Who We Are
An independent platform bridging Bangladeshi and global expertise to defend democracy, human rights and social justice.
The Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) is a research, advocacy and policy platform dedicated to advancing secularism, democracy, social justice and national unity in Bangladesh.
We believe a well-informed and active citizenry is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy. We facilitate meaningful discussion, produce evidence-led analysis, and equip people to contribute to a just and equitable society. Working with scholars, activists, policymakers and grassroots organisations, we build a durable framework for democratic governance that serves everyone.
We empower the Bangladeshi community by bridging Bangladeshi and global intellects through visionary research, advocacy and cross-cultural exchange.
Our Commitments
What guides our work
Four commitments run through everything we publish and every forum we engage.
Secularism
Defending a state that protects every faith equally and keeps religion out of the machinery of power.
Social Justice
Pressing for equitable institutions, due process and protection for minorities, women and the vulnerable.
National Unity
Building common ground across communities around the founding promise of the liberation war.
Democracy
Championing free, fair and inclusive elections and accountable, representative government.
Read our mission, vision and values
The principles that anchor GCDG, set out in full.