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Oct 15, 2026

The East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) hosted its 146th research seminar on October 15, 2026, at the EWUCRT Seminar Room. The seminar focused on the critical role of data infrastructure in transforming Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, presenting key research on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

The seminar featured a research paper titled "Impact of Data Lake on User Satisfaction: A prerequisite for adopting Artificial Intelligence in Bangladesh’s Healthcare sector to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3." The study was conducted by a team of faculty members from the Department of Business Administration at East West University (EWU), comprising Mr. Md. Farhan Faruqui (Assistant Professor), Dr. Salma Akter (Associate Professor), Mr. Shakib Hossain Shuvo (Senior Lecturer), and Ms. Syeeda Raisa Maliha (Senior Lecturer).

The event was chaired by Professor Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddik, Vice Chancellor (Acting) of East West University. Formal proceedings commenced with welcome remarks delivered by Professor Dr. Md. Sohel Rana, Executive Director of EWUCRT.

Following the research presentation, Professor Dr. Md. Golam Rabiul Alam from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Brac University, Bangladesh, served as the key discussant, offering expert technical insights into the implications of data lake implementations and AI readiness in healthcare systems.

The presentation transitioned into an interactive Q&A session. Faculty members, researchers, and students actively engaged with the authors on broader topics, including essential graduate skills, evolving market demands, and institutional strategies needed to bridge the gap between academic research and industry implementation.

The seminar drew a distinguished audience comprising academic leaders, university administrators, faculty members, researchers, students, and EWUCRT officials.