Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) organised a seminar titled “Faster than you think: Renewable Energy and Developing Countries” on 22 August, 2019 at BIDS Seminar Room. The presentation was done by Dr. Channing Arndt, Director, Environment and Production Technology Division at...

A meeting of BIDS Senior Fellows was held on 20 May, 2019 at the BIDS Conference Room. This distinguished body represents a key window to civil society and is highly valued by BIDS. The meeting was attended by  Mr. M Syeduzzaman, Professor Nazrul Islam, Dr. A.M.M. Shawkat Ali, Dr. Mushtaque...

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) organised a dissemination workshop on "Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Bangladesh" on Thursday, 9 May, 2018 at Lake Shore Hotel, Dhaka.Mr. M A Mannan, MP and Honorable Minister, Ministry of Planning was present as the Chief Guest. Mr....

“BIDS Critical Conversations 2019” was held during 28-29 April, 2019 at a hotel in Dhaka addressing the “Bangladesh Journey: Moving Beyond LDC”. Given Bangladesh’s excellent economic performance, the conference theme this year reflects on the core challenges faced that could potentially...

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and The Bonik Barta honoured three bright entrepreneurs for their outstanding contribution in country's economy. This was the sixth time BIDS and Banik Barta jointly honoured young entrepreneurs at the annual award giving ceremony on 9...

“Bangla New Year 1426” was celebrated on 15th April, 2019 at BIDS premise. The staff of BIDS organized a joyous and colourful cultural programme. Traditional dishes like chotpoti, sweets, lemon juice, pitha-puli, jilapi etc. were served in the event. Dr. K A S Murshid, Director General of...

BIDS commemorated the 48th Independence Day of Bangladesh on 8 April, 2019 at the BIDS Seminar Room.  A lively, sometimes emotional discussion took place as members from three generations shared their thoughts, views and experiences, recounted stories and read out letters written by fighters....

Newsletter Vol. 6   Issue 2  December 2018 Pdf

The launch Seminar of the book “Economic and Social Development of Bangladesh: Miracles and Challenges” was hosted by Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 5 March, 2019 in...

Ministry of Planning, Planning Division conducted a day long Inception workshop for “Special Research Program for the Government of Bangladesh” on 30 January, 2019. A total of 21 studies will be carried out under this program by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) over the...