Press Release: The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organized a Country
Lecture titled “Beyond Bilateral Ties: Unlocking New Avenues in Bangladesh-Philippines
Cooperation” on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at the BIISS Auditorium in Dhaka. Her
Excellency Nina P. Cainglet, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Philippines in Bangladesh, delivered the keynote address as the Distinguished Guest Speaker.
Major General Iftekhar Anis, BSP, awc, afwc, psc, PEng, Director General of BIISS,
delivered the welcome address, and Professor Dr. Delwar Hossain, Department of
International Relations, University of Dhaka, set the tone of programme. The session was
moderated by Ambassador Md Ruhul Alam Siddique, Former Acting Foreign Secretary,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Professor Dr. Delwar Hossain, in his deliberations, highlighted the historical relations
between Bangladesh and the Philippines and stressed the need to explore new dimensions of
cooperation, including trade, investment, people-to-people linkages, and maritime
collaboration. He underscored the importance of strengthening diplomatic and economic ties
in the changing geopolitical context of the Indo-Pacific region.
In her remarks, Ambassador Cainglet emphasised shared values, development priorities, and
the potential for greater collaboration in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and education.
She highlighted that enhanced bilateral engagement would contribute to regional peace,
prosperity, and sustainable growth.
The lecture was followed by an open discussion session, where distinguished participants—
including senior government officials, diplomats, academics, media representatives,
researchers, and students—shared their insights and suggestions on deepening B
Lecture titled “Beyond Bilateral Ties: Unlocking New Avenues in Bangladesh-Philippines
Cooperation” on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at the BIISS Auditorium in Dhaka. Her
Excellency Nina P. Cainglet, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Philippines in Bangladesh, delivered the keynote address as the Distinguished Guest Speaker.
Major General Iftekhar Anis, BSP, awc, afwc, psc, PEng, Director General of BIISS,
delivered the welcome address, and Professor Dr. Delwar Hossain, Department of
International Relations, University of Dhaka, set the tone of programme. The session was
moderated by Ambassador Md Ruhul Alam Siddique, Former Acting Foreign Secretary,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Professor Dr. Delwar Hossain, in his deliberations, highlighted the historical relations
between Bangladesh and the Philippines and stressed the need to explore new dimensions of
cooperation, including trade, investment, people-to-people linkages, and maritime
collaboration. He underscored the importance of strengthening diplomatic and economic ties
in the changing geopolitical context of the Indo-Pacific region.
In her remarks, Ambassador Cainglet emphasised shared values, development priorities, and
the potential for greater collaboration in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and education.
She highlighted that enhanced bilateral engagement would contribute to regional peace,
prosperity, and sustainable growth.
The lecture was followed by an open discussion session, where distinguished participants—
including senior government officials, diplomats, academics, media representatives,
researchers, and students—shared their insights and suggestions on deepening B
