Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Geopolitics - BIGG

01/09/2026

𝑩𝑰𝑮𝑮 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍: 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒔

𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨? 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

𝘞𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘐𝘎𝘎’𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩.

𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕: 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨.𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦.𝘣𝘥@𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒆: 𝘉𝘐𝘎𝘎 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 - [𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦/𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘨] - [𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦]

𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆: 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

26/08/2026

OP-ed alert !

Junior Research Assistant of BIGG, Samia Iffat explored the different dimensions of democracy alongside the ballot box, by analyzing the governance and democratic structure of Bhutan.

As democracies around the world confront public dissatisfaction, Bhutan reminds us that the health of a democracy cannot be measured only through the ballot box. It must also be evaluated through the well-being, dignity, security, and trust experienced by citizens.

08/08/2026

🇧🇩 As climate change pushes families from their homes, women climate migrants face a second crisis after displacement. In Bangladesh’s secondary cities, many are forced into insecure informal jobs with low wages, limited labour protection, unsafe living conditions and inadequate access to healthcare. Their struggle is not only about climate displacement—it is also about gender inequality, poverty and dignity.

Building a climate-resilient Bangladesh means protecting those most vulnerable. Better wages, safer work, accessible healthcare, social protection and policies designed around the realities of female climate migrants are urgently needed.

🌱 Read the full article from the link below:
https://bigginstitute.com/research-details.php?slug=beyond-the-megacities-why-secondary-urban-centers-must-protect-female-climate-refugees

This paper explores the growing challenges faced by female climate migrants in Bangladesh's secondary urban centers, highlighting how climate-induced displacement, gender inequality, and informal emp…

08/08/2026

🍃 Behind Bangladesh’s tea industry are thousands of workers whose labour fills our cups, yet whose own lives remain marked by poverty, limited healthcare, poor access to education and social marginalisation. In the tea gardens of Sylhet, Moulvibazar and Habiganj, generations of workers continue a cycle of hardship that deserves far greater national attention.

True progress cannot leave the people behind. Better wages, education, healthcare, housing and stronger labour rights are essential if Bangladesh’s tea industry is to have a future built on shared dignity and prosperity.

☕ Read the full article 👇🏼
https://bigginstitute.com/research-details.php?slug=the-invisible-workforce-revisited-economic-decline-and-human-underdevelopment-among-bangladesh-s-tea-garden-worker-communities

This paper highlights the persistent socioeconomic marginalization of Bangladesh’s tea garden worker communities, examining how historical inequalities, low wages, limited access to education and hea…

08/08/2026

🇧🇩 The Teesta is no longer just a river issue—it has become a major test of Bangladesh’s foreign policy. With the long-delayed water-sharing deal with India still unresolved and China offering support for the ambitious Teesta River project, Dhaka faces a difficult balancing act between water security, economic development and regional geopolitics.

Can Bangladesh protect its national interests without becoming caught between India and China?

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This paper explores the Teesta River dispute as a defining challenge for Bangladesh’s evolving "Bangladesh First" foreign policy. It traces how the prolonged deadlock over the Teesta water-sharing ag…

13/07/2026

⛈️ Dhaka underwater, once again.

As heavy rains once again leave parts of Dhaka submerged, this is a timely write-up on the city's recurring flood crisis and the urgent need for resilient infrastructure and better urban planning.

Through powerful words, it captures the human impact of rain-induced urban flooding, reminding us why this issue demands urgent attention.

Written By-
Muhammad Mushtara
Intern, BIGG.

📖 Read the full paper at the link:
https://bigginstitute.com/research-details.php?slug=dhaka-s-flooding-problem-begins-long-before-the-rain

This paper examines the underlying causes of Dhaka’s recurrent urban flooding, arguing that the city’s vulnerability stems less from heavy rainfall than from decades of unplanned urbanization, wetlan…

11/05/2026

Fresh minds, new energy, and a shared passion for impact! 🌱

We are excited to welcome our Research Interns for a 4-month journey of exploration, learning, and growth. Over this period, they will engage in hands-on research activities, gaining practical experience while developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond research, this journey is designed to shape minds that contribute meaningfully to society; prepare individuals driven by insight, purpose, and impact.

Here’s to new beginnings, shared learning, and a promising path ahead 🥂

11/05/2026

Let's welcome our new Junior Research Assistant, Samia Iffat to the team! ✨

We hope this journey to be filled with learning, growth, meaningful experiences, and the courage to create impact through evidence-based research and innovative ideas.

We wish her continued inspiration, confidence, and success in all the paths ahead.

08/05/2026

Brief Call: 01

BIGG successfully convened the first brief call of its inaugural Internship Cohort under a hybrid engagement framework. The session commenced with an interactive ice-breaking segment, followed by a structured orientation on the task of Issue Identification and Summarization.

As part of the upcoming research activities, interns have been assigned to identify and critically summarize emerging issues from BIGG’s five core thematic focus areas over the coming week. This exercise is designed to strengthen analytical capacity, policy-oriented research skills, and issue-based strategic thinking among participants.

The program marks the beginning of a collaborative and intellectually engaging journey aimed at fostering the next generation of researchers and policy practitioners.

05/04/2026

Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Geopolitics (BIGG) is now accepting applications for its 1𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎.

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑩𝑰𝑮𝑮

Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Geopolitics (BIGG) is an independent, non-partisan research institute dedicated to advancing rigorous analysis on governance, public policy, and geopolitical dynamics affecting Bangladesh and Global aspects.
BIGG bridges the gap between academic scholarship and actionable policy by engaging with policymakers, civil society, and emerging leaders. Through research, dialogue, and capacity-building, BIGG strives to foster informed decision-making and contribute to sustainable governance in Bangladesh.

𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝑽: [email protected]

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