Gallery 1 — Bangladesh Empowered, Inc.

Attendees gather and take their seats at the Empowering Bangladesh 2025 inaugural conference.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), speaks passionately at the Empowering Bangladesh conference. Emphasizing self-reliance, he declared: "This country belongs to us, and we must shape its future ourselves. Trump won’t come from America and fix it for us, nor will Xi from China, or Modi from India be able to come and push us into action. We must understand this truth." His message resonated as a powerful call to action for national responsibility and democratic renewal.

Dr. Saleh Shahriar of North South University and Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuaad of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party connect at the Empowering Bangladesh conference. Both speakers, long inspired by Ambassador Serajul Islam’s calls for institutional reform, shared thought-provoking perspectives on governance, foreign relations, and Bangladesh’s democratic future. Their exchange captured the spirit of the day—bridging academia and advocacy to envision a stronger, more accountable nation.

A candid moment with speakers, conference organizers, and family members capturing the energy and excitement before the start of the Empowering Bangladesh conference. The full auditorium, packed with attendees, press, and supporters, reflected the powerful sense of community and commitment to shaping a brighter future for Bangladesh.

Speakers Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Barrister Fuaad, and Mrs. Nasrin Fowzia—wife of Ambassador Serajul Islam—share a moment on stage during the Ambassador Serajul Islam Future Leaders Scholarship segment of the Empowering Bangladesh conference. Behind them, a tribute to Ambassador Islam underscored the enduring impact of his legacy on the next generation of leaders. (Photo Credit: Fuaad Abdullah)