BALID

BALID organized a discussion and opinion exchange session with Ms Emily Drabinski on 11 December 2025

BALID EC Members took part in a group discussion with World Bank Group Library

With the participants of Koha Training programs

Welcome to BALID

Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) is a national association of librarians, information scientists and teachers of information science and library management. It is the only full-fledged professional body in Bangladesh in the field of library and information management. The mission of BALID is to modernize the library and information profession and to uphold the interest of the professionals in Bangladesh. BALID believes that access to information; intellectual freedom and knowledge based society are the key components of development.

Lecture on Data Science

Type:

Lecture Series

Status:

Completed

Date:

15 February 2020 - 3:00pm to 16 February 2020 - 4:45pm

Title: Data Science and Big Data : challenges and opportunities for the Information Professionals of Bangladesh

Resource person: Mr. Mohammad Sharif ul Islam, Assistant Professor, ISLM, DU

Date: 15 February 2020
Time: 3 - 5 pm (entry start from 2:30pm)

Venue: Bengal auditorium (Gyantaposh Abdur Razzaq auditorium), House 60 Rd No. 7A, Dhaka 1209

Registration Fee:

Student: Tk.300

BALID Member: Tk.500

Official: Tk.1000

Online registration closes: 11 February 2020

Online Registration

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BALID Picnic 2020 is going to be held on 25 January

The Annual Picnic of Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) will be held on Saturday, 25 January 2020 at Sonargaon, Narayanganj.

All professionals with family members are cordially invited to attend the Annual Picnic.

Picnic Details:

When : Saturday, 25 January, 2020

Where : Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
Contribution Fee: 1200/-

Last day for contribution: 20 January, 2020

Starting Point: Public Library Gate, Shahbagh, Time: 7.30am

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Training on Institutional Repository Software - DSpace by CIRDAP - 26-27 July 2019

CIRDAP in collaboration with BALID is going to organize a Training Programme on “Institutional Repository Software D-Space and its Applications” on 26-27 July 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The training is designed for students and professionals who want to make the best use of the D-Space Software in their professional (library & information center) fields.

The courses is uniquely designed by BALID ICT Wingto ensure the meaningful skill development which enables the participants to gain insight on application of DSpace. If your interest goes beyond existing academic education and you want to know more about the DSpace Software and its application which can boost your career then this training is for you.

Date: 26-27 July 2019 (09.00-17.00)

Resource Persons:

Kazi Farhad Noman, Deputy Librarian, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)
A.K.M. Nurul Alam (Apu), Deputy Director, Bangladesh Bank Library

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Doa Mahfil for Dr. Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam

Doa Mahfil for Late Dr. Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam, Ex-Chairman, BALID will be held on March 23, 2019 (Saturday) in CIRDAP International Conference Center at 4pm. The Mahfil will be organized by Bangladesh Association of Librarians Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID).

Date: 23 March 2019, Saturday
Time: 04.00pm
Venue: Dr. Durga P. Paudyal Conference Hall, CIRDAP International Conference Center, Chameli House, 17 Topkhana Road,Dhaka

BALID Family members and library professionals are requested to join the Mahfil and prayer for Dr. Reza.

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Seminar on Library vs Internet - Celebration of National Library Day 2019

To celebrate “National Library Day” as declared by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, BALID in collaboration with Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific (CIRDAP) is going to organize a Seminar on “Library vs Internet” on Saturday, 23 February 2019 at 2:30 pm at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC) , Chameli House, 17 Topkhana Road, Dhaka.

Theme: Library vs Internet

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Md. Nazim Uddin, Senior Manager and Head, icddr,b Library