Speaker
Education Technology Expert, Aspire to Innovate (a2i)
Md. Shefatul Islam, an adept Education Technology Expert at Aspire to Innovate (a2i), ICT
Division, Bangladesh, entered the Bangladesh Civil Service in 2017 as a lecturer of Economics. A
Prime Minister’s Office Service Innovation Fund laureate in 2016, he leads the nation's largest
educational platforms, "Konnect", “Muktopaath” and "Teachers Portal"; As the project
manager for the National Assessment Platform, jointly led by the Ministry of Education and ICT
Division, he plays a crucial role. Mr. Islam is pivotal in formulating Bangladesh's Blended
Education Master Plan (2022-2041) and collaborates with NCTB on curriculum design.
Specialized in instructional design, he excels in both online and in-person teachers'; training and
project-based learning.