A day-long event on “Networking and Discussion on Rohingya Crisis” was held on December 20, 2017 at MHK Biggan Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). Sweden Alumni Network in Bangladesh organized this event in cooperation with Swedish Institute (SI). Swedish Ambassador in Bangladesh Ms. Charlotta Schlyter inaugurated the program as the chief guest.
Former Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry of DU Prof. Dr. Nilufar Nahar presided over the inaugural session while Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdul Aziz addressed it as the special guest. Former Chairman of National Human Rights Commission Prof. Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Sadeka Halim, Professors of the Department of International Relations Dr. Delwar Hossain and Dr. Lailufar Yasmin presented papers. Head of Swenden Alumni Network in Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shoeb conducted the program.
Swedish Ambassador in Bangladesh Ms. Charlotta Schlyter urged the international community to provide more financial support and assistance for Rohingya refugees. Terming the Rohingya crisis as one of the major challenges for Bangladesh the Ambassador said, Swedish Government is very much concerned about this issue. “We will continue our support and cooperation to Bangladesh in this regard”, she added.
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(Md. Rafiqul Islam)
Deputy Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka
A day-long event on “Networking and Discussion on Rohingya Crisis” was held on December 20, 2017 at MHK Biggan Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). Sweden Alumni Network in Bangladesh organized this event in cooperation with Swedish Institute (SI). Swedish Ambassador in Bangladesh Ms. Charlotta Schlyter inaugurated the program as the chief guest.