Rajshahi: A statistics workshop was held at the Department of Statistics and Data Science of Rajshahi University (RU) today. The event was organised under the HEAT-ATF project, aiming to modernise teaching and learning infrastructure in Statistics and Data Science through innovative technologies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, RU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Md. Abdul Alim and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Mamunur Rashid attended the programme as special guests. The workshop was presided over by Professor Mansur Rahman, Chairman of the department.
Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of innovative research and stronger industry-academia relations to fully utilise the opportunities presented by 4IR for national development. Following the inaugural session, three technical sessions were conducted, with Professor A B M Rahmatullah of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) serving as the resource person.