Bangladesh

Home to nearly 165 million people, Bangladesh is the eighth-most populated country in the world and third-most in South Asia. Bangladesh has undergone significant economic and social change since gaining independence in 1971, and is today one of the fastest growing countries worldwide. Despite its impressive achievements, Bangladesh continues to confront challenges including providing livelihoods for its youthful and growing population, maintaining the health of democratic institutions, and combating the worst impacts of climate change.

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Issue Brief

May 8, 2023

Bangladesh draft data protection act 2023: Potential and pitfalls

By Christabel Randolph

The Bangladesh government’s updated draft data protection bill is a welcome revision of its 2022 attempt to address the country’s lack of a comprehensive data protection law, but there is still room for constructive change to heighten regulatory certainty.

Bangladesh Digital Policy

SouthAsiaSource

Apr 12, 2023

<strong>The geopolitics of the energy trilemma in South Asia</strong>

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

South Asian countries are being subjected to the consequences of China and Russia’s efforts to expand their influence in the region. In this complex geopolitical context, expanded US and G7 clean energy efforts are needed.

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

Issue Brief

Mar 8, 2023

Inside Bangladesh’s new data protection laws

By Stephen Weymouth

The 2022 Draft Data Protection Act (DPA), which establishes new restrictions related to the processing, storage, and transfer of data, appears to move Bangladesh’s digital governance in a different direction.

Bangladesh Digital Policy

In the News

Dec 11, 2022

Riaz in Aljazeera: Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Dec 11, 2022

Riaz in Al Jazeera English: What’s behind anti-government protests in Bangladesh?

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Dec 10, 2022

Riaz in The Daily Star: One year of US sanctions: Denial and defiance

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Shahid in Reformatorisch Dagblad: Vijf jaar na „genocide” zijn Rohingya thuisloos en rechteloos

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Human Rights

In the News

Nov 5, 2022

Riaz in The Bonik Barta: বর্তমান অর্থনৈতিক সংকট এড়াতে রাজনীতিতে সব পক্ষের উপস্থিতি জরুরি

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 4, 2022

Riaz in The Daily Star: A constitution without constitutionalism?

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 27, 2022

Riaz in South Asian Voices: What’s next for Bangladeshi politics?

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

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