Economic Research Group (ERG) is a not-for-profit organization established for promoting education and research with a view to improving economic justice in society. ERG seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and policy analysis within the context of Bangladesh and other countries of South and Southeast Asia. It intends to extend the frontier of knowledge on developing economies by undertaking analytical research and promoting exchange of views on contemporary issues. Read More
A recently completed research paper on ‘A Framework to Assess Digital Transformation in a Technologically Less-Developed Country: Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh‘, written by Sajjad Zohir. <<Read More>>
ERG hosts its Annual Winter Conference on December 26, 2022. <<Read More>>
UNICEF publication:
Child Labour and Schooling in Bangladesh
Insights from data and evidence
Sajjad Zohir, Susmita Dutta, Siddiqur Rahman, and Wasama Ahmed Khan
In the past two decades, Bangladesh experienced a substantial reduction in the prevalence of child labour, associated with improvements in school enrolment and completion. Despite progress, child labour persists in the country, also driven by household earning losses and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ERG has recently completed a study titled “Human Resource Development for Scaling up IT/ITES Firms, and Leveraging Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovations-An Assessment of Training Needs.
Read MoreERG has signed a contract with Euroconsult Mott Macdonald to prepare a conference paper on the theme. The initiative is meant to support Implementation of the Bangladesh Delta Plan in Bangladesh 2100.
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Job Vacancy – Research Assistant/data analysts
ERG Current Vacancy
Research Assistant /data analyst
Job Description:
ERG is looking for data analysts and Research Assistants. People targeting for admission abroad in Fall 2026 may find it suitable.
Interested persons with competence to work through numbers and review materials in English as well as in Bangla, are requested to send their CVS to info@ergonline.org.
Please mention "Seeking Research Affiliation" in Subject field.
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A Framework to Assess Digital Transformation in a Technologically Less-Developed Country: Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh
Training Need Assessment for the Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Eco-System Development (DEIEDP)
Innovative MSE- Financing Products and Delivery Channels in Bangladesh:Opportunities & Challenges
