Research Organization: Good Governance in Bangladesh(3)
Research on good governance in Bangladesh involves a diverse group of stakeholders, from state-run training centers to independent "watchdog" organizations.
Below is a comprehensive list of public and private research organizations categorized by their primary function, including their official website links.
1. Government & Autonomous Research Organizations
These organizations are funded by the state and focus on policy-making, administrative efficiency, and grassroots governance.
| SL | Category | Organization Name | Core Governance Focus | Domain Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public | BIDS (Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies) | Macro-policy & Institutional Governance | https://bids.gov.bd |
| 2 | Public | BPATC (Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre) | Administrative Reform & Civil Service Ethics | http://www.bpatc.gov.bd |
| 3 | Public | NILG (National Institute of Local Government) | Decentralization & Local Accountability | http://www.nilg.gov.bd |
| 4 | Public | ACC (Anti-Corruption Commission) - Research | Systemic Anti-Corruption Strategies | https://acc.org.bd |
| 5 | Public | BIGM (Bangladesh Institute of Governance & Management) | Public Policy & Executive Management | https://www.bigm.edu.bd |
| 6 | Public | BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development) | Rural Governance & Cooperatives | http://www.bard.gov.bd |
| 7 | Public | BBS (Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics) | Data Governance & National Indicators | http://www.bbs.gov.bd |
2. Private Think Tanks & Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
Independent bodies that act as the primary "watchdogs" for democracy, human rights, and fiscal accountability.
| SL | Category | Organization Name | Core Governance Focus | Domain Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private | TIB (Transparency International Bangladesh) | Corruption Tracking & Integrity Systems | https://www.ti-beach.org |
| 2 | Private | BIGD (BRAC Institute of Governance & Development) | Social Accountability & Digital Governance | https://bigd.bracu.ac.bd |
| 3 | Private | CGS (Centre for Governance Studies) | Democratic Stability & Security Governance | https://cgs-bd.com |
| 4 | Private | CPD (Centre for Policy Dialogue) | Economic Governance & Budget Transparency | https://cpd.org.bd |
| 5 | Private | PPRC (Power and Participation Research Centre) | Inclusive Governance & Citizen Engagement | https://www.pprc-bd.org |
| 6 | Private | SANEM (South Asian Network on Economic Modeling) | Institutional Quality & Regulatory Reform | https://sanemnet.org |
| 7 | Private | BEI (Bangladesh Enterprise Institute) | Corporate Governance & Private Sector Reform | https://bei-bd.org |
3. Academic & Specialized Institutes
These are university-affiliated or specialized centers that offer advanced research on public affairs and international law.
BIGM (Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management): Affiliated with the University of Dhaka, focusing on public policy and MPA research.
Link: bigm.edu.bd
SIPG (South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance): Based at North South University, it focuses on regional policy and governance.
Link: sipg.northsouth.edu
BILIA (Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs): The premier institute for legal research and the "Rule of Law."
Link: biliabd.org
Center for Development and Policy Research (CDPR) - DU: A specialized research wing within the University of Dhaka.
Link: du.ac.bd
4. Summary of Governance Research Spheres
Key Themes in 2026 Research:
Digital Accountability: Evaluating the efficiency of government apps and online citizen services.
Electoral Governance: Post-election analysis and institutional reforms.
Environmental Governance: How state resources are allocated for climate resilience.
