| Formation | 1960 [1] |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| Website | 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]
History[edit]
The institute was established through the passing of the Housing and Building Research Institutes Act 2016.[3]
Institutional structure[edit]
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[edit]
- Structural Engineering and Construction Division
- Building Materials Division
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Division
- Housing Division
Sections[edit]
- Extension and Dissemination Wing
- Information and Documentation Section
- Administrative & Accounts Section
- Training Cell
References[edit]
- ^ "হাউজিং এন্ড বিল্ডিং রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট".
- ^ "Inception workshop on promoting sustainable building held in capital". The Daily Star. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ^ "Govt okays 3 draft laws". The Daily Star. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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