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The Tatvamasi Circle, a Green Drink gathering exploring themes of art, climate change, and disability inclusion, convened in Dhaka on July 25. Hosted at the Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Bangladesh, the event was curated by GenLab and supported by the EU, Irish Aid, and CBM Ireland under the Funding Fairer Futures initiative.

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The Tatvamasi Circle, a Green Drink gathering on art, climate change and disability inclusion, was hosted by Honorary Consul of Ireland in Bangladesh Masud Jamil Khan and curated by GenLab at the Honorary Consulate in Dhaka on July 25.

The gathering aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. It successfully brought together representatives from diplomatic missions, development organizations, civil society, academia, and the cultural and media sectors. This mix of participants facilitated a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives on the interconnected issues presented.

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Tatvamasi is supported by the EU, Irish Aid and CBM Ireland under the Funding Fairer Futures initiative.

Spanish Ambassador Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru attended as the chief guest. The event was moderated by Ishrat Binte Rouf of GenLab. Several key figures were present, including Mohammed Zahidur Rahman, country director of CBM Bangladesh; Dr. Ainun Nishat, former Vice-Chancellor of Brac University; Meher Nigar Bhuiyan, programme manager at the Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh; and Ratul Dev, executive director of GenLab. The presence of these individuals highlighted the importance and broad interest in the topics discussed.

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The event brought together diplomats, development organisations, civil society, academia and cultural and media personalities.