The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) 2024, an international geopolitical conference set to take place from November 16 to 18, 2024, at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The announcement was made Friday, on November 15th 2024, during a Press Briefing by the Executive Director of CGS, Zillur Rahman.
Zillur Rahman stated the third rendition of the Bay of Bengal Conference is the biggest event to date hosted by CGS. The three-day conference will officially begin today on the 16th November, Saturday. He also stated that “This year’s conference, “A Fractured World,” brings together over 200 speakers, 300 delegates, and an audience of 800 participants hailing from more than 80 countries around the world.
Mr. Rahman also mentioned that Bangladesh stands at a unique moment in its history. Recent developments have opened up profound opportunities for our nation to redefine itself on democratic principles with a new openness to dialogue and collaboration. The Bay of Bengal Conversation will reflect this spirit by serving as a global platform to explore challenges that resonate across borders, from human rights and climate change to economic development, security, and technological transformation. We are honored to have Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, and a well known person as our inaugural speaker. Dr. Yunus’s perspective will set the tone for three days of meaningful and impactful discussions.”
He said, “This is more than a conference; it’s a call to action. Together, we aim to address the fractures dividing nations and communities, fostering new dialogues and solutions.” He also mentioned that the last two years of experience of this event was bitter. But CGS made it a successful event. Hopefully this year won’t be different.
Munira Khan, Chair of CGS has stated that, “Bay of Bengal Conversation has some agendas. We want to discuss these issues. This is not for any political party but for the people.” She stated that this conference is not a governmental event rather a non-governmental one and its result will be enjoyed by all the people around the world. She wished for the success of the conference and asked everyone’s cooperation.
The Press Conference ended with a question and answer session.
