Md. Bellal Hawlader

A research seminar aimed at promoting evidence-based activities and building a knowledge-driven administration was held on Monday (June 29, 2026) at the office of Zone-7 of the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) in Mohakhali, Dhaka. Two important research papers focusing on urban development, digital services, and building construction regulations were presented during the seminar.

The seminar was chaired by Md. Ilias, Authorized Officer of Zone-7/1, and attended by the Director of Zone-7, Md. Mainul Abedin (Deputy Secretary), as the chief guest. Government Authorized Officers, the Chief Building Inspector, Building Inspectors, and officials from various units of Zone-7 also participated in the event.

The first research paper, titled "To Evaluate the Effectiveness of Electronic System (ECPS) of RAJUK," was presented by Md. Mehedi Hasan, Government Authorized Officer of Zone-7/2. The study examined the effectiveness of RAJUK's Electronic Construction Permit System (ECPS), its impact on service quality, and various aspects of digital service delivery.

The second paper, titled "A Comparative Study of the Dhaka Metropolitan Building Construction Regulations 2008 and 2025," was presented by Mehedi Hasan Shakil, Government Authorized Officer of Zone-7/1. The study provided a comparative analysis of the changes, key features, and implementation aspects of the 2008 and 2025 editions of the Dhaka Metropolitan Building Construction Regulations.

Following the presentations, participating officials engaged in constructive discussions and shared their observations on the research findings. Speakers noted that such research-based initiatives would play a significant role in improving RAJUK's service delivery, supporting policy formulation, and strengthening administrative efficiency.

At the conclusion of the seminar, the two presenters were honored with awards in recognition of their research contributions.