WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Topic: “From Evidence to Action: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness in Bangladesh”
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:15 PM (BST)
Platform: Zoom (also live on Facebook)
Language: English & Bangla
Registration Deadline: 17 September 2025
What’s This About?
This webinar will share key findings from a baseline study conducted in:
Kurigram (flood-prone)
Bagerhat (cyclone-prone)
Cox’s Bazar (landslide & multi-hazard prone)
The study, carried out by IDMVS, University of Dhaka, explores:
✅ Critical challenges
✅ Lessons learned
✅ Evidence-based recommendations for inclusive, community-led disaster preparedness
These findings aim to support the Standing Orders on Disaster (SOD) 2019 and contribute to revising the National Plan for Disaster Management (NPDM).
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are honored to feature:
Professor Mahbuba Nasreen, Ph.D.
Founder & Former Director, IDMVS, University of Dhaka
Her keynote will set the tone for building resilience and inclusive disaster preparedness in Bangladesh.
✅ Why Join?
✔ Gain first-hand insights from field research
✔ Engage with leading experts and policymakers
✔ Contribute to shaping Bangladesh’s disaster risk reduction strategy
Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gPEbjUxQ