Program Schedule
Day -01
Thursday, 30th October, 2025
02:30-03:00pm
Registration, Coffee & Networking
03:00-04:00pm
Session 01: Conference Newcomers Orientation Various Fellowship Opportunities
03:00-03:10pm
Moderator:
Mr. Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu, Secretary General, BIGF
03:10-03:25pm
Speakers:
Mr. Yash Agarwal, Global Stakeholder Engagement Manager, South Asia, ICANN
03:25-03:35pm
Q&A Session
03:35-03:40pm
Mr. Ashikur Rahman Shunno, NetMission Ambassadors 2023-24
03:40-03:45pm
Q&A Session
03:45-03:55pm
Mr. Mohammad Kawsar Uddin, Vice President at ISOC Bangladesh Chapter
03:55-04:00pm
Q&A Session
04.00-05:30pm
Session 02: Opening Ceremony: Building Digital Governance in Bangladesh
04:00-04:05pm
Moderator:
Mr. Md. Minhaz Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Jagannath University
04:05-04:10pm
Solidarity Speech:
Mr. Vint Cerf, Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist, Google
He is known as one of the “Fathers of the Internet”
04:10-04:30pm
Welcome Speech:
Mr. A. H. M. Bazlur Rahman, Specialist in Advancing Digital Democracy and Ambassador for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
04:30-04:50pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Md. Hakikur Rahman, Professor and Chair, CSE, International Standard University
Digital Governance: Empowering an Inclusive and Intelligent Bangladesh
04:50-05:00pm
Speaker:
Ms. Sharmin Khan, International Centre for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
05:00-05:10pm
Guest of Honor:
Mr. Syed Almas Kabir, Chairman, Bangladesh ICT & Innovation Network (BIIN)
05:10-05:20pm
Mr. Sumon Ahmed Sabir, Executive Council Member, Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)
05:20-05:30pm
Vote of Thanks:
Advocate Abdullah Al Noman, Vice-Chairperson, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum
05:30-06:00 pm
Coffee, Networking & Day Closing
Day -02
Friday, 31st October, 2025
09:30-10:00am
Registration, Coffee & Networking
10:00-11:25am
Session 03:
Empowering Youth Voices For Secured Digital Future: Global South Perspective
10:00-10:05am
Moderator:
Ms. Sayda Kamrun Jahan Ripa, Chairperson, Bangladesh Youth IGF
10:05-10:20am
Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Ridma Khan, Lecturer, North South University
10:20-10:25am
Panel Speakers:
Barrister Priya Ahsan Chowdhury, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh and Cyber Support for Women and Children-CSWC Platform
10:25-10:30am
Mr. Kazi Mustafiz, President, Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation
10:30-10:35am
Mr. Riad Hasan Badsha,Vice-Chairperson, Bangladesh Youth IGF
10:35-10:40am
Ms. Ihita Gangavarapu, Co-ordinator, Youth IGF India
10:40-10:50am
Special Guest:
Ms. Fahima Akhter Shampa, Director, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
10:50-11:10am
Q&A Session
11:10-11:25am
Chief Guest:
Mr. Fida Haq, MD & CEO, shurjoMukhi Limited
11:25-11:45am
Coffee & Networking
11:45-12:45pm
Session 04: Bridging the AI & Digital Divide: Inclusive ICT Policies for Sustainable Development
11:45-11:50am
Moderator:
Engr. Mohshin Uddin Anwar, Managing Director, ZASS Engineering and Development Ltd
11:50-12:15pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Md. HakikurRahman, Professor and Chair, CSE, International Standard University
12:15-12:25pm
Panel Speakers:
Ms. Saima Shahrima Alam, Final year student, CSE, International Standard University
12:25-12:35pm
Ms. Sanjana Islam Kasfia, Final year student, CSE, International Standard University
12:35-12:45pm
Q&A Session
12:45-02:30pm
Prayer, lunch, Coffee & Networking
02:30-03:40pm
- Building Trust and Digital Literacy for Safe and Sustainable Food Systems in Rural Bangladesh– Jarin Tasnim Rafa
- Digital Empowerment of Farmers: Creating Trust, Access and Inclusive Governance in Agriculture– Ms. Sanjida Tasnim
02:30-02:35pm
Moderator:
Dr. S M Morshed, Climate Change and Human Mobility Expert IOM Bangladesh
02:35-02:55pm
Ms. Jarin Tasnim Rafa, Student, Department Food and Nutrition
Government College of Applied Human Science
02:55-03:15pm
Ms. Sanjida Tasnim, 3rd Year 1st Semester, Public Administration,
Gopalgonj Science and Technology University
03:15-03:20pm
Panel Speakers:
Mr. Ehsanul Haque Saikat, Department Of Finance, University of Chittagong (23-24)
03:20-03:25pm
Mr. Arpon Chowdhury, Department of Economics, University of Chittagong (21-22)
03:25-03:30pm
Mr. Md. Sohel Rana, National Youth Award Winning Agricultural Entrepreneur, Naogaon
03:30-03:40pm
Q&A Session
03:40-04:00pm
Coffee & Networking
04:00-05:30pm
Session 06: Building Privacy and Awareness in Global Cyberspace
04:00-04:10pm
Moderator:
Ms. Lamea Tanjin Tanha, Lecturer at Daffodil Institute of Languages & Culture, Daffodil International University
04:10-04:40pm
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Md. Mahedi Hasan, Lead System & Cybersecurity, ICT Cell, University of Dhaka
04:40-04:50pm
Panel Speakers:
Mr. Iftikhar Ifty, Co Founder, Adventor Global and Tickify Limited
04:50-05:00pm
Mr. Imran Hossen, Managing Director, EyHost Ltd.
