Activities & Event
A Partnership between the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) South Asia Centre, UK, and the Banglar Pathshala Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This partnership between the LSE South Asia Centre, one of the world’s most distinguished institutions in social sciences, particularly in economics, and Banglar Pathshala Foundation is committed to sharing Bangladesh’s unique contributions with the world. Through the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences, coupled with a dedication to fostering creative freedom, we hope to enrich our global community and promote peace. This initiative aspires to connect youth—especially from South Asia—with leading global thinkers, fostering a vision of a knowledge-based, interconnected world community.
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chairs of Different Sessions | Speaker | Discussant | Introduction& Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1st event | BANGLADESH SINCE 1971: Economic Ideas & Contemporary Realities | Chair: Dr Nilanjan Sarkar is Deputy Director, LSE South Asia Centre (@SAsiaLSE) | Dr. Kaushik Basu (@kaushikcbasu) is Carl Marks Professor of International Studies at Cornell University | Dr. Naila Kabeer (@N_Kabeer) is Professor of Gender and Development at LSE, and Associate Faculty at International Inequalities Institute at LSE. | Introduction: Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (Founder, Banglar Pathshala Foundation)
Venue: Virtual, Zoom online platform | Nov 16, 2023 | |
2nd event | Cultural Nationalism and the Making of Bangladesh | Chair: Dr Nilanjan Sarkar is Deputy Director, LSE South Asia Centre (@SAsiaLSE)
| Dr. Fakrul Alam is retired Professor in the Department of English, University of Dhaka. Amongst his several publications are a translation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s The Unfinished Memoirs (2012). | Dr. Gurpreet Mahajan retired as Professor, Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; her several publications include The Multicultural Path: Issues of Diversity and Discrimination in Democracy (2002). | Introduction: Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (Assistant Professor of Economics, Faculty of Business & Economics, City University, Bangladesh)
Venue: Virtual, Zoom online platform | Feb 28, 2024 |
Study Circles
The purpose of the Study Circle is to critically engage people in reading philosophical, literary, and economic texts to construct a knowledge-based-equal society. People have responded enthusiastically to these study circles. Banglar Pathshala has arranged 13 following Study Circles (SC) so far.
SL No. | Subject/Topic | Conducted by | Start Date | End Date | Total Participants | Venue |
Study Circle-1 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #01: Theme: Marx-er Pujir Pathchokro(Reading Marx’s Capital) |
Prof. Anu Muhammad (8 lectures) Prof. Dr. Piash Karim (2 lectures) Plus Inaugural Session+ Closing Session |
5th May 2009 |
5th May 2010 |
83 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Commerce Faculty Auditorium, DhakaUniversity and Shangskriti Bikash Kendra |
Study Circle-2 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #02: Theme: Shamrajjobad Pathchokro(Reading Imperialism) |
Prof. Anu Muhammad |
20th July 2010 |
6th August 2011 & 5th May 2012 |
150 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and GonoShangskriti Kendra |
Study Circle-3 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #03: Theme: Shahitto O Shomaj Pathchokro(Society and Literature) | Litterateur Shawkat Ali, Hasan Azizul Huq, Selina Hossain and many young Litterateur of Bangladesh and India |
12th February 2011 |
21st January 2012 |
200 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University andGonoShangskriti Kendra |
Study Circle-4 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #04: Theme: Bangladesher Shongbidhan Pathchokro (Reading The Constitution of Bangladesh) | Dr Kamal Hossain, Jst. Habibur Rahman, Br. Amirul Islam, DrAnisuzzaman, Dr Shahdeen Malik and many renowned experts |
19th November 2011 | 23rd November 2012 & 16 November 2013 |
400 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and Room# 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University. |
Study Circle-5 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #05: Theme: Shomajtontro O Shammobad: Agamir Rupokolpo (Socialism and Communism: Structure of the Future) | Dr Serajul Islam Choudhury, Prof M M Akash and many respected intellectuals |
24th August 2013 |
12th July 2014 |
120 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and Room# 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University. |
