Bangladeshi engineers celebrate 78th 'Engineers Day' in Kuwait

The 78th Engineers Day was celebrated in Kuwait by highlighting the professional excellence, skills and contributions of Bangladeshi engineers abroad. The event was organized by the Kuwait Overseas Chapter of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) on Friday night at the Kuwait City Tower Hotel with colorful arrangements.

The event discussed the contribution of Bangladeshi engineers to Kuwait's engineering and technology sector, enhancing the country's image in the international arena, and expanding employment opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi manpower. The speakers emphasized the need to recruit more engineers and technically skilled manpower from Bangladesh in Kuwait.

The event, chaired by IEB Kuwait Chapter Chairman Engineer Mohammad Nazrul Islam and moderated by Vice Chairman Engineer Md. Shahed Faruk Sinha, was attended by Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait Major General Syed Tarek Hossain as the chief guest.

Also present at the event were Defense Attaché Brigadier General Rakibul Karim Chowdhury, BMC Commander Brigadier General Amirul Azim, Engineer MI Alam, Engineer Atiqur Rahman, Engineer Mizanur Rahman, President of Bangladesh Business Council Mukhai Ali Lutfar Rahman, General Secretary of IPC Ruhul Amin Khan, Kuwait Country Manager of Biman Bangladesh Airlines AKM Farhad, Station Manager Md. Shahjahan, President of Bangladesh Press Club Kuwait Moin Uddin Sarkar Suman, President of Bangladesh Cricket Association Jahangir Khan Palash and General Secretary Moazzem Hossain. In addition, engineers, doctors, eminent personalities and their family members participated in the event.

At the beginning of the program, former chairman of IEB Kuwait Chapter and current council member Engineer Abdul Quddus Mallick recited from the Holy Quran. Later, chapter chairman Engineer Mohammad Nazrul Islam gave a detailed presentation on aircraft flight, its various parts and practical aspects through pictures.

The newly elected committee members of the IEB Kuwait Chapter for the 2026-2027 term were introduced at the event. The committee includes Engineer Mohammad Nazrul Islam as the chairman, Engineer Md. Shahed Faruk Sinha as the vice chairman, and Engineer Humayun Sulaiman Kabir as the honorary secretary. Engineer Md. Zulfikar Ali, Engineer Md. Mizanur Rahman, Engineer Md. Abdul Halim, and Engineer Yusuf as the council members.

After the discussion meeting, a cultural program was organized in a joyful and hearty atmosphere. Singer Ashraf, Engineer Abdus Salam, Dasina Laboni and Dr. Najma Talukder performed music. Their performances made the program lively. The participants of the program exchanged views among themselves with the aim of increasing mutual communication among Bangladeshi engineers abroad, exchanging professional experiences and showcasing the capabilities of the country's skilled manpower at the international level.