Country Lecture Series (CLS) on “Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised a Country Lecture Series (CLS) titled “Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations: Moving towards Prosperity” on Sunday, 15 September 2024 at the BIISS Auditorium.

The lecture served as an important platform for exchanging views on the evolving bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and Malaysia, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, education, labour migration, tourism, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. The discussion underscored the longstanding friendship between the two countries and explored avenues for strengthening collaboration to achieve shared prosperity amid changing regional and global dynamics.

The event brought together diplomats, policymakers, academics, researchers, members of the diplomatic corps, university faculty, students, and representatives from think tanks and the media. Participants engaged in a lively discussion on the future trajectory of Bangladesh–Malaysia relations and emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue, economic partnership, and regional cooperation in fostering mutual growth and development.

The lecture concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where participants shared their views and exchanged ideas on further deepening bilateral ties. The programme reaffirmed BIISS's commitment to promoting informed dialogue on Bangladesh's foreign relations and strategic engagement with key partners in the Asia-Pacific region.