Dhaka, Nov 15 (V7N)- The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) will host the 3rd edition of the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) 2024, an international geopolitical conference, starting in Dhaka on Saturday.

CGS Executive Director Zillur Rahman, in a press briefing on Friday, expressed honor in having Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, as the inaugural speaker. "Dr. Yunus’ perspective will set the tone for three days of meaningful and impactful discussions," he stated.

Zillur Rahman described the Bay of Bengal Conference as CGS's largest event to date. “This year’s theme, 'A Fractured World,' will feature over 200 speakers, 300 delegates, and an audience of 800 participants from more than 80 countries,” he added.

The conference aims to offer a global platform for exploring pressing challenges, including human rights, climate change, economic development, security, and technological transformation. Zillur Rahman further noted that Bangladesh is at a unique moment, with recent developments opening up opportunities to redefine itself on democratic principles and a new openness to dialogue and collaboration.

“This is more than just a conference; it’s a call to action,” Rahman said. “Together, we aim to address the fractures dividing nations and communities, fostering new dialogues and solutions.”

Munira Khan, Chair of CGS, emphasized that the conference's agenda is centered on critical global issues. “This event is not for any political party but for the people,” she remarked, adding that it is a non-governmental initiative and its outcomes will benefit people worldwide.

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