Call for Papers
2nd International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-II) 2026
Theme: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Reform of Bangladesh 2.0 and Türkiye–Bangladesh Collaborative Horizons
Date: 09–10 October 2026
Venue: Istanbul University, Türkiye
Format: Hybrid
The 2nd International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-II) 2026 invites scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and postgraduate students to submit abstracts and papers for presentation. The conference aims to create a multidisciplinary platform for critical discussion on Bangladesh’s reform agenda, the idea of Bangladesh 2.0, and the expanding collaborative horizons between Türkiye and Bangladesh.
The conference welcomes contributions from all academic disciplines and from participants across the world. It will feature keynote sessions, academic paper presentations, global participation, certificates for presenters and participants, best paper awards, and publication of accepted submissions in the conference proceedings. There is no registration fee for participation.
Key Areas of Focus Include: Bangladesh 2.0, July Revolution 2024, governance and public policy, human rights and social justice, legal reform, sustainable development, diaspora studies, education, healthcare, climate resilience, media, technology, Islamic finance, regional diplomacy, and Türkiye–Bangladesh relations.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 August 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 25 August 2026
Registration Deadline: 30 August 2026
Full Paper Submission: 30 September 2026
Conference Dates: 09–10 October 2026
Organizers: Center for Policy and Social Research (CPSR), Istanbul University (Turkey), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), İstanbul Ticaret University (Turkey), POLISADER, Institute for Research & Development (IRD), Research & Integrated Thoughts (RIT), İstanbul Üniversitesi Uluslararası Öğrenci Merkezi, and Sosyal ve Ekonomik Perspektif Derneği.
Contact: info@cpsrinfo.org
Location: Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
For more details, visit: https://icbs2.cpsrinfo.org/