Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
| বাংলাদেশ উন্নয়ন গবেষণা প্রতিষ্ঠান (বিআইডিএস) | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1957 |
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| Type | Autonomous (Public Body) |
| Jurisdiction | Multi-disciplinary Social Research |
| Headquarters | E-17, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207 |
| Employees | 140 (Posts=197) |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Planning |
| Website | www |
The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ উন্নয়ন গবেষণা প্রতিষ্ঠান (বিআইডিএস)) is an autonomous multi-disciplinary public research organization that conducts policy research on development issues for Bangladesh. Supported by the Government of Bangladesh, BIDS functions as a think tank, helping formulate socioeconomic policies. The institute conducts research and promotes study and education in development economics, rural development, demographics, and social sciences.