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🎉 New Research Publication Alert! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate Zeba Fariha, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, UITS, on the publication of her latest research in the prestigious journal Transportation Planning and Technology.

📄 Title: A Hybrid Machine Learning and Microsimulation Framework for Simulating Metro Station Evacuation

📖 Published in: Transportation Planning and Technology
📊 Journal Impact Factor (JCR 2024): 1.8
📈 Scopus CiteScore: 3.2
🏅 Indexing: Web of Science (SCIE) and Scopus
🌍 Publisher: Taylor & Francis

🔍 Research Highlights

✅ Developed an integrated framework combining the Social Force Model, Latin Hypercube Sampling, Random Forest, and Genetic Algorithm based calibration.

👥 Simulated the evacuation behavior of 540 passengers under low, medium, and high panic scenarios.

⏱️ Demonstrated evacuation clearance times of approximately 5 to 6.5 minutes, revealing how increasing panic levels significantly influence crowd movement and station clearance.

🚇 The findings provide valuable insights for improving metro station evacuation planning, crowd management, and passenger safety, supporting the development of safer and more resilient urban transit systems.

Congratulations to Lecturer Zeba Fariha on this outstanding academic achievement. We wish her continued success in advancing research that contributes to safer and smarter transportation systems and elevating UITS in the university's global standing.

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🌙✨ Eid Al Adha Mubarak from the Department of Civil Engineering, UITS ✨🌙

On this blessed occasion of Eid Al Adha, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all students, faculty members, alumni, and well wishers of UITS. May this sacred festival inspire us with the values of sacrifice, compassion, unity, and gratitude.

May your days be filled with peace, happiness, prosperity, and countless blessings with your loved ones. Let this Eid bring new hope, strength, and success in every step of life.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! 🤍

Department of Civil Engineering
University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS) 🏛️

🎓 Admission Open: Autumn 2026 | B.Sc. in Civil Engineering at UITS

Build the future with innovation, creativity, and engineering excellence at the Department of Civil Engineering, UITS.

✨ Why Choose Civil Engineering at UITS?
✔ Up to 100% Scholarships
✔ OBE Curriculum with IonCUDOS Software
✔ Highly Qualified Faculty Members
✔ ACI UITS Student Chapter
✔ Industrial Advisory Panel
✔ Modern Laboratories
✔ Transport Facility
✔ International Collaboration Opportunities

📅 Session: July - December 2026

Shape tomorrow’s infrastructure and become part of a dynamic academic environment designed to prepare future engineers for global challenges.

📌 Apply Now and Start Your Journey with UITS!

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🎉 Warm Welcome to our New Head of Department! 🎉

The Department of Civil Engineering at UITS is immensely proud and delighted to welcome Dr. M. Obaydullah Sir as our newly appointed Head of the Department (HoD)!

Dr. Obaydullah Sir brings with him a wealth of academic excellence and profound expertise in the field of engineering.

🎓 Academic Profile & Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering – University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia
M.Sc in Structural Engineering – University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UITS

We are confident that under his visionary leadership, dynamic guidance, and academic expertise, the department will scale new heights of excellence in education, research, and innovation. Please join us in wishing him a highly successful and rewarding tenure!

💐 A Note of Gratitude
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Md. Mohiuddin Ahmed Sir for his utmost dedication, leadership, and valuable contributions during his tenure as the Head of the Department over the past one year. His commitment and guidance have played an important role in the growth and progress of the Department of Civil Engineering. We thank him for his continuous support and wish him continued success in the days ahead.

The seminar on “Construction of Marine Drive with Sea Protection Wall at Cox’s Bazar” has been conducted successfully by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Information Technology and Sciences.

The session was delivered by Dr. M. Obaydullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UITS, who shared his valuable expertise in structural engineering and coastal infrastructure development. The seminar highlighted key technical, environmental, and structural considerations involved in the planning, design, and construction of marine drive roads with protective sea walls, particularly in vulnerable coastal regions.

The discussion also emphasized real world engineering challenges, sustainability considerations, material selection, and long term durability of coastal protection systems. Students had the opportunity to interact directly with the speaker through an engaging question and answer session, which further enriched their understanding of practical field applications.

Students, faculty members, and guests actively participated in the program, making the session insightful and highly productive. The event served as an important academic platform for strengthening technical knowledge and inspiring future civil engineers to contribute to national infrastructure development.

The Department of Civil Engineering expresses sincere appreciation to the speaker and all participants for contributing to the success of this seminar.

