On November 27, Thursday, the FBA Research Cell hosted another research presentation session featuring Md. Mehzabul Hoque Nahid, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Management Information Systems (MIS). He presented two forward-looking studies that drew active participation from faculty across several departments, creating a dynamic scholarly environment where ideas, methodologies, and implications were examined with depth and curiosity.

In his first presentation, Mr. Nahid explored the technological transformation taking place across the country driven by intelligent systems and automated decision mechanisms. He provided a structured overview of how artificial intelligence is currently operating in various sectors, how it intersects with economic and social frameworks, and how national-level readiness compares with global advancement. The study highlighted both progress and gaps; such as policy preparedness, skill development requirements, and necessary infrastructural alignment, offering a panoramic view of opportunities and constraints that lie ahead.

The second research introduced an agro-based blockchain model for the fruit industry, designed to enhance transparency, traceability, and authenticity throughout the supply chain. The research illustrated how decentralized ledger systems can reduce information asymmetry, minimize intermediary dependency, and reinforce trust among stakeholders. Discussions also acknowledged practical barriers to adoption, including technological literacy, investment requirements, and stakeholder integration, while highlighting the scope for improved quality assurance and export competitiveness through structured digital verification.

Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain, Honorable Dean of FBA, attended the session and shared his reflections on both research directions. He emphasized that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence can significantly accelerate the start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh, enabling young entrepreneurs to innovate faster, reduce operational barriers, and compete in global digital markets. While discussing the second study, he appreciated the use of blockchain in agro-based supply chains, noting that distributed ledger systems strengthen business credibility by ensuring transparency, reducing information manipulation, and building trust among producers, intermediaries, and end-consumers. His remarks encouraged the research community to explore how these emerging technologies can be scaled across industries to enhance economic resilience.

The session concluded with thoughtful exchanges among participants, who raised questions on methodological structure, implementation feasibility, and policy-related considerations. Suggestions were offered to reinforce the analytical framework through comparative models, sectoral benchmarking, and scenario-based forecasting.

Overall, the event reaffirmed the growing relevance of emerging technologies in Bangladesh’s development landscape. Such initiatives reflect the FBA Research Cell’s commitment to sustaining an active scholarly atmosphere within the faculty, encouraging rigorous inquiry, facilitating intellectual exchange, and keeping research engagement at the forefront of academic culture.