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BRAC Bank has patronised organising a Model United Nations (DPSIMUN VI) at The Delhi Public School (DPS), Dhaka.
A total of 750 students from 65 schools across Bangladesh and international delegates from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the United States took part in the conference during March 09 – 12, 2023, at the school campus in Dhaka.
The Model United Nations is organised at educational institutions worldwide with the goals of in-deep understanding of the United Nations, educating participants about world issues and promoting peace and the work of the United Nations.
At this platform of sharing ideas and knowledge and weighing on the world’s challenges and ways of solutions, the young generation can challenge the status quo and call for transformative change. Model United Nations is a platform that nurtures the youth's creativity, courage, and commitment. Through discussion and debate, young minds can contribute more to the United Nations’ pursuit of building a more just, sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful world for all.
DPSIMUN VI was divided into 17 committees, including UNSC, NATO, WHO, and UNHRC, and delegates addressed 35 agendas. The conference featured committee meetings and cultural programmes, as dance and musical performances showcasing Bangladesh's rich culture and heritage.
Manas Singh, CEO of STS Capital; Mehruba Reza, Head of Student Banking and Women Banking, BRAC Bank; and the high officials from the Bangladesh UN Office attended the closing ceremony at Hotel Le Meridien on March 12, 2023.
BRAC Bank’s student banking proposition ‘AGAMI’ was the event's partner. The bank set up a stall and promoted the product throughout the conference.
On the this occasion, Mehruba Reza said: “This Model United Nations encourages critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication among the students and awareness of world affairs. Our ‘AGAMI’ – Student Banking Service helps realize the potential of the students to build a bright future. BRAC Bank always believes in the potential of the youth and encourages social engagement to help the students keep abreast with the present-day world.”