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Reform Tracker: Monitoring Democratic Reforms in Bangladesh
The Reform Tracker is a public monitoring platform developed by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) to track the progress of democratic reforms in Bangladesh following…
Democracy, elections & reform
Democratic reforms, elections, civic learning and inclusive political participation.
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Beyond the Ballot: Strengthening Transparency and Inclusion in Bangladesh’s Democratic Process
The project aims to strengthen democratic accountability, political transparency, and inclusive participation around Bangladesh’s 2026 national election. The project has been implemented in two phases. The…
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Politics Lab: Cultivating Democratic Values through Civic Learning and Public Dialogue
Bangladesh’s youth have shown a remarkable surge in political awareness, especially during the July 2024 uprising, a moment that underscored their passion for democratic engagement. Yet,…
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Women and Youth Engagement in Politics in a Post-Uprising Bangladesh
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is launching a three-year nationwide initiative to strengthen the…
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Dialogue for Democratic Reconstruction
In the context of Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape and institutional challenges, there is an urgent need to rethink and reconstruct key pillars of governance through inclusive…
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Understanding the Challenges to Human Rights Defenders
Human rights violations have grown more prevalent over time and demand ardent attention from members of all spheres of society. Some brave hearts emerge from among…