Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain stated that Bangladesh will pursue an independent and responsible course amid global geopolitical restructuring, prioritizing national interests and regional stability over alignment with any power bloc. Speaking at the opening of the 'Bay of Bengal Conversation 2025' organized by the Center for Governance Studies in Dhaka, he emphasized that Bangladesh aims to play an active and sovereign role in the evolving international order. Hossain highlighted the Bay of Bengal’s growing strategic importance and called for stronger multilateral and regional institutions to address global crises. He also warned about the misuse of information, deepfakes, and AI-driven influence in diplomacy and governance, stressing the need for regulatory frameworks that balance security and rights. Addressing economic and climate challenges, he urged regional cooperation, diversification, and resilience-building among coastal nations. The conference’s theme, 'Rivalry, Rupture, Restructuring,' reflects discussions on global competition, alliances, information warfare, artificial intelligence, and climate change.