3-Day int'l conference on skill-based education to begin Saturday

A three-day international conference focused on aligning Bangladesh’s education system with global standards and developing a skilled, ethically driven workforce will kick off on Saturday (17 October) at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) main auditorium in the capital.

The event, titled "International Conference on Knowledge Integration and Educational Leadership," will bring together prominent academics, researchers, policymakers, and educational leaders from around 15 countries—including Bangladesh, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, India, and Pakistan.

Organizers shared details of the event during a pre-conference press briefing held at the Maulana Akram Khan Hall of the National Press Club on Thursday. The conference is jointly organized by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), the Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), and AUST.

Chairperson of the organizing committee, Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdul Aziz, emphasized that integrating practical skills, academic knowledge, and ethical values is essential to preparing citizens for modern employment and bringing national education up to international standards.

Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan, MP, will attend the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain Khan and Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam will be present as special guests.

The keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Omar Hasan Kasule Sr., Secretary General and CEO of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), USA; Prof. Ts. Dr. Sharifuddin Md Shaarani, Vice-Chancellor of USIM; and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fazli Ilahi, former Vice-Chancellor of IUT and professor at AUST.

Speakers noted that nearly 100 research papers will be presented during the three-day conference, alongside discussions on international education frameworks such as Malaysia's 'Integrated Education,' Turkey's 'Century of Turkey Maarif Model,' and Indonesia's 'Merdeka Curriculum,' aimed at offering actionable insights for educational reforms in Bangladesh.

AUST Conference Co-Chair Professor Mohammad Sarwar Morshed and Coordinator Dr. Syed Shahid Ahmad also addressed the press conference.

Source: UNB