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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 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

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

A National Dialogue titled, ‘Exploring Pathways towards Election and Graduation’, on 19th June 2023 at Hotel Lakeshore, Gulshan, Dhaka
Jun21

A National Dialogue titled, ‘Exploring Pathways towards Election and Graduation’, on 19th June 2023 at Hotel Lakeshore, Gulshan, Dhaka

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

BNP's goal is to establish people's democratic rights: Salahuddin, The Financial Express, 13 September 2025

BNP's goal is to establish people's democratic rights: Salahuddin, The Financial Express, 13 September 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said his party's goal is to establish the democratic rights of the people. "BNP's goal is to establish the democratic rights ...

Salahuddin calls for preserving anti-fascist national unity, The Daily Observer, 13 September 2025

Salahuddin calls for preserving anti-fascist national unity, The Daily Observer, 13 September 2025

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has urged political parties to preserve anti-fascist national unity despite ideological and strategic differences. Speaking at a roundtable on “Future of Democratic Bangladesh: Thoughts and ...

Salahuddin calls for unity among parties, The New Nation, 13 September, 2025

Salahuddin calls for unity among parties, The New Nation, 13 September, 2025

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said the political parties should maintain strong unity keeping differences aside. Even if we have differences among ourselves-differences in ideology, in political strategy, or ...

Building strong institutions vital for democratic success: Ali Riaz Only elections are not enough for a sustainable democratic transition, he says, The Daily Star, 13 September, 2025

Building strong institutions vital for democratic success: Ali Riaz Only elections are not enough for a sustainable democratic transition, he says, The Daily Star, 13 September, 2025

Building strong institutions is essential for a successful and sustainable democratic transition, National Consensus Commission Vice-President Ali Riaz said today. "Only elections are not enough for a sustainable democratic transition," he ...

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