ROLES-TUFS-BIISS Dialogue on Bangladesh in Transition

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), in collaboration with the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology Open Laboratory for Emergence Strategies (ROLES), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), organised a dialogue titled “Bangladesh in Transition: New Directions for FOIP and BIG-B” on 03 November 2024, at the BIISS Auditorium.

The dialogue examined Bangladesh’s evolving strategic position in the changing regional and global geopolitical landscape, with particular emphasis on the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision and the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative. Participants discussed the implications of these frameworks for Bangladesh’s foreign policy, economic development, regional connectivity, maritime cooperation, and strategic partnerships.

The event brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, researchers, government officials, and distinguished scholars from Bangladesh and Japan to exchange perspectives on emerging geopolitical trends and opportunities for enhanced bilateral and regional cooperation. The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening Bangladesh–Japan relations, promoting sustainable infrastructure development, expanding economic collaboration, and fostering a rules-based, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

The dialogue concluded by reaffirming the value of continued academic exchange and policy dialogue between BIISS and TUFS in advancing mutual understanding and supporting evidence-based policymaking on issues of regional and global significance.