Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
| The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) | |
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| ইঞ্জিনিয়ার্স ইনস্টিটিউশন, বাংলাদেশ (আইইবি) | |
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| Motto | উন্নত জগৎ গঠন করুন |
Motto in English | Build Better World |
| Established | 1948 |
| Type | Professional Organizations |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Website | http://www.iebbd.org |
The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh is the National Professional Organization of Engineers in the People's Republic of Bangladesh. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act (1860) of the country.
The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) is the most prestigious National Professional Organization of the country. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of the country. IEB includes all disciplines of engineering. Currently, it has in its roll more than 41,545 engineers with about 30% in the category of Fellows, 60% Members and the rest as Associate Members.[1] In addition there are a good number of Student Members. Since its establishments, IEB has been promoting and disseminating knowledge and practice of engineering and science. One of the major goal of IEB is to ensure the professional excellence and continuous professional development of the engineers in the country. It has also been working relentlessly to establish close and co-operation with the other professional bodies both in Bangladesh and outside the country.
The Institutions mission has always been to serve the teeming millions through the practice of engineering science and continuously improving the professional standards of its members. The IEB as a national forum of engineers also addresses the common problems confronting the engineers. On different occasions, IEB came forward with its clear vision of the problems of development and formulated specific suggestions on these issues. IEB prepared and presented its recommendations on the Power Sector Reform Policy, Flood Control and Management, Public Administration Reform, Traffic Problem, National Pay Scale, Information Technology, Renewable Energy, Problems of Dhaka Metropolis and Integrated Approach Towards Solution of Endemic Problem faced by the public etc. to the Government on different occasions. Besides, IEB is also playing a significant role for the professional development of its valued members.
History
After the war of 1971, East Pakistan emerged as Bangladesh; and the Institute of Engineers, Pakistan was renamed as The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, which was originally founded in 1948, after the fall of the British Rule in India; with its headquarters at Dhaka in Bangladesh. After the independence of Pakistan around the same time, a number of senior engineers took initiative to establish a professional forum of Engineers.
The Institute of Engineers and got its foundation stone laid by the Governor General of Pakistan on 7 May 1948 at Dhaka. With the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971 The Institute of Engineers, Pakistan was renamed as The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, which was founded in 1948 with its Headquarters at Dhaka, now capital of Bangladesh. After the independence of Pakistan, a number of farsighted and dynamic senior engineers took initiative to establish a professional forum of Engineers. Amongst them were late Engr. M.A. Jabbar, Engr. Hatem Ali Khan, Engr. A. Latif, acted as the pioneers of engineering profession of this country and played an important role towards achieving this objective. In spite of several obstacles created different vested groups, the pioneers with their strong will and determination succeeded in establishing the Institute of Engineers and got its foundation stone laid by the Governor General of Pakistan on 7 May 1948 at Dhaka
Aims and objectives
The Aims and objectives of the institution are to -
- promote and advance the science, practice and business of engineering in all its branches throughout Bangladesh and abroad.
- promote efficiency in the engineering practices and profession.
- regulate the professional activities and assist in maintaining high standards in the general conduct of its members.
- lay down professional code of ethics and to make it mandatory for its members to abide by the same in their professional conduct.
- help in the acquisition and interchange of technical knowledge among its members.
- promote the professional interests and social welfare of its members.
- encourage original research in engineering and conservation and economic utilization of the country's materials and resources.
- foster co-ordination with similar institutions in other countries and engineering universities, institutions and colleges in Bangladesh and in other countries, for mutual benefits in furthering the objects of the Institution.
- diffuse among its members information on all matters affecting engineering and to encourage, assist and extend knowledge and information.
- promote the study of engineering with a view to disseminating information obtained, for facilitating scientific, engineering and economic development of Bangladesh.
- co-operate with various Government Agencies and Industrial and Commercial Enterprises connected with engineering and advising them in matters concerning the profession and practices of engineering and promotion of technical education.
- Fellows, Members & Associate members shall be entitled to use the title "Engr." before their names. No person who has ceased to be a member of the institution is entitled to make use of the title or any designation. Any person, who is not a Member or ceases to be a Member of The Institution, using any of the above designation may be liable to legal action.
Membership
Every professional engineer of Bangladesh is invited to join the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh IEB. It has 41,545 members at the present moment, representing the nation-wide engineering community.[2]
Join IEB for participating in the advancement of engineering profession and become a member of a vibrant community that is proud to lead the country into the 21st century.
