NDUB explores language and diaspora writing in seminar

Aiming to introduce students to language and diaspora writing, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB) held a seminar on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) at the university auditorium.

The seminar, organized by NDUB’s English Department, was graced by the presence of Dilruba Z Ara, Swedish-Bangladeshi Writer and Novelist, as the Guest Speaker, who discussed the theme “Living in One Language, Writing in Another”.

Prof. Dr. Fr. Charles B. Gordon, CSC, Pro-Vice Chancellor of NDUB, delivered the welcome speech as the Chief Guest. Among others, Prof. Dr. Aloke Kumar Chakraborty, Dean, Sr. Shagorica Maria Gomes, CSC, Director of Student Affairs, Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairman of the English Department, Dr. Md Mustakimur Rahman, Chairman of the Law Department, and Fr. Ashim Theotonius Gonsalves, CSC, Deputy Registrar, were present on the occasion.

The program also featured an interactive question-and-answer session, followed by the vote of thanks by Prof. Sarwar.