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RANGPUR, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS) - Vice-chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, 
Rangpur (BRUR) has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is never a threat 
to research; rather, it is playing a very effective role in improving the 
research quality and saving time. 
 
"In fact, AI has brought about a radical change in the conventional framework 
of research and is gradually establishing itself as a powerful helper of 
academic research," he said. 
 
The VC said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the first day of 
the two-day workshop titled 'Workshop on the Application of AI Tools in 
Academic Research' held at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering 
on Sunday as the chief guest.
 
The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of BRUR organised the event 
with its Director Prof Dr Md Tajul Islam in the chair.
 
Head of the Department of Science and Information Technology, Daffodil 
International University Prof Dr Imran Mahmud presented the keynote address 
on the use of AI tools in academic research in the workshop.
 
The BRUR VC said, "We are now living in a technology-dependent era, where 
there is no opportunity to lag behind. It is possible to make academic 
research more dynamic and standardized by acquiring a clear understanding and 
skills about AI." 
 
He mentioned that it is necessary to increase the use of artificial 
intelligence to increase research excellence. 
 
Teachers from various departments of Begum Rokeya University participated in 
the workshop. 
 
At that time, Additional Director of BRUR IQAC Dr Md. Abdur Rakib and Dr Md 
Sajib Mia were present, among others.