Study Circle-6 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #06: Theme: Rastro O Jatio Shomaj(Reading Niccolò Machiavelli’s Prince and Other Essays) |
Prof Salimullah Khan |
21st September 2013 |
25th January 2014 |
150 | RC Mojumder ArtsAuditorium, DhakaUniversity and Room# 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University. |
Study Circle-7 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #07: Theme:Bangladesh: Somaj, Arthaniti O Unnayan (Society, Economy and Development) | Prof. Shapan Adnan | 29th August 2015 | 1st April 2017 | 70 | Room# 2076 & 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University |
SL No. | Subject/Topic | Conducted by | Start Date | End Date | Total Participants | Venue |
Study Circle-8 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #08: Theme: Bangladesher Rajnoitik Arthoniti: Adhhayapak Rehman Sobhan Path (Political Economy of Bangladesh: Thoughts of Prof. Rehman Sobhan) | Dr. KAS Murshid, Dr. Abul Barkat, Dr. Mustafizur Rahman and Dr. M. M. Akash | 19th August 2017 | 23rd December 2017 | 300 | Room# 2017 & 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University |
Study Circle-9 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #09: Theme: Bangladesher Sangskriti: Adhhayapak Anisuzzaman Path (The Culture of Bangladesh: Thoughts of Prof. Anisuzzaman) | Prof. Ajay Roy, Sanatkumar Saha, Kothashahittik Anisul Hoque, Poet Sajjad Shorif, Mr. Mofidul Hoque, Dr. Sarwar Ali, Prof. Syed Md. Shahed, Prof. Syed Azizul Huq, Prof. Bisshwajit Ghosh, Prof. Bishwadeb C. | 14th September 2018 | 24th November 2018 | 220 | Room# 2017 & 1022 of Arts Building, Dhaka University |
Study Circle-10 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #10: Theme: Bangladesher Rajnoitik Arthoniti: Adhhayapak Nurul Islam Path (Political Economy of Bangladesh: Thoughts of Prof. Nurul Islam) | Dr. AB Mirza Azizul Islam Dr. Abul Barkat, Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Dr. M. M. Akash, Dr. Sajjad Zohir, Dr. Qazi Shahabuddin, Dr. Atiur Rahman, Dr. Binayak Sen
| 28th March 2019 | 29th June 2019 | 252 | Room# 2017 of Arts Building, Dhaka University |
Study Circle-11 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #11: Theme: Bangladesher Rajnoitik Arthoniti: Adhhayapak Anisur Rahman Path (Political Economy of Bangladesh: Thoughts of Prof. Anisur Rahman) | Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed Dr. Abul Barkat, Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Dr. M. M. Akash, Dr. Qazi Shahabuddin, Dr. Atiur Rahman, Dr. Binayak Sen, Dr. Meghnaguhathakurta
| 3rd August 2019 | 2nd November 2019 | 217 | Room# 2017 of Arts Building, Dhaka University |
Study Circle-12 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #12: Amartya Sen Study Circle:
Theme: Amartya Sen and the search for a Flourishing and Just Society | Professor Amartya Sen (Nobel Laureate) Professor Jean Drèze (LSE) Professor Kaushik Basu (ex-WB, Cornell) Professor Sugata Bose (Harvard) Dr. Selim Jahan (ex-UNDP) Professor Naila Kabeer (LSE) Professor Mushtaq Khan (SOAS) Professor S R Osmani (Ulster, UK) Dr. Rizwanul Islam (ex-ILO) Professor Mozaffar Qizilbash (York) Dr. Sajeda Amin (Population Council, NY) Dr. Binayak Sen (BIDS) Professor Achin Chakraborty (IDS, K) Professor Manabi Majumdar (Pratichi T) Anirban Chattopadhyay (Anandabazar) Dr. Kumar Rana (Pratichi T) | 9th March 2020 (In-person) | 18th March 2023 (Virtual Zoom) | 600 | Virtual (Zoom) & in-person (Senate Bhaban, Dhaka University) |
Study Circle-13 | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle #13: Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Study Circle
Theme:
Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia’s Quest for Freedom and Democracy | Professor Dr. Syed Anwar Husain (DU) Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal (Supreme Court) Mahfuz Anam (The Daily Star) Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (City Uni) Afsan Chowdhury (BRACU) Mofidul Hoque (Liberation War Museum) Dr. Masihur Rahman (Harvard) Andalib Rashdi (Eminent Writer) Prof. Dr. Abdur Razzaq Khan (DU) Professor Shabnam Azim (DU) Minhaz Uddin (Jagannath University) Sheikh Adnan Fahad (Jahangirnagar U) Prof. Dr. Shah Nishter Jahan Kabir (JnU) | 23rd September 2023 | 30th December 2023 | 60 | Virtual (Zoom) classes |
Distinguished Lecture Series
The objective of Lecture Series (LS) (Boktritamala) is to inform people regarding the latest knowledge in different academic fields. The lecture series also resist crystallization in the academia, because these lecture series highly encourage academicians (i.e. university teachers) to produce pro-people academic knowledge continuously.
