Bangladesh Maritime Law Society (BMLS) successfully organized an International Conference titled ‘The Future of Shipping: Contemporary Legal, Economic & Operational Issue’ on 26th July 2026 at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC), Chameli House, 17 Topkhana Road, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Zafar Ahmed, High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh graced the Conference as the Hon’ble Chief Guest. He articulated the complexities of Admiralty Law and contemporary legal issues of Shipping Industry.

Mr. Justice AFM Abdur Rahman (Retd.), Honorary Patron of BMLS, Former Hon’ble Judge, Admiralty Bench, Supreme Court of Bangladesh (High Court Division) delivered an inaugural speech on the future of shipping in Bangladesh.

Mr. Sajid Hussain CEng DSc MSc CMarEng FIMarEST MM, UN IMO Maritime Consultant, Former Commandant, Bangladesh Marine Academy and Mr. Saiful Islam, President, Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Bangladesh (ANAMEB) was the Special Guests who emphasised on A.I. in shipping industry and the possible complications arise from Unmanned Vessels.

The Keynote Speakers were Mr. Mohiuddin Abdul Kadir (Capt. MAK) FNI FCILT FCIArb, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh; Capt. Aman Ullah Chowdhury, GM (Shipping & Chartering), Meghna Group of Industries (MGI); Mr. Nahin Mustafiz, Senior Underwriter, Skuld, Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore) and Dr. Mir Tareque Ali, Professor, Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), who delivered keynote speeches on the topic of the Future of Shipping, Role of P&I Club in Decarbonization, Green Shipping Fuels and Operational Issues in Shipping Industry. Adv. Shweata Mishra, Head of Chambers, MCLaw Services Ltd. delivered the Closing remarks and the Vote of Thanks.

The seminar drew participation from judges, lawyers, academics, shipowners, port authorities, marine insurers, freight forwarders, cargo stakeholders, and representatives of government agencies including the Department of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Bangladesh Coast Guard, BIWTA, and the River Police. In addition, law students from 15 prominent universities attended the International Conference.