Women’s Table fosters ideas, connections and collaboration

HerNet Foundation hosted “Women’s Table –A Breakfast of Ideas, Expertise and Opportunity” at Bagha Club in Gulshan-2, bringing together accomplished women from diverse professional, entrepreneurial, creative and social backgrounds to exchange ideas, share expertise and explore opportunities for collaboration.

The gathering was chaired by HerNet Foundation founder and General Secretary Alisha Pradhan and Julian Francis, Chairman of Bagha Club. Paola Belfiore, Italian artiste and First Lady of the Italian Embassy in Dhaka, attended as the Guest of Honour. Thanuja Maunasinghe from Bagha Club was also present.

The initiative created an intimate platform for women from business, corporate leadership, law, education, fashion, art, media, nutrition, communications and other fields to share experiences and aspirations. The discussions focused on knowledge-sharing, mentorship, networking and building meaningful professional relationships.

Addressing the gathering, Alisha Pradhan highlighted HerNet Foundation’s continued commitment to women’s empowerment and sustainable development. She also announced an upcoming project focused on recycling and reducing environmental footprints, emphasising the importance of sustainable practices and collective responsibility.

Throughout the event, participants exchanged views on their respective fields and explored possibilities for future collaboration. The informal setting encouraged open conversations beyond professional titles and helped participants identify common interests and opportunities for co-creation, collaboration and co-investment, particularly amid the country’s current economic and social challenges.

Among the distinguished participants were Aklima Yesmin, --HR and Admin Affairs Unit Manager, Bangladesh/India/Pakistan, LC Waikik; Ananna Sattar, fashion designer and psychiatrist; Azmiree Rahman Tofa, Business Development Manager at Eskimi Ltd; Kamrun Nahar Shima, Advocate, Supreme Court; Dr Mahjabin Haque Masha, Corporate Director of Seapearl Hospitality Group; Mahjabeen Hashim, CEO and Founder of La Rouge; Mariumul Mutahara, Managing Director of ALOK Limited; Menka Kanchan, artist from India; Nasima Akhter Nila, Chairman of Nila Enterprise; Nusrat Karim Tonima, entrepreneur; Samia Tasnim, nutrition consultant; Shama Shaiom, artist; Syeda Nawshin Huq, Officer, Brand & Communications at EBL; Syeda Sadia Mehjabin, Senior Lecturer at ULAB; Adv Tamanna Afrin, Advocate, High Court; Tanjina Labonno, Director of Apex Jute Mill Ltd; Tanzia Zaman, Chairman of Vasavi Jewellery; Farha Tani, Founder and Designer of Label Farha Boutique; Flora Naznin, Sub-editor of The Daily Observer; and other distinguished professionals.

The event concluded with a certificate-giving ceremony, group photo and ceremonial breakfast. The programme will also be broadcast on HerNet TV, taking its message of women’s empowerment, networking and collaboration to a wider audience.