Institute of Statistical Research and Training

Institute of Statistical Research and Training, popularly known as ISRT, was established in 1964 by a statute[1] of the University of Dhaka. The institute offers 4 years Bachelor of Science (BS) (Honors) and 1-year MS degree in applied statistics. ISRT also offers PhD and M Phil degrees. ISRT organizes training programs in applied statistics, SPSS and STATA for students in various disciplines, professionals, and academicians. The institute is the proud publisher of the Journal of Statistical Research (JSR), a bi-annual international journal in statistical sciences, published since 1970. It is an internationally renowned journal in the field of statistics. ISRT maintains a vibrant academic environment encompassing a rich library with over 20,000 collections, and three state-of-the-art computer labs for graduate and undergraduate students. Qazi Motahar Husain was the founding director of ISRT. M. Shafiqur Rahman is the current director.[2]

Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT), University of Dhaka
ISRT, University of Dhaka
MottoThe Highest Echelon of Academic Excellence
TypeEducational Institution
Established1964 (1964)
DirectorM. Shafiqur Rahman]
Founder DirectorQazi Motahar Hossain
Location
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh

23°43′43.60″N 90°23′54.12″E
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUniversity of Dhaka
Websiteisrt.ac.bd

Every year, students as well as faculty members from the Institute receive awards from the Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka in recognition of their high academic achievements and research excellence. Over the years the Institute has played a significant role in the country’s development by producing world class statisticians for academia and industry in addition to providing statistical expertise on issues of national interest. ISRT is proud of its graduates who have enjoyed successful careers in academia, industry, and government organizations both at home and abroad. ISRT organized its first ever reunion on 22 August, 2014 and first ever International Conference on Applied Statistics (ICAS2014) on 27-29 December, 2014. Both events organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Institute. ISRT and ISRT alumni association jointly organized first alumni reunion on 27 January, 2018.

The vision of the institute is to take a leading position globally for providing quality education in Applied Statistics, for conducting leading-edge research and for creating innovative industrial partnerships. The mission of the institute is to produce competent graduates in Applied Statistics equipped with the skills necessary for success in a technological society and competitive global environment who will fulfil the statistical demands of the nation and the world at large.

Location

ISRT is located adjacent to Khundker Mokarram Hussain Science Building and Institute of Information Technology of the University of Dhaka.

Facilities

The institute has a rich library with the latest books of statistics in Bangladesh. It preserves about 20,000 copies of books written by world class statisticians, periodicals, journals etc. It is open for all ISRT students and other scholars and researchers who seek information within the scope of our collections.

ISRT has three state-of-the-art computer labs for graduate and undergraduate students. The aim is to provide a learning environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills.

Academics

ISRT offers 4-year bachelor's degree in Applied Statistics and 1-year Masters in Applied Statistics. Students who are interested can seek admission in bachelor's program after being selected in the admission test under the faculty of science and conducted by the University of Dhaka. The 1-year M.S. program consists of specialized courses in areas ranging from environmental statistics to machine learning, clinical trials, and meta analysis and has been designed for students with a keen interest in higher studies and research.  In addition, the Institute offers Ph.D. and M.Phil. degree programs.

ISRT offers short training modules for the researchers, practitioners, students and professionals who need a statistical background as well as computing knowledge with the computer using statistical packages like SPSS, STATA and R. The institute offers various training programs routinely with the availability of the faculty members.[3]

Journal

The institute is the publisher of the Journal of Statistical Research (JSR), a bi-annual international journal in statistical sciences, published since 1970. Since its inception it has been a means of transfer and communication of statistical knowledge for the developing nations across the globe. It publishes original research articles both in theoretical and applied statistics areas.[4]

References
  1. "Dhaka University Statutes". Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
  2. https://www.isrt.ac.bd/news/professor-dr-m-shafiqur-rahman-appointed-as-the-new-director-of-isrt/
  3. http://www.isrt.ac.bd/training
  4. http://jsr.isrt.ac.bd/
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