Health Economics Study Alliance

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✨ Ready to take the next step?
The HESA Member Recruitment Interview for the 2026-27 session is finally here!

📅 Date: May 21, 2026
🕗 Time: 8 PM
💻 Mode: Online Interview

The meeting links along with detailed instructions have already been sent to your email. Please make sure to check your inbox carefully before the interview. 📩

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Glimpses from today’s insightful session on Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis.

A sincere thank you to our speaker, A. M. Rumayan Hasan, for sharing his valuable experiences and practical insights into qualitative research. We are equally grateful to our enthusiastic audience whose active participation made the session engaging and meaningful.

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨

Ever feel like advanced statistics, R, or econometrics is the only way to break into research? The good news is, it isn’t. By mastering a few highly practical skills such as active listening, structured document analysis, and thematic coding, you can become an exceptional qualitative or mixed-methods researcher and uncover the crucial "why" behind the numbers.

This training session will introduce those skills through the work of someone who has spent years doing qualitative research in complex public health settings.

Our speaker, A. M. Rumayan Hasan, works in the Urban Health unit at icddr,b's Health Systems and Population Studies Division. With training in Anthropology and Public Health, he has conducted qualitative research across urban Bangladesh. His work explores issues like healthcare access during COVID-19, physical activity among school children, and barriers to maternal and child nutrition services. His research involves direct engagement with communities, patients, caregivers, teachers, and policymakers to understand experiences that numbers alone cannot explain.

If you’ve ever wondered how researchers study sensitive and complex human experiences beyond statistics, this session is for you.

Date: 20 May (tomorrow)
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Room 5036

HESA is pleased to announce another Monthly Talk Series, featuring a webinar titled:

"UK Scholarships: A Practical Walkthrough"

As students of Health Economics, many aspire to pursue higher studies abroad, yet the path forward often remains unclear. Determining where to begin, understanding the obstacles and learning how to present one's experiences effectively are commonly faced challenges.

Join the webinar to gain insight into how UK scholarships operate, identify the skills that genuinely enhance candidacy, and learn practical ways to secure funding for your future.

We are deeply honored to welcome our guest speaker, a distinguished alumna of the Institute of Health Economics, whose own journey shows what is possible:

Fahmida Akter Ankhi
Chevening Scholar (2024-25)
MSc Global Mental Health;
King’s College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

She will share personal insights, practical steps for applying to UK government and university scholarships, debunk common myths, and provide guidance on turning experiences into useful skills.

Date: 18th May
Time: 8:00 PM
Mode: Online

Mark your calendars and join us!

Registrations closed!

The General Member Recruitment of the Health Economics Study Alliance has officially come to an end.

A heartfelt thank you to all the enthusiastic students from IHE Batch 15 who applied and showed interest!

This is only the start of your journey with HESA, and we’re excited to witness the contributions you’ll bring to the field of Health Economics in Bangladesh.

Stay connected for the upcoming updates and next steps!

We are pleased to announce that the HESA membership recruitment period has been officially extended for the IHE 15 cohort. The new deadline to submit your application is May 14th. Eligible members are encouraged to complete the process by this date. Register now!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

Form Link: https://shorturl.at/0TZYi

Bkash: +8801838037993

Application Fee: 100 BDT

Deadline: 11:59 PM, 14th May, 2026

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

We are delighted to announce that the General Member Recruitment of Health Economics Study Alliance (HESA) for the year 2026 is officially open. Students from IHE 15th and 16th batches of the Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka are warmly invited to apply.

Founded in 2020 by students of the Institute of Health Economics, HESA is a dynamic and multidisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing the field of Health Economics in Bangladesh. We aim to strengthen the presence of this evolving discipline within academic, policy, and public health conversations.

At HESA, we are committed to nurturing academic excellence, promoting research engagement, and supporting both personal and professional growth. The organization functions through three key divisions:

• Academic and Applied Studies Wing

Focused on organizing webinars, academic sessions, and study circle discussions to deepen conceptual understanding and encourage intellectual exchange.

• Research and Publication Wing

Dedicated to conducting necessary research activities including idea generation, questionnaire design, data-related work, and contributing to publications.

• Skill Development Wing

Aimed at enhancing practical skills through presentation training, visual content creation, poster making, and other professional development activities.

Through these divisions, members gain the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities from policy discussions and research initiatives to workshops, seminars, and collaborative projects.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬?

As a general member, you will have the opportunity to:

➤ Engage in insightful academic discussions and learning sessions

➤ Contribute to ongoing research and publication projects

➤ Develop essential professional and analytical skills

➤ Build meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and professionals in the field

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

🌐 Form Link: https://shorturl.at/0TZYi

💸 Bkash: +8801838037993

💰 Application Fee: 100 BDT

📅 Deadline: 11:59 PM, 10th May, 2026

Stay connected with our official page for updates and further announcements.

We look forward to welcoming IHE 15 and 16 into a community driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared passion for Health Economics.