05:00-05:10pm
Mr. Mobarak Hossain, CEO, Plexus Cloud Ltd.
05:10-05:20pm
Mr. Md. Rezaul Islam, IT Auditor, BGD e-GOV CIRT, Bangladesh Computer Council
05:20-05:30pm
Q&A Session
05:30-06:00 pm
Coffee, Networking & Day Closing
Day – 03
Saturday, 01st November, 2025
09:30-10:00am
Registration& Networking
10:00-11:10am
Session 07: Smart Kids, Safe Internet: Building the Future Together
10:00-10:03am
Moderator:
Ms. Aysha Labiba, Coordinator, Bangladesh Kids IGF
10:03-10:08am
Share of experience:
Ms. Khundkar Ayesha Shahriar Anika, Class 9, BCSIR School and College
10:08-10:12am
Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Samarah Hussain, IBDP Year 1, Australian International School
10:12-10:16am
Speaker:
Mr. Kazi Shabbosachi, Saint Francis Xaviers Greenherald International School
10:16-10:20am
Chief Guest:
Mr. Aayan Ahmed, Sunnydale
10:20-10:40am
Workshop: Group-1, Group-2, Group-3, Group-4
10:40-11:00am
Group Presentation
11:00-11:10am
Certificate Giving Ceremony
11:10-11:30am
Coffee & Networking
11:30-01:30pm
Session 08: Combating Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV)um
11:30-11:35am
Moderator:
Ms. Shamima Akhter, Chairperson, Bangladesh Women Internet Governance Forum (BWIGF)
11:35-11:45am
Panel Speakers:
Ms. Nasrin Nahar, Program Specialist-Gender Diversity, Inclusion and Protection, Plan International Bangladesh
11:45-11:55am
Dr. Rahat Ara Nur, Project Director Program, IPAS Bangladesh
11:55-12:10pm
Special Guest & Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Abu Sayed Sumon, National Programme Officer, Gender & Human Rights, UNFPA, Bangladesh
12:10-12:20pm
Ms. Shrabana Datta, Program Coordinator, EVAW,UN Women, Bangladesh
12:20-12:30pm
Ms. Khandaker Fawzia Eva, ED, Pragroshor, Core Team Member, South Asian Women Network
12:30-12:40pm
Guest of honor:
Ms. Arifa Chowdhury Himel, Assistant Director (Senior Assistant Judge), National Legal Aid Services Organization
12:40-01:00pm
Chief Guest:
Ms. Nahid Sultana Mallik, Joint Secretary and Director Department of Disaster Management
01:00-01:05pm
Vote of Thanks:
Ms. Sharmin Israil, General Secretary, Bangladesh Women Internet Governance Forum
01:05-01:30pm
Certificates Giving Ceremony:
Ms. Shahin Ara Begum, Vice Chair, BWIGF
Ms. Zannatul Bakeya Keka, Vice Chair, BWIGF
Ms. Saima Israil Haque, Vice Chair, BWIGF
Ms. Tasmi Chowdhury, Joint Secretary, BWIGF
Ms. Munnojan Nila, Executive Member, BWIGF
01:30-02:30pm
Prayer, lunch & Networking Presentation
02:30-03:45pm
Session 09:
- The Cyber Security Act and Freedom of Expression: Finding a Balanced Path – Al Amin Tusher
- Media and Digital Trust: Safeguarding Public Confidence in the Age of Disinformation – Saiful Ahmad (Saif)
02:30-02:35pm
Moderator:
Mr. Hasan Jakir, Assistant Editor, Samakal, President, Centre For Technology Journalism (CTJ)
02:35-02:50pm
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Md. Al Amin Tusher, Communication & Media Specialist
02:50-03:10pm
Mr. Saiful Ahmad (Saif), Departmental Head, Science and ICT & Automobile, The Daily Jugantor
03:10-03:15pm
Speaker:
Mr. Md Zahid Hossain Khan (Asha Zahid), Researcher, Jamuna TV, Professional Fellow, U.S. Department of State
03:15-03:25pm
Mr. Md Eyamin, Digital Verification Editor, AFP
03:25-03:30pm
Q&A Session
03:30-03:45pm
Chief Guest
Mr. Monjur Mohammad Shahriar, Deputy Secretary, ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh, PD, Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Eco-System Development Project, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA)
03:45-04:00pm
Coffee & Networking
04:00-05:30pm
Session 10: Closing Session
Bangladesh Context: Building Digital Governance in the Global South
04:00-04:10pm
Moderator:
Mr. Md. Saimum Reza Talukder, Prosecutor, International Crimes Tribunal
04:10-04:20pm
Solidarity Speech:
Ms. Anja Gengo, Programme Management Officer, Focal Point for National & Regional and Youth IGF Initiatives, United Nations, Internet Governance Forum Secretariat
04:20-04:45pm
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. A. H. M. Bazlur Rahman, Specialist in Advancing Digital Democracy and Ambassador for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
04:45-4:55pm
Guest of Honor:
Professor Dr. S. M. Shameem Reza, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Dhaka
04:55-05:05pm
Mr. Sanjeeb Drong, General Secretary, Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum
05:05-05:25pm
Chief Guest:
Mr. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to Hon’ble Chief Adviser, Ministry of Posts,
Telecommunication and Information Technology
05:25-05:30pm
Vote of Thanks:
Mr. Mohammad Aminul Hakim, Chairperson, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum
05:30-06:00 pm
Coffee, Networking & Closing