Successful Completion of day-long workshop on “Green University of Bangladesh Leadership Roundtable: Shaping Tomorrow Together”

The Center for International Affairs (GCIA), in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CETL), successfully organized the workshop titled “Green University of Bangladesh Leadership Roundtable: Shaping Tomorrow Together” on Monday, 26 January 2026, at Green University of Bangladesh.

The session commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. Dr. ASM Shihavuddin, Director, CETL and CRITS.

The keynote session was delivered by Dr. Cynthia McKinney, Director, Office of External Affairs (OEA), and Assistant Professor, North South University. She provided valuable insights through a module-wise presentation, covering:

1. The definition of leadership

2. Various leadership styles

3. Leadership in the context of Green University of Bangladesh

4. Interactive group activities

5. An engaging Q&A session

Key Takeaways

This interactive roundtable explored forward-thinking strategies, including:

- Transformative leadership approaches to foster innovation, adaptability, and excellence in academic practices at GUB

- Building cohesive, inclusive teams and institutional cultures that enhance stakeholder engagement and collective success

The event was graced by the presence of the Honorable Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Vice Chancellor, Green University of Bangladesh, and Honorable Special Guest, Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Pro Vice Chancellor, Green University of Bangladesh. 

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Elham Hossain, Director, Center for International Affairs, who expressed sincere gratitude to the participating respected Deans, chairpersons, section Heads, Directors, other personnels and all contributors who helped make the workshop a resounding success and a memorable occasion.

The event concluded with a group photo session involving all distinguished guests and participants.