Dhaka, April 20 -- This is an era-defining period we are experiencing. There is no doubt that there are rapid advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, large data sets, and biotechnology, among others. Together, these forces make up what we now call the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The scale and speed of these changes are unlike anything we've seen before and they are reshaping every aspect of society. In such a world, higher education cannot afford to stand still. It must evolve in ways that are thoughtful, forward-looking, and responsive to what the future demands.

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