International Conference on Human Security Approach to Counter Extremism in South Asia

A two-day International Conference on Human Security Approach to Counter Extremism in South Asia: Relevance of Japanese Culture was held at BIISS Auditorium from 24 November 2009 to 24 November 2009. The Conference was organised by BIISS with the support of the Japan Foundation. Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam, ndc, psc, Director General, BIISS delivered the welcome address. Advocate Shahara Khatun, MP, Hon'ble Minister for Home Affairs Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh was the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session of the Conference. H. E. Mr. Tamotsu Shinotsuka, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh was present as Special Guest at the Inaugural Session . Major General Muhammed Firdaus Mian, psc, Chairman, Board of Governors, BIISS, chaired the session. Beside Bangladesh the scholars from India, Japan Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka presented papers in the conference.