BIPS Seminar on Constitutional Reforms for Transitioning to Democratic Governance, October 19, 2024. CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka. – Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies (BIPS)

“Constitutional Reforms for Transition to Democratic Governance,”

Welcome Speech:
Dr. CAF Dowlah
Chair, Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies

Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Justice M. A. Matin
Former Judge of the Appellate Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court

Special Guests:
Mr. Mahfuz Anam, Editor, The Daily Star
Excellency Ms. Helen LaFave, American Embassy, Bangladesh

Chair:
Justice Syed Muhammad Dastagir Husain
Former Judge of High Court Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court

Designated Discussants:
Dr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon
Chair, Department of Law, Dhaka University

Dr. Uttam Kumar Das
Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court

Advocate Golam Mostafa
Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court and Administrative Director, BIPS

09:30-10:00 AM
Reception

10:00-10:15 AM
Welcome Speech by Dr. CAF Dowlah
Chair, Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies (BIPS)

10:15-10:45 AM
Presentation of Keynote Paper by Justice M. A. Matin

10:45-11:15 AM
Speech by Guest of Honor Mr. Mahfuz Anam
Editor, The Daily Star

11:15-11:30 AM
Refreshment Break

11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Comments of Designated Discussants:

Dr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon, Law Department, Dhaka University

Dr. Uttam Kumar Das, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Mr. Golam Mostafa, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

12:00-12:30 PM
OPEN DISCUSSION

12:30-01:00 PM
Speech by Session Chair: Justice Syed M. Dastagir Husain

01:00-01:30 PM
LUNCH