WUB Joins ASEAN Social Business Conference 2026 as Platinum Sponsor

World University of Bangladesh (WUB) participated as the Platinum Sponsor of the ASEAN Social Business Conference 2026 (ASBC 2026), hosted by INTI International University in Nilai, Malaysia on 29 October 2026. Held under the theme “Advanced Social Business for Sustainable & Inclusive Impact,” the conference brought together academics, researchers, university leaders, industry professionals, and policymakers from different countries.

A major highlight of WUB’s participation was the presentation of 23 research papers by 21 presenters, including four in-person in Malaysia and 17 online participants. The in-person representatives were Professor Dr. AQM Shafiul Azam, Dean of Academic Affairs and Research; Professor Dr. Selim Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies; Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman, Director of IQAC and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering; and Dr. Jannatul Naeem, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

The online presenters represented academic disciplines, including English, Law, Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Computer Science and Engineering, and Textile Engineering. Their research covered four thematic areas: Education for Social Impact; Business and Management for Sustainable Development; Governance and Policy for Inclusive Growth; and Technology and Digital Innovation for Social Transformation.

The conference featured distinguished keynote speakers from Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia, including Honorable Founder Vice Chancellor of World University of Bangladesh, and other prominent academic and industry leaders. The keynote session was followed by a forum discussion focusing on social business, sustainable development, and the role of higher education in addressing global challenges. One of the key highlights of ASBC 2026 was the international forum titled “Advancing Social Business for Sustainable and Inclusive Impact,” moderated by Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of World University of Bangladesh.

WUB’s participation highlighted its institutional partnership with INTI International University, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at WUB on 15 May 2026. The partnership provides opportunities for academic cooperation, joint research, and knowledge exchange.

Through its Platinum Sponsorship and research contributions, World University of Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, international collaboration, research-driven education, and sustainable development.