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The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Template:Langx) commonly known by its acronym BUET, is a public technological research university in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Founded in 1876 as the Dacca Survey School and gaining university status in 1962, it is the oldest institution for the study of engineering, architecture, and urban planning in the country.<ref name="Banglapedia" /><ref name="kk10Aug2012">Template:Cite news</ref>

BUET is considered to be the most prestigious university in Bangladesh for science and research.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> A large number of BUET alumni are active in notable engineering and non-engineering roles in Bangladesh and abroad.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

HistoryEdit

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Dacca Survey School was established in 1876 at Nalgola, west of the current Sir Salimullah Medical College campus, in Old Dhaka by the government of Bengal under British Raj.<ref name="Banglapedia">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It offered two-year engineering and survey courses toward the Sub-Overseer's examination, which certified land surveyors.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

According to a report on public instruction in Bengal, on 31 March 1903, Dhaka Survey School had 117 students of which 103 were Hindus and 14 were Muslims.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> In 1908, the school started to offer diploma degrees.<ref name="sixty">Template:Cite news</ref> Nawab Sir Khwaja Ahsanullah, a philanthropist and Nawab of Dhaka, endowed donations for developing the survey school. After his death in 1901, his son, the then Nawab of Dhaka, Sir Khwaja Salimullah released the grant in 1902 in accordance with his late father's wish.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> As an acknowledgement of this contribution, the school was renamed to Ahsanullah School of Engineering in 1908.Template:Citation needed

The school offered three-year diploma courses in civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering in 1908. In 1912, the university was moved to its present premises.<ref name="about">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1938, A. K. Fazlul Huq, the then Prime Minister of Bengal, appointed Hakim Ali as the principal of the school.<ref name="sixty" />

After the partition of India in 1947, Chief Minister of East Bengal Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin approved the school to be upgraded to Ahsanullah Engineering College, as a faculty of engineering under the University of Dhaka, offering four-year bachelor's course in civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical and metallurgical engineering.<ref name="about" /><ref name="kk10Aug2012" />

In 1948, the government of East Bengal granted recognition to the engineering college. Ali became the first principal of the college.<ref name="sixty" /> In 1951, TH Mathewman was appointed the next principal. M. A. Rashid succeeded him in 1954 as the first Bengali principal of the college<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> and held the post until 1960.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1956, a new course curriculum and the semester system were introduced at the college.<ref name="sixty" />

On 1 June 1962, in order to create facilities for postgraduate studies and research, the college was upgraded to East Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology (EPUET), becoming the fourth university of the then East Pakistan.<ref name="sixty" /> Rashid was appointed the first vice-chancellor of the university.

A partnership with the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (renamed Texas A&M University) was forged, and professors from A&M came to teach and formulate the curriculum. During this period, EPUET offered courses in mechanical, electrical, civil, metallurgical, and chemical engineering, and architecture.

After the liberation war of 1971, and Bangladesh's independence, EPUET was renamed to Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).<ref name="about" />

In 2002, a first year student in the chemical engineering department, Sabekun Nahar Sony, was killed during a factional clash between two feuding groups of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at BUET. The two factions exchanged gunfire and she was caught in the line of fire.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2007, BUET celebrated 60 years (1947–2007) of engineering education in Bangladesh by arranging a 6-month-long series of programs and events.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In October 2019, sophomore Abrar Fahad was tortured and beaten to death in Sher-e-Bangla Hall, by members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) the student wing of the then ruling Awami League party. The BCL was banned in 2024.<ref name="ind11Oct2019">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="na5Dec2019">Template:Cite news</ref> The Independent reported that beatings and torture by the BCL were common in the dormitories.<ref name="ind11Oct2019" /> Fahad's murder sparked nearly two months of student protests against violent ragging and bullying at the residence halls.<ref name="na5Dec2019" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The protests ended after university authorities met student demands. They expelled for life 25 students allegedly involved in the killing,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> expelled a further 15 from their places in Ahsan Ullah Hall, Suhrawardy Hall, and Titumir Hall, handed down various suspensions and warnings, and adopted new penalties for ragging and political activities.<ref name="na5Dec2019" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In February 2021, BUET and Chinese multinational technology company Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the first ICT Academy in Bangladesh on BUET campus.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

On 21 June 2021, BUET and Saitama University, Japan signed second renewal of the agreement on academic exchange and the memorandum on student exchange between the two institutions. Saitama University (SU) and BUET have had a long-standing relationship for the past 20 years.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In January 2022, BUET was ranked 1st among Bangladeshi and 1589th among global educational institutions in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

AcademicsEdit

CampusEdit

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Newly built entrance of BUET campus

