About Us

DataSense is a strategic business unit (SBU) of iSocial, that serves B2B and B2G market with research and data analytics, policy review, impact assessment in the area of digital economy, society and governance, decent work in labour economy and labour migration. The cross-cutting areas are technology, climate change and gender.

Who We Are

DataSense is a strategic business unit (SBU) of iSocial, providing expert research, data intelligence, and management consultancy. We serve a diverse range of clients, including corporations, non-profits, government bodies, and development agencies both in Bangladesh and internationally.

Our team is a dynamic mix of 20 core professionals and a strong network across the country. With a global footprint, our research team operates out of Bangladesh, the UK, and the USA.

We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions across 10 key sectors, backed by our extensive geographical reach across all 64 districts of Bangladesh and an extensive research network of over 2,400 personnel. To date, we have proudly served more than 20 clients, empowering them with data-driven insights to achieve their goals.

Our Mission

To provide visualized insights through research and data analytics to drive policy and entrepreneurship, economic and social impact.

Our Vision

Datasense provides accessible data-backed solutions and services for businesses and communities to drive changes at the national, organizational and community levels.

Approaches that defines DataSense

Data-Driven

Impact-Focused

Strategic Simplicity

Outcome-Focused

Our Values

Evidence-Based Insight

We prioritize rigorous data analytics and research to deliver accurate, evidence-based insights that drive informed decisions and meaningful impact.

Strategic Partnership

We act as a strategic partner to our clients, offering tailored research and consultancy services that address their specific business and governmental needs.

Holistic Expertise

Our multidisciplinary team combines diverse skills to provide comprehensive solutions that integrate technology, social science, and domain-specific knowledge.

Collaborative Network

We leverage a vast, country-wide network of professionals to ensure localized, high-quality data collection and on-the-ground project implementation.

Social Impact

Our work is guided by a commitment to social good, with a focus on areas like gender, decent work, and inclusive development to foster a more equitable society.

Innovation & Adaptability

We stay at the forefront of our field by applying advanced methodologies and continuously adapting our services to address emerging challenges in a changing world.

I was so honored to be able to contribute to this amazing discussion. The work that iSocial has been doing really opened my eyes about how I think about the overlap between economic and social precarity.

Aiha Ngyuen, Program Director, Labor Futures Initiative Data & Society Research Institute

Key Partners

We collaborate with a diverse range of key partners, including corporations, non-profits, government agencies, and development organizations.

DataSense’s Latest Partner

Our new partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh Futures Institute on a collaborative research project. Funded by The British Academy and The Wolfson Foundation, we’ll be examining the digitized old age allowance system in Bangladesh. This partnership will help us leverage data for social good, challenging inequalities and fostering inclusion through evidence-based research.

Let's collaborate to transform your data into a strategic asset.

Our expertise will help you with clear, actionable strategies.