
18/03/2025
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok in collaboration with the ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University organized an Academic Seminar titled “Bangladesh towards ASEAN: A Room with A View” at the Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
The seminar underscored the possibilities for further strengthening Bangladesh-ASEAN ties and discussed critical issues that need to be addressed for fostering such ties. Professor Shahab Enam Khan, Department of International Relations, Jahangirnagar University, delivered the keynote speech which was followed by discussion by Professor Sineenat Sermcheep, PhD., Director ASEAN Studies Center Chulalongkorn University and M Ashique Rahman, Senior Research Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).
During the panel discussion part, moderated by Ambassador Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, four panelists, Prof. Dr. Somrudee (Meprasert) Jitpraphai, Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti, Executive Director, ASEAN University Network (AUN), Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, former Director General of CIRDAP and Dr. Ratchada Jayagupta, Director, Asian Research Center for Migration, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University discussed on Cooperation on Fisheries and Aquaculture, Digital Transformation, Disaster Management and Preparedness and Development and Gender respectively. The panel discussion was followed by an interactive question-answer session.
The seminar drew the appropriate level of attention and engagement and was attended by representatives from relevant Government department, ASEAN experts, think tank, academics, Embassies, International Organizations, media, and students.