BIPSS President Speaks at the Conference on "Anticipating Threats in a Connected World"

Canada, 13-16 April 2008

President of BIPSS Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd.) visited Vancouver, Canada to attend a conference that highlighted on the global security and emerging threats in current world. The President presented his key note paper on "The Process of Violent Radicalization in Bangladesh: Problems and Challenges". Delegates from seventy five countries including high level policy makers, security and private sector experts attended the conference. Different papers were presented by leading experts on key issues of the theme at the conference.

The mission on the study to identify good practices of Development Assistance in support of building Counter Terrorism Capacity visited Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) on April 1, 2008. Members of the Mission Mr. Julian Elgaard Brett and Erik Bryld met BIPSS President Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc,psc (Retd.) and discussed various about their mission in Bangladesh.

BIPSS President and Mission delegates have agreed that the visiting mission would have a fruitful time in Bangladesh and would be able to find effective means to assist in building capacity for counter terrorism.

Dutch Ambassador Ms. Bea Tentusscher visited Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) on March 30, 2008. She was accompanied by Hans Knynenburg, First Secretary, Political, Press and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They met BIPSS President Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc,psc (Retd.) and discussed various issues of mutual interests.

BIPSS President gave a briefing on the "Current and Emerging Security Scenario in Bangladesh". The briefing was followed by a thoughtful discussion session. BIPSS officials were present during the session.

BIPSS President Speaks at the
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh
On
"Civil Military Relations in Democracy"

23 March 2008

BIPSS President Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd.) delivered a lecture in National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh on Sunday, March 23, 2008. In his lecture he presented a key note paper on "Civil Military Relation in Democracy".

The thoughtful and informative presentation covered an overview of various models relating to civil military relations in a democratic environment. The presentation was followed by a lively open forum session regarding the structures of civil military relations, historical perspectives, democratic gestures/decorum and practices towards the system of harmonious Civil Military Relations (CMR) in a state. Issues of democratic civilian control of the military were dealt at length.

The session was largely attended by members of the rank of Brigadier General/ Joint Secretary and equivalent including foreign course members from 12 countries and the faculty members of National Defence College (NDC).

BIPSS President Speaks at the
"1st Police Executive Development Course"
in the "Police Staff College"
On
National Security Perceptions: Geopolitical Aspect and Analysis

Dhaka, 17 March, 2008

President of BIPSS, Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd.) presented a key note paper on "National Security Perceptions: Geopolitical Aspect and Analysis" at the 1st Police Executive Development Course" in the Police Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka.

The presentation was followed by a lively open forum session regarding the security discourses, its scopes, trends and aspects in the context of present day security environment. The Session included discussions on aspects related to both national and regional security issues. The session was attended by senior police officers attending the course and members of the faculty of 'Police Staff College'.

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BIPSS Launched
Bangladesh Centre for Terrorism Research (BCTR)

Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) launched a specialized centre on terrorism in Bangladesh. On the occasion, BIPSS organized a Meet the Press programme on 9 March, 2008 at VIP Lounge of National Press Club, Dhaka.

BIPSS President Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd) and Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, Head, International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) of S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore addressed the press.

In his opening remark, BIPSS President emphasized that Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) is a non party, non profit independent think in Bangladesh which gives immense importance on the issue of the trends of terrorism in Bangladesh. In this context BIPSS wanted to establish a specialized and highly equipped centre for comprehensive research on terrorism. According to him the centre will dedicate to preserve the objective to study, analyze and interpret the root causes, nature and future trajectory of terrorism.

While addressing the press, Dr. Rohan said different terrorist outfits in Bangladesh including the Harakat ul-Jihad-i-Islami (HuJI) Bangladesh and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are potential threats to national security. He called upon the government as well as the private sectors including the news media and business community to join their hands to tackle terrorism.

Dr. Rohan Gunaratna handed a Plaque to BIPSS President Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd) on 9 March at Meet the Press in recognition of BIPSS's contribution and proven excellence in the study and research on terrorism related issues particularly in Bangladesh.

