Amader Gram, BDResearch.org one of the Porgramme of D.Net and Research Initiative for Participatory Action (RIPA) organised the first Dipak Kamal Memorial Lecture 2010. Dipak Kamal, is Governing Body Member and Founder Member of D.Net. In every year, Dipak Kamal Memorial Lecture 2010 will be held in memorial of distinguished Marine Scientist and Late Professor Dipak Kamal of University of Khulna.

First lecture was held at 6 pm on January 26, 2010 at Hotel Royal, Khulna. This initiative was organised as part of Knowledge Fair of Amader Gram. “Climate Change: South West Bangladesh Perspective” was the first issue of lecture. Distinguished Environment Scientist Professor Dr Dilip Kumar Datta of University of Khulna delivered the memorial lecture. Honourable Meyor Mr Talukdar Abdul Khalek of Khulna City Corporation was attend the programme as Chief Guest. Vice Chancellor Dr Md Saifuddin Shah of University of Khulna chaired the programme.