Rajshahi:A workshop titled 'Quality Assurance, Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) and Accreditation' was held at Varendra University, focusing on enhancing the quality of higher education and strengthening accreditation activities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the workshop was jointly organized by the university's Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) at the university auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Varendra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Khademul Islam Molla, who emphasized the necessity of adapting to changes in response to contemporary demands.
The vice-chancellor highlighted the significance of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and urged universities to monitor the performance of their graduates in professional fields. He stated that institutional responsibility should extend beyond evaluating students and publishing results, advocating for an analysis of the causes behind students' poor performance and the implementation of corrective measures.
Prof Shah Emran, a full-time member of the BAC, delivered a keynote presentation addressing challenges in the education system and assessing Bangladesh's readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Dr Farzana Sharmin, Deputy Director of the BAC, discussed the Intent to Apply and the council's accreditation process, detailing application procedures, required documentation, and evidence presentation.
The workshop saw participation from 70 individuals, including IQAC directors and Programme Self-Assessment Committee (PSAC) members from various universities. Earlier, a seminar on 'Outcome-Based Education, BNQF and Accreditation Framework for Quality Improvement' was also conducted, with involvement from teachers, deans, department heads, and coordinators from the university's 11 departments.