18/10/2026
On 17th October, 2026, the Department of English at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT), supported by Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML), hosted a dynamic roundtable discussion on Violence Against Women & Transnational Feminism Across the Borders: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in the Context of the July Revolution. The event was graced by Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sha-E-Alam, and expertly moderated by Md. Shahrear Talukder, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English. It featured insightful presentations from distinguished speakers including Prof. Homa Hoodfar (Professor Emerita, Concordia University), Prof. Mona Tajali (Visiting Scholar, Stanford University), Dr. Summer Forester (Associate Professor, Carleton College), and Dr. Afra Jalabi (Affiliate Assistant Professor, Concordia University). The engaging session was further enriched by guest speakers from Khulna University, BRAC University and East West University, alongside enthusiastic students and faculty members from various departments who actively participated to share their valuable perspectives. This collaborative dialogue served as a powerful platform for cross-institutional solidarity, inspiring collective action and critical awareness toward building a safer, more inclusive future.
