AIUB Hosts 3-Day Workshop on Inclusive Education Toolkit under British Council’s TNE Program with Nottingham Trent University
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully hosted a three-day hands-on workshop titled “Introduction to the Inclusive Education Toolkit: Supporting Disadvantaged and Excluded Individuals and Communities in Bangladesh” from 22–24 June 2025 at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka.
The workshop was organized as part of the British Council’s Transnational Education (TNE) initiative under the project “Generative AI for Good.” The event was a collaborative effort among AIUB and Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK.
Featuring 10 technical sessions, the workshop focused on AI-powered tools and inclusive strategies designed to support learners with disabilities, neurodiversity, and socio-economic challenges. Esteemed resource persons joined from Bangladesh, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia representing NTU (UK), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM, KSA) and AIUB.
Opening Ceremony – 22 June
The Opening Ceremony was graced by Prof. Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC), as the Chief Guest.
Prof. Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Mr. Toufiq Hasan (British Council) joined as Special Guests, while Prof. Dr. David J. Brown (NTU, UK) served as the Guest of Honor.
The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor of AIUB.
Closing Ceremony – 24 June
The Closing Ceremony featured Prof. Dr. M. Kamrul Ahsan as Chief Guest.
Dr. Md. Fakhrul Islam (UGC), Dr. Sultan Mahmud Bhuiyan (UGC), and Mr. David Knox (British Council) attended as Special Guests, with Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro-Vice Chancellor of AIUB chairing the session.
AIUB takes pride in leading initiatives that foster inclusive, accessible, and globally connected higher education in Bangladesh, advancing its commitment to educational equity through innovative and collaborative efforts.