Journal Talk 16: Chen et al. (2023)
2026-03-03 13:30 - 14:10 UTC | CASSA, IUB Main Building Rooftop, Plot 16, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Block B, Bashundhara RA (Main Building Rooftop), Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
Detecting the H I power spectrum in the post-reionization Universe with SKA-Low.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stad2102
Presenter: Jannatul Feardous Nishi (graduated from the Department of Electrical & Electrical Engineering, RUET)
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Durbin Training Camp 2
2026-03-06 10:00 - 2026-03-07 21:00
In alignment with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) global theme, Women and Girls in Astronomy, we are excited to announce Durbin Training Camp 2. This event will be hosted at CASSA, Independent University, Bangladesh, from 6–7 March.
Durbin facilitates a series of intensive workshops and training camps designed to identify and recruit dedicated new volunteers through an exclusive fast-track process. This journey began in January 2025 with an inaugural workshop led by Dr. Lamiya Mowla at the Asian University for Women (AUW), Chattogram, followed by a second session hosted at CASSA in January 2026. Complementing these are the Durbin Training Camps; the first was organized by Dr. Lamiya Mowla along the banks of the Dhaleshwari River in Keraniganj, while the upcoming second Training Camp is set to take place at CASSA.
While Durbin recruitment remains open year-round via the standard procedures outlined in the Durbin Manual, these sessions offer a high-intensity entry point for aspiring members. Participants who excelled in the second workshop have already joined the ranks as Volunteer Applicants, and the same pathway will be available to those attending the upcoming March camp. If you are eager to contribute to our cosmic mission and accelerate your involvement, we encourage you to review the application details below and prepare to join our growing community of explorers.
Please note that mastery of the Durbin Workshop 2 materials is a prerequisite for this Training Camp; we expect all applicants to be familiar with those core concepts before applying.
Program

Day 1: Mar 6 (in person at CASSA)
Day 2: Mar 7 (in person at CASSA)

10 am: Observing the Night Sky
02:00 pm: Hands-on solar observation

11:30 am: Telescopes and Detectors
07:00 pm: Planetary and Deep Space Observation

03 pm: Citizen Science with Unistellar

* The observations have to be done by each group separately. The participants will be divided into 6 groups.
Resources: (https://astro.unl.edu/naap/)
Topics:
1. Basic Coordinate and Seasons
2. The Rotating Sky
3. Cosmic Distance Ladder
word version: naap_distance_sg_08

Assessment Pretest: Must be completed together as a group.
Assessment Posttest: Must be completed and submitted individually.

Instructor

Dr. Syed Ashraf Uddin Associate Professor Department of Physical Sciences Independent University, Bangladesh

Participation

Seats: 30. We have 60% seats available for women participants only. Financial aid available for women participants outside Dhaka.
Application form: https://forms.gle/xpLHCkN5HBmVoV5F9
Deadline: February 24, 2026 (11:59:59 PM)
Decision Announcement: February 28, 2026

Participant List

Adiba Habiba
Dhaka
United International University

Adita Ferdous
Dhaka
Brac University

Ali Newaj
Chattogram
University of Chittagong

Ashratul Zannati Purnota
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

Asmaul Husna Juhana
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

Avranil Mitra
Dhaka
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Fabia Farzana Tisha
Dhaka
American International University Bangladesh

Farhana Ferdous
Dhaka
BRAC University

Fariba Nehreen Binti
Chattogram
University of Chittagong

Farzana Yasmin
Dhaka
Daffodil International University

Hredeta Nag
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

Iman Sheikh
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

Kashfia Rahman
Dhaka
Independent University Bangladesh

Kazi Nusrat Tasneem
Sylhet
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Laboni Akter Setu
Barishal
Barishal University

M.O.B. JIHAD
Dhaka
American International University Bangladesh

Mahdi Hasan Mahi
Dhaka
BCIC College

Mahin Istiaz Jahan Tithy
Dhaka
Jagannath University

Mahjan Sabibia Aban
Dhaka
United International University

Masuk Ridwan Saumo
Dhaka
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

MD MUNEM SHAHRIAR
Gazipur
National University (On-Campus)

Mizanur Rahman Howlader
Dinajpur
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Most.Maftahul zannat
Dhaka
American International University Bangladesh

Mozammal Hossain Masum
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

MST. MARIA KHATUN
Pabna
Govt. Edward College

Mst. Nusrat Jahan Tabassum
Noakhali
Noakhali Science and Technology University

Mubashira Rahman Ibnat
Dhaka
Summerfield International School

Nafia Papry
Dhaka
BRAC University

Nafisa Tabbassum
Dhaka
United international University

Raiyan Kawsar
Dhaka
University of Dhaka

Rownok Shahariar
Pabna
Govt. Edward College

SADIA AFRIN
Jashore
Jashore University of Science and Technology

Shanjida Nahar
Gopalganj
Gopalganj Science and Technology University

Sujana Tanjin
Dhaka
Daffodil International University

Tanmoy Das
Dhaka
American International University Bangladesh

Tanzila Tabassum
Dhaka
Independent University, Bangladesh

Tasmia Tabasum Ami
Jashore
Jashore University of Science and Technology

Tasnin Ara
Pabna
Govt. Edward College

Yead Muhammad Ivan
Dhaka
BRAC University

Journal Talk 17: Bonaldi et al. (2026)
2026-03-10 13:30 - 14:15
SKA-LOW SIMULATIONS FOR A COSMIC DAWN/EPOCH OF REIONISATION DEEP FIELD.
Link: https://arxiv.org/html/2506.09533v2
Presenter: Muhammad Jobair Hasan (BSc and MSc in Physics from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology)
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CASSA Workshop 4: Numerical Methods in Astronomy
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00
Principal instructor: Syeda Lammim Ahad, PhD; WCA Postdoctoral Fellow, Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics, University of Waterloo, Canada. PhD from Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, The Netherlands.
