Dhaka Forum is an international platform dedicated to uniting visionary leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to drive innovative, action-oriented solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. Rooted in the dynamic heart of Dhaka—one of the fastest-growing metropolises—this forum fosters high-impact dialogue, collaborative policymaking, and strategic interventions that transcend borders.

At its core, Dhaka Forum is committed to global development, peace, and inclusive prosperity. It serves as a bridge between nations, industries, and communities, ensuring that emerging voices, underserved regions, and forward-thinking institutions have a seat at the table in shaping our shared future.

With a focus on policy transformation, international cooperation, and sustainable development, Dhaka Forum provides a stage for bold ideas, disruptive solutions, and adaptive strategies that safeguard global interests while fostering peace, resilience, and equitable progress.

In a world of complex challenges and unprecedented change, Dhaka Forum stands as a beacon of global leadership, forging pathways toward a more interconnected, resilient, and prosperous world.

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Rethinking Health-Care

Rethinking Health-Care is about challenging traditional approaches to medical treatment, patient care, and system efficiency. It explores innovative solutions, such as preventive medicine, technology-driven diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and policy reforms, to create a more accessible, cost-effective, and patient-centered healthcare system. By addressing inefficiencies, integrating digital health tools, and focusing on holistic well-being, this approach aims to improve overall health outcomes while reducing burdens on healthcare providers and patients alike.

Rebuilding Economy

Rebuilding the Economy focuses on revitalizing financial systems, industries, and job markets after crises or periods of decline. It involves strategic investments, policy reforms, innovation, and sustainable development to foster economic growth and resilience. Key aspects include supporting small businesses, improving infrastructure, promoting technological advancements, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all. By addressing systemic weaknesses and adapting to global changes, rebuilding the economy aims to create a more stable, inclusive, and prosperous future.

Renewing Governance & Peace

Renewing Governance & Peace emphasizes strengthening democratic institutions, fostering transparency, and promoting social cohesion to build a just and peaceful society. It involves reforming policies, enhancing civic engagement, and addressing conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. By prioritizing good governance, human rights, and inclusive decision-making, this approach seeks to create resilient institutions that uphold justice, security, and long-term stability for all.

Reviving Education & Intellectualism

Reviving Education & Intellectualism focuses on fostering critical thinking, innovation, and lifelong learning to build a knowledgeable and empowered society. It involves reforming education systems, promoting academic freedom, and encouraging intellectual curiosity. By integrating modern technology, interdisciplinary learning, and inclusive policies, this approach aims to cultivate a culture that values knowledge, creativity, and informed discourse, ensuring a brighter future for individuals and communities alike.

Realizing Cross Border Inclusiveness

Realizing Cross-Border Inclusiveness promotes global cooperation, cultural exchange, and equitable opportunities beyond national boundaries. It focuses on fostering diplomacy, economic partnerships, and social integration to bridge divides and create a more interconnected world. By addressing barriers such as migration policies, trade restrictions, and cultural misunderstandings, this approach aims to build mutual respect, shared progress, and a more inclusive global society.

Recycling Environment & Climate Change

Recycling Environment & Climate Change emphasizes sustainable practices, ecological restoration, and proactive climate action to protect the planet. It involves reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, conserving natural resources, and implementing policies that mitigate climate change. By encouraging circular economies, green innovations, and global cooperation, this approach aims to create a healthier environment, combat global warming, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Dhaka: Asia & Africa Focus

Dhaka: Asia & Africa Focus highlights Dhaka’s role as a bridge for collaboration between Asia and Africa, fostering economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties. It explores opportunities for trade, investment, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development between the two regions. By leveraging Dhaka’s strategic position, this approach aims to strengthen partnerships, promote innovation, and address shared challenges, creating a more interconnected and prosperous future for both continents.

Networking Open Sessions

Networking Open Sessions provide a platform for professionals, innovators, and thought leaders to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. These sessions foster meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and new opportunities across industries and disciplines. By encouraging open dialogue and inclusive participation, they help build strong networks, inspire innovation, and drive collective progress toward common goals.

Data Intelligence

Data Intelligence refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and strategic insights. By utilizing advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, data intelligence helps organizations optimize operations, predict trends, and uncover opportunities. It plays a crucial role across industries, from business and healthcare to governance and technology, enabling smarter, data-driven solutions for complex challenges.

Paulo Casaca

FOUNDER OF THE SOUTH ASIA DEMOCRATIC FORUM (SADF) & FORMER MP OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Naz Shah, MP

Shadow Minister of
community cohesion
UK

Michael Wakelin

FORMER HEAD OF RELIGION & ETHICS,BBC
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, TBI MEDIA

Royal Majesty Muedzul-Lail
Tan Kiram

Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo

Ambassador Dato' Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari

SECRETARY GENERAL, D-8

Datuk Dr. Rais Hussin

Chairman, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation &
Former Adviser to Hon. PM

Denise Lama Feliu

ADVISOR FOR SOCIAL PROGRAMS
EN MINISTERIO DE LA MUJER Y LA
EQUIDAD DE GÉNERO (CHILE)

Dr. Alfredo Spilzinger

Lord of Brownsel
Chairman, World Complex Science Academy

Geoff Mulgan, CBE

Professor, University College london
Ex-Director of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, UK.

