Research & Publications
Learn moreEvidence-based research, shaping policy and building resilient societies.
For collaboration, enquiry, and evidence-led dialogue across education, policy, and society. Researchers and collaborators can also apply to join BKSR.

2015
Founded
26
Countries represented
35
Research projects
15000+
Young people empowered
Joy Bangla Youth Award 2022
Recognition
2015
Founded
26
Countries represented
35
Research projects
15000+
Young people empowered
Joy Bangla Youth Award 2022
Recognition
Advancing Knowledge, Shaping Policy, Transforming Societies.
What we do
Evidence-based research, shaping policy and building resilient societies.
Training workshops, fellowships and grants, and structured mentorship.
Policy dialogues, evidence briefings, seminars, and global partnerships.
Field studies, outreach, and impact with local communities.
From mentorship to global impact - a decade of evidence-driven transformation.

“When we established BK School of Research in 2015, we set out with a simple belief: that young researchers, given the right mentorship and opportunity, could generate knowledge capable of shaping policy and changing lives. That belief continues to guide us today. Over the years,…”
Advancing evidence-based research at the intersection of people, policy, and progress.
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Advancing inclusive growth through sustainable economic development.
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Driving innovation at the intersection of enterprise and technology.
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Harnessing data and AI for evidence-based decision-making.
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Understanding the human drivers behind choice and action.
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Promoting health systems and quality of life for all.
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Building resilience through climate action and environmental stewardship.
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Advancing equity and empowerment across gender lines.
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Examining mobility, displacement, and cross-border connections.
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Exploring governance, institutions, and civic life.
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Shaping knowledge, learning, and cultural identity.
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Understanding information flow and public discourse in a digital age.

Training workshops, fellowships and grants, and mentorship across career stages.

Policy dialogues, evidence briefings, seminars, and academic partnerships.

Field studies, outreach, and civil-society collaboration grounded in communities.
Empowering researchers, engaging policymakers, and impacting communities.
NOTICES
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BKSR is recruiting research scholars and professionals — Research Fellow, Associate, Assistant, Enumerator, and creative roles. Extended deadline: 20 July 2023.

BK School of Research is looking for 200 passionate Research Assistants. Deadline: 15 October 2020.

বিকে স্কুল অব রিসার্চ কিছু প্রোগ্রাম অ্যাসোসিয়েট খুঁজছে। আগ্রহীরা আবেদন করতে পারেন।
Headlines featuring our work in newspapers, television, and other mass media.
FROM THE PRESS
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FROM THE PRESS

Deshrupantor · 25 May 2026
Career guidance feature on pursuing research as a profession, featuring BKSR perspectives.

Protidiner Bangladesh · 4 Sep 2025
Coverage of BK School of Research and CFEP agreeing to work together on sustainable development.

Jamuna Television · 4 Sep 2025
Television coverage of the memorandum of understanding between BK School of Research and CFEP.

Maasranga Television · 7 Jan 2023
Maasranga Television morning-show interview with Bezon Kumar on teaching, research, and BK School of Research.

The Business Standard · 28 Jun 2023
Feature profile of BK School of Research as a hub for young researchers offering free mentoring, training, and policy-oriented research.
Miraz Hossain
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RisingBD · 30 Jul 2023
Campus report on Bezon Kumar of Rabindra University receiving the Rising Youth Award.
Meet the inquisitive minds turning curiosity into insight, and insight into social transformation.
Bezon Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rabindra University, Bangladesh. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from the University of Rajshahi and began his career at Varendra University. Recently, he has joined as an adjunct research fellow at the Bangladesh Institute of Social Research. In 2015, he founded the BK School of Research, which has since evolved into an internationally recognized, youth-led research platform, engaging over 320 young research enthusiasts in advancing society through evidence-based research. Mr. Kumar has authored 30 scholarly articles and book chapters published in high-impact journals and books. He has also presented his research and delivered invited talks at many international conferences across the UK, UAE, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. His research interests encompass climate change, migration and refugees, health, and well-being. In recognition of his contributions to youth-led research and development, he has received two prestigious national awards, including the Rising Youth Award 2023. He has also secured six competitive research grants from national and international agencies, including GIZ. In addition, Mr. Kumar is a regular reviewer of several reputed journals such as Heliyon, Journal of International Migration and Integration, Journal of Social and Economic Development, and Frontiers in Public Health and an editorial board member for the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Knowledge.
I'm Dr Susmita Dey Pinky, a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research (BKSR), where I began as a Research Assistant in 2020. I am a Chittagong Medical College graduate who previously worked as a research fellow at icddr,b and now train in Internal Medicine in the United Kingdom, with MRCP (London) degree and a PGCert in Clinical Education.

