Centre for Engineering Research & Dialogue

One dangerous myth still stands tall in our construction culture: That soil testing isn’t essential.

Prof. Dr. Raquib Ahsan of BUET discusses this vital issue in the first episode of The Centre for Engineering Research and Dialogue Presents: Ground Realities – The Soil Beneath Bangladesh.

A nation’s strength begins where no one looks; beneath the ground. In Bangladesh, that ground often tells a story of softness, shift, and silent risk.

Introducing Ground Realities – The Soil Beneath Bangladesh with Professor Dr. Raquib Ahsan, BUET. An eye-opening journey into the soil that shapes our safety and our future. Like and follow us to stay tuned for every episode.

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIjPyMjM7EU

The epicenter of the major 7.7-magnitude earthquake was near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. US experts estimated there could be thousands of deaths. Bangladesh is at an increasing risk of a major earthquake due to its tectonic setting, rapid urbanization, soft soil conditions, and lack of earthquake-resistant infrastructure. Experts in Structural Engineering reflect on Earthquake possibilities in Bangladesh.
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For the past six years, the Centre for Engineering Dialogue (CED) has been at the forefront of fostering innovation, collaboration, and progress in the engineering sector. From bridging academia and industry to shaping policies that drive national development, our journey has been one of impact and purpose.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to empowering engineers, inspiring future leaders, and driving sustainable solutions for a stronger, more resilient Bangladesh.

In an interview with the Centre for Engineering Dialogue, Bangladesh, Professor Lock Kai Sang, Head of the Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC) at SIT, shared his valuable insights on enhancing engineering education. The interview was held during his participation in the International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation-III, organized by BAETE, IEB, at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Bangladesh, on May 11-12, 2023. He discussed innovative approaches, industry-academia collaboration, and the evolving skill sets required to equip future engineers for global challenges.

Prof. Dr. ABM Siddique Hossain, AIUB, emphasizes that engineering education is a field that demands a unique set of skills, where a strong foundation in physics and mathematics is essential. He explains that engineering is not just about acquiring technical knowledge but about developing analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and innovation. Students aspiring to pursue engineering must have a natural curiosity for how things work, coupled with the ability to apply mathematical and scientific principles to real-world challenges. The interview was held during his participation in the International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation-III, organized by BAETE, IEB, at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Bangladesh, on May 11-12, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Nazmul Islam, from the Department of Civil Engineering at North South University, underscored the importance of an outcome-based engineering education curriculum that equips students with practical skills and real-world problem-solving abilities. He emphasized the need for stronger industry attachments, enabling students to gain hands-on experience and better prepare for the evolving demands of the engineering sector. The interview was held during his participation in the International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation-III, organized by BAETE, IEB, at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Bangladesh, on May 11-12, 2023.