DataSense

01/08/2026

A few hours left. Apply soon!

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about transforming research into policy impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for an experienced Research Fellow to lead high-impact research, shape evidence-based policy, and contribute to business development and strategic partnerships.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Lead multidisciplinary research and policy analysis.
• Produce influential reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Build partnerships and develop winning research proposals.
• Mentor research teams and engage with government and development partners.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ 7+ years of research experience (including team leadership)
✔️ Strong publication and proposal writing record
✔️ Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
✔️ PhD (or advanced Master's with significant experience) in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Shape policies that matter.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through research, publishing, and policy engagement.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to turn evidence into impact, we'd love to hear from you.

01/08/2026

A few hours left. Apply soon!

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about turning data into insights that shape policy and drive impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for a motivated Research Associate to support high-impact research, data analysis, policy engagement, and evidence generation across diverse development and economic sectors.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Design and implement research, data collection, and analysis.
• Produce research reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Conduct policy reviews and impact evaluations.
• Manage and analyze datasets using statistical tools.
• Support proposal development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ Bachelor's/Master's in Economics, Statistics, Business, Data Science, or a related field
✔️ At least 2 years of research experience
✔️ Proficiency in Stata or R (Python is an advantage)
✔️ Strong analytical, research, and communication skills in English and Bangla
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Work on research that influences policy and practice.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through mentorship, publishing, and professional development.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to transform data into evidence that creates real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. See the document below for more details.

29/07/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟱: 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Bangladesh’s platform economy began growing rapidly in 2016 with the entry of Uber. Since then, digital labor platforms have expanded across several major sectors, including ride-sharing, transport services, food and grocery delivery, and domestic work.

Despite this growth, many platform workers continue to face challenges such as low pay, inadequate working conditions, and limited job security.

For three consecutive – 2021 to 2023, Fairwork – a joint collaboration between the Oxford Institute, University of Oxford, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung | WZB, and the DataSense research unit of iSocial, assessed working conditions of gig-based platform workers working across several platforms, based in Bangladesh and provided ratings.
To understand Fairwork, it is vital to recognize and comprehend its five principles, namely:
Fair Pay
Fair Conditions
Fair Contracts
Fair Management
Fair Representation
In this video, the researchers involved in this project between 2021 to 2023 explain the third principle: FAIR REPRESENTATION.

Click to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGQPvBowSJs

Interviews were conducted with several platform workers who shared their insights on whether remaining involved with workers’ unions of their associated platforms would be beneficial for them. There are also instances when they do not obtain contracts. Ms. Ainan Tajrian, Former Research Manager, Fairwork Bangladesh sharef her insights on the role of platforms in ensuring workers’ rights. Dr. Ananya Raihan, Principal Investigator, Fairwork Bangladesh and Chief Imaginator, DataSense, explained that since digital labor is a fairly new sector in Bangladesh, workers are still not fully aware of laws, clauses, and ILO Conventions related to it. He emphasized that platforms should undertake initiatives to make platform workers aware of these laws and their rights.

Read the Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings reports here:
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2023: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2023/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2022: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2022/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2021: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2021/

These reports can also be accessed via Fairwork’s portal: https://fair.work/en/ratings/bangladesh/
The study was funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Note: More recent updates to the policies and clauses mentioned in the video and reports might be available via more recent research.

25/07/2026

Less than a week left. Apply soon!

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about turning data into insights that shape policy and drive impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for a motivated Research Associate to support high-impact research, data analysis, policy engagement, and evidence generation across diverse development and economic sectors.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Design and implement research, data collection, and analysis.
• Produce research reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Conduct policy reviews and impact evaluations.
• Manage and analyze datasets using statistical tools.
• Support proposal development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ Bachelor's/Master's in Economics, Statistics, Business, Data Science, or a related field
✔️ At least 2 years of research experience
✔️ Proficiency in Stata or R (Python is an advantage)
✔️ Strong analytical, research, and communication skills in English and Bangla
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Work on research that influences policy and practice.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through mentorship, publishing, and professional development.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to transform data into evidence that creates real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. See the document below for more details.

25/07/2026

Less than a week left. Apply soon!

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about transforming research into policy impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for an experienced Research Fellow to lead high-impact research, shape evidence-based policy, and contribute to business development and strategic partnerships.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Lead multidisciplinary research and policy analysis.
• Produce influential reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Build partnerships and develop winning research proposals.
• Mentor research teams and engage with government and development partners.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ 7+ years of research experience (including team leadership)
✔️ Strong publication and proposal writing record
✔️ Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
✔️ PhD (or advanced Master's with significant experience) in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Shape policies that matter.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through research, publishing, and policy engagement.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to turn evidence into impact, we'd love to hear from you.

24/07/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟰: 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Bangladesh’s platform economy began growing rapidly in 2016 with the entry of Uber. Since then, digital labor platforms have expanded across several major sectors, including ride-sharing, transport services, food and grocery delivery, and domestic work.

Despite this growth, many platform workers continue to face challenges such as low pay, inadequate working conditions, and limited job security.

For three consecutive – 2021 to 2023, Fairwork – a joint collaboration between the Oxford Institute, University of Oxford, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung | WZB, and the DataSense research unit of iSocial, assessed working conditions of gig-based platform workers working across several platforms, based in Bangladesh and provided ratings.

To understand Fairwork, it is vital to recognize and comprehend its five principles, namely:
Fair Pay
Fair Conditions
Fair Contracts
Fair Management
Fair Representation
In this video, the researchers involved in this project between 2021 to 2023 explain the third principle: FAIR MANAGEMENT.

