Saima Wazed, chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neuro-Developmental Disorders, yesterday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman throughout his life worked towards achieving peace, social equality and harmony while social justice and fairness were at the core of all his works.

Saima, who is also World Health Organization's (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Southeast Asia, made the remarks at a panel discussion titled "Peace through Inter-faith Dialogue, Culture and Heritage" held at Foreign Service Academy as part of the two-day World Peace Conference.

"He [Bangabandhu] believed in dialogue and standing up for the rights and fighting for those who could not speak for themselves," said Saima Wazed.

President Abdul Hamid inaugurated the two-day "World Peace Conference-2021" yesterday, which brought together global thinkers, political personalities and peace promoters.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony of the conference today.