Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI)
Formation1960 [1]
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
WebsiteHousing and Building Research Institute

Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) is an autonomous organization under Government of Bangladesh Ministry of Housing and Public Works.[2]

History

The institute was established through the passing of the Housing and Building Research Institutes Act 2016.[3]

Institutional structure

The institute has a total of 153 personnel including 33 qualified research personnel. All activities including R & D programme are now being executed through the following Divisions and Sections:

Divisions

  • Structural Engineering and Construction Division
  • Building Materials Division
  • Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Division
  • Housing Division

Sections

  • Extension and Dissemination Wing
  • Information and Documentation Section
  • Administrative & Accounts Section
  • Training Cell

References

  1. ↑ "হাউজিং এন্ড বিল্ডিং রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট".
  2. ↑ "Inception workshop on promoting sustainable building held in capital". The Daily Star. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Govt okays 3 draft laws". The Daily Star. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.


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