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BACKGROUND

The Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) was established as an independent body by the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) to carry out accreditation of engineering degree programs in this country. As the sole accreditation body for engineering degree programs in Bangladesh, BAETE is entrusted to ensure that the accredited programs meet or exceed global quality standards. The most significant milestone that BAETE achieved so far is to become a full signatory of the Washington Accord (WA) in 2023. Engineering degree programs accredited by BAETE are now recognized as being substantially equivalent by other signatory countries, including the USA, UK, and Australia.

The primary function of BAETE is to conduct rigorous accreditation to evaluate the quality of engineering degree programs. This is to ensure that engineering graduates achieve the intended program outcomes by the time of their graduation and are prepared to enter the engineering profession. BAETE also plays a vital role in capacity building, by conducting training sessions, workshops, seminars etc., to help universities to improve their educational standards and to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

BAETE recently adopted enhanced quality standards enshrined in its new Accreditation Manual Version 3. This new version is intended to meet the global standards required by the Graduate Attributes and Professional Competences (GAPC) Version 4 of the Washington Accord and to cater to contemporary national needs.

In this context, the fourth International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation, a signature event of BAETE, is being organized during December 8-9, 2025 at the hotel InterContinental Dhaka. It is intended to serve as a platform where academia, accreditation professionals, industry and policy makers will share experiences and best practices. They will discuss the latest trends and innovations in engineering education and accreditation, and challenges lying ahead. This platform provides excellent opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative initiatives to shape the future.

ORGANIZATION AND OBJECTIVES

Key Objectives

• Discuss the adoption of new quality standards enshrined in the BAETE Accreditation Manual Version 3.
• Share experiences and best practices in outcome-based education and accreditation.
• Address challenges and opportunities in engineering education and accreditation.
• Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and accreditation bodies.
• Explore emerging teaching and learning opportunities in engineering education.
• Highlight the impact of Washington Accord signatory status on national and international engineering mobility.

Event Highlights

• Lectures and plenary talks by international experts from the Washington Accord and distinguished IEA leaders
• Presentations by key figures from BAETE and global accreditation bodies
• Poster Session: Showcasing accredited programs’ adaptation to BAETE Manual v3 through experiences, challenges, and best practices

How to Attend

Participation in this symposium is by invitation only. Faculty and stakeholders whose work aligns with the symposium themes are encouraged to express their interest.