International Symposium on Healthcare and Transportation

About Symposium

Students, academics, business representatives and government officials who received invitations. Guests will attend from Bangladesh and other Asian countries, including Japan.

The Honda Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (Founders: Brothers Soichiro and Benjiro Honda; President: Hiroto Ishida) will co-host the symposium titled “International Symposium on Healthcare and Transportation” with Grameen Communications at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, on Saturday, 1st November and Sunday, 2nd November 2025. In this symposium, we will identify the issues surrounding healthcare and transportation in Bangladesh and Japan. Renowned experts in various areas from academia, government, and industry will share unique initiatives that are taking place in each country to address challenges. We will invite young professionals from both countries to explore what the future holds.

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Our Speakers

Speakers on Health Care and Transportation

H E Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chief Adviser, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, Bangladesh Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since 8 August 2024. Professor Muhammad Yunus, a...

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Mr. Hiroto Ishida

Japan

President, Honda Foundation Chairman, Komatsu University Hiroto Ishida has been President of Honda Foundation since 2011. He received his B.A. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Engineering...

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Feroz Mahmud

Managing Director of Grameen Communications Mr. Feroz Mahmud is a seasoned technology leader and former Country Manager of Microsoft Bangladesh. He was responsible for Microsoft business in Bangladesh, Nepal, and...

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Dr Ashir Ahmed

Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor, Faculty of Advanced Information Technology, Kyushu UniversityJapan Ashir Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-born researcher based in Japan, is a pioneer in digital health innovation and a passionate advocate for inclusive...

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Professor Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman

Health Care, Bangladesh

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Interim Government,Bangladesh Professor Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman is serving as Special Assistant (State Minister status) at the Ministry...

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Dr. Yasunobu Nohara

Health Care, Japan

Associate Professor, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, has garnered tremendous attention. My research focuses on the practical application of...

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Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed

Health Care, Bangladesh

CEO, Synesis Health & IT Chair, GAVI CSO Steering Committee, Member, NITAG STAGE Member, World Health Organization Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed is a highly respected global health leader, social entrepreneur, and public...

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Dr. Hiroko Akiyama

Health Care, Japan

Visiting Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo, Project Professor at Institute of Gerontology, The University of Tokyo. Speciality: gerontology. For 35...

