22/08/2026
🌏 Together for a Sustainable Future | Advancing the 2030 Agenda
Stamford International University, in collaboration with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok, successfully organized the seminar “Navigating Global Fiscal Stress: A Strategic Roadmap to Reverse SDG Regression” on 21 August 2026 at Stamford International University, Rama 9 Campus. The seminar welcomed approximately 100 participants, including Ambassadors, distinguished guests, members of the diplomatic corps, Stamford management, lecturers, and students.
The seminar brought together distinguished Ambassadors, representatives from international organizations, academics, and experts to exchange perspectives on global fiscal challenges, innovative financing, and practical approaches to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The seminar opened with a welcome speech by Dr. Apitep Saekow, Acting President of Stamford International University, followed by a presentation by Professor Dr. S M Abdul-Awal, Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs), Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka.
The panel discussion was moderated by H.E. Mr. Andalib Elias, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, with distinguished panelists:
• H.E. Mr. Dhan Bahadur Oli, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP
• H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP
• Mr. Aslam Perwaiz, Executive Director of ADPC
• Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, Professor, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
• Mr. Sudhir Sharma, Regional Coordinator for Finance and Economic Transformation, UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office
• Mr. Hamza Ali Malik, Director of Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division, UNESCAP.
The seminar continued with a keynote address by Professor Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Hon’ble Adviser (Finance and Planning) to the Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, followed by closing remarks from H.E. Mr. Andalib Elias.
Through education, diplomacy, and global partnerships, Stamford International University continues to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. 🤝🌍
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok for its kind support and collaboration in making this meaningful event possible. We truly value this partnership and look forward to further opportunities to collaborate in the future toward our shared goals for sustainable development. Embassy of Bangladesh, Bangkok