Research & Publications
Advancing empirical policy research, e-governance innovation, and public sector reforms in Bangladesh and South Asia.
Journal of Public Administration & Governance (IU)
Published bi-annually by the Department of Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia. A peer-reviewed venue for original empirical research on public sector management, local administration, regulatory reforms, and international governance.
Key Research Thrusts
Public Policy & Administrative Reform
Analyzing policy implementation bottlenecks, administrative ethics, and institutional capacity in developing nations.
E-Governance & Digital Service
Evaluating Union Digital Centers, electronic procurement (e-GP), and AI integration in public service delivery.
Local Government Decentralization
Investigating financial autonomy, citizen participation, and Upazila parishad empowerment in rural Bangladesh.
Gender & Social Protection
Evaluating gender-responsive budgeting, climate vulnerability, and safety-net program efficiency.
Human Resource Management
Civil service recruitment reforms, training impact analysis, and performance appraisal systems.
Disaster Management & Environment
Community resilience, cyclone shelter management, and environmental governance frameworks.
Recent Peer-Reviewed Papers
Digital Service Delivery at Union Parishad: Evaluating Citizen Satisfaction in Southwestern Bangladesh
Authors: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Lutfor Rahman & Mahmudul Hasan
Abstract: This empirical study assesses citizen satisfaction with Union Digital Centers (UDCs) in Kushtia and Jhenaidah districts, analyzing service speed, transparency, and digital literacy challenges.
Gender Responsive Budgeting in Local Government Institutions: Opportunities and Obstacles
Authors: Prof. Dr. Nasreen Jahan
Abstract: Investigates the allocation and execution of gender-budgeting funds across Upazila Parishads, identifying institutional bottlenecks and leadership dynamics.
Civil Service Training Reforms in Bangladesh: Impact on Bureaucratic Performance
Authors: Prof. Dr. Selim Hossain & Dr. Asaduzzaman Khan
Abstract: Examines the pedagogical transformation of BPATC core training programs and their practical application in field-level administration.