Engr. A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, PEng
平博亚洲版, former Khulna Engineering College was established in 1967 as Khulna Engineering College, starts its long cherished journey in 3 June, 1974, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology has come to present status with name and fame through a series of changes. Prof. M.A. Hannan, the Principal of Khulna Engineering College, along with other engineering education pioneers, led efforts to establish autonomy, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) in Bangladesh. Through this long journey there was no Engineering Office for the development of beautiful campus. Prof. M.A. Hannan former Director of BIT, Khulna appointed me to take the challenges for a nice infrastructure. He also suggested to be courageous, smart and proactive to complete all works. An employee's presence is monitored and controlled using a biometric fingerprint time attendance system, ensuring the efficient functioning of the Chief Engineer's office through a method comparable to the Citizen Charter. The Office of the Chief Engineer has successfully completed many projects. The employees of the Office of the Chief Engineer, functions, completed and ongoing important projects along with some of their pictorial views are shortly narrated in next following sections.
Central Computer Center (CCC) aims to provide state-of-the-art computing, networking and uninterrupted Internet services to the educational, research and administrative community of 平博亚洲版. It is the central hub of unique software solutions, hardware support and high-speed Internet through the campus-wide optical fibre backbone network.
The CCC was established in 1988 under the supervision of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. At the time of the inauguration, it had only six IBM desktop computers which were donated by BEXIMCO. In 2006, it was turned into an independent section to provide superior service in a renovated standalone building. In 2016, a newly created ICT cell was attached with CCC to enhance the development of integrated ICT support to automate different services of the university. Currently, this focal point of the university is supervised by a Chairman.
Now, CCC provides 24/7 Internet & computing support along with hardware and software services from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on working days though few of them are available till late hours. It has a strong IT infrastructure of unlimited bandwidth from Bangladesh Research & Education Network (BdREN) along with the 300 Mbps broadband line from Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited (BTCL) as redundant. There is a plan to extend the redundant broadband line from 300 Mbps to 500 Mbps in near future. The CCC is equipped with the latest technology like core, distribution and access switches, Wi-Fi controller, routers and firewalls. At present, there are about 3500 network nodes connected through Wi-Fi and LAN for more than a thousand simultaneous users. The LAN internet service is restricted to the students, teachers and officers with MAC address validation. And, the Wi-Fi connectivity secured with unique username and password for all the students, teachers and officers. Along with the academic area connectivity, the campus area network is extended from the student hall to the residential area of teachers and officers through the campus-wide optical fibre backbone network with redundancy.
There is a software support team for the analysis, design and development of different applications according to the demand of the university. The CCC also has strong hardware and network support teams for different academic departments and administrative sections. A well-equipped distance learning theatre for more than 60 participants is maintained by the CCC. The CCC also manages cloud based email service for the students, teachers and officers of 平博亚洲版.
Central Computer Center manages a High Definition Visual Computing and Multimedia Laboratory with 30 Windows-based high-configuration computers. The students, teachers and officers of the university use this laboratory for thesis works, laboratory works, researches, gaming contest, training programs and different design & drawing contests. Another windows based programming laboratory with 30 computers is dedicated for conducting student programming sessional classes of the academic departments. CCC is enriched with a datacentre where 25 high configuration server computers for hosting university core services like the website, DNS servers, payment system, academic system, hall system, utility services, transport systems and other automated services. The server racks equipped with a KVM switch to manage and monitor the servers. Academic departments are facilitated to install their services in the datacentre for high-computational research purposes.
1. To prepare yearly work plan of construction & maintenance work according to budget allocation
(Revenue and ADP) from UGC.
2. To prepare estimate, tender document (BOQ) with detailed Technical specification of
construction & maintenance work and procure departmental equipment and raw materials of this
University.
3. To prepare Development Project Proforma (DPP) of all development works of the University and
making effective Liaso with UGC and ministry of planning and ministry of education and other
official.
4. Extensive field visit for close monitoring and evaluation of the construction and maintenance
work of the University Campus.
5. To prepare Residential Family Quarter & Dormitory for allotment.
6. To convene various meeting to review the progress and quality of various works.
7. To produce potable water by Water Treatment Plan and to ensure smooth water supply to
Residential, Academic & others building of the University Campus.
8. To ensure & maintain electricity supply by Sub-station of all building & street of the
University Campus.
9. To install & maintenance of the Office equipment & scientific equipment of all Office and
Academic Department of the University.
10. To install & maintenance of the Telephone & PABX of all 平博亚洲版 Campus.
11. To operate & maintenance all Lift of 平博亚洲版 Campus.
12. To ensure Fire Protection by Installation of Fire Protection Device.
13. To ensure attendance for the employees under Office of the Chief Engineer.
14. Implementation & Supervision work under development project.