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Research For Better Decisions Since 2008

Since 2008, we have been delivering comprehensive, end-to-end research solutions designed to take the guesswork out of your strategy. By combining deep industry expertise with robust data analysis, we provide the actionable insights you need to mitigate risk, uncover opportunities, and make better, more confident business decisions.

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About Innovative Research & Consultancy (IRC) Limited

IRC Limited is a trusted research and consultancy organization with over 18 years of experience delivering reliable, data-driven insights across Bangladesh. Through rigorous research methods, nationwide reach, and a commitment to quality, IRC helps organizations make informed decisions and create meaningful impact.

Innovative Research & Consultancy (IRC) transforms data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making and measurable outcomes. Combining global expertise with strong local knowledge, IRC delivers customized market and social research solutions that address diverse client needs.

 

With over 18 years of experience, IRC has successfully conducted formative research, action research, qualitative and quantitative studies, policy research, and nationwide data collection projects across Bangladesh. Its expertise ensures reliable, evidence-based findings for organizations across sectors.

IRC has completed more than 550 projects and is supported by a team of experienced consultants, researchers, and a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 trained data enumerators. This extensive capacity enables efficient project execution, even in remote and challenging environments.

At the core of IRC’s approach is a dedication to trust, collaboration, and long-term client relationships. By tailoring research methodologies to specific objectives, IRC delivers credible, actionable, and impactful insights that help organizations achieve lasting results.

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FRS = 5
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CORE RESEARCH SERVICES

Providing complete research support, from study design and fieldwork to analysis, reporting, and actionable business insights.

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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Delivering statistically reliable findings through surveys, testing programs, customer studies, and market evaluations.

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Exploring attitudes, behaviors, and motivations through interviews, discussions, observations, and field research.

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TRACKING STUDY

Monitoring changes and measuring outcomes over time through baseline studies, follow-ups, and trend analysis.

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SOCIAL & POLICY RESEARCH

Generating evidence-based insights to evaluate programs, inform policy decisions, and support social development goals.

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REAL-TIME & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Enhancing research accuracy through digital data collection, live monitoring, automated validation, and GPS tracking.

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Projects Implemented by IRC

IRC has established a robust implementation footprint across Bangladesh, serving as a trusted research partner for international development agencies, government bodies, and premier corporate brands since 2009. Our extensive portfolio spans nine specialized domains—including integrated social research, nationwide opinion polling, large-scale financial sector audits, and high-volume telephone surveys—collaborating with high-profile organizations like the World Bank, USAID, and Innovations for Poverty Action. By pairing rigorous quality control with field-tested methodologies (Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mystery Shopping), IRC continuously transforms complex field data into actionable insights that drive strategic policies and market growth.

