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Open research questions in Bangladesh Politics, Society, and Development

48 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 912 Bangladesh Politics, Society, and Development papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • The study of Sino-Bangla relations during the Ilyas Shahi rule requires a deep understanding of historical context. The research needs to fill the gap in existing literature. The paper aims to provide insights for mutual benefit.

    Sino-Bangla Relation During the Ilyas Shahi Rule (1342-1487) · 2026 · DOI

  • No single study has focused on the Ilyas Shahi Rule when the Sino-Bangla relations were at their peak. The relation between China and Bangladesh has relatively little modern political contact before 1971.

    Sino-Bangla Relation During the Ilyas Shahi Rule (1342-1487) · 2026 · DOI

  • Institutional and relational challenges in returnee migrant data governance - Overlapping mandates and contested authority among state agencies and non-governmental organizations - Limited data-sharing arrangements and project-based data systems

    Missing data and fragmented governance: towards a full-cycle database for returnee migrants in Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the technical aspects of migration data systems in Bangladesh, such as system-level engineering or interoperability standards. The study's findings suggest the need for further research on the institutional and relational dynamics shaping returnee migrant data governance in other contexts.

    Missing data and fragmented governance: towards a full-cycle database for returnee migrants in Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Stigma and social exclusion, - Livelihood insecurity and economic exclusion, - Limited psychosocial care and fragmented NGO interventions.

    Socio-Cultural and Structural Realities Shaping Post-Trafficking Social Reintegration Experiences of Human Trafficking Victims in Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • High cost of trade due to tariff and nontariff measures. Inadequate border infrastructure and lack of connectivity. Informal trade between South Asian countries.

    A Comparative Analysis Between SAARC and BIMSTEC as Effective Regional Organisations: How South Asian Countries Like Bangladesh May Derive Benefits · 2026 · DOI

  • Electoral irregularities and violence. Limited access to polling stations. Influence of ruling parties on the electoral process.

    Voter Turnout and Electoral Governance in the 2024 National Elections: A Comparative Study of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of resources and skilled personnel. Weak planning and managerial capacity of the government. Limited access to education for disadvantaged groups.

    Educational Policy in Bangladesh 1978‐81: promise and performance in political perspective · 1983 · DOI

  • Further study on the impact of pressure groups on educational policy-making. Analysis of the effectiveness of universal primary education in Bangladesh.

    Educational Policy in Bangladesh 1978‐81: promise and performance in political perspective · 1983 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on voter turnout and electoral governance in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The research aims to investigate the factors influencing voter turnout and the effectiveness of electoral mechanisms.

    Voter Turnout and Electoral Governance in the 2024 National Elections: A Comparative Study of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the severity of human rights violations in Bangladesh - The gap is highlighted by comparing the fatalities in Bangladesh to those in Gaza

    The Darkest Day in Bangladesh: State-Sanctioned Repression on August 4, 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of systematic institutionalization of HRE in Bangladesh - The absence of sustained and organized rights-based civic engagement

    Civil Society and Media Activism in Human Rights Education in Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the effectiveness of survivor-centered, gender-sensitive, and structurally supported reintegration models. Future research should investigate the role of families, peer networks, and NGO support in facilitating reintegration. Future research should explore the intersection of stigma, social support, and resilience in shaping reintegration outcomes.

    Socio-Cultural and Structural Realities Shaping Post-Trafficking Social Reintegration Experiences of Human Trafficking Victims in Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the complementarity of SAARC and BIMSTEC. An analysis of the implications of the findings for other regional organizations.

    A Comparative Analysis Between SAARC and BIMSTEC as Effective Regional Organisations: How South Asian Countries Like Bangladesh May Derive Benefits · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the barriers to political representation among the Rakhine community in Bangladesh. The research highlights the need for more studies on the experiences of minority groups in specific contexts.

    Examining the barriers of Rakhine’s political representation in Bangladesh through social capital · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the experiences of rural men and men from other socio-economic backgrounds. It should also examine the intersection of patriarchy and other forms of oppression, such as class and ethnicity.

    A qualitative study of violence against married and unmarried men in urban Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding men's experiences of violence under patriarchy. It highlights the need to examine the complex layers of power and subordination that shape men's lives.

    A qualitative study of violence against married and unmarried men in urban Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Staniland (2021) shows a possibility of understanding such widespread low-intensity violence as “intra-systemic political violence,” where perpetrators of violence are trying to win or maintain power relations within the context of democratic political system, but little is known about the actual practices of such violence anywhere in the world.

    The Production of Political Violence · 2024 · DOI

  • The influence of religion when selecting a name in Bangladesh needs to be investigated from a critical discourse analysis (CDA) perspective, because people need to be made aware of why Bangla names are considered amoral.

    The discursive construction of (a)moral names: Religion versus language · 2011 · DOI

  • Abstract During the era of globalization, while international capital and world market factories are shaping the course of industrialization and “development” in many countries, it remains to be seen how far such “development” is conducive to increasing and improving women's paid work specifically, and labour rights, and empowerment in general.

    Paid work and socio-political consciousness of garment workers in Bangladesh · 2001 · DOI

  • But the piecemeal reforms, suggested by the Committee, were insufficient for the purpose and really meaningful reforms were not introduced till the recommendations of the Indian Police Commission were accepted by the government of India (1860).

    The Darogah and the Countryside: The Imposition of Police Control in Bengal and its Impact (1793—1837) · 1981 · DOI

  • 5 mn is the limit imposed by the Industrial Investment Policy of January 1973 up to which private establishments will be permitted to grow through re- investment New establishments within the private sector are limited to assets of Taka 2.

    The political economy of Bangladesh · 1973 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the experiences of other minority groups in Bangladesh. The study suggests that further research is needed on the impact of social and financial inequalities on political representation. The paper recommends that future studies examine the effectiveness of affirmative action initiatives in promoting political representation among minority groups.

    Examining the barriers of Rakhine’s political representation in Bangladesh through social capital · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Bangladesh remains an understudied case in the field of transitional justice, particularly regarding the gender dimension of postconflict justice measures.

    Birangonas, Gender and Transitional Justice in Bangladesh · 2025 · DOI

  • 11 Except for a few descriptive studies showing West Bengal as violence prone, the mechanisms of violence remain largely understudied.

    The Production of Political Violence · 2024 · DOI

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