Seminar on National Security Bangladesh 2008 on 24 November 2009

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised the launching ceremony of its annual publication, National Security Bangladesh 2008, on 24 November 2009 at the BIISS Auditorium.

The book was formally unveiled by Advocate Shahara Khatun, MP, Honourable Minister for Home Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), reviewed the publication as the Book Reviewer. The event was also attended by Major General Muhammed Firdaus Mian, psc, Chairman of the Board of Governors, BIISS, and Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam, ndc, psc, Director General of BIISS, along with senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, researchers, security experts, military officials, media representatives, and distinguished guests.

In his remarks, the Chief Guest, Advocate Shahara Khatun, underscored the importance of rigorous research and informed policy dialogue in addressing the evolving national security challenges facing Bangladesh. She commended BIISS for its continued contribution to strategic studies and policy research through the publication of the National Security Bangladesh series, which provides valuable insights for policymakers, academics, and security practitioners.

Reviewing the publication, Dr Iftekharuzzaman highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of the book and its significance in analysing Bangladesh's security environment from political, economic, social, environmental, and strategic perspectives. He noted that the publication offers comprehensive assessments of the major developments and security challenges that shaped Bangladesh during 2008, while also providing thoughtful policy recommendations for addressing emerging national and regional issues.

As the second volume in the National Security Bangladesh series, the publication presents a broad range of analyses on contemporary security concerns, including governance, law and order, economic security, regional cooperation, international relations, environmental sustainability, and non-traditional security challenges. The volume reflects BIISS's commitment to producing evidence-based research that contributes to informed policymaking and strategic thinking in Bangladesh.

The programme concluded with an interactive discussion session, during which participants exchanged views on the evolving concept of national security and the importance of multidisciplinary research in responding to complex security challenges. The book launch reaffirmed BIISS's role as Bangladesh's premier strategic think tank and highlighted its ongoing commitment to fostering informed debate and generating policy-oriented research on issues of national, regional, and global significance.