CERTIFICATE OF FILING
IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES BANGLADESH
IN THE MATTER OF INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS PAKISTAN
Certified that the under mentioned documents has/have this day been filed/registered/recorded pursuant to the provisions of the society Registration Act XXI of 1860 on the 7th july, 1972. Special resolution passed on the 12th march, 1972 for changing the name of the society from institute of engineers, Pakistan to The institute of engineers, Bangladesh.
Sd/- Muhammad Ali
Registrar of joint Stock companies
Govt. of The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
Dhaka
No. p-58 (2)/48, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Industries, Karachi, the 26th Nov.1952
To
The secretary
The Institute of Engineers, Pakistan (Dacca)
Subject: Government recognition of the Institute of Engineers (Pakistan).
Sir,
I am directed to refer to your letter No. X/236/IEP. Dated the 29th August,1952 on the above subject and No. X/286/IEP. Dated the 24th September, 1952, enclosing copy of the constitution of the Institute of Engineers, Pakistan as ratified by the latter and to convey the approval of the Government of Pakistan to this Constitution. Government are further pleased hereby to recognize the institute Of Engineers (Pakistan) as representative body of qualified Engineers.
Your obedient Servant
Signature
(Manzur Ahmed)
C/112, SEAL
Certificate on registration of Societies
Act XXI of 1860
No. 116/26 E.B of 1948-1949
I hereby certify that the Institute of Engineers, Pakistan, has this day been registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
Given under my hand at Chittagong, this 7th day of May, one thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Eight.
sd/- Illigible
Registrar of joint stock companies
East Bengal
1. Preamble :
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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. 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. On 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.
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2. Background :
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 7th May 1948 at Dhaka.
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3.Aims and Objectives :
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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 utilisation 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.
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## 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.
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## 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
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4.1. General Body :
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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.
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4.2. Governing Body :
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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.
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A. Elected Members :
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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
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B. Ex-officio Members :
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i. Two immediate past Presidents
ii. Immediate past Honorary General Secretary
iii. The Chairman, the Vice-Chairmen and the Honorary Secretary of each Centre
iv. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman & Secretary of each Engineering Division
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C. Executive Committee of the Council :
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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.
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4.3 Administration :
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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.
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5. Organizational Structure :
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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 Centres and Sub-Centres have been established to cater the needs of the members. Within the country IEB has 18 Centres, 31 Sub-Centres and 10 Overseas Chapters, which are listed below :
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1. Dhaka
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7. Barisal
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13. Narayangonj
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2. Chittagong
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8. Mymensingh
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14. Rangadia
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3. Khulna
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9. Rangpur
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15. Jessore
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4. Rajshahi
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10. Ghorasal
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16. Ashugonj
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5. Comilla
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11. Bogra
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17. Faridpur
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6. Sylhet
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12. Gazipur
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18. Dinajpur
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1. Tangail
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12. Patuakhali
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23. Tongi
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2. Kaptai
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13. Bhola
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24. Savar
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3. Khagrachiri
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14. Jamalpur
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25. Chapai Nawaabgonj
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4. RCox’s Bazar
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15. Tarakandi
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26. Bara Pukuria
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5. Rangamati
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16. Jaypurhat
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27. Nilphamari
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6. Khustia
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17. Feni
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28. Panchagarh
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7. Pabna
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18. Noakhali
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29. Natore
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8. Sirajgonj
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19. Brahmanbaria
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30. Baghabari
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9. Naogaon
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20. Chandpur
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31. Bagerhat
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10. Hobigonj
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21. Gopalgonj
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11. Moulavibazar
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22. Fenchugonj
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1. Qatar
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5. Riyadh
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9. USA
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2. AIT Bangkok
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6. Dubai
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10. Australia
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3. Kuwait
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7. Malaysia
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4. Oman
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8. Singapore
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