Politics and Government

This domain under the Department of Social Science explores a variety of related research ideas across a range of disciplines, including good governance, Media and politics, decentralization, local government and rural development, democracy and global partnership, human resource development, public administration and policy issues etc. Politics and government are very important for several reasons. It is the study of governing and how political power is used as a process of making decisions. In addition, politics and the concept of democracy are based on the idea that all people are treated equally before the law. Moreover, policy decisions influence the socio-economic development of a nation along with other societal issues. The intricate relationship of Politics, governance ,democracy and media along with its challenges are the focus of this domain with special attention to our society.

INTEREST(S)

Good Governance and Public policyMedia and PoliticsDecentralization, Local government and rural development Democracy & Global politicsHuman rights

VISION

Our vision is to ensure good governance and social justice in society. The knowledge generated through the research in this arena will lead to inform the policy makers to reflect their initiatives into the policy measures. It all would influence a positive change in society and ensure a sustainable solution for Bangladesh with Social Development Goal’s.

MISSION

Imbibing research into Good governance and public policy brings about a stronger bond between the electorate and the government. Carrying out research and publishing it helps the people to trust the government more as they are duly informed. Our mission is to find out the delicate relationship between media, democracy, human rights, and the intrinsic issues of policy concerns in the national and global politics. Its aim is to create better socio-political milieu enriched in ethical values to the society and nation

Measuring Institutions' Country Brand Authenticity In Transnational Higher Education

The aim of this research is to develop a measurement scale for country brand authenticity specifically for use in international and transnational higher education settings. Researchers can use the sca...

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Local Government of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects

The inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWD’s) in the local governance structures of Bangladesh remains a significant challenge despite national and international commitments toward inclusivity. This exclusion is largely due to socio-cultural stigmas, insufficient legal frameworks and the lack of awareness about disability rights among local authorities. In this backdrop the study is attempted to see how far inclusion of PWD’s is being implemented in the domain of local government.

Nexus between India and Bangladesh in the Liberation War of Bangladesh: Consequences of International Agreement

The inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWD’s) in the local governance structures of Bangladesh remains a significant challenge despite national and international commitments toward inclusivity. This exclusion is largely due to socio-cultural stigmas, insufficient legal frameworks and the lack of awareness about disability rights among local authorities. In this backdrop the study is attempted to see how far inclusion of PWD’s is being implemented in the domain of local government.