The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) organized the inauguration of the Center for Smart Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability (CSIRS-UIU) on February 10, 2024 at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka.
Mr. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Muhammad Ibrahim, Secretary, LGD, Ministry of LGRD&C was present as the Special Guest. Honorable Vice Chancellor of UIU Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia presided over the Ceremony. The presentation about the CSIRS-UIU was delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Afzal Ahmed, Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UIU.
The Chief Guest Mr. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP said in his speech – Working in places where we need research to rid the world of the effects of climate change and all Universities of Bangladesh should focus more on research. He also expressed hope that the CSIRS-UIU will play an important role as a center of excellence for the region in academic and action research and development as well as Smart Bangladesh.
The special guest Secretary, LGD, Ministry of LGRD&C on the occasion said – We have to work together keeping Delta Plan in front for sustainable development.
Faculty members, students, officials, academicians, government high officials, researchers and other distinguished guests from various universities and institutions in Bangladesh were present in the program.
