Shoaib Chowdhury, PhD.
President
A message from the President
It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to the upcoming DUBANA Reunion and Scientific Seminar in Boston. This special gathering brings together our vibrant Dhaka University Biochemistry family from across North America for a celebration of community, collaboration, and continued commitment to our roots. What started nearly two decades ago with the gathering under one roof, has blossomed into something extraordinary. That first meeting, filled with laughter and nostalgia, marked the beginning of what would become a powerful network of professionals, mentors, and lifelong friends. Back then, the focus was simple: reconnecting. Today, we do so much more. Over the years, DUBANA has grown beyond reunions and reminiscence. We now offer scholarships to DU-BMB current and students coming to North America, host DUBANA Talk sessions to …
A message from the General Secretary
The followings were the goals of DUBANA Executive Committee 2024-25 To continue helping BMB DU and BMB DU fellows financially and other possible ways. To update DUBANA website. To maximize the number of life members. To organize programs at different occasions to improve fellowship among the members (locally and worldwide) To continue DUBANA Talk. To connect more fellows specially the newcomer fellows and support them as required. To continue empowering the Regional Committees. The followings are some of our activities since last annual conference held on July 13, 2024 in Maryland. A. DUBANA Scholarship program Four (4) DUBANA scholarship for current bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program of DU-BMB student(BDT 3500/month for one year) Five (5) welcome scholarships for PhD or MS to PhD students will be announced soon. Five …
Istiaque Ahmed
General Secretary
LAUNCHING OF DUBANA
Building the Network
The inception of the Dhaka University Biochemistry Alumni in North America (DUBANA) traces back to an informal gathering at a community center in Maryland early in 2006. A. Dr. Arifur Rahman hosted that private event for a large number of people, where around a dozen attendees discovered their shared alma mater: the Biochemistry department of Dhaka University. Amidst reminiscing about their university days at the department, the idea of connecting biochemists across North America emerged. Dr. Shoaib Chowdhury volunteered to spearhead this initiative, leveraging his extensive network of former students from the department. Dr. Chowdhury began gathering contact information for biochemists, utilizing an email group of 29 addresses provided by Dr. Arifur Rahman. By April 2006, Dr. Chowdhury had compiled a list of approximately 130 biochemists. Through personal phone calls, he discussed the potential for a larger gathering, leading to a decision by biochemists in Maryland and Virginia to host a meetup for biochemists across the US and Canada.
The Initial Gatherings
The inaugural gathering took place in May 2006 at the Potomac Community Center in Maryland, with about 40 biochemists from the states including Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, Virginia, and Maryland. This event fostered professional discussions, networking opportunities, and cultural programs, culminating in the decision to hold another gathering in New Jersey in 2007.
In New Jersey, the second gathering, research talks were incorporated into the program. Continued discussions about the future of these gatherings led to the decision to formalize the group. By February 2009, Dr. Shoaib Chowdhury, along with Dr. Arifur Rahman and Dr. Rashidul Alam, registered “Dhaka University Biochemistry Alumni in North America” (DUBANA) as a nonprofit organization in Maryland as Dr. Chowdhury being the local agent. Dr. Shoaib Chowdhury also secured a Federal Tax ID and opened a bank account for DUBANA, co-signed by all three founding members. Additionally, Dr. Chowdhury purchased the domain name “www.dubana.org”, the webpage that was initially developed by Dr. Minhaz Ahmed.
Building the Network
Regular communication was maintained among key figures, including Dr. Shoaib Chowdhury, Dr. Arifur Rahman, Dr. Rashidul Alam, Dr. Nur E Kamal and Dr. Khairul Wara. Mr. Iqbaluddin Ahmed from Toronto played a crucial role in connecting Canadian biochemists to DUBANA.
During the third gathering in Boston in 2009, an ad-hoc committee was established to formally launch DUBANA, consisting of Dr. Nur E Kamal, Dr. Shoaib Chowdhury, and Dr. A.K.M. Khyrul Wara. The two members of the committee comprised of Dr. Chowdhury and Dr. Wara organized the first DUBANA election, leading to the start of the first elected committee’s term on January 1, 2010. The elected officials were Dr. Nur E Kamal (NJ) as President, Dr. Rashidul Alam (MD) as General Secretary, and Dr. Arifur Rahman (MD) as Treasurer. The five elected directors were Dr. M. Hasanuzzaman (LA), Dr. Md. Zahidul Islam (MI), Mr. Ayub Khan (CA), Dr. Lakiul Khan (MA), and Dr. Golam Mohi (NY).
Our Values
To become the most trusted learning platform in Bangladesh — and eventually, South Asia — helping people move from education to execution, learning to earning. We want to see a future where thousands of students from villages, towns, and cities alike are building careers they love — freelancing, working at top companies, or launching their own ventures.
We want to see a future where thousands of students from villages, towns, and cities alike are building careers they love — freelancing, working at top companies, or launching their own ventures.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted learning platform in Bangladesh — and eventually, South Asia — helping people move from education to execution, learning to earning. We want to see a future where thousands of students from villages, towns, and cities alike are building careers they love — freelancing, working at top companies, or launching their own ventures.
We want to see a future where thousands of students from villages, towns, and cities alike are building careers they love — freelancing, working at top companies, or launching their own ventures.
Our Mission
To empower a generation of learners with practical, affordable, and transformative education — built for Bangladesh, ready for the world. At Enthrall IT, our mission is rooted in a simple but bold idea.
No more overpriced courses, outdated theories, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we focus on hands-on, real-world skills that open doors — to jobs, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities. Our goal is to support the underdogs — the student from a small town, the job-seeker with a dream, the curious soul who just wants a better life. We don’t care where you start. We care where you’re going.
