Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- An international conference titled 'Decolonization and Maulana Bhashani' is set to begin at Dhaka University (DU) today (December 23). The two-day conference is organised by the Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS) to discuss the life, thoughts, and legacy of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani.

The inaugural session will start at 10:00 am with a welcome address by CARASS Director Professor Dr. Ashfaque Hossain.

Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar will attend the event as the chief guest, while DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan will preside over the session.

Dr. Khondoker Iftekhar Iqbal, a historian from University Brunei Darussalam, will deliver the keynot...