants from University of Dhaka and the University of Saskatchewan to deepen their knowledge of theory, practice, and reflection, contributing to their skills as leaders of businesses, banks, and other organizations. The activities of the BLDP will enable participants to:
- expose students to leading foreign educational institutions, and
- facilitate interaction and networking with academics, business leaders, and policy makers
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BLDP 2018 Session Resources Provided
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Presentation:
BLDP 2018 Organizing Committee
| Dr Joel Bruneau | College of Arts & Science (Economics) |
| Dr David Burgess | College of Education (Associate Dean) |
| Dr Donald Gilchrist | College of Arts & Science (Economics) |
| Dr Mobinul Huq | College of Arts & Science (Economics) |
| Dr Abdullah Mamun | Edwards School of Business (Finance) |
| Mr Rob Norris | Office of the Vice-President Research |
| Dr David Parkinson | College of Arts & Science (English) |
| Ms Patricia Prowse | College of Education (SELU) |
| Dr Michelle Prytula | College of Education (Dean) |
| Dr Asit Sarkar | Edwards School of Business (Management & Marketing) |
| With additional support from: | |
| Ms Charlene Robertson | College of Education (Associate Dean's Office) |
| Mr Bruce Bradshaw | College of Education (SELU) |
| Ms Cecile Laprairie | College of Education (SELU) |