Persuasion Signed Partnership Agreement With RAPID
The communications firm and think tank will collaborate to integrate Bangladeshi research into media across South Asia.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Sex Life
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Islamabad-based communications company Persuasion Pvt. Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bangladeshi policy research organization RAPID. The partnership aims to blend regional research expertise with professional storytelling to influence media conversations across South Asia.
Why it matters
By connecting academic policy work with established media platforms like Kaisay, the collaboration seeks to ensure that Bangladeshi voices and data-driven insights reach a broader international audience. This integration serves to elevate regional perspectives in public discourse throughout the South Asian market.
The agreement formalizes a strategic alliance between the Islamabad-based media entity Persuasion Pvt. Ltd. and the Dhaka-based think tank RAPID. Specific collaborative activities under this partnership are expected to emerge in the coming months.
The players
Persuasion Pvt. Ltd.
This Islamabad-based communications company manages the media platform Kaisay with Raja Jawad.
RAPID
This non-partisan policy research organization is based in Bangladesh and provides data-driven analysis on regional issues.
Raja Jawad
He is a representative of Persuasion Pvt. Ltd. who signed the agreement on behalf of the company in Dhaka.
Dr. Mohammad Abdur Razzaque
He serves as the Chairman of the Bangladeshi think tank RAPID.
Zara Mustafa
She is a Research Associate at RAPID who contributes to the organization's policy analysis efforts.
The details
The partnership combines the research capabilities of RAPID with the development communications and storytelling experience of Persuasion Pvt. Ltd. Through the Kaisay platform, the organizations plan to expand these media conversations into countries including Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The memorandum of understanding was signed in Dhaka.
Coming months: Specific activities under the partnership will be developed.
Culture Shift
This move follows the documented trend of increased focus on regional policy dissemination in South Asian media markets. It reflects a shift where independent think tanks are actively seeking media platforms to amplify their research beyond traditional policy circles.
The partnership will likely change the depth of content available to media consumers in South Asia by introducing more evidence-based research into daily news cycles. Readers in the region should expect to see more policy-focused discussions across the Kaisay platform's future broadcasts.
The takeaway
This collaboration highlights the growing importance of linking specialized think tank research with accessible media storytelling to inform public debate. Readers can anticipate a more data-informed approach to regional issues as these organizations begin their joint projects.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Nation.
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