Bureau of Business Research
Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka
Pioneering business research, strategic consultancy, and practical industry insights at the University of Dhaka since 1974.
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About the Bureau
The Bureau of Business Research (BBR) at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, serves as a pioneer institution dedicated to advancing research in trade, commerce, and industry. The initiative took shape right after the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, leading to the approval of its constitution in January 1972 and formal establishment by the University Syndicate in February 1974.
BBR focuses on conducting high-impact research projects sponsored by government bodies and private sector organizations. It actively fosters cross-fertilization of knowledge among business educators, industry leaders, and international researchers through seminars, symposia, and academic conferences. Alongside scholarly research, the bureau provides management consultancy services and conducts professional training programs in research methodology and core business disciplines. Today, it remains committed to bridging academic insights with practical industry needs to support national economic development
Message from the Chairman
Our mission is to translate rigorous academic inquiry into practical, high-impact solutions that drive industry growth and national economic progress.
Welcome to the Bureau of Business Research (BBR) at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka. Since our formal inception in February 1974, BBR has stood as a pioneer in driving rigorous inquiry into commerce, industry, and economic policy across Bangladesh. Established in the wake of our national independence, the Bureau was founded on a distinct mandate: to generate research that actively informs industry practices and addresses real-world business challenges.
Today, the business environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In response, BBR continues to serve as an active bridge connecting academic rigor with the operational demands of the private and public sectors. We collaborate closely with government bodies, international institutions, and corporate enterprises to deliver actionable research, evidence-based management consultancy, and advanced methodological training.
Through our regular conferences, seminars, and collaborative projects, we cultivate an intellectual forum where scholars, industry practitioners, and policymakers engage in constructive dialogue. Our goal remains focused: to produce scholarship that strengthens institutional capacity and contributes tangibly to sustainable economic growth. I invite academics, corporate leaders, and research partners to collaborate with us as we advance knowledge and develop pragmatic solutions for the future of business in Bangladesh and beyond.
Dr. Dewan Mahboob Hossain
Chairman, Bureau of Business Research, FBS
Mission and Vision
Translating rigorous academic research into functional strategy for national commerce.
Mission
To execute targeted, sponsored research that grounds public policy and private enterprise strategy in rigorous evidence. BBR resolves structural market challenges through expert management consulting, builds national analytical capacity via specialized methodology training, and facilitates functional, direct dialogue between academic researchers and commercial leadership.
Vision
To serve as the intellectual anchor for Bangladesh's commercial sector, translating the academic heritage of the University of Dhaka into definitive, evidence-based direction for national industry and trade.
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