192 Attend AI Skills Training at RMSTU

A two-day artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has concluded at Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU), equipping students and university officials with practical skills for education, research and future employment. The sessions covered prompt development, academic research and writing, AI-powered audio and video production, and the basics of building websites and applications through vibe coding.

The programme was jointly organised by the university and Aspire to Innovate (a2i) on Wednesday and Thursday, 4–5 November. A total of 192 people participated, including 154 final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students from different departments and 38 university officials.

Speakers during the programme included Professor Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun, member of the Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC); Professor Dr Mohammad Iqbal, vice-chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET); Professor Dr Zainul Abedin Siddique, vice-chancellor of RMSTU; and Professor Dr Md Shafiqul Islam, pro-vice-chancellor of the university.

Others included Muhammad Anwar Uddin, project director and additional secretary at a2i; Fatema Tul Zannat, additional director general (joint secretary) at the Department of ICT; Salahuddin Mohammad Uzzol, head of Future of Work at a2i; and Mohammad Safiul Azam, head of Communications at a2i. Dr Touhidul Alam and Dr Tanjim Mahmud, associate professors in RMSTU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, also took part.

The training sessions were conducted by Farid Uddin Ahmed Khandaker, programmer at Agency to Innovate, and Riazul Islam, assistant programmer at the Department of ICT.

The programme focused on the effective application of AI in education, research and professional development. Participants received hands-on instruction in developing effective prompts, selecting appropriate AI tools, conducting research and academic writing, and verifying the reliability of information. They also learned how AI can support career preparation and professional development.

Other topics included AI-powered audio and video content creation, presentation development, and the fundamentals of building simple websites and applications through vibe coding. The sessions also emphasised ethical AI use, data privacy and cybersecurity.

During the discussions, speakers said artificial intelligence was transforming education, research, employment and service delivery worldwide. They stressed that students need technology-driven problem-solving abilities, creativity and innovation skills to adapt to these changes.

The speakers also highlighted the importance of expanding practical AI applications in higher education and strengthening alignment between academic learning and the evolving demands of the workplace.

//DBTech/RFHA/SMP/MVNO//