Topic: Post COVID-19 Implications on Trade and Connectivity in the Bay of Bengal region Speaker: Prof. Prabir De, RIS 'Expert Speak' is a virtual platform under Asian Confluence Web Series Program to associate and engage with eminent experts for their insights on the COVID-19 world and beyond; on contentious issues like development funding, connectivity, trade, strategic and security cooperation with particular emphasis on the Bay of Bengal region with Northeast India at its epicenter.