# Economics Study Center | University of Dhaka - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `escdu.org` - **Founded:** 1973 - **Employees:** 201+ - **Location:** Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - **Company kind:** NON PROFIT ## Description The Economics Study Center (ESC) is the pioneering student chapter of the Department of Economics at the University of Dhaka. Established in 1973, ESC represents the entire student body of the Department and is dedicated to promoting economic and business thinking, as well as facilitating relevant programs. The center partners with prominent organizations, including the IMF, the EMK Center, and Save the Children Bangladesh, to organize high-profile events such as seminars, symposiums, study circles, and quiz competitions. ESC is also a member of the Bangladesh Economics Students’ Network (BESN) and the Engage Men and Boys Alliance Bangladesh's youth wing, The Youth Platform for Transforming Masculinities. Led by Professor Dr. M M Akash, the chairman of the Department of Economics, ESC strives to be an institution in the study and research of theoretical and applied economics, contributing to economic policymaking in the country. Additionally, ESC has an active online presence, with a Facebook page, a blog, and a YouTube channel, where important socio-economic issues are regularly discussed and shared. Overall, ESC is committed to fostering a vibrant academic community and providing invaluable resources and opportunities for students interested in economics and development. ## Industries - 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_ - 🧪 Science and Education ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Picton Blue | #2990ea | accent | | Tamarillo | #9b1818 | dark | | Cinnabar | #e13a3a | light | ## Fonts - Lora — asset _(google)_ - Raleway — asset _(google)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._