Academics, students, researchers, and mass people benefit from these lectures. For instance, the lecture on Ecopolitics (A PhD dissertation) by Professor Tanzimuddin Khan contributed to create eco-consciousness among people. Banglar Pathshala has organized the following Lecture Series (LS) so far: In the following the table shows our Lecture Series (Boktritamala) (LS) in brief details:
SL No. | Delivered by | Subjects/Topics are | Total Lectures | Dates are | Average Participants | Venue |
LS-1 |
Prof. Anu Muhammad Boktritamala | 1.Bangladesher Gram, 2.Bangladesher Muktijudhho, 3.Nari-Purush Shomporko, 4.Unnatan Darshan, 5.Bangladeshe Bharat, 6.Shompod Keno Ovishap? Malikana, Dokhol O Protirodh |
6 | 25.09.2010,
11.10.2010,
23.04.2011,
30.07.2011,
10.12.2011,
21.04.2012. |
200 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium & Commerce Faculty Auditorium, Dhaka University
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LS-2 |
Boktritamala: M. M. Akash | 1.Bangladesher Arthaniti: Owponibeshik Pujibad 2. Bangladesher Arthaniti: Paranirvorshil Pujibad 3. Bangladesher Arthaniti: Muktijudhhottor Bangladesh 4. On Hegel’s Philosophy: Logic of Being 5. On Hegel’s Philosophy: Logic of Essence 6. On Hegel’s Philosophy: Logic of Notion 7.Marxist Dialectics and Hegel |
7 | 17.09.2012,
17.11.2012,
10.12.2012,
28.02.2013,
04.04.2013,
23.05.2013,
12.07.2013. |
170 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University
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LS-3 | Dr. Kamal Hossain | Lectured on Bangladesh: Quest for Freedom and Justice |
1 |
27.04.2013 |
250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka. |
LS-4 |
Dr. Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan Boktritamala (PhD from New England University, Australia) | Lectured on Political Ecology, Part-1, 2 & 3: The Genealogy and Nature of Contemporary Nature/Forest Conservation: The Nishorgo Support Project, the Lawachara National Park, and the Chevron Seismic Survey in Bangladesh: Forest Conservation or Energy Procurement? |
3 |
19.05.2013,
20.07.2013,
10.09.2013.
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130 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and Room# 1022 of Arts Building, University of Dhaka. |
LS-5 | Dr. Mohammad Shahabuddin (Chair, Dept. of Law & Justice,Jahangirnagar University) | Lectured on Imperialism and International Law, Part-1 |
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29.08.2013
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160 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka. |
LS-6 | Dr. Samina Luthfa (PhD from St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom) | Lectured on Confronting the Juggernaut of Extraction: Local, National and Transnational Mobilisation against Phulbari Coal Mine in Bangladesh, Part-1, 2 & 3 |
3 |
12.09.2013,
10.10.2013,
28.11.2013. |
140 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka. |
LS-7 | Dr. Nazrul Islam Boktritamala(Senior Economist, United Nations) | Lectured on 1. Aagami Diner Bangladesh 2.Bangladesher Gram: Ateet O Bhabishhot 3. Bangladesher Rajnoitik Sthitishilota O Sushasoner Somoshha 4. Bangbandhur Shapno O Bangladesher Gram 5. A Day-long Symposium on Agamidiner Bangladesh |
5 |
08.01.2013,
09.01.2014,
14.01.2015
10.01.2016
12.01.2017 |
200 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka. |
SL No. | Delivered by | Subjects/Topics are | Total Lectures | Dates are | Average Participants | Venue |
LS-8 | Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad Boktritamala (Chairman, PKSF) | Lectured on 1. MDG: Post-2015 Development Thoughts 2. Global Climate Change & Bangladesh |
2 |
31.10.2013,
23.01.2014. |
200 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka. |
LS-9 |
Kothashahittik Shahaduzzaman Boktritamala | Lectured on 1. Bishhayaner Juge Likhalikhi 2.Shaheedul Jahirer Dike Dekhi 3.Shahbager Dike Dekhi |
3 |
08.09.2012, 21.08.2013, 01.03.2014. |
250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and Room# 1022 of Arts Building, University of Dhaka. |
LS-10 | Dr. Haider A. Khan, John Evans Distinguished University Professor, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver | Lectured on Global Political Economy, Globalization and Bangladesh of the Future | 1 | 10.12.2014 | 30 | Seminar Room (2nd floor of Arts Building), Department of Economics, University of Dhaka |
LS-11 | Prof. Emeritus Anisuzzaman Boktritamala | Constitution Memorial Lecture-2016 Constitution Commemoration Honor-2017 | 2 | 26.12.2016
08.11.2017 | 300 | Special Seminar Room, Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka |
LS-12 | Professor Dr. Selim Jahan, Director,Human Development Report Office (HDRO), UNDP, New York, USA, and the Lead Author,global Human Development Report | Sharing Experiences: An Economist’s Tale: Bela-Obelar Kotha (Words from my Real-life Experience) and a Book Discussion Chaired by Prof. Emeritus Anisuzzaman | 1 | 20.02.2018 | 250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-13 | Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud Lecture | Economics and Social Thought Lecture Series: First Lecture Topic: Economics, Ethics and Literature | 1 | 29.04.2019 | 250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-14 | Prof. Siddiqur Rahman Osmani Lecture | First Lecture of The Study Circle # 11 of BPF titled: The Political Economy of Bangladesh: Thoughts of Professor Anisur Rahman | 1 | 03.08.2019 | 265 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-15 | Dr. Rizwanul Islam Lecture | Economics and Social Thought Lecture Series: Second Lecture Topic: Economic Growth, Structural Transformation and Employment | 1 | 30.12.2019 | 250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-16 | Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud’s Keynote Speech in the Inaugural Ceremony of the Amartya Sen Study Circle | “How are Amartya Sen’s thoughts relevant for contemporary Bangladesh?” [Later, the essay retitled as “Amartya Sen’s Ideas and the Bangladesh Story” and published from Routledge book entitled “Markets, Morals, and Development: Rethinking Economics from a Developing Country Perspective” (See Acknowledgement). Mahmud, W. (2021). Link: <https://www.routledge.com/Markets-Morals-and-Development-Rethinking-Economics-from-a-Developing/Mahmud/p/book/9781032116822> | 1 | 09.03.2020 | 600 | Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building, University of Dhaka
