CUET VC Emphasizes Morality Amidst Modernization at BME Seminar

Vice-Chancellor of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Professor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan, stated that the fast-changing world is significantly reshaping our way of life, and it is crucial to embrace a technology-driven future while upholding human values. Speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled "Research, Collaboration and Career Prospects in Biomedical Engineering", he noted that while the previous three industrial revolutions have simplified human life and livelihood, the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents not only innovation and possibilities but also several challenges.

“Increased reliance on artificial intelligence and robotics will enhance productivity, especially in many work sectors,” he said. “However, we must respond to the evolving nature of work and its associated demands. This will require more research, innovation, and fresh ideas. Hence, collaboration between industries and universities is extremely important. Higher education institutions must prepare to meet new challenges through research and the development of skilled human resources.”

The seminar was held on Tuesday at the seminar room of CUET’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and was organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Professor Dr. Mohammad Shamsul Arefin, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was present as a special guest.

Invited speakers included Dr. Aniruddha Ghosh, Professor of Medicine at Chittagong Medical College; Dr. M. A. Rahim and Dr. Robiul Alam, Assistant Professors in the Department of Medicine at Chittagong Medical College; Dr. Md. Gias Uddin, Senior Consultant in the Pediatrics Department at the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID); Professor Dr. Muhammad Tariq Arafat, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department at BUET; Dr. Md. Rakibul Hasan, Assistant Professor of the Radiotherapy Department at Chittagong Medical College; Mr. Md. Touhiduzzaman Riyad, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Chattogram Evercare Hospital; and Mr. Arijit Roy, Service Specialist at GE Healthcare.

Also speaking at the seminar were Professor Dr. Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem, Head of the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at CUET, and Professor Dr. Kazi Delwar Hossain, Director of the Planning and Development Department.

The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr. Nipu Kumar Dash, Head of the BME Department, while Mr. Mosarrat Habib, a fourth-year BME student, moderated the event.