Dr. Rohan also expressed his deep gratitude to General Munir for establishing "Bangladesh Centre for Terrorism Research" (BCTR), a specialized centre in Bangladesh to work for developing counter-terrorism tools and finding ways of implementing those tools to tackle the rise of radicalism and terrorism in Bangladesh.

on
"International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and its Implementation"
Jointly Organized by
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
&
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Bangladesh

President of BIPSS, Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd.) presented a key note paper on "Means and Methods of Warfare in Armed Conflict" at the 2nd day of three days ICRC-MOFA training programme on "International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and its Implementation".

The presentation was followed by a lively question and answer session regarding the laws and regulations and their proper implementation to ensure the effective regulatory measures for limiting means and methods of warfare in armed conflict. The training session was largely attended by the subject experts on IHL, members of the Armed Forces Division and representatives from various ministries.

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BIPSS In House Round Table on

The Westphalian State in South Asia and Future Directions
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Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) arranged an in-house round table on "The Westphalian State in South Asia and Future Directions" on 26 February, 2008. His Excellency Mr. Mijarul Quayes, High Commissioner of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the Maldives was the key note presenter at the occasion. The presentation was followed by a briefing on "The current political trends in the Maldives with special reference to the upcoming Presidential election." Representatives from the academia, international organizations, diplomatic cores attended the session.

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A copy of the signed Record of Understanding (ROU) between ANU and Ausaid was handed over to BIPSS President, Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc, by Mr. Ahmed Imran of ANU at Dhaka on 31st Jan 2008. Mr. S.M Wahiduzzamn, Secretary, Ministry of MOSICT was present at the occasion. more..

Singapore, 3-5 February, 2008

President of BIPSS, Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc presented a key note paper at the three days CENS-GFF conference on “Radicalisation: Foresight and Warning” held in Singapore. The President presented his key note paper on “Violent Radicalization: Case Study on Bangladesh”. The conference was largely attended by policy makers, subject experts, academics and representatives from leading think tanks. Papers were presented by leading experts on key issues of the theme at the conference. 

 Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) has launched "Bangladesh Centre for Terrorism Research (BCTR)" on 15 February 2008, a unique research centre dedicated to study and research on terrorism with the aim of reducing the threat of terrorism and minimizing its impact on society. The Centre's mission is to study the goals, tactics, resources and strategies of terrorism and analyzing terrorist threats and risks and develop response to it. It is functioning as a specialized centre within the framework of BIPSS. The Centre is headed by Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, President, BIPSS and run by experts and analysts on terrorism related issues.

The Centre is a collaborative efforts between specialized terrorism research centres in South East Asia, Europe and Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS). BCTR's activities will contribute to the ground of peace and security by enhancing understanding of the new trends of terrorism and the means to combat it. more..

BIPSS announced NTS Fellowship 2008

Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) in cooperation with foreign partners announced the nine month NTS fellowships-2008. The NTS fellowships were targeted towards emerging and mid career research professional (3-5) years who have demonstrated leadership potentials. Successful fellows have to spend time at the host institutions in home and abroad. The screening of applications started from 18 February 2008.   more..

Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh jointly organized a roundtable titled 'Strategic Change.' The roundtable held in the auditorium of the Goethe Institut Dhaka, was attended by a large number of strategic experts, scholars, politicians, civil society members and the diplomatic community. In his opening remarks Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc, President, BIPSS identified four key dynamics of strategic change, these are: traditional, irregular, catastrophic and disruptive. The roundtable had four sub-themes. These are: 'The Changing Nature of Great Power Relationship', 'The Rise of China and its Strategic Implications', 'The Rise of India and its Strategic Implications', and 'The Dawn of the Asia Pacific Century'. The panelists were Dr. Wilfried von Bredow, Institute of Political Science, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany, Dr. S. M. Ali, Senior Editorial Coordinator, Asia Pacific Region, BBC, London and Muhammad Zamir, Former Secretary and Ambassador. more..

