{"id":7530,"date":"2026-09-05T09:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T09:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hernet.news\/?p=7530"},"modified":"2026-09-05T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T12:00:55","slug":"womens-table-brings-together-women-leaders-entrepreneurs-professionals-and-artists-for-a-breakfast-of-ideas-expertise-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hernet.news\/?p=7530","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Table Brings Together Professional Women for Ideas, Expertise & Opportunity by HerNet at BAGHA Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HerNet Foundation hosted \u201cWomen\u2019s Table \u2013 A Breakfast of Ideas, Expertise & Opportunity\u201d<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held at Bagha Club, Gulshan 2<\/strong>, the gathering was chaired by the founder of HerNet Foundation, Ms Alisha Pradhan and Julian Francis, Chairman of Bagha Club<\/strong>, with Paola Belfiore, Italian artist and First Lady of the Italian Embassy in Dhaka<\/strong>, as the Guest of Honour<\/strong>. Thanuja Maunasinghe from BAGHA Club was also present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The General Secretary of HerNet Foundation, Alisha Pradhan<\/strong>, addressed the gathering and spoke about the Foundation\u2019s continuing commitment to women\u2019s empowerment and sustainable development. During her speech, she also shared an upcoming project focused on recycling and reducing environmental footprints<\/strong>, highlighting the importance of encouraging sustainable practices and collective responsibility for the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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\u2019s Table encouraged open conversation and networking, allowing participants to connect beyond their professional titles and discover shared interests and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distinguished Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Women\u2019s Table brought together the following participants, representing a wide range of professional fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Aklima Yesmin<\/strong> \u2014 HR and Admin Affairs Unit Manager, Bangladesh\/India\/Pakistan, LC Waikiki<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Ananna Sattar<\/strong> \u2014 Fashion Designer; Psychiatrist working with special-needs teenagers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Azmiree Rahman Tofa<\/strong> \u2014 Business Development Manager, Eskimi Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Adv. Kamrun Nahar Shima<\/strong> \u2014 Advocate, Supreme Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Dr. Mahjabin Haque Masha<\/strong> \u2014 Corporate Director, Seapearl Hospitality Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Mahjabeen Hashim<\/strong> \u2014 CEO and Founder, La Rouge; Leather Bags Manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Marium ul Mutahara<\/strong> \u2014 Managing Director, ALOK Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Menka Kanchan<\/strong> \u2014 Artist, India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Nasima Akhter Nila<\/strong> \u2014 Chairman, Nila Enterprise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Nusrat Karim Tonima<\/strong> \u2014 Entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Samia Tasnim<\/strong> \u2014 Nutrition Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Shama Shaiom<\/strong> \u2014 Artist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Shikha Zaman<\/strong> \u2014 Retired Teacher, with 35 years of experience (Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Syeda Nawshin Huq<\/strong> \u2014 Officer, Brand & Communications, EBL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Syeda Sadia Mehjabin<\/strong> \u2014 Senior Lecturer, MSJ, ULAB<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Adv. Tamanna Afrin<\/strong> \u2014 Advocate, High Court of Bangladesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Tanjina Labonno<\/strong> \u2014 Director, Apex Jute Mill Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Tanzia Zaman<\/strong> \u2014 Chairman, Vasavi Jewellery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Farha Tani<\/strong> \u2014 Founder & Designer, Label Farha Boutique<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Flora Naznin<\/strong> \u2014 Sub-editor, The Daily Observer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Kanta Saadat<\/strong> \u2014 Education Consultant (Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Zabin Nahima<\/strong> \u2014 Founder & CEO, Zabin\u2019s Art Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Mehjabin Prodan Faiza<\/strong> – Thinker and Writer (Online)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The diversity of the participants reflected the central spirit of the Women\u2019s Table: women from different professions and generations coming together to learn from one another, share opportunities and strengthen a community of support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The event concluded with a certificate giving ceremony and a group photo followed by ceremonial breakfast<\/strong>, providing participants with an opportunity to continue their conversations in a warm and convivial setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Women\u2019s Table is an initiative of HerNet Foundation<\/strong>, reflecting its broader commitment to creating platforms that promote women\u2019s leadership, professional networking, creativity, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The event will be broadcast on HerNet TV<\/strong>, bringing the conversations and stories from the Women\u2019s Table to a wider audience and further extending the initiative\u2019s message of women\u2019s empowerment and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    About HerNet Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    HerNet Foundation<\/strong> works to promote women\u2019s 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\u2019s Table<\/strong>, the Foundation seeks to build bridges among women across different sectors and encourage collective action towards a more empowered and sustainable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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