Book Info
Understanding the state of national security, both traditional and non-traditional, is vital for formulating and implementing national policies in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) has initiated its annual report on national security. The present volume is the third in the series that covers the developments and events in the year 2009. Two earlier volumes in the series dealt with both traditional and non-traditional nature. The wide range of issues and challenges covered in this book have introduced and analysed some of the most pressing non-traditional security threats that impinge on the national security of Bangladesh. The book also put forth a set of recommendations to address the challenges of non-traditional security threats that impinge on the national security of Bangladesh. The book also put forth a set of recommendations to address the challenges that Bangladesh faces in the domain of non-traditional security. It is hoped that it will contribute to a better understanding of the approach to non-traditional security concerns in Bangladesh. The present work is an outcome of the extraordinary professional effort of a team of scholars of BIISS it is, therefore, a notable contribution to the field of security studies focusing on Bangladesh and a useful reference for policymakers, lawmakers, academia, media professionals, NGO and CBO activists, and other relevant professionals.
Golam Mohammad
Major General Golam Mohammad, nwc, psc, is Director General of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). He obtained his Masters degree on Defence Strategic Studies from Madras University, India and Masters Degree on National Security Strategy from National Defence University, USA. Golam Mohammad was commissioned on 14 June 1979 in the East Bengal Regiment (Infantry) of Bangladesh Army. In his long military career, he served in various command, staff and instructional appointments. He served as Staff at Brigade and Division Headquarters, and as Directing Staff of Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC). He took part in UN peacekeeping operations under United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in Namibia as a Military Observer from 1989 to 1990.