World University of Bangladesh Faculty Shine at 2nd TESOL BD International Conference

The World University of Bangladesh proudly announces the successful participation of its esteemed faculty members, Assistant Professor& Head Mr. Md. Nasim Fardose Sajib and Lecturer Mr. Md. Atik Ullah, from the English Department, at the prestigious 2nd TESOL BD International Conference held on the 9^thand 10^thof February 2024. The conference was organized by the TESOL Society of Bangladesh, in collaboration with the British Council, the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, and the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI).

This year's theme, ‘TESOL in Transition: 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Beyond,’ attracted scholars, educators, and language teaching professionals from around the globe to the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka. The conference was graced by the presence of dignitaries including Professor Hakim Arif, Director General, IMLI, Tom Miscioscia, Director Bangladesh, British Council, and Stephen Ibelli, Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Embassy Dhaka. Keynote speakers included distinguished figures such as Dr. Richard Smith from the University of Warwick, UK, Dr. Stephen Krashen from the University of Southern California, USA, and Dr. Maria Villalobos-Buehner, a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist.

Mr. Md. Nasim Fardose Sajib presented his research on the "Possibilities and Challenges of Online ELL Classrooms as an Alternative: Initiative during the COVID Crisis," while Mr. Md. Atik Ullah delved into the “Pedagogical Challenges Faced by the EFL Teachers at the HSC Level in Bangladesh.” Their contributions were met with great interest and sparked valuable discussions among participants.