Call for Papers | BSDED Volume 6
Economic Study Center (ESC) is pleased to announce the call for papers for the 6th volume of Bangladesh Students’ Digest on Economics and Development (BSDED). BSDED is a prestigious student journal that showcases outstanding research papers authored by undergraduate and postgraduate level students. Selected authors will also have the unique opportunity to present their research papers at the annual Bangladesh Economics Summit (BES), organized by ESC, in the presence of distinguished guests.
Scope of Submissions:
We invite research papers in the fields of economics, development, business, and social sciences. Papers submitted may cover multiple topics within the following domains and are not limited to these specific thematic areas. We encourage diverse and innovative research contributions from Undergraduate and Masters level students.
1. Macroeconomic Development and Sustainability: Macroeconomic policy, public finance, trade, investment, economic integration, financial markets, digital finance, economic growth and recession cycles, inflation and its impact on purchasing power, fiscal policy responses to economic challenges.
2. Labor Market Dynamics and Social Welfare: The impact of globalization on labor markets, labor rights, unemployment trends and their socio-economic implications, governance, power structures within organizations, society, or state, the informal economy, labor rights, social safety nets and welfare programs.
3. Energy and Sustainability: Renewable energy initiatives and policies, clean and green energy, green infrastructure, energy efficiency practices in urban and rural settings, role of technology in energy transition, challenges and opportunities in energy access.
4. Environmental Sustainability and Climate Solutions : Conservation, climate change mitigation, local infrastructure, sustainable development practices, environmental justice, equitable access to resources, environmental policies, public health policies, sustainable consumption.
5. Trade, Investment and Regional Integration: Migration, remittance, brain drain, forced migration, environmental refugees, climate-induced migration, informal economy, trade agreements and their impact on local economies, foreign direct investment trends, regional economic partnerships, role of trade in economic development.
6. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Security: Sustainable agricultural practices and technologies, impact of climate change on food production, policies for enhancing rural livelihoods, food security challenges and solutions, MSMEs, poverty and inequality, policies for enhancing rural livelihoods.
7. Governance and Institutional Role : Importance of good governance for economic development, anti-corruption measures and their effectiveness, role of civil society in promoting accountability, institutional frameworks for policy implementation.
8. Gender Equity and Socio-economic Empowerment: Gender dynamics, socio-economic empowerment, women in STEM fields, gender gaps in education, employment and technology adoption, impact of gender-based violence on development, women’s participation in leadership and decision-making, policies for promoting gender equity in economic contexts.
9. Health, Social Protection and Human Capital Investment: Nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, environmental health, relationship between health and economic productivity, social protection systems and their effectiveness, investment in education as a driver for economic growth, public health policies in response to crises, youth, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship.
10. Political Economy and Institutional Dynamics: Impact of political stability on economic performance, institutional reforms and their effects on development, the interplay between politics and economic policy.
General Guidelines:
Eligibility: Entries from Undergraduate and Masters level students from any university in Bangladesh or other countries will be accepted.
Deadline: The extended deadline for abstract submissions is March 20th, 2025.
Final submissions for this year's edition must be received no later than March 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM. Please note that submissions received after this deadline will not be considered for review.
The abstract and main paper should be emailed to: [email protected]
Regulations for Research Papers:
Advisory Panel: The advisory panel for the 6th Volume of Bangladesh Students' Digest on Economics and Development (BSDED) will feature distinguished faculty members from renowned universities across the globe and seasoned researchers from esteemed international organizations. Their expertise will ensure a rigorous review process, providing authors with valuable feedback to refine and enhance their work.
For any further queries, contact: [email protected]
Scope of Submissions:
We invite research papers in the fields of economics, development, business, and social sciences. Papers submitted may cover multiple topics within the following domains and are not limited to these specific thematic areas. We encourage diverse and innovative research contributions from Undergraduate and Masters level students.
1. Macroeconomic Development and Sustainability: Macroeconomic policy, public finance, trade, investment, economic integration, financial markets, digital finance, economic growth and recession cycles, inflation and its impact on purchasing power, fiscal policy responses to economic challenges.
2. Labor Market Dynamics and Social Welfare: The impact of globalization on labor markets, labor rights, unemployment trends and their socio-economic implications, governance, power structures within organizations, society, or state, the informal economy, labor rights, social safety nets and welfare programs.
3. Energy and Sustainability: Renewable energy initiatives and policies, clean and green energy, green infrastructure, energy efficiency practices in urban and rural settings, role of technology in energy transition, challenges and opportunities in energy access.
4. Environmental Sustainability and Climate Solutions : Conservation, climate change mitigation, local infrastructure, sustainable development practices, environmental justice, equitable access to resources, environmental policies, public health policies, sustainable consumption.
5. Trade, Investment and Regional Integration: Migration, remittance, brain drain, forced migration, environmental refugees, climate-induced migration, informal economy, trade agreements and their impact on local economies, foreign direct investment trends, regional economic partnerships, role of trade in economic development.
6. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Security: Sustainable agricultural practices and technologies, impact of climate change on food production, policies for enhancing rural livelihoods, food security challenges and solutions, MSMEs, poverty and inequality, policies for enhancing rural livelihoods.
