Dr. Md. Shahid-uz-Zaman, Founder and Executive Director of ESDO, Highlights the Importance of Humanitarian Development and Collective Action on the International Stage

Dr. Md. Shahid-uz-Zaman—Founder and Executive Director of the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) and Chair of the Start Humanitarian Hub, Bangladesh—emphasized the significance of collective action in policymaking during the Start Network Assembly 2026, held in Istanbul, Turkey.
On November 5, 2026, he delivered a presentation during a key session titled “Influencing Policies, Laws and Practices: The Power of Collective Action.” In it, he underscored the importance of leveraging collective action to drive positive and sustainable changes in policies, laws, and established practices.
His participation in this international forum provided a vital opportunity to showcase Bangladesh’s humanitarian development initiatives, local expertise, and the role of collective action in shaping policy on a global scale.
Highlighting ESDO’s experience and contributions to humanitarian development and global cooperation on the international stage serves as a source of both pride and inspiration for the organization.