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.

History

The institute was established through the Housing and Building Research Institutes Act 2016.

Institutional structure

The institute has a total of 153 personnel including 33 qualified research personnel. All activities including the 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

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