On 30 April 2026, Thursday, poets and academicians came together for a vibrant workshop titled “Translation Tool Kit”, hosted by the Department of English, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) in collaboration with Atopor Shabdayan, the Bangladeshi partner of Germany-based international poetry platform Lyrikline. Atopor Shobdayon is working to introduce Bangladeshi poets and their selected works to global audiences.

Poets and academicians present at the workshop have emphasized the importance of skilled translators in bridging Bangla literature with world literature and taking Bangla poetry to readers across languages. More than 30 enthusiastic students joined the sessions, diving into the art of poetry translation, the global journey of Bangla verse, and the role of new-generation translators in connecting cultures.

The workshop blended theory with practice, featuring hands-on training in contemporary translation tools and techniques. Trainers included: Theotonius Gomes, Assistant Professor at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Nahid Kaiser, Adjunct Assistant Professor at East West University, Dipti Rahman, Lecturer at AIUB, Shibu Kumer Shill, Poet and Lyricist, Jubair Shawan, Chief Visionary Officer of Atopor Shabdayan

Md Hamidul Haque, head of AIUB’s Department of English, handed over certificates to participants and crests to the invited trainers at the end of the workshop.