Welcome to the webpage of
Dr. Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, ndc
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
A detailed overview of career milestones, responsibilities, and key contributions to civil engineering and transportation infrastructure.
Project Engineer
Prepared tender documents, including conditions of contract, specifications, project execution plan and monitoring the progress and checking the payments to the contractors
Assistant Engineer (1999-2001)
Assisting the project manager and/or project director in the procurement management and overall construction management of the third Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance project funded by World Bank (US$ 500m)
Prepared project briefs, checked estimates, pavement design, drawings and bidding document for approval
Used MS Project to prepare programmes, and to monitor progress
Checked Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) for monthly progress payments to contractors and consultants
Prepared monthly progress report for the government and reimbursing fund from the World Bank
Liaised with the project managers, local World Bank office and Planning Commission
Project Manager (PM) – January 2010 – September 2012
Managing the construction of a major bridge and approach roads (length 1400m cost US$100m) under FIDIC contract, selection of consultant for another bridge (length 1300m cost US$ 100m) through international competitive bidding, preparation of contract documents for selection of consultants and contractor for a third bridge similar length.
Responsible for selection of international construction supervision consultants and contractor followed by supervising the construction of Shitalakhya Bridge funded by Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
Responsible for administering the contract of Dapdapia Bridge construction project funded by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) under FIDIC contract.
Prepared Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for selection of consultant following SFD guidelines and evaluated the proposals as a key member of Proposal Evaluation Committee (PEC)
Prepared Pre-Qualification (PQ) documents and bidding documents for the bridge construction work
Prepared Development Project Proposal (DPP) and appraisal report for the construction of Labukhali Bridge a follow up project under KFAED finance
Approved shop drawings, work methods and work program of Dapdapia bridge and approach road work
Reviewed and accepted monthly and quarterly progress report and maintained account of the project for government and replenishing fund from KFAED for payment.
Approved Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) of contractor and consultant
Assessed claim/compensation events and certify the claims of the contractor
Assessed the causes of cost & time overrun and recommended time extension and variation orders for approval
Executive Engineer - October 2014 - January 2016
Implementing construction and maintenance of road network under Rangpur road Division and was responsible for
Executive Engineer - October 2014 - January 2016
Implementing construction and maintenance of road network under Rangpur road Division and was responsible for
Preparation of well-suited wet weather maintenance technique considering the climatic condition of Bangladesh Study on recycling of existing pavement materials for reusing in new construction in Bangladesh context Calibration of HDM-4 Model on Road Network of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) Development of Regional Transport Model (RTM) for the RHD road network Preparing Specification for Performance Grade Bitumen considering Bangladesh climate Establishing correlation between pavement deflection and CBR of different pavement layers
Preparation of well-suited wet weather maintenance technique considering the climatic condition of Bangladesh
Study on recycling of existing pavement materials for reusing in new construction in Bangladesh context
Calibration of HDM-4 Model on Road Network of Roads and Highways Department (RHD)
Director (Superintending Engineer)
Providing advisory services to the department to implement Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for all the works implemented by the department and conducting Quality Assurance Audit of the same, updating RHD specification of works and schedule of rates, arranging training on quality control tests and specification of RHD works. Conducting research in the area of transport planning & engineering, engineering materials including soil and failure of pavement and bridges.
