Dhaka Flow Youth Fest aims mental, physical growth on campus

Curzon Hall Panoramic view is taken by Mostak Ahmed. Wikipedia

Dhaka, Apr 29 - In a bold push to embed wellness into the core of university life, Dhaka Flow’s Second Annual Youth Festival is ushering in a wave of mental, emotional, and physical health advocacy in 10 leading universities in Bangladesh.

Launched at North South University on April 13, this year’s Youth Fest is scaling new heights with events at campuses IUBAT, Canadian University, ULAB, IUB, East West University, Presidency University, UCB, BRAC University, and AIUB.

Each stop is uniquely tailored, bringing holistic health to the forefront of student life.

With yoga mats spread across the lawn, deep-breathing sessions indoors, and motivational speeches echoing through packed halls, the event at BRAC University on Tuesday brought hundreds of students.

At BRAC university,  students were engaged in  yoga, breathwork, and even self-defense workshops led by instructors like Shadman Sakif.

In between movement and meditation came candid discussions—from tackling identity and anxiety to finding purpose in a fast-paced world.

Dr. Salma Ikram of United Hospital led a particularly resonant session on mental health.

Shazia Omar, CEO & Co- Founder of Dhaka Flow said, “All we need inner peace. University students are facing many problems. If we can ensure our inner peace, we can do anything. To improve our mental health, we need deep breath and Yoga. Mentally & physically we have to sustain our good Health.”

Speakers from diverse sectors—including Tabith Awal, President of the Bangladesh Football Federation, Shameran Abed, Executive Director of BRAC International, and Faiaz Rahman, Director at Urmi Group attended the event.

Founded as a wellness platform committed to holistic health, Dhaka Flow organizes everything from corporate wellness sessions and university events to park festivals and international retreats.

Its vision goes beyond yoga and meditation—it’s about building a culture of healing and growth in community. - UNB