

South and Central Asia

Explore the Berkley Center’s resources on South and Central Asia, including extensive materials on the development landscape of Bangladesh, an interview series with regional development practitioners, and student reflections on their study abroad experiences in India.


Country Mapping: Bangladesh

South and Central Asia

Supporting the Hardest-to-Reach Students in Bangladesh
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:
Recent Interviews

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Exposing Caste Discrimination in the United States
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Online

September 17, 2020
Celebrating the Life and Work of Father Timm: A Tribute

July 29, 2020
COVID-19’s “Shadow Pandemic” Driving Early Marriage
Article December 14, 2020
Cohesive Education in the Time of COVID-19
The importance of innovative and lasting policy solutions to COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on Bangladesh’s education sector must be reiterated. This will require first and foremost a nuanced, evidence-based appreciation of the current strengths and weaknesses of the education system. Current policies and practices are still premised on “normal” conditions, but these are critically challenged in this…
Other Publications
Article November 20, 2020
Article November 1, 2020
Faith and Education in Bangladesh: A Review of the Contemporary Landscape and Challenges