
We are pleased to inform you that the International Webinar on "Opportunities and Challenges in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics," organized by the GCiA office, was successfully held on Tuesday, 16th June 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Bangladesh time).
The webinar brought together eminent academics and professionals from eight internationally renowned universities across seven countries, creating a rich platform for dialogue on the evolving landscape of English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics. The full lineup of speakers and session chairs is summarized below:
Time | Speaker | Affiliation | Session Chair | Chair's Affiliation |
1:00–1:05 pm | Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin | Honorable Vice Chancellor, Green University of Bangladesh | — | — |
1:05–1:10 pm | Dr. Aslan Hilae | Vice President for Academic Affairs, Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand | — | — |
1:10–1:30 pm | Dr. Diosdedet Labordo Jr | West Visayas State University – Lambunao Campus, Philippines | Dr. Watcharin Fonghoy | Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand |
1:30–1:50 pm | Toar Sumakul (Dian Toar Yusak Getroidester Sumakul) | Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW), Indonesia | Dr. Jorlyn Pelaez | Assistant Professor IV, WVSU-Lambunao Campus |
1:50–2:10 pm | Dr. Muslim Roka | Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand | Prof. Dr. Sayma Arju | Chairman, Dept. of English, Stamford University, Bangladesh |
2:10–2:30 pm | Tannistha Dasgupta | VIT-AP University, India | Dr. Sunshine Dream Legario | Instructor III, WVSU-Lambunao Campus |
2:30–2:45 pm | Tea Break | — | — | — |
2:45–3:05 pm | Professor Dr. Md. Shahidullah | Green University of Bangladesh | Joewalt T. Gallego II | BEEd Program Faculty Member/Instructor I, Isabela State University – Cauayan City Campus |
3:05–3:25 pm | Dr. Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Prof. Dr. Liza Sharmin | Dean, Dept. of English, Daffodil International University |
3:25–3:45 pm | Mr. V. Jokeswaran | University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka | Dr. Renu Pal Sood | Associate Professor, School of Law, Shoolini University |
3:45–4:05 pm | Dr. Ranjna Thakur | Shoolini University, India | Ardae Makeh | Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand |
4:05–4:30 pm | Mr. Mohammad Golam Mohiuddin | Assistant Director, Center for International Affairs, Green University of Bangladesh, Assistant Professor, Department of English | — | — |
This webinar marks a significant milestone for GCiA in strengthening its international academic network and fostering collaborative ties across global institutions.
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