CPSR Center for Policy and Social Research

23/09/2026

Only 15 days to go! 🎉
The countdown to ICBS-II 2026 has officially begun. We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul University on 9 October 2026!

18/08/2026

📢 *Abstract Acceptance Results Are Out!*

We are pleased to announce that acceptance emails for the initial round of abstract selections for the *2nd International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-II 2026)* have been dispatched.

📩 *Check your inbox* (and spam/junk folder) to view your decision status.

📍 *Venue:* Istanbul University & Online (Hybrid)

📅 *Date:* 09–10 October 2026

*Congratulations* to all accepted presenters! We look forward to your participation, whether joining us in person in Istanbul or virtually from around the world.

06/08/2026

📢 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝

The Call for Abstracts for the 2nd International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-II 2026) has officially closed.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 from countries around the world, including Türkiye, Bangladesh, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Japan, Qatar, India, Pakistan, and Malaysia, have submitted their abstracts to the conference.

We sincerely thank all researchers, academics, practitioners, and professionals for their overwhelming interest and enthusiastic participation.

All abstracts will now proceed to the review and selection process. 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Thank you for being part of ICBS-II 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul!

25/05/2026

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 | 𝗜𝗖𝗕𝗦-𝗜𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Following the successful organization of last year’s ICBS-I, we are pleased to announce the "𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗖𝗕𝗦-𝗜𝗜), 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲."

📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹, 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲

🎯 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: “𝗔 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝟮.𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲–𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀.”
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 August 2026
📅 Conference Dates: 09–10 October 2026

🔗 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://icbs2.cpsrinfo.org/

📌 Mode: Hybrid

Organizers: 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹, 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲 & 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗥), 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹, 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲.
Co-organizers: İstanbul Üniversitesi Uluslararası Öğrenci Merkezi (Türkiye), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), İstanbul Ticaret University (Türkiye), Sosyal ve Ekonomik Perspektif Derneği, Institute for Research & Development (IRD) (Bangladesh), Research & Integrated Thoughts (RIT) (Bangladesh), POLISADER (Türkiye) and many more.

We look forward to your valuable contribution to ICBS-II 2026.

26/07/2025

13/07/2025

We are truly grateful to the Center for Policy & Social Research (CPSR) for partnering with us as a proud co-organizer of the 1st International Conference on the July Revolution (ICJR-1 2025).

Based in Turkey, CPSR is a dynamic think tank committed to advancing impactful research and dialogue on policy and social issues across borders. Their partnership brings valuable global perspectives to our efforts in fostering meaningful discussions on this historic occasion.

👉 Learn more about CPSR: https://www.facebook.com/cpsr.info

📅 27 July 2025 | Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka

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20/06/2025

An engaging address by H.E. M Amanul Haq, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Turkey, highlighting the deepening ties between Bangladesh and Turkey and the significance of academic collaboration at ICBS-I 2025.

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30/05/2025

📢 Call for Abstracts – ICJR-I 2025

We are proud to partner in hosting the "1st International Conference on the July Revolution (ICJR-I 2025)"

Conference Core Theme: “The Legacy of the July Revolution 2024: Rebuilding Bangladesh”

📍 Date: 27 July 2025
📌 Venue: Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka
🖋 Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 June 2025

This is a unique academic platform for researchers, scholars, and policymakers to present papers and posters exploring the historical, political, and socio-economic dimensions of the July Revolution in Bangladesh (2024).

Submit your abstract & learn more at: www.julyconference.com

22/05/2025

A compelling and intellectually enriching keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Yasin Aktay offered profound insights into the ideological dynamics of South Asian geopolitics, inspiring critical academic reflection and dialogue at the 1st International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-I 2025).

30/04/2025

A thought-provoking and insightful keynote speech delivered by Dr. Mahmudur Rahman laid the groundwork for more in-depth academic and policy discussions on the July Revolution and Indian hegemony over Bangladesh.

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