As Bangladesh enters one of the most significant periods of transformation in its history, driven by the July Revolution which marks a pivotal turning point, this moment reflects the emergence of a new political consciousness with the potential to decisively shape the country’s future state building process. In response to this historic shift, the Dacca Institute of Research and Analytics (daira) is convening the Bengal Delta Conference 2025 under the theme: “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Rethinking Politics, Economy, and Geopolitical Strategy.
The conference convenes leading academics, policy experts, civil society representatives, and political stakeholders to critically examine the prevailing circumstances. This represents a pivotal moment for Bangladesh to reconstruct its political framework grounded in democratic values and supported by functional institutions that uphold accountability, transparency, and meaningful participation of people in governance.
Given the urgency of the moment, the Bengal Delta Conference 2025 will address how Bangladesh can facilitate a democratic transition by strengthening the political community and fostering new political possibilities. This effort forms part of the conference’s broader commitment to the theme of Rethinking Politics. In the context of an economy shaped by both global transformations and local challenges, the conference will also engage with the theme of Rethinking Economy by examining how principles of fairness can guide institutional accountability, economic redistribution, labor rights, and social protection. in parallel, the accelerating role of technology, artificial intelligence, and the digital sphere will be a key area of focus examining how these forces are reshaping governance, employment, and public life in Bangladesh.
In light of evolving geopolitical realities, the Bengal Delta Conference, under the theme of Rethinking Geopolitical Strategy, aims to reimagine Bangladesh’s role as a proactive and capable actor in shaping regional and global engagement. It recognizes the Bay of Bengal as a strategic frontier central to debates on maritime sovereignty, economic connectivity, and geopolitical competition. Accordingly, revisiting regional connectivity and alliance-building across South and Southeast Asia becomes increasingly urgent. As Bangladesh undergoes significant national transformations, the unresolved Rohingya refugee crisis will be reassessed with renewed urgency as a critical test of the country’s moral leadership, regional stability, and commitment to human dignity.
