Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd.

Sheltech Tower, 55 Bir Uttam Qazi Nuruzzaman Road (West Panthapath), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh Phone: + 880-2-8124627, 9128063; Fax: + 880-2-9143332 E-mail: info@scplbd.com; Web: www.scplbd.com

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Background and Management

Background Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. (SCPL) is a well-established consulting house. For last 25 plus years as a major practitioner in Urban Planning, Architectural and Engineering Design, SCPL is now is now capable in taking a pioneering role in many areas of services viz. in the broad range of, Physical and Social Planning, Tourism Planning, Engineering and Management with Techno-economic feasibility services including Environmental improvements both in the country and abroad.

Since its formation, SCPL has been extensively involved in the Identification, Design, Planning, Development and Implementation of number of projects throughout Bangladesh and abroad and providing professional services to the Government of Bangladesh, International Lending and Aid Agencies, Multi-lateral Organization and Private Sector.

SCPL is an independent firm of consultants, and as a member of Bangladesh Association of Consulting Engineers (BACE), subscribers to the general principles and standards, of professional conduct laid down by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

The firm is registered with and has successfully conducted many projects for major International Development Funding Agencies, which includes Asian Development Bank, The World Bank, UNDP, EEC, SDC, FINNIDA, USAID, UNICEF, DFID, DGIS and RNE on behalf of Govt. of Netherlands. The impressive list of clients engaged with SCPL since its formation is reflected in its involvements in the various Ministries and Department of GoB like Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defense, Bangladesh Railway, LGED, RHD, CWASA, DWASA, DSCC & DNCC, BCC, KDA, RAJUK, DPHE, BWDB, BPDB, BPC, NSC, Civil Aviation etc.

SCPL has earned a good reputation nationally and internationally. In the past few years the firm has completed a good number of planning and Infrastructure Development Projects including several ADB TA's in the country. SCPL has also successfully completed an Urban Infrastructure Improvement Project for ADB under Ministry of communication, Bhutan and EIA, IEE and ISIA for the Study on Construction of the Bridge over the River Rupsha in Khulna, funded by JICA, Char Livelihood Project (CLP) funded by DFID. In recent year SCPL is involved in a good number of planning projects funded by GOB. i.g. Khulna Master Plan, Landuse/Master Plan for Bangladesh Railway, Structure Plan/Master Plan and detailed Area Plan for Barisal Divisional Town, District Pourashava Master Plan, Upazila Pourashava Master Plan, Preparation of Development Plan of Cox’s Bazar Town and Sea Beach upto Teknaf, Preparation of Master Plan at Dhamal Kote area for Sta HQ at Dhaka Cantonment and RETA No. 6504: Improving Connectivity and Destination Management of Cultural and Natural Resources in the South Asia Sub-region (Package T2 BANGLADESH). Recently SCPL has completed two ADB projects name South Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Tourism Development Plan & South Asia Sub Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Tourism Master Plan.

Management

Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. (SCPL) is presently headed by Chairman, Managing Director and Directors. As one of the leading consulting houses of the country, the key-officers of the organization have sound professional capability in their respective fields. The technical and administrative activities of the company are maintained and monitored by the Board of Directors comprising of full time professionals with long experience in the field of multidisciplinary consultancy services. Each of the directors with their high degree of qualification skill foresight and aptitude in their respective disciplines, maintain a continuous and effective control of all activities. A panel of advisors, associate consultants and professional staff supports the services in each field of practices.

In the year 2015 the firm has restructured its management with the following renowned and pioneer business personnel in the Country.

Engr. Kutubuddin Ahmed Chairman

Engr. Kutubuddin Ahmed is the Chairman and Founder of Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. and its associated companies. With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), he is a successful Entrepreneur, Industrialist, Business Manager and Market Specialist with extensive experience in trading, commerce and industry.

He is also the Chairman and Founder of Envoy and its associated companies. He is involved in the successful operation of a large number of industries and trading activities which includes Textile, Garments Manufacturing, Banking, International Cargo Handling etc. One of his Textiles companies is listed in the Stock Exchanges of Bangladesh and is a leading brand.

