Institute of Education & Development (IED), BU organized a daylong workshop on "The Problems and Prospects in Private Sector in Bangladesh" at BRAC Center Inn on March 12, 2005. Dr. M. Osman Farruk, MP, Hon'ble Minister for Education was present as Chief Guest. Professor J R Choudhury, VC BU, addressed the inaugural session as Special Guest. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, Director IED was the keynote speaker in the working session and Professor Firdous Azim, Chair ENH, BU was a discussant. Chairpersons of English Medium schools in Dhaka attended the workshop.