

The IEEE Bangladesh Section (BDS) organized the Student Branch (SB) Chairs’ Summit 2024 to bring together student leaders from different institutions to discuss their activities, future plans, and requirements. The event aimed to foster collaboration among IEEE student branches and set strategic milestones for the section’s growth and impact.
The summit commenced with a keynote speech by Prof. Celia Shahnaz, 2023-24 IEEE WIE Committee Chair. The speaker highlighted the importance of student branches in fostering innovation, professional development, and networking among students.
The main segment of the event featured 3-minute presentations by student branch representatives. Each presentation consisted of three key aspects:
- Activities – Highlights of events, workshops, and initiatives conducted by the respective student branches.
- Future Plans – Vision and upcoming projects aimed at enhancing student engagement and technical excellence.
- Requirements – Key support needed from IEEE Bangladesh Section to achieve future goals.
These presentations facilitated a knowledge-sharing platform and encouraged collaboration among student branches to work towards common objectives.
Key Takeaways
- Knowledge Exchange: Student branches gained insights into effective event organization and engagement strategies.
- Networking: Participants had the opportunity to connect with IEEE professionals, mentors, and fellow student leaders.
- Strategic Development: The discussions helped identify focus areas for future IEEE BDS initiatives to support student branches.
- Support Mechanisms: The IEEE Bangladesh Section acknowledged the challenges faced by student branches and assured continued support through mentorship, funding, and technical resources.
Technical co-sponsors of the event were IEEE Bangladesh Section’s five society chapters, namely IEEE Industrial Application Society Bangladesh Chapter, IEEE SPS Bangladesh Chapter, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society-Bangladesh Chapter, IEEE EMBS Bangladesh Chapter, IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter and IEEE WIE Affinity Group Bangladesh Section, EEE Young Professionals Bangladesh
The IEEE BDS SB Chairs’ Summit 2024 was a successful event that strengthened the bond among IEEE student branches in Bangladesh. The discussions and presentations provided a roadmap for future activities and reinforced IEEE’s commitment to empowering students through technology and leadership.
We sincerely thank the Chair of IEEE Bangladesh Section, IEEE WIE AG BDS, IEEE YP BD; Chair/Vice-Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section’s IAS, SPS, RAS, EMBS, SSIT Chapter and ExCom Members. A heartfelt appreciation goes to Engr. Shohel Rana, IEEE Bangladesh Section Secretary; Raihan Ur Rashid, IEEE Bangladesh Section Treasurer; Dr Md Aminul Islam, IEEE Bangladesh Section Student Activity Coordinator for their outstanding efforts in organizing the event. Special gratitude is also extended to Prof. Shahriar Khan, IEEE Bangladesh Section Vice-Chair (Technical); Prof. M. Imamul Hassan Bhuiyan, IEEE Bangladesh Section Awards Coordinator for their invaluable support in ensuring the event’s success. Their dedication and hard work played a crucial role in making the summit a memorable and impactful experience for all participants. Also thank to IEEE Bangladesh Section ExCom Members and all hardworking volunteers for their amazing support to make the event a successful.