Turning field data into decisions that move Bangladesh forward
AIR designs and delivers traffic & transport surveys, large-scale household surveys, evaluations, GIS and data analytics for government agencies, development partners and private clients.
- Field partner on ADB, World Bank & JICA-funded projects
- Digital CAPI data collection with real-time quality checks
Clients, funders & partners we have worked with
Roads & Highways Department
IDRA
BNFE
Red Sea Gateway Terminals
Yooshin Engineering
Dohwa Engineering
Consultancy
A trusted research partner, built on rigorous fieldwork
Action for Innovative Resource Ltd. (AIR) began in 2018 with traffic surveys that helped untangle Dhaka’s urban mobility. Registered as a limited company with the RJSC in 2023, AIR today delivers multidisciplinary research, surveys and consultancy for donors, NGOs, government agencies and private organisations.
Our Vision
Quality support for innovative research and consultancy to enhance urban mobility, foster socio-economic development, and reduce complexities in urban and rural environments.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive research, practical assistance and management services that help policymakers, practitioners and stakeholders achieve sustainable development.
Research, survey & consultancy services
End-to-end support — from study design and digital tools to field operations, analysis and decision-ready reporting.
Traffic Survey
Classified counts, video & AI-powered counting, OD, RP/SP, speed and parking surveys.
Learn moreHousehold Survey
Large-scale CAPI household surveys — including 52,600 households in a single project.
Learn moreTraffic And Transportation
Traffic & transport plans, corridor studies and urban mobility strategies.
Learn moreSocial & Market Research
Social, consumer and market studies that reveal behaviour, demand and trends.
Learn moreQualitative and Quantitative Research
Baselines, endlines, assessments and impact evaluations using mixed methods.
Learn moreData Solutions & Analytics
Data collection, cleaning, management, analytics and decision dashboards.
Learn moreGIS and Remote Sensing
Satellite imagery, ground verification and spatial analysis for planning.
Learn moreFeasibility Study And Design
Economic, social, environmental and engineering viability studies.
Learn moreCapacity Building & Training
Tailor-made training and workshops for field teams and partner staff.
Learn moreStrategic Planning
Strategic plans with clear objectives and practical implementation roadmaps.
Learn morePolicy Development & Analysis
Policy design, analysis and evaluation for government and development partners.
Learn moreFinancial Advisory
Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for sustainable decisions.
Learn moreTechnology Integration & IT Consultancy
Digital transformation, custom data systems, Android apps and IT advisory.
Learn moreEvent Planning & Management
Corporate events, launches and workshops across Bangladesh since 2017.
Learn moreTravel Demand & Preference Surveys (RP/SP)
Revealed and stated preference surveys for demand forecasting and mode-choice models.
Learn moreThird-Party Monitoring & Verification
Independent beneficiary verification, spot checks and third-party monitoring.
Learn moreA quality-controlled survey pipeline
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Design & tools
Sampling, questionnaires and Bangla translation agreed with the client.
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Digital programming
CAPI forms on SurveyCTO, KoBoToolbox or ODK, beta-tested and piloted.
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Training & mobilisation
Enumerators and supervisors trained on protocols, ethics and safety.
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Field collection & QC
Spot checks, back-checks and near-real-time high-frequency dashboards.
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Analysis & reporting
Cleaned datasets, statistical analysis, GIS maps and decision-ready reports.
Recent projects
2026IVR and Implementation of Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) Intervention for Maternal Health Services
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2025Assessment of the impact of MRT 6 on reducing the Carbon footprint of Dhaka city
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2025A Comparative Study of Urban Transport Behavioral Changes of Dhaka City Dwellers: A Survey-Based Assessment of Pre- and Post-August 2024 Traffic Control Instability
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2025Parking Inventory, Parking Accumulation and Duration Survey
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2025Dhaka Road Traffic Safety Project 2025
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2024Stated Preference (SP) Survey for Rickshaw User
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2024Review of Existing Product Lines & Insurance Distribution Network-Firm under Bangladesh Insurance Sector Development Project (BISDP)
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2024Traffic Count Survey Narayanganj City 2024
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2024Vehicle Classified Traffic Count Survey at Bhairab Bridge, Kishoreganj
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Scale on demand
1,000+ trained enumerators and 100+ supervisors ready to mobilise across Bangladesh.
Data you can trust
Digital CAPI, GPS and audio checks, back-checks and high-frequency monitoring.
Transport specialists
Video, Android-app and AI-powered traffic counting with GIS mapping.
Ethical & inclusive
Human-subject protection, safeguarding and gender-inclusive field protocols.
AIR is founded
Started as a proprietorship focused on traffic surveys in Dhaka.
National literacy assessment
Third-party assessment for the Basic Literacy Project (BNFE) in Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions.
MRT Line-2 PPP study
Stated preference survey for the Dhaka MRT Line-2 preliminary study.
Limited company · 52,600 households
Registered with RJSC; delivered the URSTP HIS & ADS for ADB / DTCA.
Bridges & corridors
Video traffic surveys at Bosila, Tora and Bhairab bridges and Narayanganj.
Road safety with JICA
Dhaka Road Traffic Safety Project surveys with JICA and DMP.
Maternal health SBCC
IVR & SBCC intervention reaching 3,137+ pregnant women in four districts.
Experts behind the evidence
A core team of 13 professionals supported by 34 associate experts in statistics, transport, public health, GIS, economics and evaluation.
Visit us in Mirpur, Dhaka
S R Plaza, 12th Floor (12A), 137/10 Mazar Road, Mirpur-01, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
Tel: +880-2-58052090 · Sun – Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM