Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organized a hybrid seminar on ‘Promoting Multilateral Cooperation to Prevent Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling’ on 25th May 2022. H. E. Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

 The inaugural seminar was kicked off with the welcome speech of the Director General of BIISS, Major General Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, OSP, BSP. psc. It was followed by the speech of the Chief Guest who praised the Government of Bangladesh’s efforts in reducing human trafficking and noted that the EU is supporting Bangladesh in this regard. The Chairman of BIISS, Ambassador Kazi Imtiaz Hossain chaired the introductory session. Afterwards, a working session chaired by Professor Dr. Tasneem Siddiqui, University of Dhaka, was organized to highlight on the contemporary issues of human trafficking. A panel of four distinguished subject-matter experts presented their research findings. Speakers laid emphasis on joint efforts and broader cooperation to prevent human trafficking and migrant smuggling. It was followed by a vibrant Q&A session featuring questions and comments regarding the challenges in preventing human trafficking. Research Officers from  BIMRAD in this distinguished program.