17/05/2026
Students from the Department of Law at East West University participated in the DRAPAC Bangladesh National Convening 2026, jointly organized by Digitally Right and EngageMedia, two organizations working on digital rights. Transparency International Bangladesh and Dnet served as session partners for the event.
The conference took place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at the Bangladesh–China Friendship Conference Centre under the theme, “Meaningful, Inclusive Lawmaking.” Around 100 participants from a wide range of stakeholder groups attended the convening, including policymakers, government officials, civil society representatives, human rights defenders, private sector and industry representatives, legal experts, academics, youth leaders, and community members.
The event featured several engaging sessions, including “Advancing Inclusive Policymaking,” “Multi-Stakeholder Engagement in Shaping Digital Governance in Bangladesh,” “From Exclusion to Empowerment: Accountable AI Governance in Bangladesh,” and “The Human Dimension of Policy: Tech Policy Fellows’ Perspectives.”
The plenary session on advancing inclusive policymaking included remarks from Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Rehan Asif Asad, Namrata Maheshwari, Susan Vize, and Asha Mehreen Amin.
Another session focused on multi-stakeholder engagement in digital governance and featured speakers including Mahmud Hossain, Pratyush Rao, Ruzan Sarwar, and Sadia Haque.
The session on accountable AI governance in Bangladesh included contributions from Sadman Rahman, Ruhi Naz, Priya Ahsan Chowdhury, and Rakibul Hasan.
Representing the Department of Law at East West University, students Israt Jahan Sadia, Saroar Mohammad, and Tanjim Maliha actively participated in the discussions and interactive sessions. They expressed their sincere gratitude to Digitally Right for the invitation and for providing the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations on digital governance and inclusive lawmaking.
EWU Admission Test and SAT-Style Reading Questions Based on the Passage by Bright Prep
Question 1
Which choice best states the central idea of the passage?
A. The DRAPAC Bangladesh National Convening 2026 focused on promoting inclusive discussions on digital governance and lawmaking through participation from diverse stakeholders.
B. East West University organized a conference to discuss artificial intelligence and youth leadership in Bangladesh.
C. Policymakers at the conference criticized the role of private companies in digital governance.
D. The conference mainly focused on the future of higher education in Bangladesh.
Correct Answer: A
Question 2
According to the passage, what was the theme of the conference?
A. “Digital Transformation and Innovation”
B. “Meaningful, Inclusive Lawmaking”
C. “Empowering Youth Through Technology”
D. “Artificial Intelligence and the Future”
Correct Answer: B
Question 3
The passage suggests that the conference organizers valued:
A. limiting participation to legal professionals only.
B. international tourism and cultural exchange.
C. collaboration among different sectors and communities.
D. competition between universities in Bangladesh.
Correct Answer: C
Question 4
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to Question 3?
A. “The conference took place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026...”
B. “Around 100 participants from a wide range of stakeholder groups attended the convening...”
C. “The event featured several engaging sessions...”
D. “They expressed their sincere gratitude to Digitally Right...”
Correct Answer: B
Question 5
What can reasonably be inferred about the students from East West University?
A. They organized all of the conference sessions.
B. They attended the event to gain knowledge and participate in discussions on digital governance.
C. They presented research findings on artificial intelligence.
D. They were the only student representatives at the conference.
Correct Answer: B
Question 6
As used in the passage, the word “stakeholder” most nearly means:
A. investor
B. organizer
C. participant with an interest in the issue
D. government official
Correct Answer: C
Question 7
Why does the author include the names and affiliations of multiple speakers?
A. To emphasize the broad expertise and representation present at the conference
B. To criticize the lack of diversity among participants
C. To compare different universities in Bangladesh
D. To argue that policymakers should dominate discussions
Correct Answer: A
Question 8
Which statement best describes the structure of the passage?
A. It presents a problem and proposes a single solution.
B. It narrates a historical event in chronological order.
C. It introduces an event, describes its sessions and participants, and concludes with student involvement.
D. It compares two competing perspectives on digital governance.
Correct Answer: C