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UNFPA and Daffodil University jointly organized elaborate program to mark International Women’s Day-2011

Daffodil International University jointly with UNFPA observed “International Women’s Day 2011” at univrsity campus on 8th March, 2011. The slogan of this year is “Equal access to education, training and science & technology: Pathway to decent work for women”.

Ms. Yuki Suehiro, UNFPA Deputy Representative in Bangladesh graced the occasion as the chief guest while renowned artist and  women leader Ms. Sara Zaker, Managing Director, ASIATIC graced the occasion as the special guest.

Mr. Noor Mohammad, Assistant Country Representative, UNFPA inaugurated the Rally. A seminar was organized based on the theme of this year’s slogan

Panel of Discussants were:

• Ms. Rashida Sultana, Additional Police Supper, CID, Bangladesh Police
• Ms. Jannatul Ferdous ( Ivy), Director, National Council of Disabled Women (NCDW)
• Ms Luna Shamsuddoha, President, Bangladesh Women in IT
• Ms. Nurun  Akhter, Sr. Assistant Secretary, BIAM Foundation

The program was presided over by Prof. Dr. M. Aminul Islam, Vice Chancellor; Daffodil International University. The day Long program included Rally, Seminar, Show Debate and Cultural Program.