Housing 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]

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

History

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

Institutional structure

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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

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

Sections

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

References

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  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.