MAGENDA project launched at BOU

BOU Correspondent :

Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has launched the Gender Ambassador Initiative under the MAinstream GENDer Equality in Academia (MAGENDA) project, funded by the European Union (EU).
The initiative, guided by Professor Sabina Yeasmin, Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of BOU and Chief Patron of MAGENDA, along with Dy-Project Manager Dr. Mizanoor Rahman and Researcher Prof. Dr. Serazul Islam, aims to strengthen gender equality in teaching, learning, and institutional culture across the university.
A total of 13 student Gender Ambassadorshas been recruited from different schools and programs, including Open School, Education, Law, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Agriculture & Rural Development, and Business. These student leaders will organize peer engagement activities and awareness events to promote gender-inclusive practices, participatory learning, and respectful academic culture.
The ambassadors will run three key events: the Student Dialogue Circle (Digital Platform) for open discussion on gender issues, the Campus Campaign & Poster Exhibition: “Equal Learning for All” to highlight equality principles, and a Debate Competition on Gender Equality in Higher Education. Through these activities, BOU aims to empower students as advocates for equality while fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.
The MAGENDA project reflects BOU’s ongoing commitment to creating a gender-responsive academic culture, empowering students to be agents of change, and ensuring that education remains accessible, equitable, and empowering for all learners.