Archive
Full archive of CfPR reporting and analysis across internal affairs, policy, and economics.
Argument | Shanto Kairy
Economic growth alone does not determine great-power status; what matters is the ability to convert resources into military, technological, and institutional capabilities. Global power is hierarchical and multidimensional, making simple narratives of American decline or Chinese dominance overly reductionist.
May 31, 2026
Research | Khalid Bin Shakhawat Ratul
This essay argues that the criminalization of sex work not only affects the lives of those associated with the profession but also other women within society in many ways in the Post-July Uprising Bangladesh.
May 13, 2026
Commentary | Muhtasim Fahmid
In the last few years, the influence of tech billionaires in American and world politics has grown at an exponential rate. While overinfluence of any businessmen is bad for a sovereign nation’s policymaking and governance, some of these tech giants have telegraphed their intent for such a dystopian future for the planet.
May 10, 2026
Policy Brief | Shanto Kairy
Bangladesh–India river water disputes are best resolved through bilateral negotiation as the primary method, supported by international water law and arbitration as a fallback. Fair water sharing should consider population dependence, economic and agricultural need, hydrological contribution, and environmental sustainability to ensure equitable and sustainable allocation between both countries.
May 8, 2026
Policy Brief | Shanto Kairy
There is an ongoing transboundary water-sharing dispute affecting Bangladesh and India over the use of shared rivers. The issue is mainly driven by reduced dry-season river flows due to upstream utilization and downstream dependence.
May 8, 2026
Commentary | Shanto Kairy
The approaching expiration of the Ganges Water Treaty in 2026 raises new concerns about water security in Bangladesh amid ongoing transboundary tensions with India.
May 3, 2026
Analysis | Pritam Chowdhury
Bangladesh’s garment sector is not having a bad year. It is having its first real look at a future it is not ready for.
Apr 28, 2026
Policy Brief | Nisarga Bahar
While the safeguarding policies have progressed enormously in the global context, Bangladesh is still relying on a fragmented legal framework to address workplace sexual harassment and abuse. Having a light on international standards and local evidence, this article contends that without proper enforceable national laws, victim-centered systems and cultural shift, accountability will be hindered- often with devastating consequences for victims.
Apr 27, 2026
Research | Md. Ikramul Hasan
AI-driven techno-optimism has failed to resolve the demographic crisis in ageing developed economies, where human labor remains indispensable. Bangladesh’s large working-age population offers a brief strategic advantage in a world facing labor shortages. Without urgent reforms in education, diversification, and human capital, this demographic window will close, leaving the country trapped in structural dependency.
Apr 22, 2026
Analysis | Abir Day
The drafting of the 2026 Five-Year Strategic Framework marks a definitive pivot from Bangladesh’s garment-centric past toward a trillion-dollar economy by 2034. By benchmarking the 'Vietnam Model' and prioritizing a digital meritocracy, this analysis explores whether radical deregulation and an ICT-led transition can overcome historical institutional decay to position the nation as the next indispensable node in the global supply chain. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19644629
Apr 19, 2026
Policy Brief | Ashik Azim
An independent analysis of the 2025–2026 vaccination system collapse BANGLADESH | IMMUNIZATION | POLICY FAILURE
Apr 18, 2026
Editorial | Panahe Mawla Adnan
As global challenges grow more complex, the need for independent think tanks becomes critical. They provide objective evaluation, long-term insight, and data-driven policy improvement.
Apr 16, 2026