The Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) (Bengali: ঢাকা স্কুল অব ইকোনমিকস) is an undergraduate and postgraduate institution of the University of Dhaka. DScE was founded in April 2010,[1] following the model of the London School of Economics,[2] to promote higher studies and research in economics and related subjects.[3] Its goal is to accommodate the fast-growing demand for well-trained economists and professionals in related subjects,[4] to contribute to teaching, research and evaluation, policymaking and implementation of nation-building programs. DscE has developed a Socio-Economic Data Bank[5] 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 (BEA),[6] led by its then President Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, took decisive steps that led to the founding of Dhaka School of Economics (DScE). Its establishment was announced by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina[7] 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.[8][9]For their future permanent campus, DScE also own 180 katha (39,000 sq. meter) land in Purbachal New Town[10] near Dhaka.
Governance
The Director of DScE runs the institution under the guidance of the Governing Council.[9] An Academic Council helps design academic policies and programs, while several other committees provide financial management and administrative support. As a Constituent Institution[11] 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[1] are also included:
Bachelor of Economics in Entrepreneurship Economics.
Research and other programs
DScE's current programs also include monthly seminar program on issues of development of national and international significance;[16][17][18] a research program on important issues of academic and policy interest.
References
^ a b"Dhaka School of Economic sets off". bdnews24.com. 22 February 2012.
^লন্ডন-দিল্লির মডেলে তৈরি হচ্ছে ঢাকা স্কুল অব ইকোনমিকস [Dhaka School of Economics sets off following the London and Delhi model]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 14 October 2010. Archived from the original on 2015-02-05.
^"Dhaka School of Economics: start with two course". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 23 February 2012.
^ঢাকা স্কুল অব ইকোনমিকস [Dhaka School of Economics]. Daily Janakantha (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
^"About Dhaka School of Economicsi". Online Dhaka.
^[1], BEA Official Site
^18th Biennial Conference of Bangladesh Economic Association Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Speech by Hon'ble Prime Minister
^School of Economics starts journey Archived 2012-12-03 at the Wayback Machine, news published on Daily Sun
^ a b, Dhaka School of Economics sets out Archived 2013-11-04 at archive.today, news published by Banglanews24.com