Client Project Name Methodology / Type Year
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Engagement of women in mobile money markets intervention monitoring Survey (Phase 1, 2, and 3)
Quantitative
Ongoing
Center for Disability in Development (CDD) Final Assessment of Inclusion of People with Disabilities in the Digital Services
Quantitative & Qualitative
2025
Breaking the Silence, Bangladesh Securing Rights for Tea Garden Workers in Bangladesh
Quantitative & Qualitative
2025
Sisimpur workshop Formative research on Sisimpur storybook
Qualitative
2024
Heifer International Strengthening Climate-smart Vegetable and Flower Value Chain in Bangladesh/BD2017 Project
Quantitative
2024
Good Neighbors Bangladesh End line evaluation for seven GNB’s community development projects
Quantitative & Qualitative
2024
World Vision Bangladesh Muktagacha South Area Development Program
Quantitative & Qualitative
2023
Plan International Bangladesh Baseline Study and Learning Needs Assessment
Quantitative & Qualitative
2024
ORB International Bentley Survey
Quantitative
2024
ORB International Midline assessment – Bangladesh FSTIP Survey
Quantitative & Qualitative
2024
M & C Saatchi World Services LLP BC Next Generation Survey
Quantitative & Qualitative
2024
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Measuring overcharging in mobile financial sector: a citizen science approach
Quantitative
2024
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Transaction cost Index (TCI) project Survey
Survey / Quantitative
2023
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Leather Goods (Manager Beliefs) RCT Survey
Survey / Quantitative
2023
Social Marketing Company (SMC) Evaluation of critical program indicators of the MISHD and SMC Program
Quantitative
2024
Deloitte Bangladesh Final Evaluation of IOM Prottasha Project
Quantitative & Qualitative
2023
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh Formative Research on Sisimpur Storybook
Quantitative & Qualitative
2022
SOS Children's Village Endline Evaluation of COVID-19 Emergency Responses to RDD in Bogra, Bangladesh
Quantitative & Qualitative
2022
World Bank & Terre DesHommes The Psychosocial Benefits of HOME Project Bangladesh-Rohingya Camps
Quantitative
2022
RTI International Voice Protection on social media (Cognitive Interviews)
Qualitative
2022
NORC GFEMS BD Apparel Study
Quantitative
2022
Deloitte Bangladesh “Assessment of learnings of the ‘Youth as agents of change for peace in Rohingya Refugee camps’ Programme -funded by the European Union (EU) Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) Phases 1 and 2
Qualitative
2022
International Republican Institute (IRI) Youth Attitudes Towards Political Participation and The Underlying Factors
Quantitative
2022
International Republican Institute (IRI) Women’s Experience Engaging in Political and Civic Life in Bangladesh
Qualitative
2022
CARE Bangladesh Midterm Review of Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) Project
Quantitative & Qualitative
2022
Social Marketing Company (SMC) Availability Study of SMC and Its Competitor Products
Quantitative
2021
The World Bank Consultancy to Undertake Data Collection for Bangladesh NEETs study
Quantitative
2021
BBC Media Action Evaluation of the Common Service Project for Community Engagement and Accountability for Rohingya Response
Quantitative
2020
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh Formative Research on Sisimpur Audio-Visual (Av) Content & Print Materials, Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, 2020
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
CARE Bangladesh Annual Evaluation of Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) Project
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
SOS Children’s Village Impact assessment of Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) in Ershadnagar, Dhaka
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
World Vision Bangladesh Post Distribution Monitoring of Conditional Cash Transfers (Maternal Child Health and Nutrition and Ultra Poor Graduation)” -Nobo Jatra Project
Quantitative
2020
ACDI/VOCA Annual Performance Survey 2020, Bangladesh Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Project
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
M & C Saatchi World Services LLP Early Infant feeding decision by the pregnant mother/ mother/caregiver
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
ORB International Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Qualitative
2020
M & C Saatchi World Services LLP FGD on “Charitable giving”, 2020
Qualitative
2020
World Vision Bangladesh End Program Evaluation 2020 of Assasuni AP
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
NORC at the University of Chicago Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) Prevalence Estimation Research Program
Qualitative
2020
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh Sisimpur Storybook Formative Research
Quantitative & Qualitative
2020
SOS Children’s Village Impact assessment of Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) in Rajshahi, 2019
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