The Department of Civil Engineering, University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS), is pleased to invite students, faculty members to a seminar on:

“Construction of Marine Drive with Sea Protection Wall at Cox’s Bazar”

This seminar will highlight the engineering significance of coastal infrastructure development, marine drive construction, and sea protection systems in Bangladesh. It will also provide valuable insights into the challenges, design considerations, and sustainable approaches related to protecting coastal areas from erosion, tidal action, and environmental risks.

The session will be conducted by Dr. M. Obaydullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, UITS, who has strong academic expertise in structural engineering. This seminar will be an excellent opportunity for students and professionals to enhance their understanding of real-world civil engineering applications and coastal development projects.

📅 Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Ratnagarva Tahmina Rahman Multipurpose Hall, UITS

Interested participants are requested to register through the QR code in the poster or by using the link below:

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/6md7fVDKF9wzjoYq7

We look forward to your active participation in this important academic and professional event. Your presence will make the seminar more meaningful and engaging.

✨Congratulations on Recent Research Excellence! 🎓✨

The Department of Civil Engineering at UITS is incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable research achievements of our esteemed faculty members. Join us in congratulating them on their latest contributions to the global scientific community!

🌟 Spotlight on Achievement
We are thrilled to highlight the work of our dedicated lecturers in prestigious Q1 journal:

Lecturer : Rahat Mostofa Prantor and Nafisa Anjum Rimi

Research Title: "Assessing microplastic fate through textile wastewater treatment plants: Stage-specific retention and removal performance"

Published In: Journal of Environmental Sciences
Impact Factor: 6.7

Key Insight: This study provides a deep dive into how textile treatment plants manage microplastic removal, highlighting critical performance markers across primary, secondary, and tertiary stages.

Lecturer: Kashfi Sharaf

Research Title: "Understanding gendered empowerment of MRT commuters in the global south: A Bayesian Belief Network of psychological determinants in Dhaka, Bangladesh"

Published In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Impact Factor: 4.4

Key Insight: Utilizing a Bayesian Belief Network, this research explores the vital psychological determinants of empowerment for metro commuters in Dhaka, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive policies.

These milestones reflect the commitment of our department to fostering innovation and addressing complex engineering and societal challenges. We are honored to have such brilliant minds guiding our students and representing UITS on the international stage!

We hope they will keep flourishing in their academic journey and contribute further to advancing knowledge and practice in the field.

Honoring the hands that build our world, one structure at a time.
On this International Workers’ Day, UITS Civil Engineering Deoartment and Club (UCEC) pays tribute to the dedication, strength, and resilience of every worker whose efforts shape our cities and our future.
Happy May Day | 1st May

Honoring the hands that build our world, one structure at a time.

On this International Workers’ Day, UITS Civil Engineering Club (UCEC) pays tribute to the dedication, strength, and resilience of every worker whose efforts shape our cities and our future.

Happy May Day | 1st May

🔬Industrial Visit to Hatim Global Concrete Industries Ltd. 🔬

We are proud to share that, under the initiative of the ACI UITS Student Chapter, Civil Engineering students successfully completed an industrial visit to Hatim Global Concrete Industries Ltd.
This visit provided a valuable platform to bridge academic knowledge with real-world industrial applications. Students had the opportunity to observe modern production systems in action, gaining insight into how theoretical concepts are implemented through automated processes, digital control systems, and strict quality assurance protocols in the concrete manufacturing industry.

From the very beginning, we were warmly welcomed with floral greetings and refreshments, creating a friendly and engaging environment. The engineering team guided us throughout the facility with great professionalism. They clearly demonstrated each stage of the production cycle, including batching, precision mixing, block formation, controlled curing, and final quality inspection. Their explanations helped us understand both the technical depth and operational efficiency behind large-scale concrete production.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Md. Amirul Alam (Deputy General Manager - Sales & Marketing) for his continuous support and effective coordination. His involvement ensured that the entire visit remained well-structured, insightful, and highly engaging. We are also grateful to Engr. Achinta Kumer Sarkar for sharing his practical knowledge and technical expertise, which added significant value to our learning experience.
An interactive session allowed students to actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and explore industry challenges and innovations.
This exchange of ideas enhanced our understanding beyond textbooks and encouraged critical thinking about real engineering problems.

As a token of appreciation, our respected faculty advisor, Md. Borhan Uddin Rabbane, presented a crest on behalf of the ACI UITS Student Chapter, symbolizing our gratitude and respect.
We are especially encouraged by their willingness to support students in future research and development opportunities. Such collaboration between academia and industry plays a vital role in developing skilled, innovative, and industry-ready engineers.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hatim Global Concrete Industries Ltd. for their outstanding hospitality, professionalism, and commitment to knowledge sharing. We look forward to future collaboration and continued learning opportunities 🤝.