Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Advisor to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, emphasized the need for modern, competency-based curricula, innovative teaching methods, and robust assessment systems to build a skilled workforce for the future. Speaking at the 11th convocation of the University of Asia Pacific held at Sena Prangan in Dhaka, he stressed the importance of technological and vocational education. During the ceremony, the Chancellor's and Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medals were awarded to outstanding graduates.