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Ashes Laskar, a student of the Department of Law at East West University (EWU), secured the 1st Runner-up position in the Barwari Debate segment of the DUDS Debate Festival 2026. The crest and prize money were presented to him by Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), University of Dhaka, who attended the event as the Chief Guest.

Organized by the Dhaka University Debating Society (DUDS) in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh, the two-day festival was held on 26–27 September 2026 under the theme “Building Bangladesh: Democracy, Dignity, and a Just Transition.” The festival brought together young debaters to exchange perspectives and engage in discussions on democracy, human dignity, justice, and a sustainable future for Bangladesh. Distinguished guests included Professor Dr. Amirus Salat, Professor of Accounting & Information Systems, University of Dhaka; Nazmul Ahsan, Lead - Youth Resilience and Climate Justice, ActionAid Bangladesh; and Zohora Binte Zaman Bony, Senior Officer - Advocacy and Campaigning, ActionAid Bangladesh.

The Department of law extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ashes Laskar for his achievement