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Department of Information Studies and Library Management (ISLM), East West University (EWU) celebrated the ‘Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2018’ at EWU campus, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. The yearly Global Media and Information Literacy Week initiated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and this year is observed on 24-31 October.

The week-long program closed by a Seminar on ‘Media and Information Literate Cities: Voices, Powers, and Change Makers’ at S.M. Nousher Ali Lecture Gallery in EWU campus on 30 October 2018. Ms. Beatrice Kaldun, the UNESCO country representative in Bangladesh, was the keynote speaker of the seminar. While Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, EWU, was the Chief Guest and Ms. Kirsty Crawford, Project Director- Libraries Unlimited, British Council was the special guest. The seminar was chaired by Dr. Dilara Begum, Associate Professor, and Chairperson, Department of ISLM, EWU.

Ms. Beatrice Kaldun mentioned the importance of Media and Information Literacy in her speeches. She also suggested to take necessary initiatives to build Media and Information Literate Cities in developing countries like Bangladesh.

Earlier, on October 24 the celebration started with colorful rally, balloons and cutting cake. Among other programs were an awareness campaign, quiz competitions, literacy game shows, and various competitive events also held to celebrate the week.