The Department of Development Economics at the Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) is a pioneering academic unit under the University of Dhaka. Established in 2010, DScE was conceived as a specialized institution modelled on internationally acclaimed schools of economics such as the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the Delhi School of Economics (DSE). The Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine rigorous economic theory with applied development practice. Its curriculum is uniquely designed to address South Asia's development challenges: poverty, inequality, food security, climate vulnerability, industrial transformation, and governance. Anchored within the Faculty of Social Sciences all degrees are awarded by the University of Dhaka.
The Department aspires to be a Centre of Excellence for economic thought, policy analysis, and applied research in Bangladesh and beyond. It nurtures economists who can engage critically with local and global development debates, produce high-quality research, and contribute to public policy. Mission of the department is to produce graduates equipped with the analytical skills, ethical grounding, and development insight to tackle Bangladesh's and the developing world's most pressing socio-economic challenges.
Welcome to the Department of Development Economics at Dhaka School of Economics. Our department is dedicated to promoting excellence in education, research, and policy analysis related to economic and social development. We offer the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Development Economics and the Master of Economics in Development Economics to prepare students with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
The department emphasizes sustainable development, poverty reduction, economic policy, and inclusive growth through interdisciplinary learning and practical engagement. Our goal is to develop competent graduates who can contribute effectively to academia, government, development organizations, and the private sector while addressing the evolving challenges of national and global development.
