Press Room

The Poetry Book titled ‘Ma Kese Pawasam’ authored by Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda, was launched on Thursday, 18 June 2026 from 04:00p.m. to 06:00p.m. at the BCIS Olympus Auditorium. The event commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Gamini Viyangoda, renowned literary translator, followed by a thoughtful review of the book by Prof. Sarath Wijesuriya, former senior lecturer of Sinhala Literature at the University of Colombo. Madam Chandrika Kumaratunga, Chairperson of the...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully hosted an engaging Author Talk & Panel Discussion on 20 May 2026 at the BCIS Auditorium, Colombo, centred on the recently published book “From Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policymaking Towards China” authored by Dr. Bhagya Senaratne. The event brought together academics, diplomats, policy analysts, students, and distinguished guests for an insightful exploration of Sri Lanka’s evolving foreign policy dynamics...Read More

It was a pleasure to host the delegation from the Bangladesh Research Society (BDRS) at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) for a productive exchange on research, regional perspectives, and opportunities for future collaboration. Discussions covered our International Relations and language course offerings, ongoing research initiatives, and shared areas of academic interest. The visit also included a tour of the BCIS library and a visit to the Bandaranaike Museum,...Read More

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Fidel Castro, the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) hosted a special screening of Fidel: The Untold Story by Estela Bravo on April 30 at Classroom 101. The event featured an engaging post-screening discussion facilitated by H.E. Patricia Lázara Pego Guerra, Ambassador of Cuba to Sri Lanka. Participants had the opportunity to reflect on Castro’s political legacy and its global impact, making the...Read More