Dhaka to Host Fifth Annual Bay of Bengal Geopolitical Summit

• The fifth Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) begins on October 3, 2026, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, running through October 5.
• Organized by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS), the event is South Asia's largest privately organized international geopolitical conference.
• More than 200 speakers from over 100 countries are expected, alongside 300 delegates and 1,000 total participants.

Conference Details

• The summit will take place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.
• Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the opening session.
• Attendees include a diverse group of current and former heads of state, diplomats, military experts, investors, and human rights activists.

Core Themes and Objectives

• The CGS has identified five key pillars for this year's dialogue:
  • Geopolitics and regional security
  • Trust and cooperation
  • Climate change impacts
  • Spirituality
  • Humanity
• Organizers aim to address maritime security, regional stability between South and Southeast Asia, and global geopolitical uncertainty.
• Specific discussions will also focus on Bangladesh’s democratic governance and sustainable development goals.

Institutional Growth

• CGS leadership announced that the institute has expanded its operations to the United States.
• Future plans include extending their institutional reach to Brussels and Dubai.