Dhaka School of Economics


Dhaka School of Economics is an undergraduate and post graduate institution of the University of Dhaka. DScE founded in 2010, following the model of London School of Economics to promote higher studies and research in economics and related subjects. Its goal is to accommodate to the fast-growing demand for well-trained economists and professionals in related subjects, to contribute to teaching, research and evaluation, policymaking and implementation of nation-building programs. DscE has developed a Socio-Economic Data Bank to accomplish this goal.

History

DScE resulted from the efforts of Bangladeshi economists to establish a Center of Excellence for higher studies in economics and related subjects, following the model of London School of Economics. Bangladesh Economic Association, led by its then President Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, took decisive steps that led to the founding of Dhaka School of Economics. Its establishment was announced by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 8 April 2010 at the biennial conference of BEA. DScE is devoted to postgraduate studies:Bachelor, masters, post-graduate diploma, and eventually MPhil and PhD.
For their future permanent campus, DScE also own 180 katha land in Purbachal New Town near Dhaka.

Governance

The Director of DScE runs the institution under the guidance of the Governing Council. An Academic Council helps design academic policies and programs, while several other committees provide financial management and administrative support. As a Constituent Institution of the University of Dhaka, DScE is run within the broad framework of rules and regulations of the university and the degrees and diplomas earned by students at DScE are University of Dhaka degrees and diplomas. The Governing Council is chaired by renowned Bangladeshi economist Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad and following members are also included:
DScE offers the following graduate programs:
DScE's current programs also include monthly seminar program on issues of development of national and international significance; a research program on important issues of academic and policy interest.