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Our Schedule

International Symposium Day 1

Min	Start	End	Session	Title / Activity	Speaker	Institute/Org	Designation
Opening
15	9:00	9:15	Opening	Welcome Session	Mr. Hiroto ISHIDA	Honda Foundation	President
5	9:15	9:20		Opening Remarks	Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh	-	-
10	9:20	9:30		Video Message	H E Professor Muhammad Yunus	Govt. of Bangladesh	Honorable Chief Adviser
15	9:30	9:45		Introductory Session	Mr. Feroz Mahmud	Grameen Communications	Managing Director
40	9:45	10:25		Keynote Speech	Dr. Ashir Ahmed	Kyushu University & Global Communication Center, Grameen Communications	Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Director
10	10:25	10:35	Break
Main Session 1: Healthcare
20	10:35	10:55	Main Session 1 Healthcare	Strengthening Community Healthcare and Social Welfare through Policy Innovation and Digital Transformation	Professor Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOB	Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser
10	10:55	11:05			Q&A
20	11:05	11:25		Portable Health Clinic: An Advanced eHealth and Telehealth System for Underserved Communities	Dr. Yasunobu Nohara	Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University	Associate Professor
10	11:25	11:35			Q&A
20	11:35	11:55		From Data to Impact: Leveraging Technology for Equitable Immunization and Healthcare Access	Dr. Nizam Ahmed	GAVI CSO Steering Committee I Synesis Health and IT	Chair
10	11:55	12:05			Q&A
20	12:05	12:25		Redesigning Communities for an Aged Society	Dr. Hiroko Akiyama	Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo	Visiting Professor
10	12:25	12:35		Redesigning Communities for an Aged Society	Q&A
45	12:35	13:20	Lunch Break
40	13:20	14:00	Panel Discussion 1 Healthcare Moderator: A K M Moinuddin Chowdhury		Mr. Sayedur Rahman	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare	Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser
					Dr. Yasunobu Nohara	Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University	Associate Professor
					Dr. Nizam Ahmed	GAVI CSO Steering Committee I Synesis Health and IT	Chair
					Dr. Hiroko Akiyama	Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo	Visiting Professor
Main Session 2: Transportation
20	14:00	14:20	Main Session 2 Transportation	Integrating Public Transport, Technology, and Infrastructure to Reduce Congestion in Dhaka	Prof. Md. Shamsul Hoque	Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	Professor
10	14:20	14:30			Q&A
20	14:30	14:50		Urban traffic congestion	Mr. Tatsuki Yamanami	schemeverge, Inc.	CEO
10	14:50	15:00		Urban traffic congestion	Q&A
20	15:00	15:20		Current Government Initiatives, Challenges, and Future Vision for Building a Safer and More Sustainable Transportation Ecosystem	Dr. Mohammed Ziaul Haque	Road Transport and Highways Division Ministry of Road Transport and Bridge	Additional Secretary
10	15:20	15:30			Q&A
20	15:30	15:50		Exploring the Future of Mobility through On-Demand Transport Demonstrations —Japan’s Journey and Bangladesh’s Future—	Mr. Kaito Tashiro	Imago Co., Ltd.	Business Produce Dept., Brand Management Office/ Public Relations Officer, Proof-of-Concept Operations Coordinator
10	15:50	16:00			Q&A
10	16:00	16:10	Break (incl. stage change)
40	16:10	16:50	Panel Discussion 2 Transportation Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mitsunobu Kano		Prof. Md. Shamsul Hoque	Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University	Professor
					Mr. Tatsuki Yamanami	schemeverge, Inc.	CEO
					Dr. Mohammed Ziaul Haque	Road Transport and Highways Division Ministry of Road Transport and Bridge	Additional Secretary
					Mr. Kaito Tashiro	Imago Co., Ltd.	Business Produce Dept., Brand Management Office/ Public Relations Officer, Proof-of-Concept Operations Coordinator
10	16:50	17:00	Break
60	17:00	18:00	Plenary Session Creating Sustainable Societies across Different Communities Through Eco-technology		Moderator: Dr. Ashir Ahmed	All DAY 1 speakers JICA
5	18:00	18:05	Closing Remarks		Dr. Kazuko Matsumoto	Honda Foundation	Vice President
5	18:05	18:10	Photo Session

International Symposium Day 2

Min	Start	End	Session	Title / Activity	Speaker / Details	Institute/Org	Designation
10	9:00	9:10	Opening	Opening Remarks	Dr. Hiroto Yasuura	Honda Foundation	Director
60	9:10	10:10	Panel Discussion	Panel Discussion: Transportation Moderator: Prof. Tateo Arimoto Honda Foundation Executive Director	Speakers: Y-E-S Past Awardees Commentators: Speakers from Main Session (Day 1): Transportation Incl. interactive Q&A
20	10:10	10:30	Break
60	10:30	11:30	Panel Discussion	Panel Discussion: Healthcare Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mitsunobu Kano Honda Foundation Executive Director	Speakers: Y-E-S Past Awardees Commentators: Speakers from Main Session (Day 1): Healthcare Incl. interactive Q&A
15	11:30	11:45	Conclusion	Summary of Panel Discussion (Both topics)	One representative from Bangladesh Y-E-S past awardee
10	11:45	11:55	Conclusion	-	-
15	11:55	12:10	Photo Session
80	12:10	13:30	Lunch Break & Networking
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150	13:30	16:00	3 ZERO Presentation
-	13:30	13:35	3 ZERO	Opening	-
-	13:35	13:40		Program Explanation: Details of the program from CFP to Finals			-
-	13:40	13:45		Introduction of the Judges		-	-
-	13:45	13:50		Presentation session details, Explanation of Judging method and criteria			-
-	13:50	14:20		Presentations on "No Accidents": 25 min (5 teams x 5 min) + 5 min			-
-	14:20	15:00		Presentations on "No Congestion": 35 min (7 teams x 5 min) + 5 min			-
-	15:00	15:35		Presentations on "No Extortion": 30 min (6 teams x 5 min) + 5 min			-
-	15:35	15:45		Feedback from International Guests			-
-	15:45	15:55		Award Ceremony	-
-	-	-		Mr. Hiroto Ishida → Best Idea for "No Accidents"			-
-	-	-		Mr. Masaki Tsunoda → Best Idea for "No Congestion"			-
-	-	-		Prof. Hiroto Yasuura → Best Idea for "No Extortion"			-
-	15:55	16:00		Group photo and Closing Remark (HOF)			-