Dhaka:Voting for the 2027-2028 Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) election concluded at 500 PM today, with the counting process commencing shortly thereafter. The election process unfolded in a festive and peaceful atmosphere, engaging engineers nationwide who cast their votes across 18 centers and 35 sub-centers, including the IEB headquarters in the Ramna area of the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, 34,131 voters were eligible to partake in this year's election, with approximately 22,000 of them based in the capital. In Dhaka, over 600 polling booths were established to facilitate a smooth voting process, employing Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets for ballot casting. The election was conducted peacefully, supported by the deployment of police, Ansar members, and other security personnel at all polling stations to ensure a free and fair environment. Rover Scouts also contributed as volunteers.
The final candidate list, published by the Central Election Committee, shows 29 nominations finalized for 10 central executive posts, including the presidency. For the 40 central council member posts, 249 nominations were made. Additionally, 380 nominations were filed for 132 positions in seven engineering divisions and the Women and Young Engineers chapters, totaling 658 nominations for 182 central-level posts. Some candidates are competing for multiple positions, with three contenders for the presidency. Furthermore, 216 nominations were submitted for 27 posts in the Dhaka Centre of the Central Council.
Simultaneously, elections for local committees at various centers and sub-centers, including Dhaka and Chattogram, were conducted, as well as voting for the executive committees of the Engineers Recreation Centres in these cities. Per the election schedule, the chairman of the Central Election Committee is expected to submit the final results to the general secretary by November 19.
The IEB, a professional organization for engineers in the country, was founded on May 7, 1948, under the motto "Build Better World."