The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) or the BangladeshUnnayan Gabeshona Protishthan is a multi disciplinary organization which conducts policy oriented research on development issues mainly in the context of Bangladesh. BIDS offers training in socioeconomic analysis and research methodology for its own professional staff as well as for members of other organizations concerned in development and other related topics.
BIDS also serves as a conduit for information dissemination through its library and regular seminar programs. 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 formulation of policies, and of implementation of plans and policies; and to provide information and offer advice on modern research techniques and methodology in economics, demography, and other social sciences.