CARE Bangladesh Endline Impact Assessment of Non-Traditional Finance (NTF) Project, 2019
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
Plan International Bangladesh Baseline Study on Open CRVS Pilot
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
Counterpart Bangladesh Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Training
Training
2019
CARE Bangladesh Annual Evaluation of Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) Project
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
ORB INTERNATIONAL Bangladesh GMO Attitudes Research
Quantitative
2019
Christian Service Society (CSS) A Baseline Study on HARVEST Project Impact Evaluation
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
SMC Bangladesh Availability Study on SMC and its Competitor Products
Quantitative
2019
SMC Bangladesh An Impact Study on Adolescent Program Activities
Quantitative
2019
Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP) Sylhet Student & Police Engagement- Student Leadership Development Workshops (Sylhet SLDW)
Quantitative
2019
SOS Children Village Socioeconomic Study among Potential Beneficiary
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
SOS Children Village Kinship Care Situation in Bangladesh
Quantitative & Qualitative
2018
Save the Children READ Endline Program Evaluation
Quantitative
2018
Royal National Lifeguard Institute (RNLI) Fundraising Opportunity Research
Quantitative & Qualitative
2018
Social Impact/USAID Bangladesh democracy and Governance Program Evaluation (BDGPE)
Quantitative & Qualitative
2015
Social Impact/USAID Performance Evaluation of the WASH plus Program, Bangladesh
Quantitative
2016
BBC Media Action Climate Asia (Cross Country)
Quantitative
2012
BBC Media Action Global Grant Midline Governance Study (Cross Country)
Quantitative
2013
BBC Media Action FGD Arrangements
Qualitative
2011
BBC Media Action Evaluation of Lifeline Intervention Study on Tornado
Quantitative
2013
BBC Media Action Reach, Impact and Outcome Survey
Quantitative
2014
BBC Media Action Endline Resilience Study
Quantitative
2015
BBC Media Action Midline Evaluation of BBC Bangladesh Sanglap
Quantitative
2013
BBC Media Action Survey on Common facilities for Rohingya Response
Quantitative
2018
Swisscontact / Katalyst User Impact of Hybrid Minipack Vegetable Seeds, Kharif
Quantitative
2012
Swisscontact / Katalyst MRM Frame Work Contract Evaluation/ Impact Assessment
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Impact Assessment of Fertilizer Users
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Impact Assessment of Improved Bamboo Basket Users
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Impact Assessment of Improved Vegetable Cultivation
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Create Access to Quality Seeds for Small Farmers Engaged in Vegetable Cultivation through Mobile Seed Vendors or Others Innovative Distribution Systems
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Promotion of winter maize (MZ01,03)
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Promotion of change in cropping pattern (MZ06)
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Promotion of contract farming (MZ04)
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Promotion of balanced usage of Fertilizer (Fer03,06)
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Capacity development of fish feed companies to ensure production of better quality
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Impact Assessment of Balanced Fertilizers Uses
Quantitative
2016
Swisscontact / Katalyst Impact Assessment of Scaling up intervention with Micro Finance Institutions to provide value added services of agricultural information on vegetable focused cropping practices
Quantitative
2016
Democracy International Statistical Based Observation (SBO) (Barguna)
Quantitative, Observation
2012
Democracy International Statistical Based Observation (SBO), 4thUpazila Election (3rd Phase)
Quantitative, Observation
2014
Democracy International RMG Labor Opinion Poll
Quantitative
2014
Democracy International Opinion Survey: Perception of Violence (Baseline & end line evaluation)
Quantitative
2014
Democracy International Opinion Poll: Democratic Participation and Reform
Quantitative
2015
Democracy International Opinion Poll: Democratic Participation and Reform
Quantitative
2015
Democracy International Opinion Poll: Consumer Perception on CSO
Quantitative
2014
Democracy International Public Opinion Survey on Governance and Politics in Bangladesh
Qualitative (FGD)
2018
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Strengthening Govt.’s Capacity to address health of migrants through multi-sector approach [cross country study]
Quantitative & Qualitative
2016
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Situation Analysis – Pre-departure Health Service Providers [cross country study]
Quantitative
2017
Searchlite Communication Ltd / M4C / Swisscontact Project: Ujjibon Developing alternative distribution channel for inhabitants of “char”, under the project M4C
Qualitative
2016
SMC Bangladesh Household Level Tracking Survey on Critical Program Indicators
Quantitative & Qualitative
2018
SMC Bangladesh Contraceptive Awareness, Knowledge and Information Study
