Professor Haresh C. Shah, a distinguished Professor of Engineering, Stanford University, USA, gave a lecture on "Philosophy of Technical Education in the Evolving Environment of Global Competitiveness-A view from Stanford University" on June 13, 2003 at BRAC Centre Inn. Professor J R Choudhury, VC, BU introduced Professor Haresh C Shah and made the opening statement. Mr. F H Abed, Chairperson, BRAC and the President of BU Governing Board, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Treasurer, BU, Chairpersons of various departments, Muhammad Sahool Afzal, Registrar, BU and Senior Faculty Members of BU attended the program.