ESDO Founder Dr. Muhammad Shahid-uz-Zaman Delivers Keynote at National Seminar on Local Action and Global Goals at JSTU

Today, August 9, 2026, at the National Seminar titled “Local Action, Global Goals: ESDO’s Experience through Professional Social Work Lens,” held by the Department of Social Work at Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU), the esteemed founder and Executive Director of ESDO, Dr. Muhammad Shahid-uz-Zaman, delivered the keynote address.
The seminar was graced by Professor Dr. Golam Rabbani, Vice Chancellor of Noakhali Science and Technology University, as Chief Guest; Professor Dr. Md. Amir Hossain, Vice Chancellor of JSTU, as Chief Patron; and Md. Ali Ullah Chowdhury, Chairman of the Department of Social Work at JSTU, as Session Chair.
In the keynote paper, Dr. Muhammad Shahid-uz-Zaman highlighted ESDO’s experience, successes, and future prospects in achieving the SDGs through local initiatives, community leadership, and professional social work.
During the event, he was presented with an honorary crest on behalf of the university, and a certificate bearing his signature was distributed among the participants.
“Local action is where global commitments acquire life.”