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A three-day programme titled “WOW Virtual Bangladesh 2022”, jointly organised by strategic partners for WOW in Bangladesh, the British Council, CCD Bangladesh and Mongol Deep Foundation, began on Thursday.
With the theme ‘Celebrating the Indomitable’ in heart, the virtual event celebrates women and girls while bringing everyone together.
“WOW Virtual Bangladesh 2022” recognises the courage of girls and women and commemorates inspiring women and girls by showcasing their stories, performances, activism, music, and more to bring people together.
Women and girls showcase a great fighting spirit and dedicated efforts in overcoming daily struggles and challenges, said a press release.
They are defeating the demons of discrimination, injustice and gender-based violence. WOW, Virtual Bangladesh 2022 has been celebrating this resilience and providing further support by fostering a safe space for dialogue.
The first day of the event began with a speech by Nahin Idris, Head of Arts, British Council, followed by a dance and song performance by Umme Habiba, Contemporary and Bharatnatyam dancer, and Sushma Das, folk singer and Ekushe Padak winner, respectively.
Besides that, Shirin Akter, former fastest female sprinter of Bangladesh and Bangabandhu Krishi Award winner Alpana Rani Mistri, shared the stories of their journey through WOW Bites.
Through a One-on-One conversation Jenny Sealy, artist director of Graeae, UK and film producer Esha Yousuf will share their experiences at the event.
The second day will start with a panel discussion on the topic of ‘What it actually means to be an ally’ with social media influencer Sakib Bin Rashid as moderator and four speakers, including Sharmin Rahman, Head of Corporate Branding and Engagements in Grameenphone; well-known stand-up comedian Naveed Mahbub; Dr Rumana Dowla, Founder of Palliative Care and Supportive Care Foundation; and Sabeena Akhter, Writer and Senior Programmer in WOW Foundation, UK.
Additionally, Sanjiboni, a transwoman working in BRAC Bank and Dr Salma Sultana, listed as one of the top 100 Asian Scientists, will share stories through WOW Bites.
Sara Zaker, chairperson of Mongol Deep Foundation and founder of SBK Tech Ventures and SBK Foundation, Sonia Bashir Kabir, will attend the event through a One-on-One conversation. Jude Kelly CBE, the CEO and Founder of The WOW Foundation, launched WOW in 2010 when she was Artistic Director of Southbank Centre in London.
