Concorde: Literary, Linguistic and Sustainability Studies Conference

Department of English, Netrokona University, Bangladesh
22–23 April, 2026

Call for Papers

About the Conference

Concorde aims to create a shared intellectual platform for literature, language studies, and sustainability. In a world increasingly threatened by environmental crises, technological disruption (particularly AI), geopolitical conflicts, economic instability, and global migration, the humanities are called upon to rethink their roles and responsibilities.

This conference explores how literary, linguistic, and cultural studies can respond to contemporary global crises and contribute to building a sustainable future. By encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, Concorde seeks to bridge sustainability and the humanities in meaningful and impactful ways.

Conference Details

Date

22–23 April, 2026

Venue

Department of English
Netrokona University
Netrokona, Bangladesh

Organizer

Department of English,
Netrokona University

Deadline

22 February, 2026 (Sunday)

Keynote Speakers

Professor Dr Anirudra Thapa
Central Department of English
Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Professor Dr Shamsad Mortuza
Department of English
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Professor Dr Shaila Sultana
Institute of Modern Languages
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Professor Dr Maswood Akhter
Department of English
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Professor Dr Sabiha Huq
English Discipline
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Professor Dr Mohit Ul Alam
Department of English
University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

Topics of Interest

  • Literary studies for sustainable future
  • Language education for sustainability
  • Linguistic studies for sustainable future
  • Cultures and development studies
  • Spiritual desolation and materialistic upgradation
  • STEM or STEAM?
  • Ecocriticism and sustainability
  • Redressing global climate crisis
  • Sustainability and/beyond literary theory
  • Power politics and sustainability
  • Sustainability in literature and language curricula
  • Sustainable environment and literature

Call for Papers

Abstracts of 250 words, followed by five keywords and a 100-word author bio, should be submitted via email on or before 22 February, 2026 (Sunday).

Acceptance Notification: 03 March, 2026 (Tuesday)

This is an in-person conference. Individual paper presentations will be allotted 15 minutes. The final session will be dedicated to the Shakespeare anniversary.


Proceedings

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Contact

For submissions and queries:

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