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LS-17 | Sajeda Amin, PhD. Senior Associate, Population Council, New York, USA | Economics and Social Thought Lecture Series: Third Lecture Topic: Communities are at higher risk of child marriage because of climate change- Evidence from Bangladesh | 1 | 04.09.2022 | 250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-18 | Salim Rashid, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Illinois, USA; University Professor, East West University | Adam Smith Lecture of Banglar Pathshala: “Adam Smith and Smithophilia: Smart or Street Smart?” | 1 | 17.11.2022 | 220 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-19 | Dr. Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics & Carl Marks Professor of International Studies, Department of Economics & SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, New York, USA | Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Policy Discussion: A Policy Discussion with Professor Kaushik Basu Special guest: Dr. Shamsul Alam, Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Planning, People’s Republic of Bangladesh Chair: Prof. Rehman Sobhan | 1 | 10.02.2023 | 280 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-20 | Dr. Azizur Rahman Khan, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of California, Riverside, USA | Banglar Pathshala Foundation Adam Smith Tercentenary First Memorial Lecture-2023: Adam Smith’s Theory of Growth and Today’s Development Policies | 1 | 14.02.2023 (from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) | 240 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-21 | Dr. Achin Chakraborty, Director, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, (IDSK), West Bengal, India | Banglar Pathshala Foundation Adam Smith Tercentenary Second Memorial Lecture-2023: Market Skeptic Adam Smith and the Contemporary World | 1 | 14.02.2023 (from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm) | 240 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-22 | Dr. Achin Chakraborty, Director, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, (IDSK), West Bengal, India | Banglar Pathshala Foundation Amartya Sen First Public Lecture: On the Occasion of his 90th Birth Anniversary: Amartya Sen’s Idea of Justice and Public Policy | 1 | 16.02.2023 (from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm) | 250 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-23 | Dr. Birupaksha Paul, Professor, Department of Economics, the State University of New York, Cortland, USA | Banglar Pathshala Foundation Adam Smith Tercentenary Third Memorial Lecture-2023: Adam Smith’s Free Market: Absence of Competition and Ethics in Bangladesh’s Policymaking | 1 Sponsor: The Daily Ittefaq | 07.05.2023 (from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm) | 150 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
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LS-24 | Professor Sayantan Ghosal Adam Smith Chair in Political Economy, University of Glasgow, UK https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/staff/sayantanghosal/ | Banglar Pathshala Foundation Fourth Adam Smith Tercentenary Memorial Lecture-2023: Empowering Marginalized Communities | No Sponsor | 28.07.2023 (from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm) For UK 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm | 30 | Zoom online: Date & Time: Jul 28, 2023, 08:00 PM Astana, Dhaka
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Occasion-Based Seminar (2023):
- The Memorial Meeting on the late legendary Professor Nurul Islam (2023)
SL No. | Title of the Seminar | Discussants and Guests | Total event and sponsor | Dates | Average Participants | Venue |
OBS-1 |
The Memorial Meeting on the late legendary Professor Nurul Islam | Chair: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Helal Uddin (Research Director, CIRDAP; Prof. Dept. of Economics, University of Dhaka) Chief guest: Dr. Mashiur Rahman (Economic Adviser to Hon’ble Prime Minister) Special guest: Dr. Shamsul Alam, Hon’ble State Misinter, Ministry of Planning, GoB) Discussants: Dr. Sajjad Zohir (ED, ERG) Tasmima Hossain (Editor, Ittefaq) Dr. Atonu Rabbani (Associate Prof. of Economics, DU) Nobonita Chowdhury (BRAC) Dr. Mehrab Bakhtiar (DCR, IFPRI Bangladesh) Mr. Khalilullah (Pratichinta, Prothom Alo) Dr. Shaikh Mahfuz Rahman (Associate Prof. of Economics, Texas Tech University, USA) | 1
Sponsor: The Daily Ittefaq | June 8, 2023
| 100 | RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University
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Occasion-Based Seminar (2024):
- Prospects Following the Student-People’s Uprising (July-August 2024)
SL No. | Seminar Theme | Distinguished Speakers | Date | Participants | Venue |
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| The Constitution of Bangladesh – Prospects Following the Student-People’s Uprising: Possibilities and its Reactions
| Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain (SOAS & UN) Anchor: Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (Ronie) (BPF & CU) Distinguished Speakers Nafiul Alam Shupto (Legal Circle) Samia Sagor Tosmi (EWU) Nabila Farhin (Dept. of Law, EWU) Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan (Cambridge Uni) Psymhe Wadud (Law, Dhaka Uni) Amin Al Rasheed (Nexus TV) Dr. Rabiul Islam(Jahangirnagar Uni) Dr.Muhammad Ekramul Haque(DU) Barrister Mustafizur Rahman Khan (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court) Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal (Adv. Appellate Division, Supreme Court) Quazi Omar Foysal (AIUB) | September 26, 2024 Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm | 200 General Questions: a) What should be the priority changes to be made?
