A book titled “Methods of Statistics with Applications” was launched at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on Saturday.
The book has been authored by the three faculties of IUBAT – Prof Dr Khandoker Saif Uddin, Prof Dr Anil Chandra Basak and Prof Dr Rajib Lochan Das, according to a press release.
The book is specially written for the undergraduate programmes in various disciplines offered by the public and private universities, and affiliated colleges, added the release.
The book launching programme was chaired by IUBAT Vice Chancellor Prof Abdur Rab. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) Director General Md Shahjahan Kabir was present as the chief guest and IUBAT Treasurer & Director (Admin) Prof Selina Nargis was present as the guest of honour.
In the beginning, the presence paid homage to the departed souls of the IUBAT founder VC M Alimullah Miyan and former pro-VC Mahmuda Khanum by standing in silence for one minute.
Prof Uddin described the background and rationale of writing the book saying that it was specifically written for the learners who want to be a good user of statistics irrespective of their disciplines.
The book was unwrapped by the guests and a group photo was taken with the three authors and the guests on the stage.
Prof Das gave some basic facts about the book to the audience. As the guest of honour, Prof Nargis appreciated the initiative taken by the authors and hoped that the book would help students learn Statistics in a better way.
Shahjahan Kabir described the significance of statistics especially for research works in agriculture, health and other fields.
The chief guest also uttered the importance of a good book and expressed his belief in the success of this book.
In his speech, Prof Rab encouraged other faculties to come forward about writing textbooks. He concluded his speech with the well wishes for the authors and the success of the book.
In the end, Prof Basak delivered the votes of thanks to the guests and all others concerned to successfully organise the book launching programme.
