The University of Dhaka actively undertakes policy‑focused research in collaboration with government departments, contributing analytical evidence, co‑produced reports, and data‑driven insights to inform national policy formulation.

Example of collaborative research:

• The University’s Bureau of Economic Research (BER) undertakes research projects aimed at national policy and social problems, often in partnership with government agencies. Professor Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha, Dept. of Economics, DU has completed her research on The Dynamics of Climate Variability, Occupational Diversification and Household Welfare: Insights from Rural Bangladesh. There were also many other research project with the funding of several government authorities. https://ber.du.ac.bd/list-of-ber-resea-report-ex-fund/; https://ber.du.ac.bd/ber-research-reports/
• The University’s Centre for China Studies (CCS) launched in March 2024, signed research cooperation agreements focusing on Bangladesh–China relations, trade, demographic dividends and other strategic issues, with governmental support and involvement of national strategic bodies.https://du.ac.bd/rb_notice_details/378/23623

Through such collaborative research endeavors, the University of Dhaka bridges academia and national policy‑making, enabling evidence‑based decision‑making, contributing to institutional capacity, and fulfilling the objectives of SDG 16 for strong, responsive, and accountable institutions.