Nur-E-Jannat Alif is a Communications Associate at the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University.
She completed her Bachelor’s in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Dhaka. During her undergraduate studies, she worked simultaneously as an in-house contributor at The Daily Star and as a research assistant on international donor-funded projects. Previously, Alif served as an intern in BIGD’s Communications team.
Village politics in Bangladesh has transformed significantly between 2009 and 2024. Once shaped by personal relationships and community trust, the Union Parishad has become increasingly influenced by ruling party networks. With MPs steering local decisions and party symbols introduced in elections, access to services now often depends on political links rather than rights. Citizens engage more but participate less freely, highlighting the need for renewed democratic practices at the grassroots.
