United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka organizes a series of UN Quiz Contests on MDGs

July 20, 2009
In order to promote the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) campaign throughout the country, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka organized a series of UN Quiz Contests on MDGs in four educational institutions in Bogra District (250 km away from the Dhaka city) during 20 - 21 June 2009.
Students of Bogra Zilla School attend the discussion programme on MDGs

Students of Bogra Zilla School attend the discussion programme on MDGs


A total of four quiz contests were organized at Bogra Government Zilla School, BIAM Model School and College, Borga Government Girls High School and APBN School. Four hundred students took part in the two-day long contests and the winners were awarded with certificates and gifts. After the quiz contests, a discussion was held where UNICEF Programme Communication Specialist Sayeeduli Hoque Milky was a resource person while UNIC Librarian Mohammed Moniruzzaman spoke on MDGs. The discussion was followed by Q&A session. The Principal and Headmasters of respective schools presided over the programmes. The Centre Administrative Assistant Momtaz Begum conducted the quiz programme.
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UNIC Dhaka opens UN Reference Corner in Bogra Zilla School, Bangladesh

June 20, 2009
UN publications being handed over to the Headmaster of Bogra Zilla School by UNIC Dhaka's Librarian

UN publications being handed over to the Headmaster of Bogra Zilla School by UNIC Dhaka's Librarian

In order to facilitate access for school students to United Nations information, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka opened a UN Reference Corner at Bogra Zilla School library on 20 June 2009. The corner consists of UN publications and other information materials. UNIC Dhaka's Librarian Mr. M. Moniruzzaman, Headmaster of Bogra Zilla School Mr. Ramjan Ali Akanda, UNICEF Programme Communication Specialist Sayeedul Hoque Milky and Ms. Momtaz Begum of UNIC Dhaka spoke on the occasion. A number of teachers and several hundred students were present at the opening ceremony.

UNIC Dhaka commemorates the International Day of Families

May 15, 2009
Participants at International Day of Families seminar in Dhaka

Participants at International Day of Families seminar in Dhaka

In commemoration of the International Day of Families, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Women’s Federation of World Peace (WFWP) jointly organized a discussion programme at the auditorium of Dhaka Business and Professional Women’s Club on 15 May 2009. The theme of the seminar was “Creating a World of Peace: One Family at a Time.” The Vice-Chancellor of Southeast University was the main guest and UNIC Dhaka's Officer-in-Charge was the keynote speaker. The President of WFWP presided over the session. The Secretary-General's message for the day was read by UNIC Dhaka's Reference Librarian.

UNIC Dhaka commemorates World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, 2009
Dancers at World Autism Awareness Day event

Dancers at World Autism Awareness Day event

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka, together with Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF), organized a discussion meeting and an art exhibition on 2 April 2009 for World Autism Awareness Day.

Professor Sultana S. Zaman, founder and president of BPF, spoke on the occasion as did UNIC Dhaka's Officer-in-Charge, Kazi Ali Reza. The event was presided over by
Dr. Shameem Ferdous, Executive Director, BPF. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the day was read by UNIC Dhaka's Librarian, Mr. M. Moniruzzaman. A cultural programme was also performed by autistic children.

In addition, an art exhibit was opened by Professor Sultana Zaman, where 220 works of art by autistic and disadvantaged children were displayed.