Dhaka:A three-day international conference aimed at aligning Bangladesh's education system with global standards and developing a skilled, ethically driven workforce is set to begin on Saturday. The event will take place at the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) main auditorium.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the conference, titled "International Conference on Knowledge Integration and Educational Leadership," will gather prominent academics, researchers, policymakers, and educational leaders from around 15 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, India, and Pakistan.
The event is jointly organized by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), the Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), and AUST. During a pre-conference press briefing at the Jatiya Press Club, organizers highlighted the importance of integrating practical skills, academic knowledge, and ethical values to prepare citizens for modern employment and elevate national education to international standards.
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon will be attending the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Additionally, Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain Khan and Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam will serve as special guests.
Keynote speakers at the conference 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.
Nearly 100 research papers are set to be presented over the three days, along with discussions on international education frameworks such as Malaysia's 'Integrated Education,' Turkey's 'Century of Turkey Maarif Model,' and Indonesia's 'Merdeka Curriculum.' These discussions are intended to provide 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.