Voices for a New Bangladesh
These speeches were presented at the Empowering Bangladesh: Pathways to Leadership, Unity, and Growth conference on April 19, 2025, at North South University.
Bringing together diplomats, scholars, and policy thinkers, each talk offers bold ideas and urgent critiques—from governance and foreign policy to youth leadership and institutional reform. Explore the insights shaping Bangladesh’s next chapter.
Bangladesh Economy: Challenges and Prospects
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Science & Technology
The Future of Bangladesh: Governance and Democracy
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General (BNP)
Bangladesh Empowered, An Ambassador Serajul Islam Foundation
Dr. Rashiduzzaman, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Rowan University, USA
The Intersection of Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Youth Empowerment
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honourable Adviser, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of Bangladesh
Empowering Youth: Empowering Bangladesh
Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (Finance) to the Chief Advisor and Emeritus Professor at Western Sydney University.
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Shaping Bangladesh’s Role on the Global Stage
Mr. Jashim Uddin, Foreign Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh
Economic Transformation in Bangladesh and its Implications for the Country’s Future
Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Professor, Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka
Building Inclusive Societies through Civic Engagement and Grassroots Activism
Ms. Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh
The Myth of Political Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh
Dr. Dilara Chowdhury, Retired Professor and Chair of the Department of Government and Politics at Jahangirnagar University
Constitutional Reforms and the Role of Law in a New Bangladesh
Barrister Assaduzzaman Fuaad, General Secretary, Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party
Fostering Inclusive Growth and Effective Governance in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Chairman, BRAC and Executive Chairman of Power and Participation Research Center (PPRC)
Ambassador Islam’s Insights on Bangladesh-China Relations and Regional Strategy
Dr. Saleh Shahriar, Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy, North South University
Imagining a Better Future: Ambassador Serajul Islam’s Vision of Democracy in Bangladesh
Dr. Anindita Ghoshal, Associate Professor of History at Diamond Harbour Women’s University
Bangladesh and NRBs – Untapped Reservoir of Knowledge, Expertise & Experience
Dr. Faisal Rahman Professor & Founding Dean, The Graham School of Management, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL, USA