The workshop was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Akhter Hossain Khan. In his address, the Vice Chancellor drew on his recent visit to Pakistan alongside UGC members, noting that neighboring countries have made significant strides in quality assurance and accreditation. He urged the SUB faculty members to act swiftly and work collectively, emphasizing that SUB must accelerate its efforts to keep pace with regional progress and uphold its vision to empower our students to become future leaders, thinkers, and global citizens. Professor Dr. Md. Hassan Kawsar, Hon’ble Treasurer, stressed in his welcome address that accreditation should be a foremost priority for every faculty member, regardless of their discipline or role and affirmed the need of the proper documentation and consolidation of existing achievements for the accreditation process.

The workshop was attended by the Deans of all four Schools of the university, viz. Professor Dr. K. M. Anwarul Islam, Dean, School of Business and Social Studies; Professor Dr. Md. Anower Hussain, Dean, School of Health Sciences; Professor Md. Saiful Islam Pathan, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Professor Mohammad Ali Naqi, Dean, School of Science and Technology; the Chairpersons and faculty members of all departments from across all disciplines. The workshop was artfully anchored by Ms. Tanjina Binte Amin, Lecturer, Department of English Studies. The session featured a highly engaging Question-and-Answer segment, covering a wide range of practical concerns from the faculty members, including accreditation requirements, self-assessment processes, documentation standards, and quality enhancement strategies. Professor Ahammed responded to each query with detailed explanations and practical insights, making the discussion informative and participatory. The workshop concluded on a formal and celebratory note, as the Honorable Vice Chancellor, together with the Deans of all four Schools, the Director and other members of IQAC, and the Director, Institute of Skill Development and Continuing Education (ISDCE), presented a commemorative crest and gift to Professor Nasir Uddin Ahammed, in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the session.

SDG 4: Quality Education.