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Tuesday | November 10, 2026 | Dhaka

DU hosts 4th Trans-Himalayan Communication Conference

 City Desk
 Published: 10:30 PM, 10 November 2026

The two-day 4th Trans-Himalayan Communication and Social Development Conference began at Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday, bringing together participants to discuss communication, cultural exchange and regional cooperation among Trans-Himalayan countries in the context of digital technology and the changing media landscape.

Professor Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, adviser to the Prime Minister on the Ministry of Finance and Planning, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest. DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam attended the inaugural session as the guest of honour.

The conference is jointly organised by DU’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Department of Public Administration and Department of Development Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Public Administration of China’s University of Electronic Science and Technology (UESTC), China’s Konga TV and Nepal’s Himalaya Television.

Professor Dr Taiebur Rahman of the Department of Development Studies chaired the inaugural session. UESTC President Professor Dr Hu Jun, Dean of DU’s Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Kazi Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman and Himalaya Television CEO Shyam Kadel of Nepal also addressed the session as special guests.