71@HEART//হৃদয়ে ৭১. 2-DAY INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2026

17-18 January 2026

Day 1: 17 January, “Bangladesh Extremely Vulnerable With Violence & Vengeance”

Theme:

- Political Development and Human Rights Violation since August 2024
- Terrorism and rise of religious extremism
- Democracy, rule of law and vindictive use of ICT
- Freedom of expression, press and journalism
- Persecution of various numerically minority groups
- Attack on culture and heritage.

Speakers:

1. Dr Nuran Nabi – Valiant Freedom Fighter, Ekushe award winner, President, GCSDB, USA
2. Chris Blackburn – Communication Director, European Bangladesh Forum, UK
3. Prof Dr Habibe Millat – President GCDG, Canada
4. Prof Dr Zobaida Nasreen – Anthropologist, Visiting Prof. University of Heilbronn, Germany
5. Prof Dr S M Masum Billah – Human Rights Lawyer, Visiting Prof University of Cots D’Azur, France
6. Natalia Sineaeva-Pankowska – “NEVER AGAIN” Association & Minorities for peace, Poland
7. Paulo Casaca – Former MEP, Founder & ED SADF, Brussels

Chaired by: Dewan Gous Sultan – Valiant Freedom Fighter, Convenor, 71@Heart//হৃদয়ে ৭১
Moderator: Tamanna Mia.

Day 2: 18 January, Pro71Con: Conference of participants-Declaration

Organiser: 71@Heart//হৃদয়ে ৭১

Supported by & Co-Organizers:

- Secular Movement
- Diaspora '71
- SADF
- GCDG (Global Center for Democratic Governance)
- The Global Coalition for Secular and Democratic Bangladesh.

Time for both days: London 2.00 p.m. | Europe 3.00 p.m. | Dhaka 8.00 p.m. | New York 9.00 a.m. Duration: 2 hours

Live Streaming: Facebook (হৃদয়ে ৭১/71@Heart), YouTube (71@Heart // হৃদয়ে ৭১).