Scholars Convene at Ahsanullah University to Reform Education for Global Challenges
Academics and experts gathered in Dhaka to call for comprehensive overhauls to Bangladesh’s education system, emphasizing the integration of science, artificial intelligence, and moral values. The three-day event opened at the Professor Dr. M. H. Khan Auditorium of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, drawing participants from at least 15 countries.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Values
USIM Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Sharifudin bin Md Shaarani addressed the opening session as chief guest. He remarked that Bangladesh holds vast human resource potential within the Muslim world, but transforming this population into valuable assets requires pairing advanced technology and AI expertise with ethical principles. The event is jointly organized by Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, and the Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought.
Addressing Fourth Industrial Revolution Demands
Scholars at the conference noted that Bangladesh must overcome historical setbacks since its 1971 independence by expanding practical education, producing original research, and fostering strong educational leadership to meet Fourth Industrial Revolution demands. Harvard researcher and International Institute of Islamic Thought Chief Executive Professor Dr. Omar Hasan K. Kasule Sr. delivered the keynote address online regarding knowledge integration and modern technological shifts.
Conference Schedule and Academic Tracks
Researchers, policymakers, and vice chancellors from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Nigeria, India, and Pakistan are presenting around 100 research papers. Discussions cover international frameworks such as Malaysia’s “Integrated Education,” Türkiye’s “Maarif Model,” and Indonesia’s “Merdeka Curriculum.” Academic tracks focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, education policy reform, food innovation, and epistemology.
Bangladesh possesses vast human resource potential within the Muslim world,
Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Sharifudin bin Md Shaarani remarked during the opening ceremony.
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