TEDxDHAKA is set take place in the capital on Saturday; an event which some of Bangladesh's prominent figures will share their stories and experiences.
Speakers – including individuals from the business, arts, technology and entertainment sectors – will share their success stories, aiming to spread knowledge across industries.
The event will take place in the auditorium of International School Dhaka, Bashundhara residential area.
This year, for its fifth event, TEDxDHAKA has will run with the theme “Problems as Catalysts,” says a press release.
Stephen Kennedy and Albert Ching of Urban Launchpad will address the crowd, asserting that “smart cities should be for everyone, not just those places that can afford it.”
TED is a popular online lecture series with videos of successful people throughout the world posted on its website (http://www.ted.com).
TEDxDHAKA is an independently organised local TED event.
