Bangladesh engineering body elects IUBAT professor as Dhaka Centre chairman

Professor Engr Dr Monirul Islam, chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), has been elected chairman of the Dhaka Centre of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), for the 2027–2028 term.

The election held on November 12, 2026, in Dhaka and other centres across Bangladesh, saw engineers directly elect their representatives. Dr Islam will lead the Dhaka Centre for a two-year term. His election marks recognition of his contributions to engineering education, academic leadership, research and professional development in Bangladesh.

An experienced engineer, educator and researcher, Dr Islam previously served as dean of IUBAT’s College of Engineering and Technology, where he played a significant role in strengthening academic programmes and advancing research.

One of the notable achievements during his tenure was securing six-year accreditation under the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework for all four engineering programmes at IUBAT: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The accreditation was awarded by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE).

As head of the Civil Engineering Department, Dr Islam continues to oversee academic programmes, improve teaching standards, expand research opportunities and strengthen students’ professional competencies. His new role places him at the helm of the Dhaka Centre of the IEB, Bangladesh’s oldest and largest professional organisation for engineers. The institution plays a key role in advancing engineering education, technological development and professional standards while providing a platform for collaboration among engineers.

The Dhaka Centre regularly conducts professional training programmes, seminars, research activities and policy discussions aimed at addressing emerging challenges in the engineering sector. Congratulating Dr Islam on his election, IUBAT described the achievement as a recognition of his professional contributions and the university’s continued commitment to engineering education.

Guided by the vision of its founder, Professor Dr M Alimullah Miyan, IUBAT has focused on higher education, research and the development of skilled human resources. The university expressed confidence that Dr Islam’s leadership would further strengthen the IEB Dhaka Centre, promote engineering excellence and encourage research and innovation to support Bangladesh’s sustainable development.