BUET has an urban campus located in the Palashi area of Dhaka. The campus houses academic and administrative buildings, residential halls for students and other amenities.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Faculties and departmentsEdit

Academic activities are undertaken by 18 departments under six faculties.<ref name="roar.media">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="Faculties">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Thirteen departments offer undergraduate courses, all of which, except the department of humanities, offer postgraduate courses as well.<ref name="roar.media" /><ref name="Faculties" />

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West wing of the Civil Engineering Building
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Mechanical Engineering Building
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Entry approach of the Department of Architecture, BUET
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Aerial view of the plinth level of the Architecture Building
  • Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering:
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    • Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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    • Department of Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering (NCE)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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    • Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineering (PMRE)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Faculty of Civil Engineering:
    • Department of Civil Engineering (CE)<ref name="Banglapedia"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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    • Department of Water Resources Engineering (WRE)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
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    • Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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    • Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Faculty of Science:
    • Department of Chemistry (Chem)
    • Department of Mathematics (Math)
    • Department of Physics (Phys)
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:
    • Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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    • Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
    • Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME)
  • Faculty of Architecture and Planning:
    • Department of Architecture (Arch)
    • Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP)
    • Department of Humanities (Hum)
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Faculty of Architecture and planning Building

InstitutesEdit

At present, there are eight institutes in BUET. These institutes offer postgraduate diplomas, master's and doctoral degrees.<ref name="roar.media" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

  • Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM)
  • Institute of Appropriate Technology (IAT)
  • Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT)
  • Accident Research Institute (ARI)
  • BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety (BUET-JIDPUS)<ref name="Banglapedia"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (INPE)
  • Institute Of Robotics And Automation (IRAB)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Research centersEdit

BUET has several research centres.<ref name="Banglapedia" />

  • Centre for Energy Studies (CES)
  • Centre for Environmental and Resource Management (CERM)
  • Biomedical Engineering Centre (BEC)
  • Bureau of Research, Testing & Consultation (BRTC)
  • International Training Network Centre (ITN)
  • Bangladesh Network Office for Urban Safety (BNUS)

DirectoratesEdit

  • Directorate of Advisory, Extension and Research Services (DAERS)
  • Directorate of Students' Welfare (DSW)
  • Directorate of Planning and Development (P&D)
  • Directorate of Continuing Education (DCE)

Journals and research bulletinsEdit

  • Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research and Developments
  • Chemical Engineering Research Bulletin
  • Bangladesh Journal of Water Resources Research
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Bulletin
  • Protibesh (Research Journal on Architecture)

RankingsEdit

BUET has been ranked #801–850 in the world, #187 in Asia and #2 in Bangladesh by QS World University Rankings in 2024.<ref name="QS Asia 2024">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

LibraryEdit

BUET central library has a collection of 142,913 items of information materials. Among the materials, 125,066 and 17,847 are books and bound periodicals respectively.<ref name="resources">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Besides, 152 titles are in the current subscription list of journals.<ref name="Banglapedia" /> Every year, 1500 volumes are added to this library.<ref name="resources" /> The main reading room of the central library can accommodate 200 students at a time to provide reading facilities of rare and out-of-print books, and also ready reference and prescribed textbooks. There are also departmental libraries in each of the departments and institutes and hall libraries in each of the residence halls.

In February 08, 2025, the name of the central library was changed as 'Shahid Abrar Fahad Library' in the memory of Abrar Fahad. <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

ConvocationsEdit

After the independence of Bangladesh and the subsequent name change, the first convocation of the university was held in 1973.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Since then, convocations have been held in 1976, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011 and 2019.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

AdministrationEdit

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Registrar Building established in 1930

The chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university who appoints the vice-chancellor. The position is held by the incumbent president of Bangladesh.<ref name="ds25Jun2020">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="admin">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The vice-chancellor is the executive head of the university. The position is always held by a senior professor of the university. The university is administered by the University Syndicate which is chaired by the vice-chancellor.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Members of the syndicate include deans of several faculties, director general of Secondary and Higher Education in Bangladesh, director general of Technical Education in Bangladesh, eminent academics from this university as well as from other famous public universities.<ref name="admin" /> Each of the faculties is headed by a dean and each of the departments is chaired by a head of the department.<ref name="admin" />

They are generally full professors from their respective faculties and departments. Institutes, Research Centers and Directorates are headed by the directors who are full professors from relevant fields of research.<ref name="admin" /> Other major administrative posts include the registrar, the comptroller and the controller of exams.