b) What could be the process for implementing these changes? | RC Majumdar Arts Auditorium, Lecture Theater Building, University of Dhaka
Jointly organized by Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) and Banglar Pathshala Foundation |
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General Questions 2: Strategies for fostering growth in key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and exports. | Bangladesh’s Present Economic Crisis: Challenges and Pathways
General Questions 3:
Measures to enhance social safety nets and ensure inclusive development amid economic pressures. | Chair: Professor Mohammad Helal Uddin (Executive Vice Chairman, Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) & Professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka) Chief-guest: Dr. Selim Jahan ( Former Director of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) & Director, Poverty Division, UNDP) Anchor: Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (Ronie) (BPF & CU)
Distinguished Speakers Nabila Farhin (Dept of Law, EWU) Dr. Atonu Rabbani (DU) Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem (CPD) Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal (Adv. Appellate Division, Supreme Court) Nafiul Alam Shupto (Legal Circle) | October 23, 2024 Wednesday from 4:15 pm to 7:00pm | 110 General Questions1: Immediate and long-term policy responses to address inflation, unemployment, and the fiscal deficit. | RC Majumdar Arts Auditorium, Lecture Theater Building, University of Dhaka |
International Conferences
Banglar Pathshala arranges international conferences to connect the struggle of the people around the world. We are glad to share that Banglar Pathshala organizes its South Asian Conferences in every two years. Academics from Bangladesh and across the world participated and presented their papers in these conferences.
SL No. | Conference Theme | Keynote Speaker | Date | Participants | Venue |
1 | 1st South Asian Conference on “Socialism, Democracy and the Struggle for Emancipation in South Asia” | Prof. Ratan Kashnabish of Kolkata University presented his paper on “Socialism and Planned Economy”. | 8-9 March 2012 | 160 | RC Majumdar Arts Auditorium, Lecture Theater Building, University of Dhaka |
2 | 2nd South Asian Conference on “Neoliberalism in South Asia”.
| Prof. Ratan Kashnabish of Kolkata University presented his paper on “Neoliberal Economy in South Asia”. | 22-23 August 2014 | 300 | Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Hall, University of Dhaka |
3 | 3rd South Asian Conference on “Fundamentalis, Imperialism and Women’s Resistance in South Asia” | ” Prof. Emeritus Utsa Patnaik of Jawharlal Nehru University presented her paper on “Forgotten Holocaust in Bengal, 1943-44: Or, the Macroeconomics of Extreme Demand Compression.” | 11-12 March 2016 | 400 |
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4 | Inaugural of the Banglar Pathshala Foundation’s Study Circle-12: Amartya Sen Study Circle: Amartya Sen and the search for a Flourishing and Just Society | Chief guest: Professor Amartya Sen (Nobel Laureate) (Harvard) Chair: Professor Rehman Sobhan (CPD) Keynote speaker: Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud (DU) Essay titled: How are Amartya Sen’s thoughts relevant for contemporary Bangladesh? Disscassants: M. Syeduzzaman (Former Finance Minister) Dr Masihur Rahman (Harvard) Professor S R Osmani (Ulster, UK) | 9th March 2020 (In-person)
Only Prof. Sen spoke virtually via Skype call | 1000 | Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban (Main Hall), University of Dhaka |
Published articles of International Conferences:
We published the articles of Banglar Pathshala Conferences articles of distinguished scholars such as Dr. Anisuzzaman, Dr. Kamal Hossain, Prof. Utsa Patnaik (JNU,India), Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Advocate Sultana Kamal, Prof. Sanat Kumar Saha, Prof. Hasan Azizul Haq, Prof. Ratan Khasnabis (Kolkata University, India), Prof. KAM Saaduddin, Dr. Abul Barkat, Prof. M. M. Akash, Prof. Anu Muhammad, Dr. Fakrul Alam, Mamun Hussain, Parvez Imam, Imtiar Shamim, Audity Falguni, Marzia Lipi and many other respected intellectuals of the country and abroad.
