A three-hour long workshop on Accreditation standards and criteria was held on October 4, 2020 with the honorable Vice-Chancellors of 35 public and private universities in Bangladesh. The workshop was organized by Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) by using virtual platform accommodating the new normal.

Professor Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Chairman, BAC was the chair of the event while the honorable members of BAC Mr Istiaque Ahmad, Professor Dr. Md. Golam Shahi Alam, Professor Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Adhikary, Professor Dr. S. M. Kabir were present as the resource person.

Professor Dr. S. M. Kabir presented the draft of ‘‘Accreditation standards and criteria’’ in the technical session of the workshop. Respected Vice-Chancellors of Sylhet Agricultural University, Comilla University, Noakhali Science & Technology University, Jessore University of Science & Technology, Pabna University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Begum Rokeya University, Bangladesh University of Textiles, University of Barisal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Bangladesh Islami University, ASA University of Bangladesh, East Delta University, European University of Bangladesh, Varendra University, Hamdard University of Bangladesh, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, North East University Bangladesh, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Ishakha International University Bangladesh, Z.H. Sikder University of Science & Technology, EXIM Bank Agricultural University, North Western University, KhwajaYunus Ali University, Sonargaon University, Feni University, Britannia University, Port City International University, Bangladesh University of Health Science, Chittagong Independent University, Notre Dame University, Times University Bangladesh, North Bengal International University, Fareast International University, Rajshahi Science and Technology University took part in the discussion session as esteemed participants of the workshop.

The workshop was anchored by Secretary of the Council Professor Dr. AQM ShafiulAzam.