Apon Zahir
Apon Zahir is a senior research associate at the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS).
Time for a rethink of how the government communicates
30 July 2026
Disruptions in essential public services are a familiar aspect of life in Dhaka. Electricity might remain unavailable in a particular area for several hours.
30 July 2026
It is time for a citizens’ petition law
20 July 2025
A citizen petition system would allow for opposition views and alternative ideas to be aired, not suppressed.
20 July 2025
Will youth political engagement ever go beyond protesting?
24 February 2025
Dhaka faces frequent protests, causing disruptions, but lacks discourse on root causes.
24 February 2025