Seminar on “Ecopoetry Reading”

The Department of English, World University of Bangladesh organized a seminar on “Ecopoetry Reading” on January 31^st, 2023, in room no.302 at 2:30 pm. The seminar focused on the power of ecopoetry to humanize environmental issues. Faculty members including students were present at the seminar.

Ms. Sarah Tabassum, Lecturer, WUB, hosted the session with a welcome speech. She shared the concept of ecopoetry and also introduced the speakers to the audience. Mr. Faisal Ahmed, Senior Lecturer, Department of English, WUB was the keynote speaker. He shared his view about how ecopoetry can impact literature and the world around us. Mr. Saiful Alam, Assistant Professor, Department of English, World University of Bangladesh discussed encompassed concepts, theory, and implementation of students’ activism for a safe ecology and natural environment through creative writing on ecopoetry. The seminar concluded with a heartwarming poetry recitation by Mr. AHM Ohiduzzaman, Lecturer, Department of English, WUB.       

The speakers presented slides highlighting the importance of awareness of the destruction of the environment due to the intervention of industrialization and pollution. The students enjoyed the session and gained knowledge on the importance of ecopoetry reading.

The session was presided over by Md. Nasim Fardose Sajib, Head, Department of English, WUB and highly appreciated the efforts of the presenters and the participation of the students.