Bangladesh SDF National Debate Championships 2007

Dear all,

Group of Debaters (GOD) of Dhaka University and Group A of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) became champions in Bangla and English debate competitions respectively in the 2nd Stamford National Debate Championship 2007.

The closing and prize giving ceremony of the tournament was held on Siddeswari campus of the Stamford University, Bangladesh yesterday.Stamford University became runner-up in Bangla debate while Mastermind became runner-up in English debate.A total of 30 teams from different public and private universities and colleges across the country took part in Bangla debate and 24 teams in English debate.Tarek Hasan Shimul of GOD and Nazmus Sadat of Mastermind were adjudged the best debaters of the tournament in Bangla and English debate respectively.

Stamford Debate Forum (SDF) organised the tournament in association with Stamford University, Bangladesh. Channel-i and Radio Today were the media partners.Speaking as the chief guest at the prize giving ceremony, Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, called on the students to practise debate as something which will bring long-term benefit in every aspect of life.

Three qualities are essential to become a good debater. These are the art of speaking, the art of thinking and the art of convincing, he said, adding that the students should enrich their vocabulary through reading books to express their thoughts clearly.Abdun Noor Tushar, chief adjudicator of the tournament, said the practice of debate will help develop a tolerant leadership.

Prof Dr K Maudood Elahi, pro-vice chancellor, and Prof Hasan Taufiq, registrar of the university, were present as special guests. SDF President Abdullah Mohammad Shukrana and Chief Coordinator Tahsina Yasmin also spoke.

Regards,
Rashedul Hasan Stalin