Click to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4i6rBaFP94

Interviews were conducted with several platform workers who shared their experiences how platforms deal with them in cases of termination of their services. There are also instances when they do not obtain contracts. Ms. Ainan Tajrian, Former Research Manager, Fairwork Bangladesh explained the concept of “Khaep”, whereby, service providers and the service receivers get connected avoiding the formal platform procedures. She explained the process and the associated consequences, along with how to deal with such situations.

Read the Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings reports here:
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2023: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2023/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2022: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2022/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2021: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2021/

These reports can also be accessed via Fairwork’s portal: https://fair.work/en/ratings/bangladesh/
The study was funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Note: More recent updates to the policies and clauses mentioned in the video and reports might be available via more recent research.

21/07/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟯: 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀
Bangladesh’s platform economy began growing rapidly in 2016 with the entry of Uber. Since then, digital labor platforms have expanded across several major sectors, including ride-sharing, transport services, food and grocery delivery, and domestic work.

Despite this growth, many platform workers continue to face challenges such as low pay, inadequate working conditions, and limited job security.

For three consecutive – 2021 to 2023, Fairwork – a joint collaboration between the Oxford Institute, University of Oxford, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung | WZB, and the DataSense research unit of iSocial, assessed working conditions of gig-based platform workers working across several platforms, based in Bangladesh and provided ratings.

To understand Fairwork, it is vital to recognize and comprehend its five principles, namely:
Fair Pay
Fair Conditions
Fair Contracts
Fair Management
Fair Representation
In this video, the researchers involved in this project between 2021 to 2023 explain the third principle: FAIR CONDITIONS.

Click to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxHsZRNKVk4

Interviews were conducted with several platform workers who shared the difficulties they experience to understand contracts’ terms and conditions. There are also instances when they do not obtain contracts. Ms. Ainan Tajrian, Former Research Manager, Fairwork Bangladesh explained the significance of providing contracts and formal recognition to platform workers to ensure their worker rights. Dr. Ananya Raihan, Principal Investigator, Fairwork Bangladesh and Chief Imaginator, DataSense, shared his insights on the difficulties platform workers experience due to an absence of formal contracts. This includes uncertain and unstructured salaries and an absence of employee benefits, to name a few.

Read the Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings reports here:
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2023: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2023/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2022: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2022/
Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2021: https://isocial.com.bd/publications/research-projects/research-project-on-fairwork-foundation-sector-project-digital-development-2021/

These reports can also be accessed via Fairwork’s portal: https://fair.work/en/ratings/bangladesh/
The study was funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Note: More recent updates to the policies and clauses mentioned in the video and reports might be available via more recent research.

21/07/2026

Apply soon! More details below 👇

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about transforming research into policy impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for an experienced Research Fellow to lead high-impact research, shape evidence-based policy, and contribute to business development and strategic partnerships.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Lead multidisciplinary research and policy analysis.
• Produce influential reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Build partnerships and develop winning research proposals.
• Mentor research teams and engage with government and development partners.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ 7+ years of research experience (including team leadership)
✔️ Strong publication and proposal writing record
✔️ Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
✔️ PhD (or advanced Master's with significant experience) in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Shape policies that matter.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through research, publishing, and policy engagement.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to turn evidence into impact, we'd love to hear from you.

21/07/2026

Apply soon! More details below 👇

🚨 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 (𝗶𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹)
Are you passionate about turning data into insights that shape policy and drive impact?
DataSense, the research and data intelligence SBU of iSocial, is looking for a motivated Research Associate to support high-impact research, data analysis, policy engagement, and evidence generation across diverse development and economic sectors.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼
• Design and implement research, data collection, and analysis.
• Produce research reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Conduct policy reviews and impact evaluations.
• Manage and analyze datasets using statistical tools.
• Support proposal development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
✔️ Bachelor's/Master's in Economics, Statistics, Business, Data Science, or a related field
✔️ At least 2 years of research experience
✔️ Proficiency in Stata or R (Python is an advantage)
✔️ Strong analytical, research, and communication skills in English and Bangla
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?
✨ Work on research that influences policy and practice.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA.
📈 Grow through mentorship, publishing, and professional development.
📍 Dhaka (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time
💰 Salary: Negotiable
📧 Apply: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline: 01 August 2026 (11:59 PM, GMT+6)
If you're ready to transform data into evidence that creates real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. See the document below for more details.

18/07/2026

📈 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

Bangladesh's export-led growth has transformed the country's economy, creating millions of jobs and strengthening its position in global value chains. However, as inflation, rising living costs, and the country's transition from LDC status reshape the economic landscape, an important question emerges:
Can Bangladesh remain globally competitive while ensuring workers earn wages that support a decent standard of living?

Our latest blog, "Balancing Competitiveness and Worker Welfare: Wage Growth, Inflation, and Export Performance in Bangladesh," written by Anika Tasnim, Research Officer, DataSense at iSocial, examines the complex relationship between wage growth, inflation, productivity, and export performance. It explores why long-term competitiveness can no longer rely solely on low labor costs, but must be driven by productivity, innovation, skills development, and fairer value distribution across global supply chains.

As Bangladesh prepares for its next stage of economic development, building an export economy that is both competitive and inclusive will be essential for sustainable growth.

Read the full blog here: https://datasense.com.bd/blog/balancing-competitiveness-and-worker-welfare-wage-growth-inflation-and-export-performance-in-bangladesh/