Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Terming that fixing the sea territorial boundaries with India on the continental shelf is a settled issue, speakers at a function said India's new claim is a violation of international law.

Bangladesh needs to build global public opinion to get a verdict, they said, adding that if we do not take a strong position, Bangladesh will have to lose again like in 2014.

They came up with such opinions at a discussion at Jatiya Press Club on Saturday.

Nagorik Forum organised the discussion titled "Sovereignty at sea: How far is Bangladesh in legal rights".

Former minister for Water Resources and also Vice Chairman of the BNP Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram were present as the chief guests at the discussion meeting....