East West University (EWU) organized its inaugural Research Day 2025 ceremony on Saturday at its campus in the capital’s Aftabnagar, aiming to foster innovation, strengthen academic-industry partnerships, and highlight the pivotal role of research in national development.
The full-day event featured a series of sessions dedicated to advancing the university’s research culture.
EWU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shams Rahman delivered the welcome speech during the inaugural session, setting the tone for the day's deliberations. Shelley A Mubdi, Member of the Board of Trustees, attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Founding Vice Chancellor of EWU, presided over the session.
The central segment of the event included two engaging panel discussions. The first, titled "Importance of Research in Transforming Bangladesh into an Innovative Nation," examined how strategic research initiatives could drive national progress.
The second panel, "Importance of Academia-Industry Collaborative Research: Opportunities and Challenges," explored ways to enhance cooperation between academic institutions and industrial stakeholders.
Distinguished academics and industry professionals participated in the discussions, including Professor Haseena Khan, Professor Dr Rashidul Haque, Dr AKM Masud, and industry representatives Humaira Azam, Firoze Mohammad, and Shihab Ahmad.
A standout segment of the day was the "Three-Minute Presentation" competition, where students and faculty members from various departments presented their ongoing research projects in a concise and engaging format.
The programme concluded with an awards ceremony held at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium, where 72 researchers were recognized with crests and certificates for their contributions. Professor Dr Md Mozammel Huq Azad Khan of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering received the “Lifetime Achievement” award for his significant contributions to research.
EWU Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr M Ashik Mosaddik offered the vote of thanks, marking the end of the event. Faculty members and students actively participated throughout the day, reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing research excellence.