Blog

Short, evidence-based commentary on how laws, institutions and public policies shape incentives and welfare in Bangladesh, written by scholars, practitioners and emerging researchers.

Coming soon

The first articles are being written

The BSLE Blog will publish short, evidence-based commentary on law, economics and policy in Bangladesh. Have an idea? We would like to hear it.

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Contributors

Write for the BSLE Blog

We welcome short, well-sourced articles from legal scholars, economists, practitioners, policymakers and students, in English or Bangla.

  • Analysis

    1,000–1,500 words

    Examines a law, policy or ruling through the incentives it creates and the evidence on its effects.

  • Explainer

    700–1,200 words

    Makes a concept, statute or debate clear for readers without specialist training.

  • Case note

    800–1,200 words

    Reads a judgment or regulatory decision for its economic consequences.

  • Opinion

    700–1,000 words

    Argues a clear position, labelled as opinion and grounded in evidence.

  • Book review

    800–1,200 words

    Reviews a recent or classic work in law and economics for a Bangladeshi audience.

How it works

  1. PitchSend a working title, the format and a summary of about 150 words.
  2. DraftIf the idea fits, write the full article to the agreed length.
  3. ReviewAn editor checks the argument, evidence and sources, and suggests edits.
  4. PublishPublished with your name, affiliation and short bio, and shared on LinkedIn.

Before you send

  • Original work, not published elsewhere, or tell us where it appeared.
  • Written for non-specialists, with technical terms explained.
  • Sources linked or footnoted, including where any data comes from.
  • Findings kept separate from opinion, with uncertainty acknowledged.
  • Your name, affiliation and a bio of about 50 words.
  • Any financial, professional or personal conflict of interest disclosed.
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Articles on the BSLE Blog reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily those of the Bangladesh Society for Law and Economics. To suggest a correction, write to info@bsle.org.