Awards
In order to inspire and encourage writers and thinkers of Bangladesh, Banglar Pathshala confers three awards:
- Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzama Elias Kothashahitto Puroshkar (from 2011) (among other presentations, the prize-money for the award was BDT 50,000/-),
- Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Darshan Padak (from 2013) (among other presentations, the prize-money for the award was BDT 50,000/-)
- Banglar Pathsahala Bangladesh Constitution Commemoration Honor (from 2015).
Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Award
Sl. | Name of the Award | Chair of Jury Board | Award Confers to | Award for the Year | Book(s) that Wins the Award | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | First Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq, Rajshahi University | Prof. Parvez Imam | 2013 | 1. Hegel: Life and Philosophy 2. The Outline of Pragmatism | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2013 | The Honorable Jury Board confers The Award once in every year |
2. | Second Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq & Prof. Sanat Kumar Saha | Dr. Haroon Rashid | 2014 | The Normative Philosophy of Marxism | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2014 | |
3. | Third Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Award | Prof. Sanat Kumar Saha, Rajshahi University | Dr. Ramendra Nath Ghose | 2015 | Indian Philosophy | Senate Hall, Rajshahi University | October 14, 2015 | |
4. | Fourth Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq & Prof. Sanat Kumar Saha | Dr. Abdul Matin | 2016 | 1. An Outline of Philosophy 2. Philosophy, Literature and Culture | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | August 16, 2016 | |
5. | First Banglar Pathshala Sardar Fazlul Karim Philosophy Honor | Prof. Sanat Kumar Saha | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq | 2015 | 1. Socrates 2. Edited Volume of Philosophical Essays of Ramendra Nath Ghose 3. Edited 5 Volumes of G. C. Deb | Senate Hall, Rajshahi University | October 14, 2015 |
Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award
Sl. | Name of the Award | Chair of Jury Board | Award Confers to | Award for the Year | Book(s) that Wins the Award | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | First Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq, Rajshahi University | Mr. Mamun Hussain | 2011 | Nicropolis | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | January 4, 2012 | The Honorable Jury Board confers The Award once in every year |
2. | Second Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq
| Mr. Imtiar Shamim | 2012 | Mrittugondhi Bikele Shishil Shongitanushthan | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2013 | |
3. | Third Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq | Mr. Zakir Talukdar | 2013 | Chayabastob | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2014 | |
4. | Fourth Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq
| Mrs. Shaheen Akhtar | 2014 | Moyur Shinghashon | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2015 | |
5. | Fifth Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq
| Mr. Wasi Ahmed | 2015 | Tolkuthurir Gaan | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2016 | |
6. | Sixth Banglar Pathshala Akhtaruzzaman Elias Literary Award | Prof. Hasan Azizul Huq
| Mr. Prashanta Mridha | 2016 | Sobuz Ghasher Prantor | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | February 12, 2017 |
Journals
Banglar Pathshala has produced its first volume of Pathshala (A multidisciplinary yearly journal of Banglar Pathshala) (in Bangla language) (print) in 2012. This journal intends to create critically conscious new authors who can intellectually serve the society.
Knowledge Films
Banglar Pathshala produces knowledge films, i.e. public lectures in DVDs. It has already produced two knowledge films with its limited resources (i.e. DVDs) from its audio-visual production cell Shankha Prajojana. The two knowledge films are: Shamrajjobad: Shahaj Path (An Easy Reader of Imperialism) and Karl Marx-er Pujir Shahaj Path (An Easy Reader of Karl Marx’s Capital) (both are public lectures by Prof. Anu Muhammad).
The intention of these multimedia productions is in one hand to reach those people who hardly find time to read books or who are still struggling to create a critical reading habit and on the other to preserve analytical tools in digital format to achieve country’s goal. Our existing two DVDs have already become popular in the market (more than 500 copies had been sold in Bangladesh and in neighboring countries).
Books
Banglar Pathshala published a book in 2017 Titled: Agami Diner Bangladesh (Bangladesh of the Future) combining all the discussions and essays of the day-long symposium organized by Banglar Pathshala Foundation on Dr. Nazrul Islam’s Researches and Propositions who is a senior economist of United Nations, New York, USA. and second book titled “ Karl Marxer Totto o Somokalin Charcha (Karl Marx’s Theories and Praxis) going to publish on 30th August 2018 from Pathshala Prakashan.
