In brief
The 4th Trans‑Himalayan Communication and Social Development Conference opened Sunday at Dhaka’s University of Dhaka, drawing over 100 experts and scholars. Jointly organized by Chinese and Bangladeshi universities and TV networks, the three‑day event focuses on digital intelligence, regional development and media cooperation. The conference, running through Nov. 11, features exhibitions, a media forum and a study tour across Bangladesh.
The 4th Trans‑Himalayan Communication and Social Development Conference opened this Sunday at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, bringing together more than 100 experts, scholars, media professionals and young researchers from across the Trans‑Himalayan region, Xinhua reports.
The conference is jointly organized by China’s University of Electronic Science and Technology, the University of Dhaka, Kangba Television and Himalaya Television, and focuses on strengthening international communication, regional development governance and digital intelligence initiatives in the Trans‑Himalayan area, the outlet noted.
Delegates discussed a wide range of topics, including regional development strategies, the application of artificial intelligence, the challenge of misinformation, cross‑border communication dynamics, climate governance, and opportunities for media cooperation, underscoring the importance of increased mutual understanding and trust among participating countries.
A key highlight of the event was a media forum featuring representatives from several countries, who exchanged views on media credibility, responsibility and cooperation in promoting regional communication and people‑to‑people exchanges, the source described.
The three‑day conference, scheduled to run from November 8 to 11, also includes a photo and video exhibition, a book exhibition and a media‑industry study tour across Bangladesh, providing attendees with practical insights into local media practices, Xinhua added.
Organizers hope the conference will help forge actionable strategies for sustained collaboration across the Trans‑Himalayan region, according to the official statement, and encourage regional dialogues for future cooperation.
Attendance included senior university faculty, regional media executives, and emerging journalists, illustrating the conference’s broad appeal to stakeholders invested in transit media innovation and cooperative development, and policy advisers.
