Dr. Binayak Sen, Research Director, BIDS participated in the conference titled "Dui Bangla: from Environmental Issues to Cultural Perspectives" in Paris, France during 7-17 December, 2019. Dr. Sen presented his paper titled "Poverty Convergence in Two Bengals" in the conference. The visit was sponsored by National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) and  the University of Chicago.