With the noble intention to ensure quality, credibility, and accountability of engineering education, AIUB always aims to achieve national and international accreditation of different engineering undergraduate degrees. The Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE), Bangladesh of The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) is one of the signatory bodies (provisional) of Washington Accord, provides the accreditation of different engineering programs to ensure the quality in engineering education. To ensure that faculty members are well-versed in BAETE accreditation standards, AIUB supports the faculty members to participate in advance level training/workshops/symposiums organized by BAETE. In this regard, 4 faculty members, Mr. Nafiz Ahmed Chisty (Associate Professor & Head, EEE), Dr. Md. Ehasanul Haque (Senior Assistant Professor & Head, IPE), Dr. Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan (Associate Professor & Special Assistant, CS), Ms. Susmita Ghosh (Associate Professor & Assessor, AIUB-IQAC) and Mr. Abir Ahmed (Assistant Professor, CoE)  from AIUB attended The National Symposium on “Transforming Education for the Industry: Engineer’s Perspective in Achieving Vision 2041” on Saturday, 20 April 2024 where the prime concept of the event was to bridge the academia & Industry and to ensure the convergence between the two parties.

The prime goal of the event was to enrich the participants with the concept that how the engineering graduates can be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in achieving the “Vision 2041” which requires the intimate connection between the Academia and Industry. The event brought together esteemed educators, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss innovative strategies, share insights, and foster collaborations for mutual growth and development of the engineering graduates.  The program was enlightened by the presence of the chief guest Mr. Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury, M.P., Honorable Minister, Ministry of Education, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The event aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing graduates with insights, opportunities, and strategies for successful integration into the workforce. Moreover, industry representatives highlighted the importance of practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability. Additionally, participants discussed the existing skills gap and explored ways to align engineering education with industry needs to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the workplace. Overall, the symposium for engineering graduates served as a platform for facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing, and career development. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the event aimed to empower engineering graduates to thrive in the rapidly evolving job market.