Quantitative
2017
SMC Bangladesh Brand Name Study on IUD and Implant (Concept Study)
Quantitative
2012
SMC Bangladesh Consumer Satisfaction Study on Condom
Quantitative
2011
Action for Enterprise (AFE) Minipack User Identification Study, Kharif (Tracking Study)
Quantitative
2012
ILO Business Environment and Regulation Study
Quantitative
2010
Client Opinion Poll Focus Survey Type / Medium Year
Democracy International (DI) Post-Election Opinion Poll
Quantitative
2024
IRI International Opinion poll study
Quantitative
2024
Agency (Confidential) Opinion poll study
Quantitative
2024
Dhaka Tribune Government’s First Year Perception & Performance
Over phone Survey
2018
Government Agency (Confidential) Nationwide Opinion Poll
Quantitative
2017
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) Opinion Poll on Current Issues
Over phone Survey
2015
Democracy International (DI) Post-Election Opinion Poll
Over phone Survey
2014
Dhaka Tribune Government’s First Six Months Perception & Performance
Over phone Survey
2014
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) Post-Election Opinion Poll
Over phone Survey
2014
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) Pre-Election Opinion Poll
Over phone Survey
2013
Client Research Project Name Type / Methodology Year
Blossom Group Ltd. Feasibility Study
Qualitative
2025
Meena Bazaar Assessment of Service Quality Through Mystery Shopping
Mystery Shopping
2024
Bank Asia Ltd. Customer Branch Experience Survey
Quantitative
2023
Innovative for Poverty Action (IPA) Transaction Cost Index (TCI) Professional Mystery Shopping for Bangladesh
Mystery Shopping
2022
Grameenphone GP-Chottogram & Sylhet FGD
FGD
2020
IDC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Brand Health Study Q2
Quantitative
2020
IDC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Brand Health Study Q1
Quantitative
2020
GrameenPhone Retail NPS Study (Mystery Shopping)
Mystery Shopping
2014
GrameenPhone Territory-Wise Market Share Study (TWS) (90,000 sample size)
Quantitative
Quarterly
GrameenPhone Territory-Wise POSM Visibility and Retail NPS Study (17,000 sample size)
Quantitative
2014
GrameenPhone NPS (Consumer) at Granular Level (Sample Size: 207,840)
Quantitative
2016
Banglalink Ad Evaluation Studies
Quantitative
2012
Banglalink Distribution Survey, Retailer Satisfaction Tracking
Quantitative
2016
City cell Ad Evaluation Studies
Qualitative
2012
Robi (2012) User Tracking Exercise Study
Quantitative
2012
Client Product & Insight Study Focus Type / Methodology Year
Rancon Motors Ltd. Suzuki Dealers Assessment
Observation
2023
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Product and concept test Light hair oil
Quantitative & FGD
2022
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Product test hair oil
Quantitative & FGD
2022
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Bottle Shape Test & Hair oil Ingredients Study
Quantitative & FGD
2021
Kazi & Kazi Tea Acceptability of the Packaging design of ‘Family Pack’ of Kazi & Kazi Tea
Quantitative & FGD
2021
Meena Bazar Study on Customer Count Research, Dhaka
Quantitative
2020
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Usage & Attitude Study - Hair Oil Category, Dhaka
Quantitative
2020
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Qualitative Study: AMLA Thematic TVC Concept Test
Qualitative (FGD)
2020
Asian Consumer Care (Pvt). Ltd Qualitative Study: FGD on Consumer Behavior Hair Oil
Qualitative (FGD)
2020
Safara Agro Industries Qualitative Study on Safara Agro Products
Qualitative (FGD)
2019
Square Toiletries Product Test on Toilet Soap (CPT)
Quantitative
2011
Square Toiletries Concept Test on Hair Oil
Qualitative
2011
Square Toiletries Ad Evaluation on Hair Oil
Qualitative
2011
Square Consumer Retail Audit Monthly, 9 categories
Audit
2012
Square Consumer Retailer understanding
Qualitative
2013
Square Consumer Consumer Satisfaction Study
Quantitative
2014
Square Consumer Understanding Consumer Behavior – Spices (Festive Mix)
Quantitative
2015
Square Foods & Beverage Limited Consumer Preferences and Expectation on Edible Mustard Oil
Quantitative
2014
ACI Consumer Survey on Food Categories
Quantitative
2012
ACI Consumer Pack Test on Spices (Concept Test)
Qualitative
2011
ACI Consumer Ad Test on Candy
Qualitative
2011
Emami International Volumetric Concept Test
Quantitative
2012
Emami International Direct Consumer Contact (Men Fairness Cream)
Quantitative
2012
Emami International Direct Consumer Contact (Lotion)
Quantitative
2013
Emami International Direct Consumer Contact (Face Wash)
Quantitative
2016
Emami International Direct Consumer Contact (Hair Oil)
Quantitative
2015
M.M. Ispahani Pack Test on Tea (Concept Test)
Qualitative
2011
Nestle Nestea Ice Tea Product Test
Quantitative
2013
Olympic Industries CLT on Eclairs
Quantitative
2014
Olympic Industries Understanding Consumer Insights - A Qualitative Finding of Strengths and Weaknesses of TIP/Olympic Biscuits
Qualitative
2013
Safe & Fresh Foods Limited Concept test of Ready to Cook Fish
Quantitative
2014
Abdul Monem Ltd. Survey on Ice Cream Market (Consumer Satisfaction and Brand Image)
Quantitative
2011
MF Consumer Feasibility Study on Parlor Based (Premium) Ice Cream Market in Bangladesh
