The Dialogue on Regionalism vs. Multi-lateralism was chaired by Prof Rehman Sobhan, Chairman Centre for Policy Dialogue, with Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Choudhury as the Chief Guest and the former Commerce Minister and
opposition Awami League leader Mr Tofail Ahmed as the Special Guest.

Dr Willem van der Geest presented a keynote address at the Dialogue, entitled Regionalism vs Multi-lateralism: Lessons for Bangladesh from Indo-ASEAN Experience. The Dialogue was arranged by the Centre for Policy
Dialogue, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Dialogue was also addressed by the Government of Bangladesh's Commerce Secretary, representatives of Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the
Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Representatives of the Delegation of the European Commission, the Indian High Commission to Bangladesh as well as leading analysts from Dhaka University and the
Bangladesh Liberal Arts University contributed to the dialogue discussion.

Download Dr van der Geest's presentation:
Regionalism vs Multi-lateralism: Lessons for Bangladesh from Indo-ASEAN Experience (pdf)

Daily Star, Bangladesh's coverage of the dialogue