The Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies (OCPASS) is an intellectual institution and think tank established on 2 May 2025 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. OCPASS operates as an autonomous institution governed by a Board of Directors and remains affiliated with the Bangladesh Army.

Named in honour of General M. A. G. Osmani, Commander-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Forces during the War of Liberation, the Centre is dedicated to promoting expert, scholarly and policy-relevant analysis of national and international issues concerning peace, security and defence.

The Osmani Centre brings together military and civilian scholars and encourages collaboration among policymakers, academics, members of civil society, diplomats, journalists and defence professionals. Through such engagement, the Centre seeks to ensure balanced, inclusive and well-informed perspectives.

The Centre’s philosophy—“Aim high, even at the risk of missing, rather than aim low and hit”—and its motto—“Peace and Security through Wisdom”—reflect its commitment to excellence, ambition and intellectual courage. Guided by the principles of meritocracy, inclusivity and impartiality, the Osmani Centre serves as an independent platform for intellectual and academic inquiry and is committed to fostering a strong national strategic culture.

The Centre’s primary objective is to advance the national interest through comprehensive studies of peace, security and defence. It prioritises informed discussion and research on diplomacy, including military diplomacy; deterrence; sovereignty; territorial integrity; existential threats to national defence and security; and strategies for countering hostile designs.

Its overarching purpose is to promote sustainable peace, prevent violence and contribute meaningfully to strategic policy formulation and decision-making processes.

The Osmani Centre welcomes policymakers, academics, researchers and other stakeholders to engage in dialogue, collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Through collective endeavour, we can contribute to building a safer, more secure and peaceful future.

Thank you for your interest in the Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies.