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

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. http://hbri.portal.gov.bd/site/page/c416049b-3475-4a00-8921-c1d9971c0bfd/-
  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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