The pioneer of non-government universities in Bangladesh and Founder and Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT University Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan passed away on May 10, 2017.
This is a great loss not only to his family and friends in Bangladesh, but also to many people around the world. Dr. Miyan’s passion for education and his inclusive approach inspired many international faculty to volunteer at the remarkable university that he founded.
Dr. Miyan was an eminent global academic, bringing together the best ideas from many countries to create a uniquely Bangladeshi university. He balanced religious, cultural, social and educational values to create an “environment built for learning.” His life-long commitment to social justice is being implemented through Knowledge-Based Area Development. He consistently promoted teaching excellence and encouraged academic freedom and innovation.
For the College of Nursing in particular, Dr. Miyan planted the seed that has blossomed into the only independent non-government nursing college in the country. He was a pioneering advocate for the nursing profession in Bangladesh and worked tirelessly to overcome social taboos and institutional obstacles. At every major nursing function at IUBAT, Dr. Miyan spoke movingly of his vision for nursing, his ambition to develop professional leaders and his pride in the students and graduates.
We mourn our loss of this unforgettable, larger-than-life personality; we honour a life-long example of what can be achieved through courage, hard work and idealism.