Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organized a webinar on
“Leadership of Bangabandhu and Its Relevance to the Contemporary World” on 18
August 2020 on the occasion of the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman. The webinar will form a part of a book on Bangabandhu that is going to be published
from BIISS by 2021 within 'Mujib Barsha'. His Excellency Dr. A K Abdul Momen, MP, Honourable
Foreign Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as the Chief
Guest. Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari, ndc, psc, te, Director General, BIISS, commenced the
programme with his welcome address. Ambassador M Fazlul Karim, Chairman, BIISS, illuminated
various leadership qualities of Bangabandhu and gave his key note speech. During the panel discussion,
both academics and learned participants shared their valuable experience with regard to charismatic
leadership of Bagabandhu.
Ambassador Muhammad Zamir, the Former Chief Information Commissioner of Bangladesh,
discussed the topic titled “Engagement with International Organizations and Enhancement of Multilateral
Relations”. Following that, Professor Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Department of International Relations, University
of Dhaka, gave a presentation on “Foreign Policy and Diplomacy” highlighting a historical overview and its
linkage with Bangabandhu’s thoughts and ideas. Professor Dr. Selim Jahan, Visiting Fellow, Columbia
University and the University of Oxford discussed on “Economy and Development of Bangladesh” stressing
on Bangabandhu’s visions, ideals, and thoughts for the current economic progress. Finally, Professor Dr.
Syed Anwar Husain, Bangabandhu Chair Professor, Bangladesh University of Professional elaborately
discussed the topic on “International Peace and Security” highlighting Bangabandhu’s perceptions and roles
in maintaining global peace and tranquility. After the open discussion, the programme was ended by the
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
