Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

Center for Bangladesh Development

Building a Vibrant and Prosperous Bangladesh

Dual Citizenship and National Security: A Focus on Bangladesh and India

The issue of dual citizenship, particularly involving Bangladeshi citizens with Indian citizenship or familial ties to India, presents a unique challenge to Bangladesh’s national security. In light of the recent political turbulence, understanding and addressing this dynamic is critical to Read more…


Enhancing Access to Health and Education in Bangladesh: A Revenue Retention Model

Bangladesh faces persistent challenges in ensuring equitable access to health and education. While progress has been made in primary education and basic healthcare, disparities remain in tertiary education, advanced healthcare, and emergency medical services. To bridge this gap, a novel Read more…


Road to Comprehensive and Sustainable Reform in Bangladesh

Introduction Bangladesh is at a crucial juncture where “reform” is becoming a widely discussed term across various sectors. The momentum for change is not only driven by the interim government but also students, professionals, and the public. However, a significant Read more…


Optimizing Bangladesh’s National Interest and Foreign Policy: A Strategic Approach

Bangladesh’s national interest and foreign policy are closely intertwined. To effectively structure its foreign policy, it is crucial to identify and prioritize the key elements of national interest. These national interests include: Water Security: Ensuring equitable access to transboundary water Read more…


The Path to Evolving as Bangladeshi Citizens: A Call for Greater Civic Engagement Among Bangladeshi Hindus

Recently, Hindus in Bangladesh have become more visible in protests across various cities. While protest is their democratic right, the question arises: are they advocating for Hindu rights or for broader citizen rights? Rather than focusing solely on religious identity, Read more…


Optimizing the Reform Process: An Agile Approach to Collaboration Between Political Parties and the Interim Government

To optimize the reform process initially identified 6 sectors and set up commissions by the Bangladesh interim government, political parties should adopt a structured, adaptive approach that ensures continuous engagement and open communication. Here’s a more detailed, streamlined approach: Create Read more…


Managing Public Servant Transitions and Reforms in Bangladesh Post-Sheikh Hasina Government

It is not feasible to quickly replace public servants in Bangladesh who were allies of the ousted Sheikh Hasina government. This raises critical questions about how the new government will manage day-to-day operations and implement reforms. To address this, the Read more…


Strengthening Case Filing Against Former Government Officials in Bangladesh

We believe that the police currently lack both the capability and the interest needed to properly file cases against former government officials involved in serious crimes, including crimes against humanity. This shortfall hampers justice and accountability. To address this critical Read more…


Aspiration for justice in Bangladesh

Aspiration for justice in Bangladesh is the core essence of the student-people revolution. Justice, as the bedrock of a state, demands not only strong institutions but also a steadfast commitment to fairness and integrity from everyone involved in the judicial Read more…


Introducing Democratic Primary Selection in Bangladesh’s BNP: A Response to Gen Z Aspirations

In response to the recent student-led movement and the growing political awareness among Generation Z, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) should consider introducing a primary selection process for choosing its candidates for the Member of Parliament (MP) positions. This move Read more…