Annex II
List of Key Informant Interviews
Key Informant Interview (KII) Questions
Overview of the KII Process
As part of the research and advocacy framework for the 2026 National Election, a series of Key Informant Interviews (KII) were conducted to gather expert insights on the structural and systemic challenges facing minority and indigenous communities in Bangladesh. These interviews targeted subject matter experts, community leaders, and policy analysts to supplement the findings from the roundtable series.
Methodology & Participants
The KIIs were designed to capture nuanced perspectives on whether current parliamentary representation serves the interests of the political parties or the specific needs of the minority and indigenous communities they represent.
The participants included:
- Policy Analysts and Researchers
- Minority Community Leaders
- Human Rights Advocates and Legal Experts
Key Discussion Themes
The interviews were structured around five core thematic areas to assess the current political landscape and the efficacy of democratic reforms:
No. Questions
Post-July Reform Commissions: To what extent have the issues of minority and indigenous 1 communities been evaluated and addressed in the reports of the post-July reform commissions?
Rights Protection and Demographics: Given that the minority population has decreased from 2 21% to 9% since independence, what specific initiatives are necessary to protect their rights within a democratic system?
Political Climate: What is the impact of the rise of right-wing forces in Bangladesh on the 3 security and social fabric of minority communities?
Electoral Violence: Why do the electoral experiences of minorities and indigenous 4 communities remain consistently negative, and why does violence repeatedly emerge during election cycles?
Political Representation: How can the criticism be addressed that minority representation in 5 Parliament is limited to party loyalty, preventing representatives from effectively advocating for their communities’ rights?