Bangladesh Philosophical Society's two-day Int'l conference begins at DU
DU Correspondent
The two-day 2nd International Conference titled 'Philosophy for Peace', jointly organized by Bangladesh Philosophical Society (BPS) and Mohammadi Kafela Oikya Parishad, has begun on Saturday at the Student-Teacher Center Auditorium of Dhaka University. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam inaugurated the conference.
BPS President Professor Dr. Shah Kawsar Mustafa Abululai presided over the inaugural session, with Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan as the chief guest and State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam as the guest of honor. Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, National University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. A. S. M. Amanullah and Bangladesh Open University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan spoke as special guests. Dhaka University Philosophy Department Chairman Prof Md. Nuruzzaman and Mohammadi Kafela Pradhan Khadem A. R. M. Kamrul Islam delivered the welcome address. BPS General Secretary Prof Dr. Mohammad Hafizul Islam proposed the vote of thanks. Philosophy Department teachers Muhammad Wahidul Alam and G. M. Bayezid Islam conducted the program.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam highlighted the importance of philosophy in building a humane and knowledge-based society and said that everyone should come forward in practicing philosophy to establish world peace. He said that it is very important to possess the moral spirit of philosophy along with science to build a prosperous Bangladesh and a peaceful world.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said, "Philosophy makes people real human beings. A humane and general philosophy is needed for peace. It is through this philosophy that it is possible to bring back permanent peace to the world."
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam said, "Philosophy enriches people with true human qualities.
49 papers will be presented in 5 sessions at the conference.
