Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram on Wednesday said security does not depend solely on internal strength, but also on a nation’s accumulated knowledge, wisdom, and the stability of international borders.
He said security without accountability can never ensure global stability in the evolving world order.
The speaker made the remarks as chief guest at the closing session titled “National Security in South Asia in the Context of the New World Order” on the final day of a two-day international conference organized by the Center for Future Studies at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
He said the rapid advancement of technology requires investment in developing new leadership, which would reflect the nation’s responsibility in shaping the future while strengthening public trust and confidence.
The speaker said the conference focused on redefining national security in South Asia, transactional multipolarity and regional cooperation, energy security, migration and refugees in South Asia, combating disinformation and misinformation, and regional cooperation in a changing world.
The conference featured discussions and research-based dialogue on regional and global security challenges.
Among the key speakers were Dr Pramod Jaiswal of Nepal, Subhashini Abeysinghe of Sri Lanka, Dr Salma Malik of Pakistan, and Dr Greg Simons of Sweden.
The speaker also thanked the university’s vice-chancellor and the organizers of the event.
Among those present were BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, deans of different faculties, senior officials, teachers, researchers, students, and invited guests.
