Bangladesh Research and Education Network hosted a full-day seminar focused on ‘Enhancing Access to e-Books/e-Journals through TIGERfed’ on Monday in Dhaka.
Librarians from both public and private universities across the country participated in the event, said a press release.
Professor Muhammed Alamgir, chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and chairperson of BdREN, graced the occasion as chief guest.
Prof Haseena Khan, member of UGC, honoured the seminar as special guest, while prof Abdullah Shams Bin Tariq of Rajshahi University, delivered the keynote speech, shedding light on the seminar’s objectives and expected outcomes.
The primary aim of the seminar was to familiarise attendees with the advancements of TIGERfed, Bangladesh’s first and only Identity Federation for education and research entities, and its role in facilitating access to e-Books and e-Journals for academics, both on-campus and off-campus.
Notable publishers such as Taylor and Francis, Oxford University Press, Emerald Publishing, Springer Nature, and IEEE showcased their e-Book collections, discussing various subscription methods to ensure sustainability for TIGERfed and benefitting academics and students alike.
During the event, Nushrat Sharita, deputy director of IMCT, UGC, and Md Fahmid Uddin Khondoker, DD (ICT) of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, shared expert insights on TIGERfed and the e-book system. The CEO of BdREN Mohammad Tawrit, orchestrated the entire programme, ensuring its smooth execution. Abu Naser Md Nafew, Network Engineer, provided valuable insights from BdREN’s own developed TIGERfed. Khadizatul Kubra, mistress of the event, captivated the audience with her charming presentation skills.
