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About HDRC · Since 1999

Human Developmend Research Center

Human Development Research Centre (HDRC) is a leading research organization in Bangladesh. It has earned its reputation and credibility in socio-economic studies since 1999 — over 350 contemplative studies on multifarious issues, and a commendable position in the field of development thinking.

With proven ability and considerable experience, HDRC works with all the major Government authorities, national and international NGOs, UN agencies and development partners in Bangladesh.

HDRC office
HDRC · Dhaka, Bangladesh
350+
Studies completed
27
Years of research
10
Ongoing studies
1999
Established · Dhaka

Our Works

From primary data collection to policy advocacy
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Research
Large-scale quantitative surveys and qualitative studies — ongoing and completed, from baseline to impact evaluation.
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Advocacy
Policy research and research-based advocacy that informs national decision-making.
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Dissemination
Workshops, publications and events that carry findings to the people who use them.
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IT Solutions
Digital data collection and management systems supporting research operations.
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Migration
12 Jun 2026 · Dissemination Seminar · with IOM
Dissemination Seminar — National Action Plan on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Currently in the field

Ongoing Research

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Research on Understanding the Realities and Aspirations of Urban Poor Youth in Bangladesh: Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways for Inclusive Development, conducted for ALRD
ALRD
Living Income Study for Households in Tobacco Growing Areas of Khulna and Dhaka Divisions, Bangladesh, conducted for Social Accountability International (SAI)
Social Accountability International
Evaluating the Impact of the SME Foundation Credit Scheme in Stimulating Growth and Change in Beneficiary SMEs
SME Foundation
End Project Evaluation under Package No. S-9.0 (RELIP), conducted for Social Development Foundation (SDF)
Social Development Foundation (SDF)
Bangladesh Land Governance Report 2025, conducted for ALRD
ALRD
Assessment for Diaspora Investment, conducted for IOM
IOM
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Publications

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2023
Marginalised Communities in Bangladesh: State and Marginalization Index 2021
Books
2022
ভূমি আইনের রাজনৈতিক অর্থনীতি: বাংলাদেশে খাসজমি, জলমহাল, অধিগ্রহণ ও হুকুমদখল, ভূমি ব্যবহার আইন, নীতিমালা ও বাস্তবায়ন সমস্যা
Books
2019
Bangladesh Land Status Report 2017: Land Grabbing in a Rent Seeking Society
Books
2019
বাংলাদেশে মাদ্রাসা শিক্ষার রাজনৈতিক অর্থনীতি: উৎস, বিকাশ ও প্রভাব
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Who we work with

Major Government authorities, UN agencies, development partners, and national and international NGOs across Bangladesh.

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Planning a study, survey or evaluation?

HDRC engages its most appropriate experts in coherence with the assignment's needs — from methodology design to fieldwork in hard-to-reach areas.

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