Policy Brief
SIPG Policy Brief 51

Title: Future of Bangladesh–Malaysia Labour Migration: Policy Priorities and Strategic Opportunities (CMS Policy Brief 11) 2026
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Dr. Selim Reza, Associate Professor, PSS & Coordinator, CMS, NSU; K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Research Associate, SIPG & Member, CMS, NSU.
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SIPG Policy Brief 50

Title: From Airwaves to Multi-Channel: Repositioning Bangladesh Betar's Farm Broadcast Unit Author Information (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Nusrat Harun, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 49

Title: Reducing Cost Overruns and Completion Delays in Public Infrastructure Projects in Bangladesh (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Shaikhul Alam, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 48

Title: Strengthening Procurement Governance in Bangladesh Railway Development Projects (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Golam Mostofa, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 47

Title: Reforming Smart Prepayment Metering Policy in Bangladesh: Balancing Financial Sustainability and Consumer Trust (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Fazlul Karim, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 46

Title: Strengthening Old Age Allowance for Basic Need Fulfilment in Bangladesh (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Nujhat Farhin, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 45

Title: Strengthening E-Services for Citizen Centered Land Management in Bangladesh (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Mohammad Monoar Hossain, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 44

Title: Strengthening Government Performance Management in Bangladesh: Reducing Performance Variation Across Ministries (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Fauzul Kabir, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 43

Title: Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution for VAT Disputes in Bangladesh: Enhancing Access to Justice and Revenue Administration (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Dipa Rani Halder, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 42

Title: Strengthening the Public Grievance Redress System in Bangladesh: Addressing Institutional and Last-Mile Barriers (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Abdul Alim, MPPG 12th Batch.
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SIPG Policy Brief 41

Title: Caught Between War and Work: The Rights and Sufferings of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in the Gulf amid the US–Israel–Iran Conflict (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Dr. Selim Reza, Associate Professor, PSS & Coordinator, CMS, NSU; K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Research Associate, SIPG & Member, CMS, NSU
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SIPG Policy Brief 40

Title: Building Cyber Resilience in Bangladesh’s Public Sector: A People-First Approach to Securing Our Digital Future (2026)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Professor M A Rashid, PhD, Senior Research Fellow of SIPG, North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief 39

Title: Reforming the United Nations: Towards Accountability and Inclusive Global Governance (2025)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Riyasad Iqbal under the supervision of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Senior Research Fellow of SIPG, North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief 38

Title: Reviving Dhaka’s Rivers: Policy Options for Sustainable Management (2025)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU, Under the Supervision of Dr. Abdus Samad, Associate Professor, Department of History and Philosophy (DHP), NSU.
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SIPG Policy Brief 37

Title: THE QUEST FOR A FAIR AND REPRESENTATIVE ELECTORAL SYSTEM FOR BANGLADESH (2025)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, under the supervision of Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Advisor of SIPG, North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief 36

Title: Iran–Israel War 2025: Implications for South Asia and its Neighbourhood (2025)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU
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SIPG Policy Brief 35

Title: The Significance of the July Revolution for Bangladesh–US Relations: Looking Back, Looking Forward (2025)
Authors: This policy brief is prepared by Riyasad Iqbal and Mahmud Bin Morshad under the supervision of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Senior Research Fellow of SIPG, North South University
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CMS Policy Brief 9

Title: Labour Rights in Bangladesh: Challenges, Reforms, and Possibilities (SIPG Policy Brief-34) (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by S M Mashrur Arafin Ayon, K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi under the supervision of Dr. Selim Reza, Coordinator, CMS, North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief - 33

Title: Reassessing Sino-Bangla Relations: Chief Adviser’s Landmark Visit (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by Riyasad Iqbal & Mahmud Bin Morshad under the supervision of Prof. SK. Tawfique M. Haque, Director, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) & Dr. Harisur Rahman, Coordinator, China-South Asia Center for Socio-cultural Studies (CSCSS) of SIPG, North South University
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CMS Policy Brief 8

Title: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Labour-Related Disputes (SIPG Policy Brief-32) (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi under the supervision of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam, Nafiz Ahmed, North South University
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CMS Policy Brief 7

