ASM Suza Uddin, a distinguished son of Cox’s Bazar, has been nominated as a member of the 51-member executive council of the National Citizen Party (NCP). The announcement was made on Sunday (August 31).
Suza, who has long been engaged in research and activities related to South and Southeast Asia, is now working with the party in Cox’s Bazar and other regions. He focuses on how Bangladesh can advance through Bay of Bengal politics and regional cultural dynamics in the coming years.
Speaking to Cox’s Bazar Life, Suza Uddin said, “For Bangladesh, the Bay of Bengal has become a strategic hub. Following the settlement of maritime boundaries, the country has gained around 118,813 square kilometers of new maritime territory, rich with gas, minerals, and vast marine resources. At the same time, sea routes have opened direct links with India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia, transforming the Bay into an increasingly important economic corridor for South and Southeast Asia.”
He further explained that the NCP, a political party emerging from the 2024 mass movement, prioritizes blue economy, regional cooperation, port development, and economic diplomacy in its policy agenda. “The Bay of Bengal is not just a geopolitical center,” Suza emphasized, “it is the foundation of future economic security and cultural advancement for the next generation.”
Highlighting the growing presence of global powers such as China, India, and the United States in the Bay, he pointed out that maritime security, freedom of navigation, anti-piracy measures, and energy resource extraction have become central issues under the Indo-Pacific strategy. “In this reality, Bangladesh must adopt the right diplomatic stance,” he noted.
Suza has already initiated several seminars in Cox’s Bazar and coastal areas involving youth, where topics like the blue economy, regional diplomacy, and climate change were discussed.
NCP leaders believe Bay of Bengal politics will play a decisive role in shaping Bangladesh’s future. Against this backdrop, Suza Uddin’s inclusion in the executive council is seen not only as recognition for Cox’s Bazar but also as an inspiration for the youth of the entire southern region.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
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