The Center for Policy Research on Business and Development (CPRBD) is a distinguished research, training, and consultancy institute under the University of Dhaka. Established on November 10, 2013, by a decision of the University Syndicate, CPRBD operates as a non-profit and autonomous think tank dedicated to advancing knowledge and policy insights on Bangladesh’s evolving business, economic, and social landscapes.

Functioning under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, who serves as its Chairman, the Center is managed by a Director responsible for its day-to-day operations. CPRBD maintains a strong academic affiliation with the Department of International Business, whose faculty members serve as key resource persons. The Center also draws expertise from other departments within the University and from external professionals, enabling it to deliver multidisciplinary research and training across diverse fields—including business, economics, finance, banking, development, environment, social sciences, international relations, health economics, health policy, and information technology.

CPRBD benefits from full access to the infrastructural and academic resources of the Department of International Business, the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), and the wider University. As Bangladesh’s premier academic institution, the University of Dhaka provides world-class facilities and human resources that meet international standards, empowering CPRBD to deliver high-quality, evidence-based research, policy analysis, and capacity-building initiatives.