BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

Roundtable Discussion on Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Threats and

Strategies of Bangladesh on 20 November 2024

 

Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised a Roundtable Discussion on “Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Threats and Strategies of Bangladesh” on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at the BIISS auditorium. Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, OSP, NPP, ndc, ncc, psc, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ambassador AFM Gousal Azam Sarker, Chairman, BIISS, Chaired the session and Major General Iftekhar Anis, BSP, awc, afwc, psc, PEng, Director General of BIISS, delivered the welcome address. Three presentations were made in the Roundtable Discussion. The Keynote Speech on “Emerging Maritime Security Threats in the Bay of Bengal: Unfolding the Multilevel Strategies” was delivered by Ms Moutusi Islam, Research Fellow, BIISS. Professor Dr Rashed Uz Zaman, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka spoke on “Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal: Geopolitical and Strategic Implications” and Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa, OSP, NPP, rcds, afwc, psc, PhD, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel) and Chairman, Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research and Development (BIMRAD) presented on “Emerging Maritime Security in the Bay of Bengal: Policy Options and Strategies for Bangladesh”. There was an Open Discussion session following the presentations. Senior officials from different ministries, former diplomats, senior civil and military officials, academia, researchers, and faculties from various universities participated in and enriched the discussion by presenting their valuable questions, comments, suggestions, and observations during the open discussion session.