Title: Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Ensuring Their Rights (SIPG Policy Brief 31) (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by K M Noor E Zannat Nadi and Mahmud Bin Morshad under the supervision of Dr. Selim Reza, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science & Sociology (PSS) & Coordinator, Center for Migration Studies (CMS), North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief-30

Title: SITUATION IN RAKHINE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR BANGLADESH (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by S M Mashrur Arafin Ayon, Riyasad Iqbal, and Mahmud Bin Morshad under the supervision of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Senior Research Fellow, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief-29

Title: Towards a National Consensus on the Rohingya Policy of Bangladesh (2025)
Authors: This Policy Brief is prepared by S M Mashrur Arafin Ayon, Riyassad Iqbal, K M Noor E Zannat Nadi, Nowshin Islam and Mahmud Bin Morshad under the supervision of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Senior Research Fellow, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance, North South University
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SIPG Policy Brief-28

Title: Policy Brief on SDGs implementation in Nepal (2024)
Details: This policy brief on the localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation in Nepal is published as an output of the Project titled- Institutional Framework of Implementation of SDGs in Nepal: A Diagnostic Review from a Public Policy and Governance Perspective, funded by The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
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SIPG Policy Brief-27

Title: Challenges in Protecting the Rights of Workers in Bangladesh (2024)
Authors: K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU & Dr. Selim Reza, Associate Professor and Coordinator, CMS, NSU
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SIPG Policy Brief-26

Title: Examining Social Remittances of Returnee Migrant Workers in Bangladesh (2024)
Authors: Sakir Mohammad, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU & Dr. Samiksha Koirala,Assistant Professor and CMS Member, NSU
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SIPG Policy Brief-25

Title: GMO Crops in Bangladesh: Policies and Practices (2024)
Authors: Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU & Ms. Rifah Nanjiba, Research Associate, NSU-UWA Agribusiness Centre of Excellence (ACE), NSU
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SIPG Policy Brief-24

Title: Shaping the future of trade: Agenda for Bangladesh at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (2024)
Authors: Dr Helal Ahammad, Professor and Dean, School of Business & Economics, NSU; Dr Javed Hossain, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, School of Business & Economics, NSU & K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU
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CMS Policy Brief- 4 (Policy Paper 23)

Title: Dynamics of Irregular Migration from Bangladesh to Europe (2024)
Authors: Dr. Mohammad Jalal Uddin Sikder, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS) & Member, CMS, NSU & Dr. Selim Reza, Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS) & Coordinator, CMS, NSU & K. M. Noor-E-Zannat Nadi, Research Associate, SIPG, NSU
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CPS Policy Brief- 13 (Policy Paper 22)

Title: Indo-Pacific — Canada's Strategy and Bangladesh's Outlook: A Deeper Look into the Key Areas (2023)
Authors: Dr. Raymond Kwun-Sun Lau, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS); Member, CPS, NSU & Farzana Shams Riya Research Assistant, SIPG, NSU
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CPS Policy Brief- 12 (Policy Paper 21)

Title: Rohingya Repatriation: Who decides & Why?(2023)
Authors: Dr. Ishrat Zakia Sultana, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS); Member, CPS, NSU & Mr. Shahbaz Ahmed, Research Assistant, SIPG, NSU
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CPS Policy Brief- 11 (Policy Paper 20)

Title: “Bangladesh’s Pivot towards BRICS: Challenges and Interests”
Authors: Dr. Raymond Kwun-Sun Lau, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS); Member, CPS, NSU & Ms. Farzana Shams Riya, Research Assistant, CPS of SIPG, NSU
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CMS Policy Brief- 3 (Policy Paper 19)

Title: “Gender Dynamics of Experiences, Challenges and Empowerment Factors of International Female Migrant Workers”
Authors: Ms. Tata Zafar, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Political Science & Sociology (PSS); Member, CMS, NSU & Ms. Sidhrah Mantaha Noha, Research Assistant, Center for Migration Studies (CMS) of SIPG, NSU
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CMS Policy Brief- 2 (Policy Paper 18)

Title: “Migrants in Times of Crisis”
Authors: Professor Shahidul Haque SIPG, NSU & Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate, SIPG & Member Secretary, CMS, NSU.
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Policy Paper 17

