Bridging Divides: Human-Centred Language Education in the Age of AI and Social Transformation
Short Title: 3rd TESOLBD International Conference

Date: 04-Dec-2025 - 06-Dec-2025
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contact: Professor Dr Sayeedur Rahman
Contact Email: [email protected]
Meeting URL: https://tesolbangladesh.org/?v=3688c694dd38

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Submission Deadline: 15-Sep-2025

3rd TESOL BD International Conference 2025
In Collaboration with Daffodil International University
Venue: Daffodil International University (DIU)
Pre-Conference Event: December 4, 2025
Conference Event: December 5- 6, 2025

TESOL Society of Bangladesh, in collaboration with Daffodil International University, is organising a three-day international conference on the significance of bridging human-centred language education in the fast-paced era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and broad global transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities for personalised learning but also risks exacerbating existing divides in access and opportunity. A human-centred approach to language education—one that prioritises thoughtful engagement, empathy, and critical reflection—is essential, more than ever before, to bridge these gaps and foster meaningful communication across linguistic and socioeconomic boundaries. By centring human dignity and meaningful participation, we can harness the power of AI while ensuring that language education remains a powerful tool for social cohesion, cultural preservation, and global understanding. This paradigm shift calls for collaborative efforts among educators, technologists, and policymakers to create learning environments that are both technologically advanced and fundamentally humane.

The sub-themes of the conference might include, but are not limited to, the following:
Technology and Human-Focused Learning
Integrating Overlooked Perspectives in Language Education
Use of Language in a Digital Era
Advocacy for Multilingual Societies
Ethical Tech and Mental Health
Education for Social Change and Wellness
Evolving Teachers’ Roles in the Age of AI
Teachers’ challenges in adopting AI in teaching
Fostering Critical Thinking through AI
Integrating AI in teaching literature and cultural studies
Harmonising language and literature studies
Language Education and Reformation
Empowering Humanity in Language Learning
Learner-Oriented Innovations in Language Teaching
Technology as a Catalyst for Language Education Reform
Social Media and the Democratisation of Language Reformation
Sustainable Practices in Tech-Enhanced Education

Please submit the following information through the Abstract Submission: 3rd TESOL BD-DIU International Conference 2025
- Abstract with Title of Presentation (max. 15 words)
All submissions should include abstracts (maximum of 200 words). Abstracts should not simply repeat the first paragraph of the paper, but should summarize the content and argument of the piece. It should not contain references or undefined technical terms.
- Session summary (max. 300 words)
- Presenter’s name, designation, affiliation and email, phone number, Orcid ID, and
- Short bio of each presenter (max. 50 words)

Important Dates:
For Proposal Submission:
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: September 15- 30, 2025
Full Paper Submission: December 31, 2025

For Registration:
Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 1- 15, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline: November 30, 2025

A few papers will be accommodated for online presentation.
In the case of joint papers, only the first authors can participate in the paper presentation. All authors must register for the conference separately using the conference website.

Presentation Types:
Papers: 25 minutes
Workshops: 50 minutes
Colloquia/Symposia: 90 minutes
Poster presentations: 15 minutes

Selected papers will be published in the Special Issues of TESOL Bangladesh Journal.