The university has also the following Statutory Authorities.<ref name="admin" />

  • Academic Council
  • Finance Committee
  • Faculties
  • Selection Boards
  • Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR)
  • Planning and Development Committee
  • Boards of Postgraduate Studies (BPGS)
  • Boards of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS)

The University Syndicate is the supreme authority in major policy-making matters and in approving recommendations. The Finance Committee, the Planning and Development Committee and other committees assist the syndicate in matters important for the proper functioning of the university. The Academic Council is the supreme body for formulating academic rules and regulations to which the CASR, Boards of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies and the faculties recommend.<ref name="admin" />

List of vice-chancellorsEdit

Following is the complete list of the vice-chancellors.<ref name="VC">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

  1. M. A. Rashid (1 June 1962 – 16 March 1970)
  2. Mohammed Abu Naser (16 March 1970 – 25 April 1975)
  3. Wahiduddin Ahmed (25 April 1975 – 24 April 1983)
  4. Abdul Matin Patwari (24 April 1983 – 25 April 1987)
  5. Musharrof Husain Khan (25 April 1987 – 24 April 1991)
  6. Muhammad Shahjahan (24 April 1991 – 27 November 1996)
  7. Iqbal Mahmud (27 November 1996 – 14 October 1998)
  8. Nooruddin Ahmed (14 October 1998 – 30 August 2002)
  9. Md. Alee Murtuza (30 August 2002 – 29 August 2006)
  10. A. M. M. Safiullah (30 August 2006 – 29 August 2010)
  11. S M Nazrul Islam (30 August 2010 – 13 September 2014)
  12. Khaleda Ekram (14 September 2014 – 24 May 2016)
  13. Saiful Islam (22 June 2016 – 25 June 2020)
  14. Satya Prasad Majumder (25 June 2020 – 18 August 2024)<ref name="ds25Jun2020" />
  15. A. B. M. Badruzzaman (12 September 2024 – incumbent)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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AdmissionEdit

UndergraduateEdit

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Building

The undergraduate admission of BUET is based on grades and examinations. Extracurriculars or financial needs are not considered in the admission process.<ref name="prospectus">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The undergraduate admission test is a fairly competitive written examination. After completion of higher secondary level (HSC) education, a student can submit his/her application for undergraduate admission if he/she fulfills the minimum requirements.<ref name="prospectus" />

The students with the best grades in mathematics, physics and chemistry on their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examination are allowed to take the admission test. The screening process allows 18,000 students to sit for the preliminary admission test based on the cumulative sum of their GPA in those three subjects.<ref name="prospectus" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

After the admission test, about 1,309 students get selected on the basis of merit and are offered admission.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The admission test is of 400 marks, with 40 questions carrying 10 marks each. 13 questions are from physics, 13 from chemistry and 14 from mathematics. The test is taken within two hours.

There are 26 seats for foreign students at the undergraduate level.<ref name="ug.foreign">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The pre-requisite qualification for admission is HSC or GCE A-level or its equivalent with high grades in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The admission fee is $200; the course registration fee is US$50 per credit hour and the approximate cost of food, lodging etc. is US$100 per month.<ref name="ug.foreign" /> A maximum of 10 students from a single country are allowed for admission.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web

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Playground of BUET
Department No. of Student
Chemical Engineering 120
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering 60
Nanomaterials & Ceramic Engineering 30
Civil Engineering 195
Water Resources Engineering 30
Mechanical Engineering 180
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering 55
Industrial & Production Engineering 120
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 195
Computer Science & Engineering 180
Biomedical Engineering 50
Architecture 60
Urban Planning & Regional Planning 30
Total 1305

PostgraduateEdit

In master's and PhD programs, around 1,000 graduate students are accepted on an annual basis. For admission to these programs, candidates are required to appear in interviews and/or written tests.

Postgraduate degrees offered by departments and institutes are MSc (Master of Science), MSc Engg. (Master of Science in Engineering), M. Engg (Master of Engineering), MURP (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), MArch (Master of Architecture), M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Postgraduate diplomas (PG. Dip.) are also offered in IT and Water resources development.

Research programsEdit

For consultation and research the expertise at the university, its teachers and the laboratory facilities are available to other organizations of the country. A separate institution – Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BRTC) has been formed to oversee these activities.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="research">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The university undertakes research programs sponsored by outside organizations like United Nations Organizations, Commonwealth Foundation, European Union, University Grants Commission (Bangladesh), World Bank, Asian Development Bank, DfID, JICA etc.<ref name="QS_buet">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="about" /><ref name="research" />

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, BUET developed OxyJet, a cost-effective CPAP ventilator, which was approved by the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) in July 2021.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Conferences and workshopsEdit

BUET regularly organizes national and international conferences and workshops in its campus to enhance the research capabilities of its students and faculties.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Among the conferences organized by BUET, following are notable: Template:Columns-list

Clubs and organizationsEdit

Political organizationEdit

According to Ordinance 1962, all organizational politics have been banned in Bangladesh Engineering University. After a university student, Abrar Fahad was beaten to death by the BUET Chhatra League, the vice-chancellor of the university, Saiful Islam, banned all kinds of student politics and political organizations and their activities in the campus. According to the university ordinance, teacher politics has also been banned on the campus.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Science and Technology Related ClubsEdit

  • Satyen Bose Science Club
  • BUET Nuclear Engineering Club
  • BUET Automobile Club
  • BUET Energy Club
  • BUET Robotics Society
  • BUET Cyber Security Club
  • Team Interplanetar
  • BUET Innovation and Designing Club<ref name="clubs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Art and CulturalEdit

  • BUET Drama Society
  • BUET Film Society
  • Murchona
  • Origami Club
  • Alokbortika-BUET
  • BUET Sahitya Sangsad
  • Charcoal- Artista Society
  • Kontho-BUET<ref name="clubs"/>

PhotographyEdit

  • BUET Photographic Society<ref name="clubs"/>

EnvironmentEdit

  • Environment Watch<ref name="clubs"/>

SportsEdit

  • BUET Chess Club<ref name="clubs"/>

Humanitarian OrganizationsEdit

  • BADHAN-BUET zone
  • BUET Rover Scout Group<ref name="clubs"/>

CareerEdit

  • BUET Career Club
  • BUET Debating Club
  • BUET Entrepreneurship Development Club<ref name="clubs"/>

Other OrganizationsEdit

  • BUET Brainiacs
  • BUET Journalists Association
  • BUET Self Defence Club
  • House of Volunteers BUET- HoV BUET<ref name="clubs"/>

Student lifeEdit

Halls of residenceEdit

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Sabekunnahar Sony Memorial Sculpture, beside Titumir Hall
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Titumir Hall, one of the eight dormitories of the university

There are nine residence halls for BUET students.<ref name="Banglapedia" /><ref name="dsw.halls.buet">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Most are named after eminent figures in the history of Bangladesh:<ref name="bp22Aug2015">Template:Cite news</ref>

The administrative head of a residence hall is its provost, usually chosen from the senior teachers of different faculties. Three Assistant Provosts are also appointed in the hall administration.<ref name="bp22Aug2015" />

Students who do not stay at halls of residence are facilitated by the university's own commuter buses which cover major routes of Dhaka city.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Sports facilitiesEdit

BUET has a large playground at the eastern periphery of main academic campus. It is used as venue of annual athletics competition of the university as well as cricket, football, and hockey competitions.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Students can access the facility all year round. Besides, visiting foreign national football teams as well as few top football clubs of Bangladesh sometimes use this ground for practice sessions. The playground is also used as venue of alumni reunions.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> BUET has tennis court in the main academic area. It also has a gymnasium near halls of residence where students can do gymnastics and play basketball during leisure.

Awards and achievementsEdit

  • CSE, BUET students have achieved extraordinary feat since its participation at 1998 Atlanta<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. BUET was the first University from Bangladesh as well as South Asia along with the North South University, Bangladesh to participate in World Finals of such an Prestigious Programming Competition. Best Ranking in ACM ICPC World Finals was 11.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following is the position of BUET in ICPC world finals over the years:

Year Rank Question solved
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2019 62 04
2018 56 04
2017 HM
2016 NQ
2015 NQ
2014 19 03
2013 60 03
2012 HM
2011 HM
2010 36 04
2009 34 04
2008 31 04
2007 HM
2006 39 02
2005 29 04
2004 NQ
2003 HM
2002 HM
2001 29 03
2000 11 06
1999 HM
1998 24 03

*AWC = Asia-West Champion; HM = Unranked but Honourable Mention; NQ = Not Qualified

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  • BUET teams participated in the IEEE Myron Zucker Student Design Contest in 2001, placed first, Chicago, United States.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • BUET teams participated in the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest ABU ROBOCON 2005 Beijing and was awarded the Panasonic Award.
  • BUET student won the 2006 IEEE Region 10 Student Paper Contest.
  • BUET won the Student Enterprise Award in 2007 from IEEE.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • BUET won the IEEE Vibrant Student Branch Award 2008 in IEEE Region 10 Student Congress in 2007 from IEEE.
  • BUET reached "partial double octo-final" round in open break category (44th among 400 teams) at the 36th World Universities Debating Championship 2016.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • A team from BUET became category champion in NASA apps contest in 2020.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
  • BUET's Mars Rover Team participated in the International Planetary Aerial System Challenge (IPAS) 2021 and was awarded the Innovation Award.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Notable alumniEdit

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See alsoEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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External linksEdit

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