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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 for integrity, wisdom, and dedication to public service. Beyond Sri Lanka, he made a significant...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, Director, Russian House in Colombo , Rossotrudnichestvo Representative in Sri Lanka. This partnership marks a...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 Persian language programmes at the BCIS. This partnership aims to foster greater cultural exchange and...Read More

A delegation from Sichuan University, China headed by the Dean of the School of International Studies and Director of the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), Sichuan University – Professor Ding Zhongyi visited the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies in May 2025. The two sides discussed possible avenues for teaching and research collaboration. The Sichuan University delegation included Chief Expert and Deputy Director of the China Center for South Asia Studies –...Read More