The 2-day long international conference on ‘Bangamata: A Paragon of Women’s Leadership and Nation-building in Bangladesh’ was concluded today August 08, 2022 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). As a part of this conference a roundtable discussion on ‘Bangladesh at 50 and Beyond: A journey towards Gender and Sustainable development’ was held today. Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Center for Gender and Development Studies of Dhaka University organized this event.

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of DU Prof. Dr. Zia Rahman presided over the roundtable discussion while Principal Coordinator (SDGs Affairs) of Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Zuena Aziz, Member of Publicity and Publication Sub-committee of Bangladesh Awami League Rasheq Rahman, Martyred Intellectual Dr. Alim Choudhury’s daughter Dr. Nuzhat choudhury, Professor of DU Law Department Sheikh Hafizur Rahman, Chairperson of DU Women and Gender Studies Department  Dr. Umme Busra Fateha Sultana and Chief News Editor of News 24 Shahnaz Munni took part in the discussion as panelists.

Earlier two key-note papers were presented and a special session on ‘Gender Equality and Future Bangladesh: Voices from Young Generations’ was held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban.

President of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad Dr. Fauzia Moslem delivered the key-note speech on ‘Ensuring Women’s Right in Bangladesh: Realities and Challenges’ while President of National Press Club Farida Yasmin took part in the discussion.

Distinguished Professor of McGill University Dr. Ratna Ghosh delivered the key-note speech on ‘Women Access to Justice in Bangladesh: Availability, Accessibility and Inclusion’ while Senior Secretary of PM Office Mohammad Tofazzel Hossain Miah presided over the session. Acting Dean of DU Law Faculty Prof. Dr. Sima Zaman took part in the discussion.

State Minister of ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP attended special session as chief guest while State Minister of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Dr. Md. Enamur Rahman, MP and former Captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, MP spoke as guest of honor.  Director of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Center for Gender and Development Studies Prof. Dr. Tania Haque conducted the special session.

(Mahmood Alam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka