A special lecture on ‘Inclusive Education’ was held today May 12, 2022 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman presided over the function. University of Dhaka and Alliance Francaise, Dhaka jointly organized this event.
President of ‘Libraries Without Boarders’ Prof. Dr. Patrick Weil delivered the lecture on ‘Inclusive Education’ while Director of Alliance Francaise Mr. Francois Grosjean gave vote of thanks. Director of DU Institute of Education and Research (IER) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Halim delivered welcome speech.
Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman stressed the need for ensuring inclusive education to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had formulated national education policy for making an inclusive society, he mentioned. Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in achieving target of inclusive education under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he added. He called upon all concerned to work together for ensuring inclusive education in the country.
Prof. Dr. Patrick Weil emphasized on ensuring access to education for all including under privileged and marginalized communities around the world.
It may be mentioned that Libraries Without Boarders (LWB) is a charitable organization based in France which provides access to information and education for all. This organization has developed an innovative technology to build digital learning platform in more than 50 countries including Bangladesh.
(Md. Rafiqul Islam)
Deputy-Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka
A special lecture on ‘Inclusive Education’ was held today May 12, 2022 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University. Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman presided over the function. University of Dhaka and Alliance Francaise, Dhaka jointly organized this event. (PC.- DU PRO)