Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS - Bangladesh)

The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) or Bangladesh Unnayan Gabeshona Protishthan is a multi-disciplinary organization which conducts policy oriented research on development issues mainly in the context of Bangladesh. It is mandated to function as an agency for undertaking and promoting study, research and dissemination of knowledge in the field of development economics, demography and other social sciences related to planning for national development and social welfare; to collect information and generate data; conduct investigations and undertake research projects for purposes of planning and formulating and implementing policies; and to provide information and offer advice on modern research techniques and methodology in economics, demography and other social sciences.

http://www.bids-bd.org/

Researchers

Simeen Mahmud (Country Convenor)

Photos

Simeen Mahmud, BIDS, with female workers in Bagatiparan, Bangladesh

Simeen Mahmud with women from the landless movement, Bangladesh