Title: “An Assessment of Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook”
Authors: Shadman Sharar, Research Assistant, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Policy Paper 16

Title: “Risks and Opportunities: Bangladesh's Strategic Choices in a Post-Coup Myanmar”
Authors: Shadman Sharar, Research Assistant, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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CMS Policy Brief- 1 (Policy Paper 15)

Title: “The RMG Sector Goes Ahead Leaving its Workers Behind”
Authors: Dr. Ishrat Zakia Sultana Assistant Professor, Department of PSS, Member,CMS, NSU & Ms. Sidhrah Mantaha Noha Research Assistant, CMS, SIPG, NSU.
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Policy Paper 14

Title: Power Crisis in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: H. M. G. Sarower, Executive Engineer, Bangladesh Power Development Board Ministry of Power Energy and Mineral Resources& Alumni, Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG, 10th Batch), NSU. Edited by: Ms. Farin Shabnam Ritu, Research Associates, SIPG, NSU;
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Policy Paper 13

Title: Remembrance of Rohingya Genocide- Bangladeshi and International Perspectives
Authors: Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf & Ms. Farin Shabnam Ritu, Research Associates, SIPG, NSU; & Dr. Abdul Wohab, Assistant Professor, Department of PSS, NSU.
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CPS Position Paper on Rohingya Issue, 2022

Title: CPS POSITION PAPER ON THE ROHINGYA IN BANGLADESH: FIVE YEARS LATER, VISION FOR THE FUTURE
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CPS Resolution Paper on Rohingya Issue, 2022

Title: CPS RESOLUTION ON THE ROHINGYA ISSUE, 2022
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Policy Paper-12

Title: Policy Brief on Russia-Ukraine War
Authors: Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf & Ms. Farin Shabnam Ritu, Research Associates, SIPG, NSU; & Dr. Abdul Wohab, Assistant Professor, Department of PSS, NSU.
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Policy Paper-11

Title: Current Sri Lankan Economic Crisis and Lessons for other South Asian Countries
Authors: Ms. Sulochana Ramiah Mohan, Deputy Editor, Ceylon Today, Sri Lanka; Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate SIPG, NSU & Dr. Abdul Wohab, Assistant Professor, Department of PSS, NSU.
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Policy Paper-10

Title: Climate Justice in Bangladesh
Authors: CPS of SIPG & Dept. of ESM, NSU
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Policy Paper-9

Title: Connectivity in the Bay of Bengal Area: Challenges and Options for Bangladesh
Authors: Farin Shabnam Ritu, Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associates, SIPG, North South University,& Dr. M. Jashim Uddin, Associate Professor, Dept. of PSS, North South University
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Policy Paper-8

Title: Policy Research and Its Implications on Political Parties of Bangladesh
Author: Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Adviser, SIPG, North South University
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Policy Paper-7

Title: Israeli Atrocity against the Palestinians: Where is the Humanity?
Authors: Md. Parvez Hasan Yousuf, Research Associate, SIPG, North South University, & Dr. Bulbul Siddiqi, Director, Confucius Institute & Associate Professor, Dept. of PSS, North South University
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Policy Paper-6

Title: Economic Growth during COVID 19 and the Role of Budget 2021-22
Authors: Farin Shabnam Ritu. Research Associate, SIPG & Sazzad Nayeem, Research Assistant, SIPG Nabeel Iqbal, Lecturer, Dept of Economics, SBE & Young Economists Forum (YEF), North South University
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Policy Paper-5

Title: Bangladesh's Approach Towards The Rohingya
Author: Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Government Of Bangladesh
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Policy Paper-4

Title: Western Approaches To The Rohingya Crisis
Author: His Excellency Earl R. Miller, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh and His Excellency Benoit Préfontaine, High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh
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Policy Paper-3

Title: Role of Asian and other regional forums impacting Rohingya Crisis
Author: Dr. Syed Hamid Albar, Former Foreign Minister of Malaysia
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Policy Paper-2

Title: Rohingya Crisis In The Context Of Bangladesh-Myanmar Bilateral Relations
Author: Ambassador Shahidul Haque, Senior Fellow, SIPG, North South University
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Policy Paper-1

Title: Career Planning of Bangladesh Civil Service
Author: Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Adviser, SIPG, North South University