United International University (UIU)

This is our privilege to announce that the Down Syndrome Society of Bangladesh is going to observe the World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, 2023 at United International University (UIU). For your information, the 21^st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21^st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. That is why, every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create massive awareness on various Down syndrome issues.

Program Details:

Event Name: World Down Syndrome Day – 2023
Date:                21 March, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time:               9:00AM – 3:00 PM
Registration Booth: 9:00AM
Rally:                10:00 AM (From main gate)
Seminar:        10:30 AM (UIU Multipurpose Hall)
Discussion & Cultural program: 1:30 PM (UIU Multipurpose Hall)

Chief Guest:

Prof. Dr. Abul Bashar Mohammed Khurshid Alam
Director General
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Special Guest:

Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia
Vice Chancellor
United International University

Keynote Presentation:

Dr. khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun
Professor, Dept. of CSE
Founder, CMED Health
Director – AIMS Lab
United International University

You are cordially invited to observe the World Down Syndrome Day – 2023.