Aims & Objectives

From founding principle to a concrete programme of research and advocacy.

Our Objectives

Six working objectives

Each objective maps to a programme area and a stream of public output.

Produce independent research

Publish rigorous reports, briefings and books on governance, elections, rights and the rule of law.

Advocate in international forums

Carry verified evidence to the UN, parliaments and partner organisations to press for accountability.

Convene scholars and practitioners

Host seminars and conferences that bring policymakers, jurists, journalists and citizens into dialogue.

Engage the diaspora

Connect Bangladeshi communities abroad with the work of reform at home.

Strengthen democratic institutions

Support free, fair and inclusive elections and transparent, representative government.

Educate and inform

Equip citizens — especially young people — with the tools of civic participation.

Explore our programmes

Each objective is delivered through a dedicated programme of work.

What we do