Management Bodies

Centre for Qualitative Research (CQR) is a Dhaka-based research firm that offers a complete range of qualitative research services and provides integrated, innovative and high-quality consulting services across several sectors and practices. It is primarily a hub for qualitative researchers in Bangladesh and supports quantitative research where mixed-method research is applied. A trusted partner to its clients, CQR draws together a team of anthropologists, economists, sociologists, statisticians, public sector experts, educationists, physicians, public health experts, urban planners, environmentalists, project managers and program managers — all dedicated to finding precise solutions to complex world problems. In April 2016, CQR started its journey as an independent research organization. With full-time staff and it has over 30 empanelled consultants. The researchers are experienced in different development sectors and hold roughly two decades of experience in their field. With a highly enthusiastic team of researchers and field workers, CQR has the potential and aptitude to handle versatile, large-scale projects. CQR provides research services for national and international development partners, research organizations, companies and business organizations. It explores peoples’ knowledge, attitude, practices, beliefs, experiences, behaviors, interactions, perceptions, feelings and motivations through different tools and techniques of research methodologies. We do research and find the solutions by using Holistic (Emic and Etic) approach