The Armed Forces Division of the Prime Minister's Office has organized a two-day seminar on "Grey Zone Activities and Challenges for Bangladesh” intending to increase the awareness and knowledge of the young generation about different threats to the nation during peacetime.
In the contemporary world, a country faces various threats not only during wartime but also during peacetime. Among these are peacetime economic and diplomatic nefarious activities, cyber threats, rumours, and disinformation. Such activities can seriously disrupt the diplomatic environment, economic management and national security, said a press release.
ISPRMinister of Science and Technology Affairs Yafes Osman was present as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the seminar at the Army Golf Club at the Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday. He spoke on Gray Zone Activities in the presence of the invited guests and students.
AFD Principal Staff Officer Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, among others, was present on the occasion. In addition, a total of 400 people including two foreign experts, officials of the army, navy, air force, border guard Bangladesh, police, Ansar and other important government agencies related to national security and dignitaries of Bangladesh and students and students of various universities in the capital and surrounding areas participated in the seminar.
ISPRThe important topics discussed in the seminar are the concept of peacetime activities of a country to pursue its political interests other than war in the contemporary world, cyber threats and security in national and international contexts, the role of the state and the individual in countering the evils of misinformation and rumours in the contemporary world, activities in economic and diplomatic interests and national security.
Domestic and foreign experts delivered speeches on various topics during the session. The closing ceremony of the event will be held on Monday.