Engr. A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, PEng
KUET, former Khulna Engineering College was established in 1967 as Khulna Engineering College, starts its long cherished journey in 3 June, 1974 after receiving special direction from the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The construction was done by PWD and the subsequent maintenance work would be looked after by PIU. That means in the real sense, even after renamed of KEC as BIT, Khulna, there was no Engineering Section for continuous development. At last Prof. M. A. Hannan former Director of BIT, Khulna felt the necessity of this section seriously. He called Engr. A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, PEng February, 1990 and Engr. Mamun responded enthusiastically to work for the development of the then BIT, Khulna. Now KUET has occupied a good position at home and abroad both in academic, administrative and infrastructural development concept. Engr. A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, PEng is actually a pioneer to give the shape of the University necessity to present structural sceneries with the whole hearted cooperation and dynamic leadership of the VC KUET.
Central Computer Center (CCC) aims to provide state-of-the-art computing, networking and uninterrupted Internet services to the educational, research and administrative community of KUET. It is the central hub of unique software solutions, hardware support and high-speed Internet through the campus-wide optical fibre backbone network.
The CCC was established in 1988 under the supervision of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. At the time of the inauguration, it had only six IBM desktop computers which were donated by BEXIMCO. In 2006, it was turned into an independent section to provide superior service in a renovated standalone building. In 2016, a newly created ICT cell was attached with CCC to enhance the development of integrated ICT support to automate different services of the university. Currently, this focal point of the university is supervised by a Chairman.
Now, CCC provides 24/7 Internet & computing support along with hardware and software services from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on working days though few of them are available till late hours. It has a strong IT infrastructure of unlimited bandwidth from Bangladesh Research & Education Network (BdREN) along with the 300 Mbps broadband line from Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited (BTCL) as redundant. There is a plan to extend the redundant broadband line from 300 Mbps to 500 Mbps in near future. The CCC is equipped with the latest technology like core, distribution and access switches, Wi-Fi controller, routers and firewalls. At present, there are about 3500 network nodes connected through Wi-Fi and LAN for more than a thousand simultaneous users. The LAN internet service is restricted to the students, teachers and officers with MAC address validation. And, the Wi-Fi connectivity secured with unique username and password for all the students, teachers and officers. Along with the academic area connectivity, the campus area network is extended from the student hall to the residential area of teachers and officers through the campus-wide optical fibre backbone network with redundancy.
There is a software support team for the analysis, design and development of different applications according to the demand of the university. The CCC also has strong hardware and network support teams for different academic departments and administrative sections. A well-equipped distance learning theatre for more than 60 participants is maintained by the CCC. The CCC also manages cloud based email service for the students, teachers and officers of KUET.
Central Computer Center manages a High Definition Visual Computing and Multimedia Laboratory with 30 Windows-based high-configuration computers. The students, teachers and officers of the university use this laboratory for thesis works, laboratory works, researches, gaming contest, training programs and different design & drawing contests. Another windows based programming laboratory with 30 computers is dedicated for conducting student programming sessional classes of the academic departments. CCC is enriched with a datacentre where 25 high configuration server computers for hosting university core services like the website, DNS servers, payment system, academic system, hall system, utility services, transport systems and other automated services. The server racks equipped with a KVM switch to manage and monitor the servers. Academic departments are facilitated to install their services in the datacentre for high-computational research purposes.
1. To prepare yearly work plan of construction & maintenance work according to budget allocation
(Revenue and ADP) from UGC.
2. To prepare estimate, tender document (BOQ) with detailed Technical specification of
construction & maintenance work and procure departmental equipment and raw materials of this
University.
3. To prepare Development Project Proforma (DPP) of all development works of the University and
making effective Liaso with UGC and ministry of planning and ministry of education and other
official.
4. Extensive field visit for close monitoring and evaluation of the construction and maintenance
work of the University Campus.
5. To prepare Residential Family Quarter & Dormitory for allotment.
6. To convene various meeting to review the progress and quality of various works.
7. To produce potable water by Water Treatment Plan and to ensure smooth water supply to
Residential, Academic & others building of the University Campus.
8. To ensure & maintain electricity supply by Sub-station of all building & street of the
University Campus.
9. To install & maintenance of the Office equipment & scientific equipment of all Office and
Academic Department of the University.
10. To install & maintenance of the Telephone & PABX of all KUET Campus.
11. To operate & maintenance all Lift of KUET Campus.