Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, a great success.
We cannot thank enough the two outstanding organizers and leaders, Arifa Rahman Ruma and Rana Hassan Mahmud who worked tirelessly over the past several weeks to make this happen.
Organized by: Center for USA-Bangladesh Relations (CFUSBR)
Chief Guest: Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina
Special Guest: Sajeeb Wazed, Former ICT Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus, Former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Moderator: Rana Hassan Mahmud, Executive Director, CFUSBR
Chair: Dr. Nuran Nabi, Eminent Freedom Fighter, Researcher and Elected Councilman
Q&A with distinguished members of the press
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (DC time) / 9:00 PM (Bangladesh time)
Venue: The Lisagor Room, National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045