On November 2, 2024, the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) had the honor of hosting H.E. Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Thailand, along with distinguished representatives from the Embassy of Bangladesh, Mr. Nirjhar Adhikary (Counsellor, Political and Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to UNESCAP) and Mr. Md. Fahad Pervez Bosunia (Counsellor, Labour Welfare). This visit marked a significant occasion to foster dialogue on shared strategic priorities and advance collaborative efforts toward sustainable development. 

The event commenced with Opening Remarks by Prof. Faiz Shah and Special Remarks by H.E. Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, emphasizing youth engagement, SDG goals, and the role of social business in empowering future leaders. The YCA team presented key initiatives that promote social and economic progress across South and Southeast Asia. 

We are grateful for the participation of Mr. Shihab Quader (Director-General, SDGs, Interim Government of Bangladesh) and

Ms. Zeenat T. Islam (Relations Manager, Yunus Social Business Centre, Bangladesh) for their valuable contributions to the discussions. A special thanks to Ms. Lamiya Morshed, Principal Coordinator for SDGs at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Bangladesh, for her instrumental role in coordinating and making this event productive. 

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Prof. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, Mr. Fazle Karim, Dr. Zakir Hossain from AIT, and the dedicated YCA team for their efforts in ensuring the success of this gathering.

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Stay tuned for updates as YCA continues to 'Engage, Educate, and Empower' for a sustainable future!