Md. Mahbubur Rahman (engineer)
Md. Mahbubur Rahman is a Bangladeshi engineer and chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board, the regulatory agency responsible for power stations and distribution systems in Bangladesh.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Rahman was born on 1 September 1963 in Shariatpur District, East Pakistan, Pakistan.[3] In 1986, he completed his B.Sc. in Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.[3] He got a master’s degree in Hydropower Development from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.[3]
Career[edit]
Rahman joined Siddhirganj Power Station as an Assistant Engineer on 1 September 1986.[3]
Rahman worked at the Shiddhirgonj Thermal power station project as Sub-Divisional Engineer.[3] He served as Chief Engineer of Private Generation.[3]
In 2007, Rahman was the Project Director of Dhaka Tannery Estate Project under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation responsible for relocating tanneries from Dhaka.[4]
Rahman was the distribution member of the Bangladesh Power Development Board.[3] He was the corporate member of the Bangladesh Power Development Board.[1] He served as Director IPP Cell-1, and Director of IPP Cell-3.[5]
On 31 January 2022, Rahman was appointed the 38th chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board.[5][6] He was reappointed chairman in September 2022 for a one year term.[7] He is a director of Northwest Power Generation Company.[8] He is the president of Bangabandhu Prokousholi Parishad unit for Bangladesh Power Development Board.[9] He spoke at the 2022 Gas Turbine Technical Seminar organized by Mitsubishi Power.[10] He oversaw the board signing an agreement with ACWA Power, a Saudi Arabian company, to build 1000 MW solar power plant.[11]
Rahman accompanied Energy Advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, to S Alam Group's power projects in Chittagong District.[12] On 31 August 2023, his term was extended for one year.[13] He is a director of Bangladesh-China Power Company (Pvt.) Limited.[14] He is a director of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mahbubur reappointed as BPDB chairman". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Power Development Board - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Engr Md Mahbubur Rahman new BPDB chairman | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ Khan, Tamanna. "Relocation Sandwiched in Excuses". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b "Energy & Power Magazine". ep-bd.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "BPDB's chairman's term extended by a year". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "BPDB chairman Mahbubur gets one-year extension". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "নর্থ-ওয়েস্ট পাওয়ার জেনারেশন কোম্পানি লিমিটেড". nwpgcl.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Engr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman | বঙ্গবন্ধু প্রকৌশলী পরিষদ | বাংলাদেশ বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ড শাখা।". Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.｜[Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.]Mitsubishi Power, Government and Industry Leaders Discuss Energy Security and Transition at 2022 Gas Turbine Technical Seminar in Bangladesh". Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ UNB, Dhaka (2022-11-29). "Saudi firm signs deal with BPDB to set up 1000 MW solar power plant". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "No power crisis after Matarbari, Banshkhali plants start production: Tawfiq-e-Elahi". The Daily Star. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Mahbubur gets extension as BPDB chair". New Age. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Board Of Directors". www.bcpcl.org.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "PGCB Website". web.pgcb.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-17.