Seminar: The Upcoming Election Manifesto in Public Thought

DUCSU and CAST cordially invite you to a seminar aimed at discussing public expectations and political party manifestos ahead of the upcoming national election. Join us for an insightful discussion with distinguished academics, political analysts, and policymakers.

📍 Event Details

  • Date: January 19, 2026 (Monday)
  • Time: 02:30 PM
  • Venue: Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall Auditorium

Speakers & Guests

Chair

  • Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rob Executive Director, Centre for Advanced Studies and Thoughts (CAST) & Vice Chancellor, Manarat International University.

Keynote Speaker

  • Mr. Abdul Hye Sikder Editor, Daily Jugantor

Moderator

  • Anas Ibn Munir Executive Member, DUCSU

Discussants

  • Mr. Abu Sadik Kayem – VP, DUCSU
  • Professor Dr. Abdul Latif Masum
  • Advocate Abu Hena Rezzaki
  • Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman
  • Dr. Waresul Karim Bulbul
  • Colonel (Retd.) Ashraf Al Deen
  • Mohammad Abdul Quaiyum – Secretary (Retd.), Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
  • Sadik Al Arman – Member, Election Reform Commission
  • Mardia Momtaz – Engineer & Political Analyst

Organizers & Partners

  • Organized by: Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) & Centre for Advanced Studies and Thoughts (CAST)
  • Media Partners: Daily Jugantor & Ekhon TV

Your presence will greatly enrich this discussion on the future of Bangladesh.