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Bangladesh Enterprise Institute is a non-profit, non-political research centre. Established in October 2000, the Institute has established for itself a reputation for excellence in its research and advocacy work focusing on the growth of private enterprise in Bangladesh.

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BEI Weekly News Highlights : Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 22-30 June 2025
Jul03

BEI Weekly News Highlights : Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 22-30 June 2025

BEI Weekly News Highlights Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 22-30 June 2025. Full details are available for...

A National Policy Dialogue titled, ‘Green Transition in Bangladesh : Experiences with Two City Corporations’, on 8th June 2024 at Hotel Lakeshore, Gulshan, Dhaka
Jun08

A National Policy Dialogue titled, ‘Green Transition in Bangladesh : Experiences with Two City Corporations’, on 8th June 2024 at Hotel Lakeshore, Gulshan, Dhaka

Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) in association with TARA Climate Foundation has organized a National Policy Dialogue titled, ‘Green Transition in...

ADVERTISEMENT: BEI Research Scholarships on Energy Security under SARI/EI Think Tank Forum
Feb08

ADVERTISEMENT: BEI Research Scholarships on Energy Security under SARI/EI Think Tank Forum

Overview As part of the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), IRADe, and SARI/EI program activities, BEI and the SARI/EI Think Tank Forum...

News

On October 9th, Ambassadors from three Nordic countries visited BEI

On October 9th, Ambassadors from three Nordic countries visited BEI

On October 9th, BEI was pleased to host Ambassadors from three Nordic nations: Norwegian Ambassador, H. E. Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, and Deputy Head of Mission, Marianne Rabe Knævelsrud, Swedish Ambassador ...

Jan-Rolf Janowski, Chargé d'affaires (a.i.), German Embassy Dhaka, visited BEI, on July 4, 2024

Jan-Rolf Janowski, Chargé d'affaires (a.i.), German Embassy Dhaka, visited BEI, on July 4, 2024

Jan-Rolf Janowski, Chargé d'affaires (a.i.), German Embassy Dhaka, visited BEI, on July 4, to discuss issues of mutual interest with the BEI President and senior staff. ...

Faiz Sobhan, Senior Research Director, BEI, was selected by the National Defence College (NDC) for the prestigious Capstone Course

Faiz Sobhan, Senior Research Director, BEI, was selected by the National Defence College (NDC) for the prestigious Capstone Course

Faiz Sobhan, Senior Research Director, BEI, was selected by the National Defence College (NDC) for the prestigious Capstone Course. The 3-week course is designed for senior civil and military leaders ...

BEI President M Humayun Kabir attended as a Panelist at The Roundtable Discussion on Bangladesh-India Relations organized by Dhaka Tribune and CFISS, 21 June 2022, Dhaka

BEI President M Humayun Kabir attended as a Panelist at The Roundtable Discussion on Bangladesh-India Relations organized by Dhaka Tribune and CFISS, 21 June 2022, Dhaka

BEI President M Humayun Kabir, also a former ambassador and secretary for the Bangladesh government joined at a round roundtable discussion on Bangladesh-India relations jointly organized by leading English daily ...

Events

A roundtable discussion titled “Peaceful Elections and Prevention of Violence,” organized by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, 28 January 2026, Dhaka
Jan28

A roundtable discussion titled “Peaceful Elections and Prevention of Violence,” organized by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, 28 January 2026, Dhaka

A roundtable discussion titled “Peaceful Elections and Building a Democratic Future,” organized by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) on 15 January 2026, Dhaka
Jan15

A roundtable discussion titled “Peaceful Elections and Building a Democratic Future,” organized by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) on 15 January 2026, Dhaka

A National Roundtable on “Future of Democratic Bangladesh: People’s Perspectives and Expectations”, 13 September 2025, Dhaka, organized by Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI)
Sep14

A National Roundtable on “Future of Democratic Bangladesh: People’s Perspectives and Expectations”, 13 September 2025, Dhaka, organized by Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI)

In June 2025, the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) organized a series of discussion sessions with youth, media professionals, and business leaders separately
Jul15

In June 2025, the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) organized a series of discussion sessions with youth, media professionals, and business leaders separately

Publications

BEI Weekly News Highlights - Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 6-13 September 2025
Sep15

BEI Weekly News Highlights - Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 6-13 September 2025

BEI Weekly News Highlights: Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 6-13 September 2025. Full details are available for...

BEI Weekly News Highlights : Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 27 August-5 September 2025
Sep08

BEI Weekly News Highlights : Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 27 August-5 September 2025

BEI Weekly News Highlights : Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 27 August-5 September 2025. Full details are...

BEI Weekly News Highlights - Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 1-13 Aug 2025
Aug14

BEI Weekly News Highlights - Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 1-13 Aug 2025

BEI Weekly News Highlights - Brief Highlights on Current Issues in South Asia, 1-13 Aug 2025. Full details are available...

News in Media

July Charter a pact with people and parties, not an imposition: Ali Riaz, The Financial Express, 29 January 2026

July Charter a pact with people and parties, not an imposition: Ali Riaz, The Financial Express, 29 January 2026

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, speaking at a seminar titled 'Peaceful Election and Prevention of Violence: Grassroots Experiences', organised by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute in the ...

July Charter a pact between people, political parties, says professor Ali Riaz, NEWAGE, 28 January 2026

July Charter a pact between people, political parties, says professor Ali Riaz, NEWAGE, 28 January 2026

The July National Charter is a pact between people and political parties, with the parties themselves primarily responsible for its implementation, said Professor Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief ...

Political parties must take responsibility to build democracy: Ali Riaz, The Business Standard, 28 January 2026

Political parties must take responsibility to build democracy: Ali Riaz, The Business Standard, 28 January 2026

Prof Ali Riaz urges parties to enforce the July Charter to safeguard democracy.  The absence of a robust institutional framework remains one of the biggest challenges to Bangladesh's democratic transition, said ...

July Charter an agreement between people and political parties: Ali Riaz, BSS News, 28 January 2026

July Charter an agreement between people and political parties: Ali Riaz, BSS News, 28 January 2026

DHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS)- Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz today said the July National Charter is an agreement between the people of Bangladesh and the country’s political ...

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