NDI/IRI will deploy joint Pre-Electoral Assessment...
In order to conduct an independent and impartial assessment of the status of electoral preparations, the International Republican Institute (IRI)…
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New Survey Research for Bangladesh Shows Dissatisf...
92% of Respondents Said They are Likely to Vote in the Next National Election, Support for Opposition is Growing
Training Bangladesh’s Next Generation of Wom...
With just over one year to go before Bangladesh’s next national election—scheduled for January 2024— female political leaders are working…
IRI Supports the LGBTQI+ Community Worldwide...
Pride Month provides a unique opportunity to recognize the advancement of LGBTQI+ inclusion and rights in democracies around the world,…
How Facebook Fuels Religious Violence
“Last October, Bangladesh was rocked by one of its worst bouts of violence in years when Muslims across the country…
Despite a Woman at the Top, Bangladesh’s Politics ...
In the 30 years since Bangladesh transitioned back to democracy in 1991, a female prime minister has led the country…
IRI Conducts Innovative Mixed-Method LGBTI Study i...
As part of its work with marginalized communities in Bangladesh, the International Republican Institute (IRI) has conducted a new study on the…
IRI Works with Bangladesh’s Youth to Transform Stu...
Today, Bangladesh celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. Pivotal in deepening Bangladesh’s freedom and moving its democracy forward, students have played…
New Bangladesh Report Examines Needs of Plainland ...
Bangladesh’s ethnic minorities are underrepresented at all levels of society and government. This is particularly true for plainland ethnic groups,…
New Bangladesh Report Reveals Priorities of the Bi...
Residing in 116 slum-like “camps” across Bangladesh, the country’s Bihari community – or the non-Bengali, Urdu-speaking citizens – have suffered…
Embracing “Art-ivism”: How Creativity is Shaping D...
In October, Bangladeshis took to the streets to condemn an increase in gang rape and call for equal rights for women across…
COVID-19 Crisis Threatens Democracy, Leading World...
More than 500 political and civil leaders, Nobel Laureates and pro-democracy institutions have signed an open letter to defend democracy,…