EWU holds seminar on AI and Cyber security

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at East West University (EWU) hosted a seminar titled “AI and Cybersecurity in Industry: Why Advanced Skills Matter” on April 23, 2026, at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium in Dhaka.

The inaugural session was attended by Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, chairperson of the Board of Trustees at EWU; Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, vice chancellor; Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza, dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering; and Dr. Maheen Islam, chairperson of the Department of CSE at EWU.

The seminar featured a panel of industry leaders, including Dr. Zunaid Kazi, founder and CEO of Knowtomation; Mohammad Oli Ahad, director and COO of ACI AI Business; Md. Showkat Ali, head of Information Security at Grameenphone Ltd.; and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, a cybersecurity professional at Grameenphone Ltd.

The speakers highlighted the importance of advanced technical skills in addressing modern digital threats and in leveraging the potential of AI They advised students to build strong foundational knowledge rather than focus only on specific tools.

To prepare future professionals for the job market, the speakers suggested master’s courses in “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” and “Cyber Security.”

A participatory Q&A session was also held during the seminar, facilitated by Dr. Mohammad Rezwanul Huq, associate professor in the Department of CSE.