All works related to Bangladesh constitution
Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Commemoration Honor:
Sl. | Name of the Award | Chair of Jury Board | Honor Confers to | Honor for the Year | Topic of the Speech | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | First Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Commemoration Honor | Dr. Anisuzzaman Professor Emeritus, University of Dhaka | Dr. Kamal Hossain | 2015 | Our Constitution, The Goals of Independence and Four Decades of Experience | Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | November 18, 2015 | The Honorable Jury Board confers The Honor once in every 2 years |
2. | Second Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Commemoration Honor | Dr. Kamal Hossain | Dr. Anisuzzaman | 2017 | The Fundamental Principals of Our Constitution | N. Nawab Ali Chow. Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | November 8, 2017 | The Honorable Jury Board confers The Honor once in every 2 years |
Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Memorial Lecture
Sl. | Name of the Lecture | Chair of Selection Committee | Memorial Lecture by | Topic of the Memorial Lecture | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution First Memorial Lecture | Dr. Kamal Hossain | Late Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman | Constitution Words on the Constitution Day | N. Nawab Ali Chow. Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | November 16, 2013 | The first Memorial Lecture starts at the end of 1 year-long study circle on Bangladesh Constitution |
2. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Second Memorial Lecture | Dr. Anisuzzaman | Advocate Sultana Kamal | Bangladesh Constitution in the Light of The Consciousness of The War of Liberation | N. Nawab Ali Chow. Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | January 28, 2015 | Due to political turmoil we could not arrange it in 2014 |
3. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Third Memorial Lecture | Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury | Dr. Anisuzzaman | Bangladesh Constitution and Its Bangla Translation | N. Nawab Ali Chow. Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | December 26, 2016 |
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Sl. | Name of the Lecture | Chair of Youth Lecture | An Essay Written and Presented by | Discussants | Topic of the Lecture | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution First Youth Lecture | Dr. Anisuzzaman | Dr. Quazi Zahed Iqbal | Dr. Kamal Hossain, Barrister Amirul Islam, Barrister Tania Amir, Prof. M. M. Akash | Bangladesh Constitution and its Amendments (1st to 8th) | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | May 27, 2014 | Dr. Quazi Zahed Iqbal completed his PhD on the Amendments of Bangladesh Constitution |
Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Youth Lecture Series
A two-day long National Conference of Banglar Pathshala on Bangladesh Constitution Titled: Bangladesh Constitution: Past, Present and Future
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chairs of Different Sessions | Discussants | Topic of the Sessions | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution: Past, Present and Future | Dr. Kamal Hossain, Barrister M. Amirul Islam, Dr. Anisuzzaman, Dr. Shahdeen Malik, Prof. Anu Muhammad | Prof. Abu Said, Dr. Shah Alam, Prof. M. M. Akash, Dr. Faustina Pereira, Barrister Sara Hossain, Prof. Nazmuzzaman Bhuiyan, Dr. Muhammad Shahabuddin, Prof. Nasim Akhtar Hossain, Mizanur Rahman Khan, | 1972 Bangladesh Constitution and its History, Amendments of the Constitution, Constitution of the Future | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | November 22-23, 2012 | The program was organized by Banglar Pathshala on the occasion of closing ceremony of a year-long study circle on Bangladesh Constitution |
A year-long Study Circle of Banglar Pathshala on Bangladesh Constitution
SL No. | Subject/Topic | Conducted by | Started from | End Date | Total Participants | Venue |
BPF’s Fourth Study Circle | Bangladesher Shongbidhan Pathchokro (Study Circle on The Constitution of Bangladesh) | Dr Kamal Hossain, Jst. Habibur Rahman, Br. Amirul Islam, Dr. Anisuzzaman, Dr Shahdeen Malik and many renowned experts of the country | 19th November 2011 | 23rd November 2012 & 3 November 2012 |
400 |
RC Mojumder Arts Auditorium, Dhaka University and Room# 1022 of Arts Building,Dhaka University. |
A Distinguished Lecture of Banglar Pathshala on Bangladesh Constitution by late Attorney General Adv. Mahmudul Islam
Sl. | Title of The Program | Distinguished Speaker | Topic of the Sessions | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1. | Banglar Pathshala Bangladesh Constitution Distinguished Lecture | Adv. Mahmudul Islam | Bangladesh Constitution and its Evolution | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | November 3, 2012 | The program was organized by Banglar Pathshala on the occasion of the last class of a year-long study circle on Bangladesh Constitution |
An essay competition of university students on Bangladesh Constitution
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chair of Jury Board | Subject on which the essay competition was called | Prize Winners | Venue | Prize Distribution Program Date | Remarks |
1. | An essay competition of university students on Bangladesh Constitution | Dr. Anisuzzaman | The Characteristics of The 1972 Bangladesh Constitution | First: Mr. Rounok Jahan Samprity, Second: Mr. Lokman Bin Noor, Third: Fahima Meh-Zabin | N. Nawab Ali Chow. Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka | November 16, 2013 Essay submission deadline: 20th October 2013 | The program was organized by Banglar Pathshala on the occasion of of a year-long study circle on Bangladesh Constitution to encourage youth to study on constitution |
On the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution of Bangladesh:
