Bangladesh & Makkah Pact: Prospects, Strategic Choices, and the Future of South Asia
8 September 2026
The Election Lab, Department of Political Studies, SUST, organized a webinar bringing together scholars, diplomats, and experts to examine the Bangladesh–Makkah Pact and its potential implications for Bangladesh and South Asia. Discussions focused on national interests, foreign-policy autonomy, security considerations, and the potential strategic benefits and risks of participation.
Gen-Z Electoral Politics in South Asia: Divergent Youth Outcomes in Nepal and Bangladesh
5 May 2026
The Election Lab organized a seminar examining Gen-Z political participation and electoral politics in South Asia, with particular focus on the contrasting political trajectories and outcomes of youth-led mobilisation in Nepal and Bangladesh.
Inauguration of the Election Lab & Seminar on the 13th National Parliamentary Election
19 February 2026
The Election Lab was formally inaugurated at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, marking the establishment of a dedicated platform for empirical research on elections and voting behaviour in Bangladesh. The inauguration was followed by a seminar analysing the results, voting trends, and political significance of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Election Dialogue: Analysis of Candidates’ Affidavits in Sylhet Region
2 February 2026
A student-led analysis of candidates’ affidavits across Sylhet Division’s 19 parliamentary constituencies formed the basis of an Election Dialogue bringing together political parties, civil society, journalists, election observers, and other stakeholders to discuss electoral transparency, inclusion, and expectations for the election.
