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Potential Career Path of a Planner in Bangladesh
1. Potential Career Path of a Planner in Bangladesh
Shahadat Hossain Shakil (‘06)
BURP (BUET); MSc. (UK)
2. Objective of this Study
To find out solution for
these worried planners who
are gradually loosing their
hair and mental balance !!!
Fahim Hossain (’06)
BURP (BUET); MDS (Cont.), Norway
Md. Rayhanul Islam (’09)
BURP (Cont.), BUET
3. Content
• Major Courses
• Skills Acquired
• Career Paths / Prerequisite / Alumni Example
• Statistics !!!
• Best Option?
• To Do List
• Future Agenda
• Q/A
6. Analytical Skills
Expertise of conducting scientific research operations
Use of quantitative and qualitative statistical tools
Problem identification, analysis and solution from diverse angle
Expertise in methods of surveys and participatory tools
SKILLS ACQUIRED
7. Communication Skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Proficiency in formal report writing
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Skills for working in a group and participatory environment
SKILLS ACQUIRED (contd..)
8. SKILLS ACQUIRED (contd..)
Coordination and Leadership Skills
Mastery of techniques for coordination with a wide range of stakeholders
Understanding of different operational context (local, state, and federal)
Perception of social and environmental impact of development decisions
Ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
9. Computer Skills
Documentation: MS - Word, Excel, Power Point
Database: Access, SPSS, STATISTICA
GIS/RS: ArcGIS, IDRISI, Erdas Imagine
Graphic: Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, AutoCAD
Project Management : MS Project
Programming: C++, Python
SKILLS ACQUIRED (contd..)
13. Housing & Real Estate
- Eastern Housing Ltd.
- East West Property Dev. Ltd.
- Amin Mohammad Group
- Bangladesh Development Group
- Concorde Land Development Ltd.
- Xenovalley Model Town Limited
- Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd
- Building For Future Ltd.
- Navana Construction Ltd
Pre-Requisite
- Concept of Legislative Framework
- Computer Skills
Career Paths (contd..)
Exemplar
FAYSAL KABIR SHUVO (’00)
Deputy Manager;
EHL
B.URP (BUET);
MSc. Env. Mgmt.
(Singapore)
Urban Planner;
Probashi Palli
Group
BURP (BUET)
MOHAMMED HAMIDUL HASAN (’06)
14. Academia
Government University
- BUET, KUET, RUET, CUET
- KU, JU, DU
Private University
(Relevant Courses)
- BRAC
- Daffodil
- Stamford
- State
- German University of BD
Pre-Requisite
- Excellent CGPA
- Research & Communication Skill
Career Paths (contd..)
Exemplar
ISRAT JAHAN (’99)
Assistant Professor;
CUET
BURP (BUET);
MSc. Disaster
Mgmt. (USA)
Lecturer;
BRACU
BURP (BUET);
MSc. Env. Science
(UK, Hungary)
MD. ASIF RAHMAN (’02)
16. NGOs
- BRAC
- CARE
- Oxfam
- Save the Children
- UN Agencies
Donor Agencies
- ADB; WB
- JICA
- USAID
- DFID
- GIZ
Pre-Requisite
- Project Planning & Evaluation Skills
- Writing and Communication Skill
Career Paths (contd..)
Exemplar
MD. MUNTASIR (‘04)
Research
Associate;
IPA
BURP (BUET);
Fulbright Candt.,
MURP (UIUC, USA)
Deputy Program
Manager;
DFID
BURP (BUET);
MSc. (Germany)
BISHOJIT DEB (’00)
17. Depends on Individuals
- Social, Economical and Environmental Context !!!
- Goal & Passion
- SWOT Aspects
Seriously???
“Be Competent,
Success will Follow”
3 idiots
Best Path…?
18. Statistics
Source: BUETplanners Directory (2013); Database Courtesy: Md. Rayhanul Islam (’09)
PhD, 42, 13%
Masters, 189,
60%
Bachelor, 84,
27%
Highest Level of Education
Total No. of BUETplanners Alumni URP’95 – URP’07 : 315
Canada 7%
U.S.A 10%
UK 9%
Germany 7%
Australia 6%
Netherlands 3%
EU/Multiple 5%
Singapore 1%
Thailand 3%
Bangladesh 44%
Japan 2%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Hong
Kong
1%
Masters Countries
19. Statistics (cont..)
Total No. of BUETplanners Alumni URP’95 – URP’07 : 315
15%
27%
23%
2%
7%
11%
2%
4%
3%
2% 4%
Industry Distribution
Government
Research
Consulting
Engineering
NGO
Academia
Real Estate
Bank
IT
Business Entity
N/A0 20 40 60 80 100
Urban Planning
Regional Planning
Infrastructure Planning
Development Planning
Transportation Planning
Community Planning
Environmental Planning
Disaster Management
Geographical Information System
Remote Sensing
Development Studies
Business Administration
Specialization in Masters
Source: BUETplanners Directory (2013); Database Courtesy: Md. Rayhanul Islam (’09)
20. - Good CGPA
- Clear Concept of
~~ Research Methods/Project Management/Legal Framework
- English Writing and Speaking Proficiency (i.e. GRE; IELTS)
- Presentation & Communication Skill
- Extra Curricular Activities (i.e. Trainings, Publication, Events)
- Networking (i.e. BUETplanners, BIP, LinkedIn)
- Act professionally (i.e. e-mail, social media, portfolio)
- Keep eyes and ears open !
To Do List
21. Research and Publication Techniques
Scholarship Opportunities
Career path of planners in abroad
Application for Jobs – CV, Cover Letter & Interview Techniques
Potentiality in Development Sector of Bangladesh
Unexplored Industries – Management Consultancy, Engineering
Firms, Outsourcing Opportunities
Sector Wise Detail List of Employers
Required Changes in the Curriculum
Future Discussion Topic