1. Preamble :
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.
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.
3.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 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.
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
4.1. 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.
4.2. 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 Centre
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.
4.3 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.
5. 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 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 :
Centres
1. Dhaka
7. Barisal
13. Narayangonj
2. Chittagong
8. Mymensingh
14. Rangadia
3. Khulna
9. Rangpur
15. Jessore
4. Rajshahi
10. Ghorasal
16. Ashugonj
5. Comilla
11. Bogra
17. Faridpur
6. Sylhet
12. Gazipur
18. Dinajpur
Sub-Centres
1. Tangail
12. Patuakhali
23. Tongi
2. Kaptai
13. Bhola
24. Savar
3. Khagrachiri
14. Jamalpur
25. Chapai Nawaabgonj
4. RCox’s Bazar
15. Tarakandi
26. Bara Pukuria
5. Rangamati
16. Jaypurhat
27. Nilphamari
6. Khustia
17. Feni
28. Panchagarh
7. Pabna
18. Noakhali
29. Natore
8. Sirajgonj
19. Brahmanbaria
30. Baghabari
9. Naogaon
20. Chandpur
31. Bagerhat
10. Hobigonj
21. Gopalgonj
11. Moulavibazar
22. Fenchugonj
Overseas Chapters
1. Qatar
5. Riyadh
9. USA
2. AIT Bangkok
6. Dubai
10. Australia
3. Kuwait
7. Malaysia
4. Oman
8. Singapore