Department of Political Science

Political Science Young Scholars Seminar 2023

Sunday, July 17, 2023 | University of Dhaka

Call for Paper Proposal

The Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka is convening an academic seminar of students titled “Political Science Young Scholars Seminar” to be held on July 17, 2023. We are inviting papers from undergraduate, graduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D students. Students are encouraged to work in groups (maximum four members) and work together on the paper. If the papers needs required standard then they will be considered for the journal of Bangladesh Political Science Review as joint publication with a departmental teacher following a peer review process.

The seminar will concentrate on pure political science issues. Applicants should attach a research proposal (1000 words) with should contain name of the applicant/s, title, aims and objectives of the paper, methodology and major issues to be covered in thousand words. The proposal should be submitted to the e-mail at tsiddiqui@du.ac.bd by April 20, 2023. Selected participants will be informed by no later than April 30, and completed papers should be sent to the above e-mail by May 30.

The seminar invites papers on the following key areas of political science.

  • Role of Shadow Cabinet in Parliamentary Democracy
  • Role of the Committee System in the Parliamentary Process
  • Article 70: Freedom of Speech and Floor Crossing Interface
  • Constitutional Amendments in Bangladesh
  • Participation of Women in Parliament
  • Women’s participation in Local Government
  • Geo-political significance of Bangladesh
  • Functions of any Parliamentary Standing committee
  • Civil Society and Democracy
  • Changing political dynamics of super powers in the Gulf and other Arab Countries
  • Ukraine War: Challenges and Options for Bangladesh
  • Micro level Governance: A Case Study on ‘One-Stop-Service’ in Bangladesh
  • Political rights of the climate-induced displaced people in Bangladesh
  • Practice of Democracy in Political parties in Bangladesh
  • Ideal form of student politics in the universities
  • Analysis of a public policy by using a policy model

For further queries, contract Professor Dr. Sabbir Ahmed, Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka.