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Highlight|UNDP · LIUPC programme
Contributing as a research partner with UNDP for LIUPC programme ⟶
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Highlight|IOM · Ministry-level workshop
Participation in the Ministry-Level Residential Workshop, with IOM ⟶
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Highlight|SDF · RELI project
Mid-Line Assessment of RELI Project, for Social Development Foundation (SDF) ⟶
UNDPIOMUNHCRNIPORTALRDSocial Development FoundationMax FoundationJoyeeta FoundationNijera Kori
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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Recent engagements

Highlights

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HDRC's engagement continues through fieldwork, methodology design and policy dialogue with partners across Bangladesh.

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HDRC's engagement continues through fieldwork, methodology design and policy dialogue with partners across Bangladesh.

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HDRC's engagement continues through fieldwork, methodology design and policy dialogue with partners across Bangladesh.

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What's happening

Recent Events

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Migration
12 Jun 2026 · Dissemination Seminar · with IOM
Dissemination Seminar — National Action Plan on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Urban Poverty
28 May 2026 · Training · with UNDP
Enumerator Training — Longitudinal Outcome Monitoring of NUPRP, Phase III
Governance
09 May 2026 · Workshop · with IOM
Ministry-Level Residential Workshop on Migration Governance
Currently in the field

Ongoing Research

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Methodology Design and Implementation of Baseline, Longitudinal Outcome Monitoring and Impact Evaluation of NUPRP
UNDP
Development of a National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)
IOM
Mid-term Evaluation of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy plus Programme (SAFE+2)
UNHCR
Improvement of Readiness in Health Facilities for Providing Health & FP Services
NIPORT
Influence of Increased Budget Allocations on Nutritional Status of Under-5 Children: Exploring Interventions in Bangladesh's Local Government Institutions
Max Foundation
Peasant Rights to Khasland: Impact on Life and Livelihood
Nijera Kori
From research to print

Publications

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2023
Bangladesh Land Governance Report: Land Poverty and Rights to Khas Land
Annual Report · with ALRD
2024
National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
Policy Paper · with IOM
2025
Mid-term Evaluation of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy plus Programme (SAFE+2)
Evaluation · with UNHCR
2025
Longitudinal Outcome Monitoring and Impact Evaluation of NUPRP
Impact Study · with UNDP
2023
Bangladesh Land Governance Report: Land Poverty and Rights to Khas Land
Annual Report · with ALRD
2024
National Action Plan for the Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
Policy Paper · with IOM
2025
Mid-term Evaluation of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy plus Programme (SAFE+2)
Evaluation · with UNHCR
2025
Longitudinal Outcome Monitoring and Impact Evaluation of NUPRP
Impact Study · with UNDP
Our clients

Who we work with

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

Government→UN Agency→Development Partners→Int. NGO's→National NGO's→Others→

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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