BIPSS-German International Seminar
"The Changing Strategic Landscape: New Challenges and Realities"

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Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka organized an International Seminar on “The Changing Strategic Landscape: New Challenges and Realities".

Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Adviser for the Education and Commerce Ministry, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh attended the seminar as chief guest. Dr. Zillur identified some key aspects like quality professional combined with deep insight and excellence; culture bound social values united with cohesive and moral values to deal with the new threats and landmarks that emerged in the strategic environment in recent years. He hoped that BIPSS will arrange such kinds of Seminar and Dialogue to understand the fast changing world that will become too complex in future.  

Presided over by BIPSS President, Major General A N M Muniruzzaman, the inaugural session was also addressed by Mr. Frank Meyke, German ambassador in Dhaka. General Muniruzzaman indicated that the rise of major power is a strategic reality now. It is also a reality that the nature of uni-polarity is not permanent as there are clear symptoms of the growth of multi-polarity in the global strategic landscape. He said that Bangladesh is positioned between two of the World's largest growing economies and rising powers. Therefore it is very important to understand and comprehend the changes that are emerging in the world arena. more..

BIPSS President at International Conference on
"SAARC: Towards Greater Connectivity"

New Delhi, 15-16 January, 2008

Major General A.N.M Muniruzzaman, President, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) attended a two days International Conference on "SAARC: Towards Greater Connectivity" from 15-16 January, 2008 at New Delhi. The conference was jointly organized by Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAF) and India International Centre (IIC).

Eminent policy makers, academics and representatives from leading think tanks from South Asia attended the conference. The conference stressed the vital need for collective vision of an inter-connected South Asia where there will be free flow of goods, services, ideas and people.

It also reflected the critical importance of regional connectivity among the South Asian countries. Former Prime Minister of India, Mr. I.K. Gujral attended the conference.

He remarked that SAARC should develop as an economic bloc in the lines of the European Union.

Indian State Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jairam Ramesh and Ambassador Dev Mukharjee also attended the conference.

The issues discussed in the conference covered the whole terrain of connectivity among the South Asian countries such as; a. greater flow of people in the sub-region, b. infrastructure connectivity: unlimited avenues; c. the importance of people to people contact, d. revitalizing the issues regarding SAFTA, e. the issues of energy security, f. the establishment of South Asian University.

South Asia Think Tanks
Directors' Conference

New Delhi, 17 January, 2008

The conference was also attended by Rifaat Hussain, Dipankar Banerjee, Parvaiz Iqbal Cheema, Satish Nambiar, Nischal Nath Pandey and heads of other leading think tanks in South Asia.

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis in Fragile States
Finding a Way for Peace and Security

Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) in collaboration with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized an International Seminar on "Humanitarian Intervention in Fragile States". In the inaugural session, Major General A.N.M Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc, President, BIPSS pointed that the issue of fragile states is the most strategic vernacular of today's world. Neo Kind of intra-state conflicts and their destructive tendencies have displaced the traditional political, military and strategic paradigms.

In this seminar, first working session is chaired by Brigadier General ATM Amin, psc. Dr. Delwar Hossain, Associate Professor, Dept of International Relations, University of Dhaka discussed about the nature of fragile states. Dr. Shaheen Akhter, Research Fellow, National Defense University, Pakistan presented a case study of fragile states. The last session is chaired by Ambassador Harun-ur-Rashid. In this session, Mr. Shiral Virantha Lakthilaka, Attorney at Law, Sri Lanka presented his paper on the legal dimension of humanitarian intervention in fragile states. While Mr. Christopher Harland, regional legal adviser, ICRC, New Delhi talked about the role of ICRC in humanitarian intervention in fragile states. more..

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1. Presentation of Shiral V Lakthilaka_Srilanka
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3. Presentation of Dr. Delwar Hossain_Bangladesh
4. Presentation of Dr. Shaheen Akhtar_Pakistan