Implemented engineering soil mapping of 10 districts of Bangladesh
Evaluate effect of different stabilizers on sub-grade and granular pavement layers through trials
Evaluate the effect of bituminous pavement layer construction allowing inadequate curing time
Development of Regional Transport Model (RTM) of RHD road network
Additional Chief Engineer, Technical Services Wing
As the head of Technical Services Wing (TSW), dealt with highway planning, design, specification and quality management of works for road/highway construction and maintenance and introducing design & construction best practices in RHD. Assisting the consultants to update the Road Master Plan (RMP) and developing blue print for National Transport Master Plan (NTMP) for Bangladesh. Introducing a number of institutional changes through technical support projects with the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). Leading the introduction of Intelligent Transport System (ITS), Axle Load Control System (ALCS), Electronic Toll Collection System (ETCS), Service Area Development, Intelligent Traffic Management and Incident Detection System (ITMIDS) to ensure a safe and sustainable highway system across the country. Developing the Bangladesh Road Safety Project based on safe systems approach, a multi-year multi-phase Road Safety Program to be financed by the WB. Working as a member secretary of Road Transport Sector Integration and Coordination Platform (RTSICP) to coordinate all the government stakeholders of transport sector and the development partners having transport portfolio in Bangladesh. Represented Bangladesh to the UNESCAP Transport Division as an expert member on several occasions. Contributed to PIARC (World Road Association) as a member of Technical Committee and also represented in the PIARC Council representing Bangladesh as an Assistant of First Delegate of Bangladesh in two consecutive cycles (8 years). Hugely contributed to Engineering Education of Bangladesh as an Evaluation Team Member of Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) and mentored graduate engineers to become Professional Engineer under Bangladesh Professional Engineers Registration Board (BPERB). Actively Contributing as a member of Industrial Advisory Panel for Civil Engineering Program of a number of Public and Private Universities including BUET, IUT, MIST, NSU, UAP, and AUST.
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and other stakeholders, is preparing the Bangladesh Road Safety Project (BRSP) to improve road safety management and reduce traffic injuries. The project has three main components: Multi-sectoral Road Safety Pilot Projects, Priority Road Safety Investments, and Technical Assistance to build capacity and establish a National Road Safety Program. Established Road Transport Sector Integration and Coordination Platform (RTSICP) for better Coordination of Transport Projects. Administered World Bank financed "Building Stronger Institutions for Better Transport Sector Governance in Bangladesh" project. The project also covers reviewing the construction cost and lifecycle cost trends and developing lifecycle cost analysis manual for RHD and accrual-based asset accounting system. Implemented the "Improving the Reliability and Safety on National Highway Corridors of Bangladesh by Introduction of ITS" project funded by KOICA that developed ITS Masterplan, ITS Architecture and Implemented ITS on N8 corridor including operationalizing the central and field Traffic Management Centers (TMC). Led the development of Masterplan for Optical Fiber Network along the RHD road network to implement Dig Once Policy to meet the digital connectivity need for next 30 years. Implemented a Project for Construction of Rest Area with Parking Facilities for Freight Vehicle Drivers on Four National Highways. Also implemented a Project for Installation of Axle Load Control Stations including Weigh In Motion (WIM) systems. Actively involved in developing Bangladesh Freight Transport Model (BFTM) for better management of freight and contribute to lowering the logistics cost. Implemented the "Project for Axle Load Control on Major Highways in Bangladesh" funded by JICA. The Project developed National Axle Load Management System including Legal Framework and defining Axle Load and Gross Vehicle Weight for Different Types of Vehicle.
Director (Superintending Engineer), Bangladesh Road Research Laboratory - February 2016 – December 2019
Providing advisory services to the department to implement Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for all the works implemented by the department and conducting Quality Assurance Audit of the same, updating RHD specification of works and schedule of rates, arranging training on quality control tests and specification of RHD works. Conducting research in the area of transport planning & engineering, engineering materials including soil and failure of pavement and bridges.
Preparation of well-suited wet weather maintenance technique considering the climatic condition of Bangladesh
Study on recycling of existing pavement materials for reusing in new construction in Bangladesh context
Calibration of HDM-4 Model on Road Network of Roads and Highways Department (RHD)
Development of Regional Transport Model (RTM) for the RHD road network
Preparing Specification for Performance Grade Bitumen considering Bangladesh climate
Establishing correlation between pavement deflection and CBR of different pavement layers
Development of Design, Construction and Test Protocol for Plastic Road Construction in Bangladesh
Solid Waste Characterization of open dumpsites along RHD Highways for examining potential use of roadside waste
Implementing pilot plastic road and monitoring performance
Collaborative Research with MIST
Implemented 1400m long Extradosed Cable-stayed bridge over river Paira funded by KFAED
Discharged the role of "The Engineer" under the FIDIC contract in the following areas: