On the evening of April 17, 2025, BRAIN (Bangladesh Research and Innovation Network) organized a special “Dinner and Conversation” event at Hotel Empyrean, opposite Tejgaon Airport, bringing together emerging young leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), BRAIN members, and prominent figures from Dhaka’s civil society.
The event was generously sponsored by BRAIN members Aminul Haque Emon and Dr. Rumi Ahmed. The primary objective of the gathering was to foster mutual understanding, build relationships, and hear directly from the BNP’s rising leadership about the party’s vision, plans, and strategies for the future of Bangladesh.
In a warm and candid atmosphere, over food and drinks, BRAIN members posed a range of thoughtful and probing questions related to BNP’s politics, leadership, and reform agenda. The young BNP leaders responded with articulate, insightful, and detailed answers, reflecting their seriousness of purpose and political maturity.
BNP Leaders in Attendance:
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Israfil Khosru
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Mahdi Amin
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Mahmuda Habiba
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Shama Obayed
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Farzana Sharmin Putul
BRAIN Members and Civil Society Participants:
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Dr. Rumi Ahmed
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Shafiqur Rahman
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Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman
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Sadique Mahmud
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Fahim Masroor
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Mohammad Mia (Raad)
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Rubaiyath Sarwar
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Asif Sahan
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Nazim Kamran Chowdhury
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Aminul Haque Emon
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Subail Bin Alam
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Asif Iqbal
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Abdullah Al Masud Shamim
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Mahrukh Mahiuddin
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Waseem Alim
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Daniel Rahman
The event underscored the importance of open dialogue between political parties and civil society actors in strengthening democratic discourse. Participants agreed on the need for continued engagement to build a more democratic, inclusive, and forward-looking Bangladesh.
