Welcome to
Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies (BIPS)
We are a distinguished pro-market and pro-democracy policy research institution committed to fostering a robust community of intellectuals and stakeholders. Our mission is centered on the cultivation of pragmatic public policies designed to advance economic opportunity, individual liberty, democratic governance, the rule of law, and human rights.
Press Release
BIPS Seminar on Constitutional Reforms for Transitioning to Democratic Governance, October 19, 2024. CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka.
Welcome Speech:
Dr. CAF Dowlah
Chair, Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Justice M. A. Matin
Former Judge of the Appellate Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court
Special Guests:
Mr. Mahfuz Anam, Editor, The Daily Star
Excellency Ms. Helen LaFave, American Embassy, Bangladesh
Chair:
Justice Syed Muhammad Dastagir Husain
Former Judge of High Court Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court
Designated Discussants:
Dr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon
Chair, Department of Law, Dhaka University
Dr. Uttam Kumar Das
Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court
Advocate Golam Mostafa
Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court and Administrative Director, BIPS
(Tentative Program—some participants are yet to be confirmed)
Commentary on Interim Government: CRAFTING A PRAGMATIC PATHWAY TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
Bangladesh now basks in a moment of euphoria—a new generation, resolute and unyielding, rose against the grip of an exceedingly oppressive and autocratic regime. Their sacrifice and courage, marked by the shedding of blood in unimaginable proportions, awakened the conscience of the world, and garnered spontaneous and unwavering support from every corner of the nation.
Under the unstoppable force of this popular uprising, the autocrat, who once seemed invincible, was compelled to flee abroad as a barefaced coward who abandoned millions of her followers to face the righteous fury of newly liberated people.
CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWS, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS, AND DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH FELLOWS
Bangladesh is poised to ascend as a prominent developing nation on the global platform in the coming years. The Bangladesh Institute of Policy Studies (BIPS) is committed to facilitating this transition by formulating pragmatic public policies meticulously designed to reinforce essential elements of economic resilience, financial stability, educational progression, legal, judicial, and administrative reforms, and other fundamental intellectual frameworks crucial for the sustainable development of the nation.
BIPS INAUGURAL CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 2024
We are pleased to announce the inauguration of BIPS in September 2024 with a two-day conference at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka. This inaugural event will feature four sessions addressing fundamental and systemic issues in the economic, legal, and environmental spheres of Bangladesh. The keynote papers presented during the conference will be published in the BIPS Inaugural Conference Proceedings.
BIPS
Research Centers
The CBE is dedicated to conducting research, producing occasional reports, and organizing dialogues, on policies and practices regarding economic and business-related developments in Bangladesh in the context of evolving regional and global economic affairs, with a primary focus on private sector-led economic growth.
The Center for Law and Justice (CLJ) is dedicated to examining, and producing reports and organizing dialogues, on the legal and regulatory systems of Bangladesh, with a focus on judicial framework (institutions and structures), and legal and regulatory frameworks for the private sector and government-business relations. Dr. Dowlah, Chair, BIPS, serves as the Director of […]
Center for Medical Education and Healthcare (CMEH) is dedicated to examining, and preparing reports and organizing dialogues, on healthcare policies, facilities, and health insurance issues involving both the private and public sectors in Bangladesh.
The Center for Environment and Development (CED) is dedicated to conducting research, preparing reports, and organizing dialogues, on environmental issues related to Bangladesh and global climate change issues.
The Center for Socio-Cultural Development (CSD) is dedicated to examining, and preparing reports and organizing dialogues, on socio-cultural issues of Bangladesh in order to promote modernization and democratic development of the country and society.
The Center for Human Rights and Democracy (CHRD) is dedicated to conducting research, preparing reports, and organizing dialogues, on policies and practices about democratic development and human rights situations in Bangladesh.
The Center for International Affairs (CIPA) is dedicated to examining, and preparing reports and organizing dialogues, on the international affairs of Bangladesh, and global affairs that affect developing countries’ interests and options in world affairs.
Dr. CAF Dowlah
