'Future Strategy Group', a platform of young professionals, academics and students held a panel discussion focused on innovative practices and prospects.
The speakers during the discussion put thrust on the global best practices and formulating a clear and implementable roadmap.
The first presentation titled 'Why Bangladesh Needs Innovation' was presented by Ms. Sohara Mehroze Shachi, Member, FSG.
Md. Mahmudul Kabir, the founding president of FSG, presented the first keynote on "University Knowledge Commercialisation".
The first panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar, Professor, IBA, University of Dhaka.
It was participated by Dr. Zeba Seraj, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dr. Mohammad Rezwan Khan, Professor and Vice Chancellor, United International University, Mr. Arshad-ul-Alam, Marketing Director, BASF and Mr. M. Saifullah, Head of Strategy, ACI Agri business.
Mr. Minhaz Anwar, founding advisor presented the second keynote on "Innovation Clusters". The second panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Anir Chowdhury, Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office. It was participated by Ms. Sonia Bashir Kabir, Country Manager, Dell Computers Bangladesh & Founder President, TiE Dhaka, Md. Nazrul Islam, Additional Secretary, Cabinet Division, Govt. of Bangladesh, Mr. Munir Hasan, Founder, Bd OSN & Youth Program Coordinator, Prothom Alo and Mr. Fokhruz Zaman, Co-founder, Millennium Information Solution Ltd & Organizer, Biobio1.