We are pleased to inform you that the International Webinar on "Opportunities and Challenges in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics," organized by the GCiA office, was successfully held on Tuesday, 16th June 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Bangladesh time).

 The webinar brought together eminent academics and professionals from eight internationally renowned universities across seven countries, creating a rich platform for dialogue on the evolving landscape of English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics. The full lineup of speakers and session chairs is summarized below:

Time

Speaker

Affiliation

Session Chair

Chair's Affiliation

1:00–1:05 pm

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin

Honorable Vice Chancellor, Green University of Bangladesh

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1:05–1:10 pm

Dr. Aslan Hilae

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand

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1:10–1:30 pm

Dr. Diosdedet Labordo Jr

West Visayas State University – Lambunao Campus, Philippines

Dr. Watcharin Fonghoy

Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand

1:30–1:50 pm

Toar Sumakul (Dian Toar Yusak Getroidester Sumakul)

Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW), Indonesia

Dr. Jorlyn Pelaez

Assistant Professor IV, WVSU-Lambunao Campus

1:50–2:10 pm

Dr. Muslim Roka

Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Sayma Arju

Chairman, Dept. of English, Stamford University, Bangladesh

2:10–2:30 pm

Tannistha Dasgupta

VIT-AP University, India

Dr. Sunshine Dream Legario

Instructor III, WVSU-Lambunao Campus

2:30–2:45 pm

Tea Break

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2:45–3:05 pm

Professor Dr. Md. Shahidullah

Green University of Bangladesh

Joewalt T. Gallego II

BEEd Program Faculty Member/Instructor I, Isabela State University – Cauayan City Campus

3:05–3:25 pm

Dr. Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Liza Sharmin

Dean, Dept. of English, Daffodil International University

3:25–3:45 pm

Mr. V. Jokeswaran

University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Dr. Renu Pal Sood

Associate Professor, School of Law, Shoolini University

3:45–4:05 pm

Dr. Ranjna Thakur

Shoolini University, India

Ardae Makeh

Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand

4:05–4:30 pm

Mr. Mohammad Golam Mohiuddin

Assistant Director, Center for International Affairs, Green University of Bangladesh, Assistant Professor, Department of English

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This webinar marks a significant milestone for GCiA in strengthening its international academic network and fostering collaborative ties across global institutions.