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IRC, Since 2008
Full‑phased research for decisions that hold up in the field
Innovative Research & Consultancy (IRC) is a trusted research and advisory partner, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive informed decisions and measurable impact. With a strong blend of global perspectives and deep local understanding, IRC delivers innovative market and social research solutions tailored to client needs.
Years In operation. Establishment and service in Bangladesh
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District coverage through nationwide field operations
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HQ office in Banani, a dedicated 1,000 sft operations office
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Company at a glance
A research partner built for nationwide fieldwork.
Established in Bangladesh with close to two decades of continuous service, IRC provides end‑to‑end research, monitoring and evaluation to international development partners, INGOs, multilateral organisations and private sector clients.
A trained bench of enumerators and supervisors, standing field infrastructure and an in‑house data team let IRC run studies at national scale without leaning on ad‑hoc subcontractors.
Office & Facility Infrastructure
HQ office
2,500 sft — Banani, Dhaka
Operations office
1,000 sft — Banani
Training venue
800 sft, AC, projector‑ready
FGD room at HQ
150 sft, digital audio/video
Human Resources
Researchers
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Data analysts
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Field managers
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QC / supervisors
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Data collectors
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Entry operators
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Company at a glance
A research partner built for nationwide fieldwork.
Established in Bangladesh with close to two decades of continuous service, IRC provides end‑to‑end research, monitoring and evaluation to international development partners, INGOs, multilateral organisations and private sector clients.
A trained bench of enumerators and supervisors, standing field infrastructure and an in‑house data team let IRC run studies at national scale without leaning on ad‑hoc subcontractors.
Office & Facility Infrastructure
HQ office
2,500 sft — Banani, Dhaka
Operations office
1,000 sft — Banani
Training venue
800 sft, AC, projector‑ready
FGD room at HQ
150 sft, digital audio/video
Human Resources
Researchers
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Data analysts
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Field managers
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QC / supervisors
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Data collectors
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Entry operators
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Core services
From need assessment to the final recommendation.
A condensed view of IRC’s service portfolio and real‑time solution capability.
Current Strengths
What sets IRC apart in the field.
Nationwide Coverage
64 districts, every thana — no region is out of reach.
Extensive Field Network
Large, independent teams ready to mobilise on short notice.
Global Trust & Credibility
Long‑standing relationships with trusted international partners.
Strategic Industry Partnerships
Telco and finance sectors.
Mystery Shopping Expertise
The largest national capability for mystery shopping.
High‑Volume Research Capacity
Multi‑sector project delivery
Current Strengths
What sets IRC apart in the field.
Nationwide Coverage
64 districts, every thana — no region is out of reach.
Extensive Field Network
Large, independent teams ready to mobilise on short notice.
Global Trust & Credibility
Long‑standing relationships with trusted international partners.
Strategic Industry Partnerships
Telco and finance sectors.
Mystery Shopping Expertise
The largest national capability for mystery shopping.
High‑Volume Research Capacity
Multi‑sector project delivery
Sector coverage
Depth across the sectors that matter for development work.
- Economic & Business Development
- Education
- Human Rights & Rohingya FDMN
- Health & Well Being
- Gender Study
- Family Planning & Reproductive Health
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- Climate Change & Disaster Mgmt
- Food Security
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Fisheries
- Youth & Women Empowerment
Years experiences
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Why Choose Us
Reasons partners keep coming back to IRC.
Nearly two decades of fieldwork have taught us that good data depends on infrastructure, not luck. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Extensive Field Network
300+ trained data collectors and 50 supervisors ready to mobilise on short notice
Global Trust & Credibility
Long‑standing relationships with international development partners
Strategic Industry Partnerships
Deep working relationships across telco, finance and FMCG sectors
High‑Volume Research Capacity
Multiple large‑scale, multi‑sector projects delivered concurrently
Delivery Process
A multi‑layer process, checked at every stage.
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Tool Development
Tools aligned to objectives, reviewed for logic, approved by clients, piloted and refined.
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Enumerator Training
Central briefings, manuals, TOT sessions and mock interviews for consistent execution.
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Field Monitoring
Local briefings, HQ oversight, itinerary control, GPS checks and repeated phone contact.
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Post‑Field Review
Completed tools are scrutinised and a share of interviews back‑checked centrally.
Quality Control Mechanism
Four checkpoints, applied to every study.
Accompany / Back‑check During Fieldwork
Central Team Back‑check After Fieldwork
Checking of Completed Questionnaires
Random Re‑check of Checked Data
People & culture
Built by the people who go into the field.
Presenting actionable insights and recommendations to client stakeholders
Enumerator training, 50+ field staff
Conducting an FGD in the field
Fieldwork in rural communities
Recognising outstanding field performance
Trusted by
Development, social and market research partners.
Experience across blue‑chip corporates and development partners including Unilever, Robi, BRAC, UNICEF, ILO and IOM.
Location
- House #52 (1st & 3rd Floor), Road #02, Block L, Banani, Dhaka‑1213
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