7. Governance and Institutional Role : Importance of good governance for economic development, anti-corruption measures and their effectiveness, role of civil society in promoting accountability, institutional frameworks for policy implementation.
8. Gender Equity and Socio-economic Empowerment: Gender dynamics, socio-economic empowerment, women in STEM fields, gender gaps in education, employment and technology adoption, impact of gender-based violence on development, women’s participation in leadership and decision-making, policies for promoting gender equity in economic contexts.
9. Health, Social Protection and Human Capital Investment: Nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, environmental health, relationship between health and economic productivity, social protection systems and their effectiveness, investment in education as a driver for economic growth, public health policies in response to crises, youth, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship.
10. Political Economy and Institutional Dynamics: Impact of political stability on economic performance, institutional reforms and their effects on development, the interplay between politics and economic policy.
General Guidelines:
Eligibility: Entries from Undergraduate and Masters level students from any university in Bangladesh or other countries will be accepted.
Deadline: The extended deadline for abstract submissions is March 20th, 2025.
Final submissions for this year's edition must be received no later than March 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM. Please note that submissions received after this deadline will not be considered for review.
The abstract and main paper should be emailed to: [email protected]
Regulations for Research Papers:
- Font type: Times New Roman
- Font size: 16 for section headings, 14 for sub-headings, 12 for text, 10 for footnotes
- Bold and italic are accepted
- Line spacing: 1.15
- Paper size: maximum 5000 words
- Page numbers: top-right
- Color: black and white only
- Name the file in the format “FirstNameLastName_BSDED2024”. For example, if your name is ABCD, format the file name as “ABCD_BSDED2024”
- A research paper should contain the following sections: Abstract (not more than 200 words), Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Conclusion and Reference
- For referencing, Harvard style should be followed
- Cover page should include the name of the author, name of institution, paper title, course, year of study, contact number and email-id
- The research papers will be considered for publishing only after being reviewed by the editorial board
- Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
- Submissions will have to be made in the following address: [email protected]
- A valid student ID will be required if the submission gets selected
- Co-authored papers will be accepted
Advisory Panel: The advisory panel for the 6th Volume of Bangladesh Students' Digest on Economics and Development (BSDED) will feature distinguished faculty members from renowned universities across the globe and seasoned researchers from esteemed international organizations. Their expertise will ensure a rigorous review process, providing authors with valuable feedback to refine and enhance their work.
For any further queries, contact: [email protected]
Call for Write-Ups | CETERIS PARIBUS | Volume 7
Economics Study Center (ESC) will be exploring the overarching theme of "From Uprising to Reform: The Next Chapter (অভ্যুত্থান পরবর্তী সংস্কার: বাংলাদেশের অগ্রযাত্রা)" in the seventh edition of our annual magazine, Ceteris Paribus. Inspired by the significant movement that took place in Bangladesh this past July, this edition invites young voices to analyze how uprisings can catalyze meaningful reforms and explore pathways to address social and economic challenges. ESC believes in the power of youth-led dialogue to drive impactful change and seeks perspectives on how to navigate from protest to progress. Writers can choose from a variety of sub-topics:
Entries can encompass articles or essays on the specified sub-themes, as well as poems, book reviews and satire focusing on economics and socio-economic topics.
Deadline: January 20, 2025
Eligibility: Entries from only undergraduate level students will be accepted.
Submission Guidelines:
- Restructuring Governance and Integrating Accountability (শাসনকাঠামো পুনর্গঠন ও জবাবদিহিতা নিশ্চিতকরণ)
- Mending the financial sector (আর্থিক খাতের সংস্কার)
- Renewable energy and environmental practices for tomorrow (নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তি এবং পরিবেশ ব্যবস্থাপনা)
- Creating an equitable healthcare system (সবার জন্য স্বাস্থ্যসেবা)
- Key Reforms in the Education System (শিক্ষাব্যবস্থায় পরিবর্তনের রূপরেখা)
- Capturing the potential in the labor market (সম্ভাবনাময় শ্রমবাজার)
- Towards gender equality and an inclusive society (লিঙ্গ সমতা ও অন্তর্ভুক্তিমুলক সমাজ গঠন)
- Meaningful youth engagement in policy-making (নীতি নির্ধারণে তারুণ্যের কন্ঠস্বর)
Entries can encompass articles or essays on the specified sub-themes, as well as poems, book reviews and satire focusing on economics and socio-economic topics.
Deadline: January 20, 2025
Eligibility: Entries from only undergraduate level students will be accepted.
Submission Guidelines:
- The articles must be between 800-2000 words.
- The article can be written in either Bengali or English.
- Submit your article to [email protected]
- The subject of the mail should be titled "Submission for Ceteris Paribus".
- Please submit your article in MS Word format.
- Font type: Times New Roman(English), Shonar Bangla/Siyam Rupali (Bangla)
- Font size: 16 for section headings, 14 for sub-headings, 12 for text, 10 for footnotes
- Bold and Italic are accepted
- Line spacing: 1.15
- Include a brief introduction, your email address, and contact information within the same Word file.
- The author(s) can also send their picture with the article
- Co-authored submissions will be accepted
Deadline Extended
