East West University (EWU) hosted its first independently organized TEDx event, TEDxEWU Bangladesh 2026, at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium on October 31, featuring 8 speakers under the theme “Where We Become”.
The event featured speakers from diverse professional backgrounds, including Rubina Jahan, Dr Anisur Rahman, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, Nayeem Ashraf, Shwapna Bhowmick, Munia Islam Mozumder, Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Aedid Rashid.
Through their talks, the speakers explored topics including personal growth, perseverance, career transitions, creativity, leadership and overcoming challenges. Their presentations offered students, faculty members and alumni perspectives on personal development, aspirations and future possibilities.
The event also provided a platform for intellectual exchange, encouraging attendees to reflect on their personal journeys and consider new approaches to growth and change.
As part of the program, Dr Farhana Ferdousi, chairperson of EWU's Department of Business Administration, presented crests of appreciation to the speakers in recognition of their contributions.
The inaugural event marked an initiative by EWU to promote curiosity, creativity and the exchange of ideas within its academic community.