IEB membership has three categories - Fellowship, Membership and Associate Membership. These categories are based on the experience of the member in the engineering field.
Management
General Body
General Body of the Institution consists of all Corporate Members. General Body usually meets in a year in the Annual General Meeting, which transarts the regular and important business e.g. presentation and approval of Annual Report, Annual Budget etc. There is provision for calling Extra Ordinary General Meeting in case of exigencies. All powers of the Institution is vested with the Annual General Meeting.
Governing Body
The IEB is governed by its Constitution & Bye-Laws. The management of the affairs of the Institution is vested with an elected governing body called the Council between the two consecutive Annual General Meeting. The Council consists of President, Four Vice-President, Honorary General Secretary, Four Honorary Assistant General Secretaries and the members all hold their position for a term of two years.
Elected Members
i. The President
ii. Four Vice-Presidents
iii. The Honorary General Secretary
iv. Four Honorary Assistant General Secretaries
v. Forty Council Members from different Centres set up by the IEB
Ex Officio Members
General Body
General Body of the Institution consists of all Corporate Members. General Body usually meets in a year in the Annual General Meeting, which transarts the regular and important business e.g. presentation and approval of Annual Report, Annual Budget etc. There is provision for calling Extra Ordinary General Meeting in case of exigencies. All powers of the Institution is vested with the Annual General Meeting.
Governing Body
The IEB is governed by its Constitution & Bye-Laws. The management of the affairs of the Institution is vested with an elected governing body called the Council between the two consecutive Annual General Meeting. The Council consists of President, Four Vice-President, Honorary General Secretary, Four Honorary Assistant General Secretaries and the members all hold their position for a term of two years.
a. Elected Members
i. The President
ii. Four Vice-Presidents
iii. The Honorary General Secretary
iv. Four Honorary Assistant General Secretaries
v. Forty Council Members from different Centres set up by the IEB
b. Ex Officio Members
i. Two immediate past Presidents
ii. Immediate past Honorary General Secretary
iii. The Chairman, the Vice-Chairmen and the Honorary Secretary of each Center
iv. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman & Secretary of each Engineering Division
c. Executive Committee of the Council
The President, Four Vice-Presidents, the Honorary General Secretary and the Four Honorary Asstt. General Secretaries shall be the Executive Office Bearers of the Institution shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Council which shall exercise between meetings of the Council, such powers of the Council as may be delegated to it by the Council.
Administration
Day-to-day affairs of the Institution are carried out by the Honorary General Secretary under the guidance & supervision of the President and as per the policy and direction formulated by the Council. The Council usually constitutes some Standing and Special Committees for advising the Council on different subjects and matters. Standing Committees are usually headed by Council Members.
Organizational Structure
With the increase in number of members and activities over the years, the Institution has grown considerably. Activities of The Institution have been expanding every year. A number of Centers and Sub-Centers have been established to cater the needs of the members. Within the country IEB has 16 Centers, 33 Sub-Centers and 6 Overseas Chapters, which are listed below :[3]
Centers
1. Dhaka 2. Chittagong 3. Khulna 4. Rajshahi 5. Comilla 6. Sylhet 7. Barisal 8. Mymensingh 9. Rangpur 10. Ghorasal 11. Bogra 12. Gazipur 13. Narayangonj 14. Rangadia 15. Jessore 16. Ashugonj 17. Faridpur 18. Dinajpur
Sub—Centers
1. Tangail 2. Kaptai 3. Khagrachari 4. Cox's Bazar 5. Rangamati 6. Kushtia 7. Pabna 8. Sirajgonj 9. Naogaon 10. Hobigonj 11. Moulvibazar 12. Patuakhali 13. Bhola 14. Jamalpur 15. Tarakandi 16. Jaypurhat 17. Feni 18. Noakhali 19. Brahmanbaria 20. Chandpur 21. Gopalgonj 22. Fenchugonj 23. Tongi 24. Savar 25. Chapai Nawabgonj 26. Bara Pukuria 27. Nilphamari 28. Panchagarh 29. Natore 30. Baghabari 31. Bagerhat
Overseas Chapters
1.Qatar 2.AIT Bangkok 3.Kuwait 4.Riyadh 5.Malaysia 6.Singapore 7.Kuwait 8.Dubai 9.Oman 10. USA
References
- ↑ "IEB: The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh". The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "IEB: The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh". The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "Organizational Structure". The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 June 2014.