The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), in collaboration with the Special Library Group of the Sri Lanka Library Association, successfully conducted the Workshop on OpenBiblio (OB) Library Automation Software on 22–23 August 2025 at BCIS.  OpenBiblio (OB) is an open-source integrated library system widely used by small to medium-sized libraries. It offers modules...Read More

Under the BCIS Staff Development Programme, a lecture titled ‘Preparing Children for a Changing World’ by Ms. Yasodhara Pathanjali was held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at the BCIS Auditorium. Ms. Pathanjali is a British Sri Lankan Life Coach, Creator, Educator, Activist and Founder of Sri Lanka’s first formal modern alternative school. The lecture was...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking panel discussion on “The Climate Crisis: Ethical Imperatives, Ocean Ecosystems & Community Action” on 07 August 2025 at the BCIS Olympus Auditorium. The event featured distinguished speakers — Mr. Matthew Pye, Author of Plato Tackles Climate Change and Teacher of Philosophy at...Read More

The latest BCIS publication titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence and the Shifting Balance of Power in the Indian Ocean’ authored by Prof. Gamini Keerawella, Member of the BCIS Council of Management and Academic Affairs Board, was launched at the BCIS Auditorium on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. This publication presents a penetrating analysis of the evolution...Read More

📸 Highlights from “A Dialogue on Inequalities and Democracy in South Asia”An impactful evening at BCIS, where distinguished panelists examined how caste, ethnicity, and militarisation intersect to shape the future of democracy in South Asia. We extend our sincere thanks to Radhika Coomaraswamy, Christophe Jaffrelot, and Sharika Thiranagama for leading a thought-provoking and engaging discussion.Read More

We were pleased to host a discussion by Roma Chatterji on the evolving life of the Ramayana in contemporary culture on 2nd July 2025 at the BCIS. Titled “A Ramayana for the Dark Age of Kali,” the session explored how this ancient epic continues to resonate through modern myth-making from science fiction to superhero narratives....Read More

Bradman Weerakoon began his distinguished career in the Ceylon Civil Service in 1954, serving in various regions across Sri Lanka before taking on the role of Secretary to Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala. Over the years, he went on to serve with distinction as Secretary to seven Prime Ministers and three Presidents, earning a reputation...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) and Rossotrudnichestvo, represented by the Russian House in Colombo, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster deeper academic, cultural, and educational cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation. The MoU was formally signed by Ms. Priyanthi Fernando, Executive Director, BCIS and Ms. Maria Popova,...Read More

BCIS Human Library | June 13, 2025 The BCIS Library hosted an engaging Human Library session on “India–China Relations and the New World Order” featuring Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Associate Professor of China Studies at the University of Delhi. Participants gained valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of global power, diplomacy, and strategic leadership in Asia. Thank you to...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) and the Iran Cultural Center, affiliated with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 12th June 2025, at the BCIS premises, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. The agreement marks the commencement of a formal collaboration to offer...Read More