Inaugural ceremony of 8th UIU-ICSD 2026

The inaugural ceremony of the 8th UIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development (UIU-ICSD) was held at UIU Campus on Saturday. The Institute of Development Studies and Sustainability (IDSS) of UIU, Bangladesh organises the event every year. Neeltje Kielen, Delegated Representative Water Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh was present as the chief guest. Dr. Khairul Islam, Regional Director at WaterAid, South Asia Region and Shreya Chakraborty, Country Focal Point, International Water Management Institute, Bangladesh were present as Guests of Honour. Prof. Dr. Mashfiqus Salehin, Institute of Water and Flood Management, BUET was present as the Conference Inaugural Speaker. Vice Chancellor of UIU Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia presided over the inaugural ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hamidul Huq, Director of the IDSS and Convener of the 8th UIU-ICSD 2026, opened the inaugural session with a welcome and introductory address.