About BIGD Masterclass series
The BIGD Masterclass Series is an intellectual platform that connects senior researchers and distinguished fellows together with emerging scholars to bridge the gap between classical scholarship and today’s complex social, political, and economic challenges. Through a curated series of sessions, participants will engage with foundational theories, seminal thinkers, and influential academic works across the social sciences while examining how these ideas continue to shape contemporary debates, policies, and development challenges. Designed for young and aspiring researchers, the program seeks to cultivate a new generation of scholars who are intellectually curious, theoretically grounded, and equipped to produce rigorous, policy-relevant research.
About Dr. Asif Shahan’s Masterclass
How can bureaucracy remain independent enough to “speak truth to power” while remaining accountable to elected leaders and citizens?
In this Masterclass, Dr. Asif Shahan, Senior Research Fellow at BIGD, explored the theoretical debates surrounding bureaucratic accountability and examined how these questions have played out in Bangladesh.
The session brought together participants interested in governance, public administration, and the relationship between politics and bureaucracy. To register for future Masterclass session, join Envisioneers.
