Department of Sociology Hosts Seminar on Transformative Gender Responsive Budgeting in Bangladesh
May 19, 2026
The Department of Sociology at East West University (EWU) organized a seminar titled "Assessing Enabling Environment, Institutional Capacity and Pathways to Transformative Gender Responsive Budgeting in Bangladesh" on May 18, 2026, at the S.M. Nousher Ali Lecture Gallery on the university campus.
The program commenced with welcome remarks by Professor Dr. Fouzia Mannan, Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, who underscored the academic and societal importance of integrating a gender lens into macroeconomic frameworks. The technical sessions featured distinguished experts from home and abroad. Dr. Deepa Joshi, Gender and Inclusion Lead at the International Water Management Institute in Colombo, Sri Lanka, offered a comprehensive global perspective on inclusivity. Dr. Mahmudul Huq, Deputy Secretary for the Government of Bangladesh, provided a detailed examination of the current institutional capacities and strategic pathways required to implement effective, transformative gender-responsive budgeting in Bangladesh.
Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at EWU, presided over the event as Program Chair, while Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of East West University, attended as Special Guest; with both leaders reaffirming the university's commitment to advancing gender equity and addressing pressing national and global challenges through research and academic discourse. The session was facilitated by Dr. Mumita Tanjeela, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology.
The seminar drew a large audience of faculty members and students, reflecting the broader academic community's enthusiasm for critical discourse on gender equity and national policy development.
