Annual Research Symposium 2025-26: Reforming Bangladesh - Economics for Public Interest
Schedule
Sun Feb 01 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC+06:00Location
Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University | Dhaka, DA
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𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 2025-26: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 - 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭
01 February 2026 | Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University
Bangladesh is currently at a crucial juncture, with an interim government implementing significant reforms and the anticipation of a fair election. In this context, the symposium is not merely a conference but an essential forum for applying economic principles to serve the public interest and influence the country's future.
This symposium is dedicated to leveraging the discipline of economics for the public good. Academics, future policymakers, and researchers will convene to deliberate upon original ideas and formulate practical reforms with the potential to shape the future direction of Bangladesh.
The thematic scope of the event is comprehensive, encompassing a wide range of critical issues. Discussions will span from inclusive development and poverty reduction to strengthening public finance and implementing climate-smart reforms. Each of these topics is considered fundamental to the development of a more equitable and prosperous society.
☘️ 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Participants will engage in discussions directly relevant to the current political and economic landscape. The research and insights presented may have the capacity to inform and influence ongoing government reforms and policies.
✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬: The event will take place as an "In-House Annual Conference Day" organized by the department. For students and junior academics, this symposium represents an invaluable opportunity. The program will provide a distinguished platform for budding researchers to present fresh ideas, receive constructive feedback, and build a foundation for a career in academia.
✅ 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: Papers of exceptional quality will be considered for publication in the department's journal "The Jahangirnagar Economic Review" after undergoing a separate peer-review process. This is a significant achievement for professional and academic advancement.
✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: The event facilitates networking with prominent economists, influential thinkers, and dedicated professionals who are actively working to improve Bangladesh.
✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: The symposium will be held on the scenic campus of Jahangirnagar University. The serene lakes, lush greenery, and calm atmosphere provide an ideal environment for in-depth thought and collaborative engagement.
📋 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 01 February 2026
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Department of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Mohammad Obaidullah
Vice President
Economics Students' Union
Phone: +8801797951654
Email: [email protected]
Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker Shawon
General Secretary
Economics Students' Union
Phone: +8801521526021
Email: [email protected]
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