HerNet Foundation hosted “Women’s Table – A Breakfast of Ideas, Expertise & Opportunity”, an initiative bringing together accomplished women from diverse professional, entrepreneurial, creative and social backgrounds to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Held at Bagha Club, Gulshan 2, the gathering was chaired by the founder of HerNet Foundation, Ms Alisha Pradhan and Julian Francis, Chairman of Bagha Club, with Paola Belfiore, Italian artist and First Lady of the Italian Embassy in Dhaka, as the Guest of Honour.
The event created an intimate and engaging platform where women from business, corporate leadership, law, education, fashion, art, media, nutrition, communications and other fields came together to share their experiences, ideas and aspirations. The emphasis was on creating meaningful connections and encouraging participants to support one another through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, mentorship and networking.
The General Secretary of HerNet Foundation, Alisha Pradhan, addressed the gathering and spoke about the Foundation’s continuing commitment to women’s empowerment and sustainable development. During her speech, she also shared an upcoming project focused on recycling and reducing environmental footprints, highlighting the importance of encouraging sustainable practices and collective responsibility for the environment.
Throughout the gathering, participants actively exchanged ideas, discussed their respective areas of work and explored possibilities for future collaboration. The informal setting of the Women’s Table encouraged open conversation and networking, allowing participants to connect beyond their professional titles and discover shared interests and opportunities.
Distinguished Participants
The Women’s Table brought together the following participants, representing a wide range of professional fields:
- Aklima Yesmin — HR and Admin Affairs Unit Manager, Bangladesh/India/Pakistan, LC Waikiki
- Ananna Sattar — Fashion Designer; Psychiatrist working with special-needs teenagers
- Azmiree Rahman Tofa — Business Development Manager, Eskimi Ltd
- Adv. Kamrun Nahar Shima — Advocate, Supreme Court
- Dr. Mahjabin Haque Masha — Corporate Director, Seapearl Hospitality Group
- Mahjabeen Hashim — CEO and Founder, La Rouge; Leather Bags Manufacturer
- Marium ul Mutahara — Managing Director, ALOK Limited
- Menka Kanchan — Artist, India
- Nasima Akhter Nila — Chairman, Nila Enterprise
- Nusrat Karim Tonima — Entrepreneur
- Samia Tasnim — Nutrition Consultant
- Shama Shaiom — Artist
- Shikha Zaman — Retired Teacher, with 35 years of experience (Online)
- Syeda Nawshin Huq — Officer, Brand & Communications, EBL
- Syeda Sadia Mehjabin — Senior Lecturer, MSJ, ULAB
- Adv. Tamanna Afrin — Advocate, High Court of Bangladesh
- Tanjina Labonno — Director, Apex Jute Mill Ltd
- Tanzia Zaman — Chairman, Vasavi Jewellery
- Farha Tani — Founder & Designer, Label Farha Boutique
- Flora Naznin — Sub-editor, The Daily Observer
- Kanta Saadat — Education Consultant (Online)
- Zabin Nahima — Founder & CEO, Zabin’s Art Gallery
The diversity of the participants reflected the central spirit of the Women’s Table: women from different professions and generations coming together to learn from one another, share opportunities and strengthen a community of support.
The event concluded with a certificate giving ceremony and a group photo followed by ceremonial breakfast, providing participants with an opportunity to continue their conversations in a warm and convivial setting.
Women’s Table is an initiative of HerNet Foundation, reflecting its broader commitment to creating platforms that promote women’s leadership, professional networking, creativity, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and sustainable development.
The event will be broadcast on HerNet TV, bringing the conversations and stories from the Women’s Table to a wider audience and further extending the initiative’s message of women’s empowerment and collaboration.
About HerNet Foundation
HerNet Foundation works to promote women’s wellbeing, empowerment, leadership, creativity and inclusive development by creating platforms for women to share their voices, talents, knowledge and experiences. Through initiatives such as Women’s Table, the Foundation seeks to build bridges among women across different sectors and encourage collective action towards a more empowered and sustainable future.