Working at BK School of Research is a rewarding experience of my life because I got my first publications here. These publications have been a stepping-stone of my research career, which directly helped me not only to get a job at icddr,b but also to admit to a master's program in the United Kingdom.

Dr Susmita Dey Pinky
Senior Research Associate

BK School of Research’s mentorship and practical research environment fostered my collaborative skills and problem-solving abilities that were instrumental in my admission for the MSc in International Business at the University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

Jobayer Islam
Research Assistant

Alongside providing fundamentals of research and publications, BK School of Research organizes training and workshops regularly. Participation in these programs enhanced my critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which paved my admission to Masaryk University, Czech Republic.

Md. Sohanur Rahman
Junior Research Assistant

Working at BK School of Research is a rewarding experience of my life because I got my first publications here. These publications have been a stepping-stone of my research career, which directly helped me not only to get a job at icddr,b but also to admit to a master's program in the United Kingdom.

Dr Susmita Dey Pinky
Senior Research Associate

BK School of Research’s mentorship and practical research environment fostered my collaborative skills and problem-solving abilities that were instrumental in my admission for the MSc in International Business at the University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

Jobayer Islam
Research Assistant

Alongside providing fundamentals of research and publications, BK School of Research organizes training and workshops regularly. Participation in these programs enhanced my critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which paved my admission to Masaryk University, Czech Republic.

Md. Sohanur Rahman
Junior Research Assistant
Building bridges with institutions, industry, and communities worldwide to advance research that matters.

Cross-border collaboration advancing research for good, documented in the BKSR archive.
CFEP
Open to partners

Cross-border collaboration advancing research for good, documented in the BKSR archive.

International partnership supporting evidence-based economic policy analysis with BK School of Research.

BKSR remains open to new institutional partnerships that advance research for good.
Dr. Bandana Jain is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management, Degree Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, where she teaches and researches in management studies. Her primary research interests lie in women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, and business ethics. Dr. Jain actively engages with both academic and development-focused communities in Nepal. Her research bridges the gap between financial inclusion and gender empowerment and the intersections of business, ethics, and social change through her research and teaching.
Dr. Nibedita Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Jagannath University, Dhaka, where she has been serving since February 2013. She earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Burdwan, India, in 2022 as an ICCR PhD Scholar under the Bangladesh Scholarship Scheme, and her MPhil, MSS, and BSS (Honours) degrees in Political Science from the University of Dhaka. Recently she has joined as a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. Her research interests include globalization, political ideologies, international politics, global governance, identity politics, communalism, education policy, student politics, human rights, and social exclusion. She has published in national and international journals and contributed to academic books and edited volumes. Her research engages with contemporary political and socio-economic issues in Bangladesh and beyond.
Dr. Debalina Saha is currently Assistant Professor at Amity School of Economics, Amity University Kolkata. She has done PhD in Energy Economics from the University of Calcutta. Recently she has joined as a Senior Research Associate at BK School of Research. She is currently working on renewable energy. She has research publications in international journals on energy sector reforms, renewable energy and environment. She has authored a book on environmental economics titled Handbook of Environmental Economics, from Cambridge Scholars Publishing.