Says initiative could deepen Bangladesh-India academic, people-to-people ties
Diplomatic Correspondent
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi has called for establishing a Bangladesh-India joint research centre on Ayurveda, saying greater academic and professional exchanges could help strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
He made the call at a programme marking the 11th Ayurveda Day at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) in Dhaka’s Gulshan on September 23.
Trivedi underscored the relevance of traditional knowledge systems in promoting holistic well-being and preventive healthcare, and said a joint research platform could facilitate greater exchange of knowledge and expertise between academics and professionals from Bangladesh and India.
The IGCC, the cultural wing of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, organised the programme under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”.
Ann Mary George, director of the IGCC, spoke about the role of India’s Ministry of AYUSH in promoting Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.
Among those present were Rashiduzzaman Khan, principal of Government Ayurveda and Unani College; Mukhlesur Rahman, representing PRACHI; Mohammad Mamun Mia, principal of Nur-Majid Ayurvedic College; and Shamsul Alam Azad, principal of Narayanganj Arts College.
The academic session featured a workshop conducted by Md Jakir Hossain, assistant professor at Nur-Majid Ayurvedic College; Prof Babul Akter, head of the Department of Ayurveda Medicine at Hamdard University Bangladesh; and Mohammad Mamun Mia.
Students from several institutions offering Ayurveda education in Bangladesh took part in the workshop.
The cultural segment began with the unveiling of a woollen Ganpati tapestry by Bangladeshi artist Shahin Sobhana Surovi.
Classical and Bangla Khayal vocalist and music educator Ranjan Chandra Sarkar also performed at the event.
The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates among participants.
