Theme: Taking Action

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

International School Dhaka
Plot# 80, Block# E, STS Avenue, Bashundhara R/A
Dhaka, Dhaka, 1229
Bangladesh

Anup Dutta

Designer for Startups - Grameenphone Accelerator Program

In deep fascination with Digital art, Anup is the co-founder of Speaking Walls, a platform connecting artists to customers. He also serves as a Startup Design Coach for the GrameenPhone Accelerator Program in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He started an incubator as his university and believes that we truly all have an idea worth spreading. His mantra is “Design can Save the world, much like rock and roll did.”

Faiza Farheen

Student at International School Dhaka

A 7th Grade Student from International School Dhaka, this bright young individual who loves learning about Science and Humanities. In her leisure time she enjoys reading and writing. She is very passionate for renewable energy, especially hydropower. She loves spending time with her family and has a great interest towards travelling.

Farheen Khan

Project Lead - Graduation Program for the Ultra Poor

A passion for developing solutions to extreme poverty, she has made some amazing impacts on communities around Bangladesh. She serves as an advocate for the Ultra Poor Programme with BRAC,

Ibtehal Mahmud

Student at International School Dhaka

Ibtehal is studying at International School Dhaka and is a member of the 2018 graduating class. He is a hardworking individual who shows great passion towards learning and art. One of Ibtehal’s most notable traits are the excitement and enthusiasm he brings with him onto any of his activities. Being a part of the school student leadership team, Ibtehal has been able to develop and demonstrate leadership skills within the school community. However he seems to have a tendency of wearing shorts to every event.

Mushfiqur Rahman Saad

Local Changemaker

Mushfiqur Rahman Saad, Founder of Project Be and Wiz Kit, was determined to do such a thing back in high school. He has helped organized hundreds of volunteers to help develop projects and programs which help to serve the greater community of Bangladesh.

Pollock Kumar

Robotocist + Educator

Pollock is a Mechatronic Engineer from the University of Nottingham and is passionate in Robotics and Music. In his spare time, he loves to merge engineering and music to create new instruments. He is currently an educator at The Tech Academy where he teaches electronics and programming to tribal children in Bandarban, one of the most remote places in Bangladesh. He is also an AI researcher at CCSE lab in IUB. He has a knack for learning new tech, and put together a performance for our event in just a matter of minutes.

Shazeeb M Khairul Islam

CEO of YY Goshti

Shazeeb is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, he is the founder and president of Social Business Youth Alliance Global, which has worked with hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Asia and Europe. In his free time, he’s also the CEO of YY Goshti, a social business incubator that supports early stage social businesses. He holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Dhaka and was the inaugural CEO of Spark* Bangladesh, an Australian non-profit organization that supports local leaders with local solutions to some of the most pressing social issues. He believes that failure is the first attempt at learning. Ultimately, he helps people in Bangladesh who don't have access to resources start up amazing projects that have tremendous impact on the communities around them.

Tanisha Khan

Student at International School Dhaka

A member of the class of 2019 at the International School Dhaka. In her free time Tanisha enjoys reading and binge watching shows on Netflix. She spent three days crying in her room after The Vampire Diaries ended. She’s extremely passionate about the arts and serving her community.

The Blue Poppers

Hip Hop Dance Crew

This group’s mission to bring peace, love, and unity through hip hop inspires us all. Dedicated to sharing their passion, they regularly host open events so anyone new can come and learn some freestyle moves. They have represented Bangladesh’s hip hop culture at international competitions throughout Asia and the United States.