H.E Chad Blackman

Ambassador of Barbados to UN
& Chair of Trade- WTO

Gergana Urdarevska

Head of Africa, Free Zone Watch

Anir Chowdhury

POLICY ADVISOR, A2I

Ibrahim Baris Cuvalci

AFRICA REGIONAL DIRECTOR DEIK

Nisan AbdulKader

VICE PRESIDENT,Wavteq, Africa
& SENIOR INVESTMENT CONSULTANT

EBRAHIM RASOOL

FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR TO USA &
FOUNDER, WORLD FOR ALL FOUNDATION

Dr. Rajen. M

Founder & CEO, Holista Colltech Ltd

Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman

Chairperson, BRAC

PROFESSOR
dr. İBRAHIM ÖZDEMIR

Professor of Philosophy at Uskudar University (, Istanbul, Turkey),
The Founding Vice-Chancellor of Hasan Kalyoncu University,
Former Director-General of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of National Education- Turkey

Professor Jaideep Prabhu

Professor of business & enterprise
University of Cambridge, UK

Dr Fazlun Khalid

UN advisor on environmental ethics

Salahuddin Kasem Khan

Executive Chairman SEACO Foundation Bangladesh & Member IAP, WIEF (World Islamic Economic Forum) ,KL Malaysia

Md. Khurshid Alam

Assistant Resident Representative , Resilience & Inclusive Growth Portfolio, UNDP Bangladesh

Dr. Asif Zaman

Managing Director, Esolve & Faculty, North South University

Sudipto Mukerjee

Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh

Ashfaq Zaman

President, LCPR.
Curator- Tedx

Rohan Samarajiva

Chairman, LIRNEasia, Sri Lanka

Katherine Townsend

Chief Operating Officer at data.org

Nihad Kabir

President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)

Dr. Umar Ebrahimsa

Infectious Diseases Specialist,
NHS London (UK)

Barrister Manzoor Hasan OBE

Executive Director,
Centre for Peace and Justice,
BRAC University

Linda Zeilina FRSA

Founder & CEO at the ISFC

jacob ouma

Managing Director at Admedia Communications Limited

Muhamed Magassy

Founder & Executive Director,
MF- Real

Arnav Kapur

Lead - Philanthropic Partnerships, India and South Asia at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Dr. MUSHTAQ MAHMOOD

MD Associate professor Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, OH. USA

Media Partners

Previous Events

2020 | Social Innovation

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Rethinking Health Care

Rethinking Health-Care is about challenging traditional approaches to medical treatment, patient care, and system efficiency. It explores innovative solutions, such..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Rebuilding Economy

Rebuilding the Economy focuses on revitalizing financial systems, industries, and job markets after crises or periods of decline. It involves strategic investments..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Renewing Governance & Peace

Renewing Governance & Peace emphasizes strengthening democratic institutions, fostering transparency, and promoting social cohesion to build..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Reviving Education & Intellectualism

Reviving Education & Intellectualism focuses on fostering critical thinking, innovation, and lifelong learning to build a knowledgeable and empowered society. It involves..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Realizing Cross Border Inclusiveness

Realizing Cross-Border Inclusiveness promotes global cooperation, cultural exchange, and equitable opportunities beyond national boundaries. It focuses..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Recycling Environment & Climate Change

Recycling Environment & Climate Change emphasizes sustainable practices, ecological restoration, and proactive climate action to protect the planet. It..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Dhaka Asia & Africa Focus

Dhaka: Asia & Africa Focus highlights Dhaka’s role as a bridge for collaboration between Asia and Africa, fostering economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties. It..

Panel Session

Dhaka Forum | Data Intelligence in Covid 19 Response

Data Intelligence refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and strategic insights. By utilizing advanced..

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Featured in

Rethinking Health-Care

Rebuilding Economy

Renewing Governance & Peace

Reviving Education & Intellectualism

Realizing Cross Border Inclusiveness

Recycling Environment & Climate Change

Dhaka: Asia & Africa Focus

Networking Open Sessions

Data Intelligence

Previous Event Speakers

Paulo Casaca

Naz Shah, MP

Michael Wakelin

Royal Majesty Muedzul-Lail Tan Kiram

Ambassador Dato' Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari

Datuk Dr. Rais Hussin

Denise Lama Feliu

Dr. Alfredo Spilzinger

Geoff Mulgan, CBE

H.E Chad Blackman

Gergana Urdarevska

Anir Chowdhury

Ibrahim Baris Cuvalci

Nisan AbdulKader

EBRAHIM RASOOL

Dr. Rajen. M

Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman

PROFESSORdr. İBRAHIM ÖZDEMIR

Professor Jaideep Prabhu

Dr Fazlun Khalid

Salahuddin Kasem Khan

Md. Khurshid Alam

Dr. Asif Zaman

Sudipto Mukerjee

Ashfaq Zaman

Rohan Samarajiva

Katherine Townsend

Nihad Kabir

Dr. Umar Ebrahimsa

Barrister Manzoor Hasan OBE

Linda Zeilina FRSA

jacob ouma

Muhamed Magassy

Arnav Kapur

Dr. MUSHTAQ MAHMOOD

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2020 | Social Innovation

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