Registration under BNBC 2020 — Required for ECPS / RAJUK Enlistment
The Bangladesh Professional Engineers Registration Board (BPERB), constituted under the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), is the national authority for recognising the professional competence of engineers. With the enforcement of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2020, BPERB is designated as the agency that registers engineers for various Building Categories.
The Registered Engineer (RE) designation is a precondition for enlistment in the Electronic Construction Permitting System (ECPS) of RAJUK and is increasingly required by other municipal authorities and city corporations across Bangladesh. Drawings, designs, supervision certificates, demolition plans, completion reports and Geotechnical Investigation Reports submitted to municipal authorities must be signed by an appropriately qualified Registered Engineer.
Only engineers certified by BPERB as Registered Engineers are authorised to submit engineering designs for buildings and structures to city regulatory authorities under BNBC 2020.
View RE Register (ECPS)| Category | Examples of Buildings | RE Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Single-family dwellings up to two storeys; small ancillary structures. | Not Applicable — No RE required |
| Category II | Residential or small commercial up to four storeys, span ≤ 9 m. | RE — Cat II |
| Category III | Buildings of 5 to 10 storeys; spans up to 15 m; assembly buildings ≤ 1,000 occupants. | RE — Cat III (PEng: apply ≤3 yrs / obtain ≤5 yrs) |
| Category IV | Buildings above 10 storeys, special structures, hospitals, large assembly halls, hazardous occupancies, heritage structures. | RE — Cat IV (PEng: apply ≤3 yrs / obtain ≤5 yrs) |
A candidate awarded RE at Category III or IV — who does not already hold the Professional Engineer (PEng) designation — must:
Category II holders are encouraged but not required to obtain PEng.
Default — open to all eligible applicants
Current DMINB-registered engineers
Current BPERB PEng or IntPE holders
| Discipline / Type of Work | Cat II | Cat III | Cat IV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural — Civil Engineer (BSc) | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs (5 in structural) |
PEng holders qualify by default. |
| Structural — Civil Engineer (MSc Structural) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 8 yrs (4 in structural) |
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| Plumbing — Plumbing Engineer | NR | 4 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
| Plumbing — Diploma Engineer (Civil) | 3 yrs | NE | NE | Limited to Cat II. |
| Mechanical (HVAC / VT) Engineer | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
| Electrical Engineer | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
| Construction Supervision — Engineer / PEng | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
| Construction Supervision — Diploma Engineer | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 20 yrs* | *Counter-signed by Cat IV engineer. |
| Building Demolition — Civil Engineer | NR | 2 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
| Completion Report — Engineer in field | 2 yrs | 4 yrs | 8 yrs | — |
Pass Marks (out of 100)
Unsuccessful candidates may lodge an appeal within the prescribed period using the official Appeal Form, along with a fee of ৳ 2,000. Appeals are reviewed by the Appellate Committee, whose judgement is final. The appeal fee is non-refundable.
Apply online through the BPERB portal. All applications, fee payments, document uploads, and scheduling are handled through the portal. Hard-copy submissions are not accepted.