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At a Glance: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 in Dhaka, highlighting Bangladesh's strategic potential in coastal economics, global trade, and regional connectivity.
🌐 Strategic Geographic Potential & Shared Prosperity
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized that Bangladesh’s strategic and geographic position offers immense potential for its seaports, waterways, and coastal economy to integrate with the global market[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span). While inaugurating the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, he stressed the collective responsibility to transform shared geography into shared prosperity[span_1](start_span)[span_1](end_span).
🤝 International Forum & Multilateral Cooperation
Organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), the three-day international conference runs from October 3 to 5, convening global policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and academics. CGS President Zillur Rahman noted that the landmark event draws over 200 speakers, 300 delegates, and 1,000-plus participants representing more than 100 countries. Rahman called for expanded bilateral and multilateral cooperation across trade, energy, education, technology, climate, and maritime sectors.
💼 Investment, Economy & National Sovereignty
Reiterating Bangladesh's commitment to dialogue, partnership, and mutual respect while safeguarding sovereignty, the Prime Minister outlined efforts to establish the nation as an appealing investment destination and robust manufacturing hub. He underlined that policy continuity and certainty are crucial to building investor confidence.
🚀 Empowering Youth & Transforming Brain Drain
Focusing on the country's substantial young demographic, Rahman stated that the administration is prioritizing skill-building, employment generation, artificial intelligence, innovation, and startups. The primary objective is to equip young citizens for global competition and effectively convert "brain drain" into "brain circulation".