Policy Praxis

Submission guidelines

Policy Praxis invites original, analytically rigorous, and policy-relevant essays that connect research, practice, and public discourse. We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and informed commentators.

What We Publish

Contemporary policy and public issues relevant to Bangladesh

Writing grounded in evidence, research, or field experience

Clear arguments and actionable insights beyond opinion

Length and Format

Essays should be 800–1,500 words

Written in clear, structured prose with a logical flow

Avoid academic formatting (no footnotes or bibliography)

Referencing Style

Use in-text hyperlinks to cite reports, datasets, and articles

Example: according to a recent World Bank report (hyperlinked).

Ensure all references are credible, relevant, and properly embedded

Strong Submissions Typically

Advance a clear argument early

Support claims with evidence

Conclude with policy-relevant insights

Originality

All submissions must be original and unpublished

Properly acknowledge any data, ideas, or quotations used

We do not accept plagiarized or AI-generated bulk content

We do not accept pure opinion pieces without analytical grounding

We Encourage Writing That Connects

Research to policy implications

Field experience to systemic insights

Local realities to broader debates

Language

Submissions are accepted in English or Bangla

Accessible to an informed general audience

Avoid jargon, overly literary or unusual words

Tone and Style

Prioritize evidence over assertion

Maintain analytical depth without academic density

Avoid partisan rhetoric, personal attacks, and overgeneralization

Please Include

Full name

Institutional affiliation (if applicable)

Short bio (2–3 sentences) and a photograph

Editorial Process

All submissions undergo editorial review

Policy Praxis reserves the right to decline submissions

Some submissions may be returned for revision

Selected pieces may be edited for clarity, structure, and style

Minor edits may be made without author approval