The concluding ceremony of the four-day conference on ‘BUP International Model United Nations Conference-2020’ organized by Department of International Relations of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) in collaboration with BUP Global Affairs Council was held on Sunday at Bijoy Auditorium of the varsity.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen was present as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the awardees in the closing ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of BUP Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc and Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr, M Abul Kashem Mozumder, attended the function as special guests, an ISPR release said here on Sunday.
In this online conference, the theme of this year was ‘Fostering Connectivity to Build Resilience against Global Pandemic’.
About 250 students from different colleges and universities across Bangladesh participated in the conference.
The seven committees of the conference discussed seven contemporary issues and its relevant solution.
The chief guest in his speech said that the world is fighting against an invisible enemy; the COVID-19 has disrupted and changed the lives beyond measures.
“We have hitherto managed the crisis well compared to the rest of the world under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” he stated.
The foreign affairs minister also welcomed the initiative of BUP students and told that young people are the agents of change and their talents and potentials will help the country to move forward.
Among others, BUP high officials, faculty members, students, invited guests and journalists were also present.
