This study proposed a Project-Based Learning (PBL) Framework in software engineering education by shifting from traditional, exam-heavy assessments to a project-driven evaluation.By increasing the CLO3 weightage from $40 \%$ to $60 \%$,this framework emphasized on industry relevant skills rather than theoretical.This study conducted over two semesters with 100 students(Each Semester,n=50 Students) at Independent University Bangladesh, the study demonstrates significant improvements in learning outcomes, with overall CLO achievement rising from $28 \%$ to $96 \%$.Notably,CLO3, measuring application and analysis skills, improved by $54 \%$, indicating enhanced industry preparedness.A statistical analysis, including ANOVA and regression, confirms a strong correlation between PBL and skill development.The transition to a $60 \%$ project-based assessment enhances student engagement and critical competencies for the industry while fostering research contributions.The new PBL framework fosters lifelong learning, adaptability, and interdisciplinary collaboration which aligns with sustainable education principles.By bridging theory and practice,this approach enhances student engagement and contributes to longterm productivity, making PBL a sustainable and impactful model for engineering education.

This study investigates the integration of Agile methodologies with the Stage-Gate model to enhance New Product Development (NPD) performance, focusing on Bangladesh’s software development sector. By surveying 125 participants across 21 software firms, the study examines the impact of key variables such as team size, speed, and quality on project outcomes. Findings indicate that while this hybrid approach improves efficiency and quality, challenges such as budget constraints, coordination inefficiencies, and cultural resistance persist.The proposed Parallel Sprint Planning approach offers a practical solution by aligning Agile sprints with Stage-Gate milestones, mitigating coordination inefficiencies and integration conflicts, and ensuring that iterative development cycles align with structured decision-making checkpoints. By embedding Agile principles within Stage-Gate’s framework, Parallel Sprint Planning (PSP) enhances flexibility while ensuring governance, providing a comprehensive strategy to improve NPD performance.