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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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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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Mid-term evaluation of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy plus programme (SAFE+2)
UNHCR
Market Research on Joyeeta Products
Joyeeta Foundation
Influence of Increased Budget Allocations on Nutritional Status of Under-5 Children: Exploring Interventions in Bangladesh's Local Government Institutions
Max Foundation
Bangladesh Land Governance Report 2023: Land Poverty and Rights to Khas Land
ALRD
Situation Analysis of Human Resource Outsourcing in the Health Sector of Bangladesh
Health Economics Unit
Peasant Rights to Khasland: Impact on Life and Livelihood
Nijera Kori
From research to print

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
Books
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
Books
Our clients

Who we work with

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

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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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