Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that public expectations from engineers are very high and urged them to take a more active, responsible, and effective role in the country’s development and the creation of a new Bangladesh. He made these remarks on Saturday at the Engineers Institution Bangladesh (IEB) auditorium in Ramna, Dhaka, during a reception marking the 78th founding anniversary of the institution, also known as Engineers Day.

The event, presided over by Engineer Mohammad Riazul Islam (Riju), honored several engineers and members of parliament, including Sanjida Islam (Tuli), Moinul Islam Khan (Shanto), and Md. Ashraf Uddin (Bokul), for their contributions in various sectors. The minister emphasized that IEB is not only a professional organization but also a key contributor to Bangladesh’s progress and development.

He further stated that after the July uprising, a new sense of building a new Bangladesh has emerged among the people and called for unity to achieve that goal. The event was attended by engineers, professionals, and distinguished guests from different sectors.