A day-long National Symposium jointly organized by Banglar Pathshala Foundation and Bangladesh Legal Aid Services Trust (BLAST) Titled: Bangladesh Constitution and the Search for a Just Society
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chairs of Different Sessions | Essay & Discussants | Topic of the Sessions | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1st session | Constitution and the Search for a Just Society | Justice Krishna Debnath, Retired | Essay by Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal Discussants: Dr. Shahdeen Malik, Tasmima Hossain, Mr. Sayed Ahmed | 50 Years of the Constitution of Bangladesh: Past and Present | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | November 5, 2022 (from 9:30 am to 11:30 am) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which is November 4th. |
2nd session | Constitution and the Search for a Just Society | Professor Dr. Atonu Rabbani | Essay by Ahmed Javed Discussants: Dr. Mirza M. Hasan, Nobonita Chowdhury | Constitution and the Search for a Just Society | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | November 5, 2022 (from 11:40 am to 1:00 pm) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which is November 4th. |
3rd session | Constitution and the Search for a Just Society | Professor Dr. Atonu Rabbani | Essay by Ahmed Javed Discussants: Dr. Mirza M. Hasan, Nobonita Chowdhury | Constitution, Fairness, and the Commitment to a Discrimination-free Society | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | November 5, 2022 (from 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which is November 4th. |
The average number of participants was 200. | |||||||
On the Occasion of the 51 Years of the Constitution of Bangladesh:
A day-long National Symposium jointly organized by Banglar Pathshala Foundation, Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Dhaka University and Bangladesh Legal Aid Services Trust (BLAST) Titled: Constitution, Equality, and Women’s Rights: 50 Years of Advancements
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chairs of Different Sessions | Essay & Discussants | Topic of the Sessions | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1st session | Women’s Rights in the Constitution of Bangladesh | Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain (Honorary Director, BLAST) Inaugural Speaker: S M Rezaul Karim (Adviser, BLAST) | Essay by Taslima Yasmin (Law, DU), Manisha Bishwas (BLAST) & Ahmed Javed Chowdhury (City U),
| 51 Years of the Constitution of Bangladesh: Constitution, Equality, and Women’s Rights: 50 Years of Advancements | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which was November 4th. |
2nd session | Women & Gender-based Violence
| Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain (Honorary Director, BLAST)
| Discussants: Azmeri Haque Badhon, Adv Amirul Huq Tuhin, Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal
| Women & Gender-based Violence
| R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (from 3:25 pm to 5:45 pm) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which is November 4th. |
3rd session | Concluding Session | Professor Dr. Shahnaz Huda | Open discussion from audience | Q&A and What is to be done on Women issue | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm) | The symposium was organized to commemorate the Constitution Day of Bangladesh which is November 4th. |
The average number of participants was 150. | |||||||
On the Occasion of the 52 Years of the Constitution of Bangladesh:
A half-day long National Symposium jointly organized by Banglar Pathshala Foundation, and Bangladesh Legal Aid Services Trust (BLAST) Titled: The Constitution of Bangladesh – Prospects Following the Student-People’s Uprising: Possibilities and its Reactions
Sl. | Title of The Program | Chairs of Different Sessions | Discussants | Topic of the Sessions | Venue | Program Date | Remarks |
1st session | Constitutional Identity:
(Article 145 & others) | Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain (Honorary Director, BLAST) | Dr. Rabiul Islam, Dr. Muhammad Ekramul Haque, Barrister Mustafizur Rahman Khan, Dr. Qazi Zahed Iqbal | 52 Years of the Constitution of Bangladesh: Prospects Following the Student-People’s Uprising: Possibilities and its Reactions | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | September 26, 2024 Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm | The symposium was organized to go beyond the debate of amending the Constitution of Bangladesh/ abrogation of the present one Vs a constituent assembly to frame a new constitution for Bangladesh |
2nd session | Power Structure of Constitution, Balance of Power; Article 70 of the Constitution of Bangladesh;
| Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain: practicing barrister at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh | Discussants: Nafiul Alam Shupto, Samia Sagor Tosmi, Nabila Farhin, Psymhe Wadud | How Article 70 hinders the fundamental rights such as freedom of speech | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | September 26, 2024 Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm | How Article 70 hinders the fundamental rights such as freedom of speech |
3rd session | Concluding Session: Floor crossing; Administrative part of Constitution; Idea of Justice and Human Rights, Primary Social Goods
| Chair: Barrister Sara Hossain
She is currently a member of the Board of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.
| Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan (Cambridge Uni) Advocate Hasnat Qayum (SC) Quazi Omar Foysal (AIUB) Amin Al Rasheed (Nexus TV) Open discussion from audience | Human rights and Social justice | R C Majumdar Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka | September 26, 2024 Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm | Human rights and Social justice |
The average number of participants was 200. | |||||||
