Daffodil chairman highlights education, philanthropy at AABEA convention

Daffodil Group Founder and Chairman and Daffodil International University (DIU) Board of Trustees Chairman Dr Md Sabur Khan has emphasised the importance of transforming philanthropy from short-term assistance into long-term capability-building. 
He also called for greater collaboration among universities, communities, industry and the Bangladeshi diaspora while addressing the 2026 Biennial National Convention of the American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers & Architects (AABEA) in Detroit, Michigan, as the special guest.
Bangladeshi engineers, architects, computer scientists, researchers, academics and professionals from across the United States attended the three-day convention, held from Friday to Sunday, for professional exchange, networking and discussions on contributing to Bangladesh’s development, said a press release.
Dr Khan also stressed the need to measure social impact through tangible outcomes, including learning progress, improved livelihoods, community adoption and sustained partnerships.
He highlighted the responsible use of artificial intelligence to widen access to opportunities, while stressing the need for human oversight, privacy and accountability.
Concluding his address, he called for stronger collaboration between Bangladesh and its global professional diaspora to create opportunities for talent to flourish regardless of circumstances.