local governance

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

Book Review / Can a city be smart without adequate finance?

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.

Improving upazila governance is critical for Smart Bangladesh

Sound governance is a challenging task. People now have high expectations. Therefore, they look to elected leaders to create and sustain development of the economy, infrastructure, environment, and public utility services.

Bangladesh: Reform Agenda for Local Governance

Local government is a constitutionally mandated system in our country.

Dhaka's Primacy: Rome without Empire?

The removal of elected mayors and councillors does not bode well for Bangladesh's local governance system.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Can a city be smart without adequate finance?

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

Improving upazila governance is critical for Smart Bangladesh

Sound governance is a challenging task. People now have high expectations. Therefore, they look to elected leaders to create and sustain development of the economy, infrastructure, environment, and public utility services.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Bangladesh: Reform Agenda for Local Governance

Local government is a constitutionally mandated system in our country.

May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

Dhaka's Primacy: Rome without Empire?

The removal of elected mayors and councillors does not bode well for Bangladesh's local governance system.