Abstract

Bangladesh Army Corps of Engineers contributes to various nation-building projects of Bangladesh where Engineering Construction Battalions (ECBs) play the lead role. Besides performing its regular job, ECBs at present day are greatly involved in various complex projects which put additional pressure on their existing capacity. Keeping this in mind, the major objective of this study is to analyze the contribution of ECBs in nation-building projects with their existing workforce and equipment . The key research objective of this paper is to show how capacity building of Bangladesh Army Corps of Engineers can enable them to contribute more in nation-building projects. This study is based on content analysis of mostly secondary material. To substantiate this, a small quantity of Interviews, Focus Group Discussions and Case Study were also carried out. The findings identified that ECBs are not self-sufficient enough to implement any nation-building projects without subcontracting with their existing manpower and equipment. Due to the simultaneous involvement of ECBs in regular as well as diversified nation-building projects, capacity building of ECBs is often overlooked which does not enable them to equip for future projects and higher requirements in the construction sector. Based on the findings of the research, it was recommended that ECBs may arrange regular capacity building for their personnel to equip them well.

Highlights

  • The Government of Bangladesh has taken numerous projects in infrastructure development in the recent past

  • Due to the diversity and multitude of projects being implemented by Engineering Construction Battalions (ECBs), capacity building through the nation-building projects has a bright prospect in this regard

  • Interviews, Key Informant Interviews (KII), Focused Group Discussion (FGD) were conducted to collect qualitative data basing on purposive sampling

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Summary

Introduction

The Government of Bangladesh has taken numerous projects in infrastructure development in the recent past. These structural works are Capacity Building of Bangladesh Army Corps of Engineers 89 in Nation Building Projects: An Evaluation in line with the Sustainable Development Goals 9 and 11, which are the two key drivers for ongoing and upcoming construction projects. Bangladesh Army established its reputation by participating in nation-building projects since its inception. Phenomenon of rendering service to nation-building by Armed Forces personnel prevailed in many developed and developing countries (Koonings 2002). While working through various projects, capacity building becomes an inclusive part of any development work. Individual and organization can benefit out of any development work, only if capacity building is embedded within the system

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