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Two days Professional Training on Fundamentals of Tunneling

The Transport Professionals Foundation, Bangladesh organized a two-day, 12-hour offline professional training program titled "Fundamentals of Tunneling", held on October 10th and 14th at the Conference Hall (4th Floor), IEB Building, Ramna, Dhaka, Facilitated by The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) exploring core concepts and practical methodologies in modern underground construction.

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Sharak Shathi (Road Companion)

A program connecting road safety, climate action and clean air

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TPFB News Letter

Launched in December 2025, the Transport Professionals Foundation Bangladesh (TPFB) serves as a unified platform to address the country's "megaproject paradox"—the gap between heavy infrastructure investments and the local expertise required to sustain them. By uniting transport practitioners, academics, and policymakers, TPFB aims to bridge the academia-industry divide, foster advanced research, and reduce dependency on foreign consultants.

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Pedestrian Safety & Awareness Campaign

The Transport Professionals Forum, Bangladesh (TPFB) organized an on-ground Pedestrian Awareness Campaign (পথচারী সচেতনতা কার্যক্রম) to promote road safety discipline, reduce traffic hazards, and encourage safe walking habits among daily commuters.

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Current transportation industry announcements, policy reforms, and infrastructure milestones across Bangladesh.

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TPFB News • Oct 25, 2026

Two Days Professional Training held on Fundamentals of Tunneling (Facilitated by IEB)

The Transport Professionals Foundation, Bangladesh organized a two-day, 12-hour offline professional training program titled "Fundamentals of Tunneling", held on October 10th and 14th at the Conference Hall (4th Floor), IEB Building, Ramna, Dhaka. Facilitated by The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), the training brought together engineers and transport professionals to explore core concepts and practical methodologies in modern underground construction.

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TPFB News • Oct 24, 2026

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TPFB News • Nov 09, 2024

Pedestrian Safety and Awareness Campaign

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Continuous Engineering Education

Professional Development

Accredited technical masterclasses, subterranean infrastructure training, and specialized certification curricula for transport engineers and transit specialists.

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In-Depth Professional Course on Tunnelling

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In-Depth Professional Course on Tunnelling

An in-depth, comprehensive engineering course on mechanized excavation, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations, structural segmental linings, geotechnical risk management, and underground transport transit infrastructure.

• Mechanized shield tunnelling and Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) operations

• Precast segmental lining design, joint waterproofing, and annular grouting

• Geotechnical monitoring, settlement control, and structural safety

Format Hybrid (In-Person Practical + Live Virtual)

Schedule To Be Announced

Certification Certificate of Completion

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Transport Infrastructure & Research Library

National Transport Technical Library

Featured Engineering Resources & Specifications

Official geometric design manuals, pavement specifications, geotechnical testing codes, and transport research publications curated for practitioners across Bangladesh.

45+ Standard Manuals GIS Alignment Layers Open Download Access

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Flagship Programs

Four Strategic Flagship Initiatives

TPFB spearheads four cornerstone programs bridging university research site clearances, global graduate admissions, community blood club & voluntary donor network, and national big data intelligence.

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01 • Academic Research

Research Site Collaboration & Student Thesis Support

Empowering undergraduate and postgraduate transport researchers in Bangladesh with official megaproject site clearances, live telemetry data, and academic mentorship.

Official clearances across MRT corridors, expressways, and bridges
Testing laboratory access at BUET, RUET & RHD Central Lab
Thesis mini-grants and co-supervision by senior engineers

12+ Partner Unis Dedicated Research Page →

02 • Global Admissions

Foreign Institution Admissions & Graduate Mentorship

Exclusive bilateral linkages with premier foreign universities, guiding Bangladeshi scholars to secure funded MS/PhD admissions strictly within transport-related disciplines.

Strict scope: Highways, Pavements, Traffic, Transit, Railway & ITS
One-on-one Statement of Purpose (SOP) reviews by overseas alumni
TPFB Council recommendation letters & funded GRA matching

USA, UK, JP, AU Dedicated Admissions Page →

03 • Community Blood Club

Community Blood Club & Voluntary Donor Network

A voluntary, real-time donor network linking transport professionals and citizens for highway crash trauma victims, emergency surgeries, and community welfare.

Voluntary Active & Ready Donors across 64 districts
Strict 90-day medical cooldown tracking ensuring donor safety
Rapid coordination for highway accident trauma & hospital needs

24/7 Donor Coordination Dedicated Blood Club Page →

04 • National Big Data Hub

Unified Transport Big Data Intelligence Hub

A centralized multi-stakeholder data exchange integrating real-time telemetry, GIS layers, and operational data from all core transport entities across Bangladesh.

Interoperability across RTHD, RHD, DMTCL, BRTA, BRTC, BBA, BR, DTCA, BIWTA, BIWTC
Real-time traffic sensors, ETC toll records & metro ridership logs
National Road Crash Blackspot Safety GIS & open researcher APIs

10+ Stakeholders Dedicated Big Data Page →

National Stakeholder Collaborative Network

The Big Data Hub is continuously powered by the statutory transport authorities showcased right below.

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Our Key Stakeholders & Partners

Collaborating with government agencies, transit authorities, academic institutions, and development partners to advance sustainable transportation in Bangladesh.