The Department of Economics & Social Sciences (ESS) and the Global Affairs forums organized a seminar on Aid and Reform on March 30, 2004. Dr. Shantayanan Devarajan, the Chief Economist for the World Bank's South Asia Region was the keynote speaker. A large number of students, teachers and invited guests attended the seminar. Professor J R Choudhury, VC, BU and Ms. Christine Wallich, Country Director, World Bank also attended the Seminar. Professor A M Muazzam Husain, Chair, Department of ESS introduced the Speaker.