Bangladesh Center for Refugee Law Studies (BCRLS)
BCRLS is a research-driven platform dedicated to advancing scholarship, policy dialogue, and advocacy in refugee law and forced migration in Bangladesh and beyond.
We aim to bridge the gap between academic research and practical legal challenges surrounding refugee protection, particularly in the context of the Rohingya crisis.
Our Vision
The aim is to advance excellence in legal education in refugee law through rigorous academic instruction and the cultivation of critically informed scholars and practitioners. It seeks to establish a leading platform for high-quality research on emerging and complex issues in refugee law, particularly within regional contexts. The initiative aspires to amplify informed and principled voices for refugees, contributing to meaningful policy discourse and legal reform. It further aims to enhance intellectual engagement through sustained scholarly collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue. Central to this vision is a firm commitment to advocacy for the protection and promotion of refugee rights in accordance with international legal standards and humanitarian principles.
Our Mission
Promote research and academic excellence in refugee law through high-quality scholarship and capacity-building initiatives.
Provide a dynamic platform for students, researchers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful academic and professional discourse.
Raise awareness on refugee rights and broader humanitarian issues through advocacy, outreach, and public engagement.
Strengthen institutional and collaborative networks to support sustained engagement in refugee law at national and international levels.
Foster practical and field-oriented learning to bridge the gap between legal theory and real-world refugee challenges.
Contribute to policy development and legal reform by producing evidence-based research and informed recommendations.
🔹 What We Do
Organize seminars, webinars, lecture series, workshops, and conferences to promote academic and professional engagement in refugee law.
Conduct field-based research to generate empirical insights and inform evidence-based policymaking.
Publish the Bangladesh Journal of Refugee Law as a platform for scholarly discourse and legal scholarship.
Undertake and support rigorous legal research on refugee law and related emerging issues.
Advocate for the protection and promotion of refugee rights in line with international legal standards.
Engage and collaborate with national and international stakeholders, including academic institutions, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society organizations.