Quantitative
2011
Kazi Farms Feasibility Study on Ice Cream Market of Bangladesh
Quantitative
2014
Golden Harvest Feasibility Study on Ice Cream Market of Bangladesh
Quantitative
2013
Client Retail Chain Scope & Evaluation Type / Methodology Year
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Service Quality Measurement - 22 Branches (Meena Bazar + Competition)
Mystery Shopping
2015
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Service Quality Measurement - 22 Branches (Meena Bazar + Competition)
Mystery Shopping
2014
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Service Quality Measurement - 22 Branches (Meena Bazar + Competition)
Mystery Shopping
2013
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Service Quality Measurement - 14 Branches
Mystery Shopping
2012
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Online Shopping – An evaluation of service providers
Quantitative
2015
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Assessment of Service Quality Measurement (28 branches)
Mystery Shopping
2017
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Assessment of Service Quality Measurement (24 branches)
Mystery Shopping
2018
Gemcon Group (Meena Bazar) Assessment of Service Quality Measurement (27 branches)
Mystery Shopping
2019
ACI Logistics Price Tracking Study
Quantitative
2013
Client Industrial Market Focus & Feasibility Study Type / Methodology Year
RAK Ceramics Survey on Tiles Market
Quantitative
2012
RAK Ceramics Survey on Sanitary Ware Market
Quantitative
2013
RAK Ceramics Retail Census on Tiles & Sanitary Ware Market
Quantitative
2013
RAK Ceramics Survey on Bathroom Fittings
Quantitative
2013
RAK Ceramics Feasibility study on Bathtub & Shower Tray
Quantitative
2015
Banani Trading Feasibility Study on CFL
Quantitative
2010
Pedrollonk Survey on Pump Market (Brand Image)
Quantitative
2010
Kazi Firms Feasibility Study on Branded Egg Market
Quantitative
2010
Kazi Firms Census on the Egg Market
Census
2011
Kazi Firms Concept Test for Fast Food Chain
Quantitative
2014
M Ekramuzzaman Feasibility Study on Glassware
Quantitative
2013
OLiLa Group Market Share and Feasibility Study
Quantitative
2015
Client Bank / Institution Operational Assessment & Service Audit Type / Methodology Year Scope
Bank Asia Service Quality Measurement (75 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2025-2026
Brac Bank Service Quality Measurement (155 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2013
Brac Bank Service Quality Measurement (117 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2012
Brac Bank Service Quality Measurement (61 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2012
Brac Bank Service Quality Measurement (61 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2011
Brac Bank Service Quality Measurement (51 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2011
Brac Bank Affordable Housing Feasibility Study
Quantitative
2012
Brac Bank Feasibility Study on Co-Branded Debit Card
Quantitative
2010
Prime Bank Service Quality Measurement (20 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2012
Prime Bank Service Quality Measurement (44 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2011
Prime Bank Service Quality Measurement (10 Branches)
Mystery Shopping
2010
City Bank Employer of Choice Study (Brand Image)
Quantitative
2012
Client Telephone Survey Focus Sample Size (N) Year
Grameenphone Over phone survey on SKITTO
609 Samples
2021
Grameenphone Over phone survey on YouTube
416 Samples
2021
Grameenphone Over phone survey on GP’s star subscribers
1,629 Samples
2021
LAFZ Bangladesh Product Perception and Customer Satisfaction Study
1,000 Samples
2021
Innovation Beyond Imagination Research Solutions Pvt. Ltd Geopoll: Financial Inclusion Bangladesh in May Study (India)
1,500 Samples
2019
MoMagic Bangladesh Ltd. (Symphony) Game Survey in October
1,200 Samples
2019
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q3)
10,600 Samples
2018
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q4)
10,600 Samples
2018
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q1)
10,600 Samples
2019
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q2)
10,600 Samples
2019
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q3)
10,600 Samples
2019
Grameenphone Internet Market Share Study (IMS) (Q4)
10,600 Samples
2019
Client Specialized Project Scope Type / Methodology Year
Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) project, BCC, ICT Division Baseline Survey on Startups in Bangladesh
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
Dhaka Tribune Brand Health Study
Quantitative & Qualitative
2019
MOMAGIC BANGLADESH Game Survey
Quantitative
2019
Colliers International Integrated Water Park & Resort Project in Dhaka
Quantitative
2018
Grameen Danone Foods Ltd Project Epiphany
Quantitative
2018
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) Unleashing Customer’s Psychology and Buying Pattern
Quantitative
2014
Apollo Hospital Customer Satisfaction Study
Quantitative
2013
Double A Brand Affinity Study
Quantitative
2012
Acme Pharma Brand Health Indexing (BHI) Study on Pharmaceutical Industry of Bangladesh
Quantitative
2009