Model UN confce begins at NSTU
Noakhali Correspondent
A three-day Model United Nations (MUN) Conference-2026 kicked off at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) on Thursday.
NSTU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Golam Rabbani inaugurated the event as the chief guest at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Mohammad Ruhul Amin Auditorium. Organized by the NSTU Model United Nations Association, the conference is being held under the theme “Recasting the Global Order Amid Rising Power Asymmetries.”
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Prof. Rabbani emphasized that mutual cooperation, dialogue, and responsible leadership are crucial to tackling global challenges like climate change, conflict, and inequality. He urged delegates to go beyond mere speeches and focus on realistic, inclusive solutions while respecting differing viewpoints.
NSTU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Shafiqul Islam, Treasurer Prof Dr. Md. Hasan Uddin, Noakhali Rural Development Society (NRDS) Executive Director Abdul Awal, NSTU MUN Association Advisor Prof Dr. Abidur Rahman, and Director of Student Counseling and Guidance Dr. Md. Shiblur Rahman attended as special guests. Association Secretary General Tarek Muktar, Director General Tasnuva Jamil, and Deputy Director General Mandira Chakraborty also spoke at the event.
More than 400 students from various educational institutions are taking part in five competitive segments—Negotiation, Argument, Debate, Leadership, and Collaboration—across seven committees and forums, including the UN Security Council, UN Human Rights Council, UNFCCC, National Parliament, and International Press.
