The School of Public Health (SPH) launched the report on 'Human Development in South Asia 2004: The Health Challenge' on June 29, 2005, at BRAC Centre Inn. The Executive Director of BRAC, Mr. Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury was the chair of the program, with welcome and introductory speeches given by SPH International Director, Dr. Demissie Habte. Chief Guest, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddiqui, Principal Secretary to the Honourable Prime Minister, Ms. Khadija Haq, President of the Human Development Centre, Dr. Duang Vadee Sungkhobol, World Health Organization Representative and Mr. AFM Sarwar Kamal, Secretary, MoHFW and the Special Guest of the Program also spoke on the occasion.