BELTA-Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association

30/04/2026

BELTA-Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association team paid a courtesy visit to the honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam of Dhaka University yesterday. We discussed future collaboration between BELTA and Dhaka University in the promotion of English education in the country. We also look forward to a possible partnership with British Council and Dhaka University in the upcoming BELTA-EWU International Conference 2026 on 20-21 November to be held at East West University.

BELTA team comprised Professor Ahmed Bashir, President, BELTA; Professor Arifa Rahman, Advisor, BELTA; Professor Rubina Khan, Immediate Past President, BELTA; Professor Tazin Aziz Chowdhury, EC Member, BELTA; Professor Shaila Sultana, Executive Member, BELTA; Dr. Md. Shaiful Islam, Vice-President, BELTA; and Dr. Md. Mohib Ullah, General Secretary, BELTA.

BELTA had a fruitful meeting. Thank you, hon'ble VC sor for hosting us.

29/04/2026

BELTA delegates had a fruitful meeting today with officials of the British Council to discuss collaboration for the BELTA–EWU International Conference 2026.

The meeting focused on strengthening professional partnerships and exploring meaningful areas of cooperation to make the upcoming international conference more impactful, inclusive, and academically enriching for English language teachers, researchers, and professionals.

Representing BELTA were Professor Ahmed Bashir, President, BELTA; Professor Arifa Rahman, Advisor, BELTA; Professor Rubina Khan, Immediate Past President, BELTA; Professor Tazin Aziz Chowdhury, EC Member, BELTA; Professor Shaila Sultana, Executive Member, BELTA; Dr. Md. Shaiful Islam, Vice-President, BELTA; and Dr. Md. Mohib Ullah, General Secretary, BELTA.

From the British Council, Ms. Dipty Das, Head of English and School Education, and Mr. Shamresh Shaha, Senior Manager, joined the meeting and shared valuable insights.

BELTA sincerely appreciates the British Council’s continued interest in supporting English language education in Bangladesh and looks forward to a promising collaboration for the BELTA–EWU International Conference 2026.

20/04/2026

📢 BELTA-EWU International Conference 2026 is coming!

We are delighted to announce the 12th BELTA International Conference 2026, to be held on 20–21 November 2026 at East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

This year’s theme, English Language Education in a Fractured World: Posthumanist Perspectives and Practices, invites us to rethink English language teaching and learning in response to the complex realities of our time.

Join academics, researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners for two inspiring days of scholarly exchange, critical reflection, and professional networking.

Save the date and be part of this important conversation.

18/04/2026

Empowering Pre-service EFL Teachers: Activating Agency and Enhancing Literacy Instruction

To meet the demands of the evolving English language teaching landscape, pre-service teachers training must foster both pedagogical precision and professional autonomy. This panel explores innovative approaches to preparing pre-service EFL teachers. ...

Panelists
Chin-Weh Chien
Ya-Chen Jane Chien

Moderator: Joanna Joseph Jeyaraj
25 April 2026 (Sat)

6:00 AM (GMT)
9:30 AM (Iran)
11:30 AM (IN))
1:00 PM (TH/VN/IN)
2:00 PM (MY/PH/CH)
3:00 PM (Korea/Japan)

Register: https://forms.gle/TSsSsP8uRETtEgrq5
Zoom: (link provided after registration)

14/04/2026

04/04/2026

BELTA in association with the English Department of SMUCT organized its roundtable discussion on Langauge Teaching in the Age of AI, Multiliteracies and Super diversity: Opportunities and Tensions.

Heartfelt thanks to the distinguished discussants, dear Moderator, BELTA VP Shaiful Islam, Head of English Dept and BELTA EC member, Shahrear Talukder for hosting the event, and the participants some of whom travelled from chattogram including BELTA GS, Mohib Ullah to join the event.

31/03/2026

The 240th BELTA Executive Committee held today.