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Apon Zahir is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), specializing in governance, political economy, public policy, and data-driven research. His work focuses on the intersection of politics, institutions, and socioeconomic development, with particular emphasis on governance challenges and policy reform in Bangladesh.

At CGS, he has been involved in designing and implementing research initiatives, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, and facilitating policy dialogues involving policymakers, civil society, and development partners. His professional experience spans policy research, journalism, data analytics, and the private sector, providing him with a multidisciplinary perspective on governance and development challenges.

Apon also writes on contemporary political and economic issues, with his commentary published in leading national newspapers, including The Daily Star and The Business Standard.

His research interests include political economy, democratic governance, institutional reform, public policy, and evidence-based decision-making.