DHAKA, 7 May 2026 – Moving decisively to reinforce its commitment to a safe, fair, and welcoming academic environment, North South University (NSU) successfully conducted a two-day faculty workshop on 5–6 May 2026.
The training, titled “Fostering Respectful Workplaces: Awareness of Sexual Harassment and Gender Equity,” centered on heightening systemic awareness and building an inclusive professional culture.
The initiative was spearheaded by NSU’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). Dr. Halimur R. Khan, Director of IQAC, launched the proceedings with a welcome speech where he firmly restated the university’s uncompromising zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of discrimination or harassment.
Dr. Khan underscored that this workshop represents the first step in a scheduled, recurring series of sensitization and skill-building programs dedicated to maintaining a secure campus climate.
Leadership Voices on Ethics and Accountability
The workshop series was officially inaugurated by NSU’s top leadership, featuring:
Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dr. Nasar U. Ahmed, Pro Vice-Chancellor
Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer
During the launch, Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury called upon the university's educators to actively engage in these structural developments, emphasizing that faculty involvement is vital to driving a positive academic culture.
Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasar U. Ahmed addressed attendees on the necessity of sustained organizational effort, noting that long-term vigilance is key to preserving ethical standards and gender equity across the institution.
Reflecting on the human element of policy implementation, Treasurer Professor Abdur Rob Khan shared:
“A respectful workplace is not created through policies alone. It is created through everyday actions—through how we speak, how we behave, how we respond to others, and how we uphold the dignity of those around us.”
Experiential Learning and Key Takeaways
The training modules were co-facilitated by Dr. Nova Ahmed, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at NSU, and Dr. Abantee Harun, Assistant Professor at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and prominent social activist.
Moving beyond theoretical instruction, the facilitators guided the faculty through interactive group assignments, practical presentations, and real-life case studies. The curriculum focused on:
Identifying and addressing sexual harassment
Promoting structural gender equity
Maintaining boundaries of professional ethics
Collaborative strategies for fostering mutual respect
Both productive days concluded with an official appreciation ceremony, during which honorary crests were awarded to Professor Nova Ahmed on day one and Professor Abantee Harun on day two for guiding the sessions.
