What is the Bangladesh Reform Tracker?
The Bangladesh Reform Tracker is an independent, citizen-led platform that tracks, monitors, and shares progress on reform commitments across key areas in Bangladesh. It brings together reform-relevant information in one place, making reform updates clear and easy to follow for citizens.
Why this Tracker?
Reform commitments have been and continue to be announced, often with claims of their progress or completion. However, information on how far reforms have actually progressed is spread across ministries, gazettes, press briefings and/or reports, making it difficult for citizens to follow reform-related developments and assess their delivery over time. The Bangladesh Reform Tracker was created in response to this gap by making reform progress clear and accessible to promote transparency, strengthen accountability, and support informed public dialogue as regards Bangladesh’s reform journey.
How did we do it?
Identification
Identify components and elements that will contribute to the end goal reform implementation agenda.
Expert Validation
Validate findings with relevant experts and experienced professionals.
Data Collection
Collect comprehensive data to support the reform implementation process.
Progress Tracking
Monitor and track progress throughout the implementation process.
Database Development
Develop comprehensive database systems to support ongoing efforts.
Behind the Tracker
The overall leadership for this initiative was provided by Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), and Professor Mustafizur Rahman, Distinguished Fellow, CPD.
The core team behind this initiative included Towfiqul Islam Khan, Additional Director, Research, CPD; Najeeba Mohammed Altaf, Senior Research Associate, CPD; Shourza Talukder, Senior Research Associate; Khawja Masham Fahim, Programme Associate, CPD; and Jubair Zahir Chowdhury, Programme Associate.
The tracking of reform proposals in the Media domain was prepared in partnership with Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) under the leadership of Mr Hasibur Rahman, Executive Director.
Other experts involved in the exercise include Professor Nurul Huda Sakib; Mr Md. Avi Hossain, and Mr Asinur Reza.
Special thanks to Avra Bhattacharjee, Additional Director, Dialogue Communication and Outreach, CPD; Tarannum Jinan, Senior Administrative Associate, CPD; and Rifat Bin Aowlad, Dialogue Associate, CPD, without whom this tracker wouldn’t have been possible.
Stakeholder Consultations
A total of 173 key stakeholders were consulted to inform this tracking exercise.
Website Development
The Reform Tracker website was developed under a professional contract.
Disclaimer
The content on this website is based on publicly available information and interviews with key experts and stakeholders. The views expressed in the Reform Tracker website do not necessarily reflect those of any individual or organisation.