United News of Bangladesh

Engineers from Bangladesh and Pakistan have underscored the importance of strengthening ties among professional engineering bodies to address emerging technological, infrastructural, and sustainability challenges across the region. The call was made at a meeting between the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), and Institution of Engineers, Pakistan (IEP) and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) held at the IEB headquarters in Dhaka on Sunday. IEB President Mohammad Reazul Islam (Rezu) presided over the meeting, which highlighted renewed efforts to strengthen professional collaboration and deepen regional engagement among engineering institutions of the two countries, according to a press release issued on Monday. Among the participants were IEP President Engr Sohail Bashir and PEC Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi. Participants discussed avenues for expanding technical cooperation, institutional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, with a focus on enhancing professional standards and supporting engineering-led development initiatives. Officials noted that stronger cooperation between engineering institutions could contribute significantly to regional capacity-building and foster innovation in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. Speaking at the meeting, IEB President Rezu said the initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing engineering excellence through cooperation and professional engagement. IEP President Sohail Bashir highlighted the importance of sustained institutional ties, noting that closer cooperation between IEP and IEB will help enhance professional competency and promote innovation-driven development. Meanwhile, PEC’s Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi emphasised the need for strong professional and regulatory cooperation to maintain internationally recognised standards and ensure continuous professional development. During the discussions, participants explored the possibility of organising joint seminars, workshops, and professional training programmes, along with collaborative research initiatives aimed at strengthening engineering knowledge and technical capacity. Special emphasis was placed on supporting young engineers and early-career professionals, enabling them to benefit from regional knowledge-sharing platforms and exposure to international best practices.