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He is the Former President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). He is also the Former Secretary General of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA). He was awarded the National Sports Award for his contribution in promoting sports. He is actively associated with several professional, sports, social and non-profit organizations.

Planner-Engineer Dr. Toufiq M. Seraj Managing Director Dr. Toufiq M. Seraj is the Founder Managing Director of Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. and its associated companies. He is an Engineer and Planner by profession. He has extensive professional experience in Real Estate Development, Construction, Management and Planning Consultancy. As a recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship he obtained his Ph.D. degree in Civic Design from the University of Liverpool, UK. He formerly held academic positions at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He has wide range of publications including several books on Town Planning, Housing and Real Estate.

Besides Real Estate he is also involved in other businesses which include Consultancy, Hospitality Industry, Construction of Industrial Buildings etc.

He is the former President of Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP). He was the President of Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) for three consecutive terms (2000-2006). He formerly held leadership positions in several professional, social and sports organizations. Currently he is actively involved in different research and non-profit organizations.

Field of Specialization

SCPL has been rendering comprehensive consultancy services in the fields of Socio-techno-economic studies along with the

advisory services in the area of Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development and Planning. The firm specializes and

encompasses professional services in the following fields.

Urban & Regional Planning

Engineering Survey & Design

Architectural & Urban Design

Traffic & Transportation

Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing

Feasibility Study

Water Resource

Municipal Services

Energy & Power

Environmental & Social Study

Research & Training

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Project Experience by SCPL

A. Infrastructure Development & Planning (Urban & Rural)

‘Preparation of Development Plan of Fourteen Upazilas, Package-02’, founded by GoB, executed byUrban Development Directory (UDD), 2014.

‘Preparation of Development Plan of Cox’s Bazar Town and Sea Beach upto Teknaf includingMaheshkhali and St. Martin’s Island’, funded by GoB, executed by Urban Development Directory(UDD), 2013.

RETA No. 6504: Improving Connectivity and Destination Management of Cultural and NaturalResources in the South Asia Sub-region (Package T2 BANGLADESH), funded by ADB, executed byADB, 2009-20010

Preparation of Master Plan at Dhamal Kote area for Station HQ at Dhaka Cantonment, funded by GoB,executed by DW & CE, Army Hq. (MES), 2009

Preparation of Master Plan for Kuakata Tourism Centre under Upazila Towns InfrastructureDevelopment Project-UTIDP (Package-11), funded by GoB, executed by LGED, 2014.

Preparation of Master Plan for Paurashavas (18 Pourashavas) under Upazila Towns InfrastructureDevelopment Project (Package-11), funded by GoB, executed by LGED, 2008-2010.

Preparation of Master Plan for Paurashavas under District Towns Infrastructure Development Project-DTIDP (Package-S04), funded by GoB, executed by LGED, 2014.

Planning and Designing for Various Infrastructure and Utility Plans and Components with AncillaryWorks for Uttara Residential Model Town (3rd Phase) Project , funded by GoB, executed by RAJUK, 2008-2009.

Preparation of Structure Plan, Master Plan and Detailed Area Plan for the Extension of the KhulnaMaster Plan Area up to Mongla Town, funded by GoB executed by Khulna Development Authority(KDA), 2013.

Land Survey and Preparation of Landuse Plan of Railway Land in Bangladesh, funded by GoB,Executed by Bangladesh Railway (BR), 2007-2009.

SASEC Tourism Development Project (TAR: 39399), funded by ADB, executed by ADB, 2008.

Preparation of Structure Plan, Master Plan and detailed area plan for Barisal Divisional Towns, funded by GoB, Executed by Urban Development Directorate (UDD), 2011.

SASEC Tourism Development Plan (TAR: 37007) ADB, funded by ADB, executed by ADB, 2004.

Promoting Good Urban Governance in Dhaka City, funded by ADB, executed by DCC, 2004.

Rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers at Sattala Bastee Area (Infectious Disease Hospital), Mohakhali, Funded by Research Initiatives Bangladesh (RIB), 2003-2004.

Self-help Initiatives for Urban infrastructure Improvement Project, funded by ADB, executed by ADB,2001.

Urban Sector Strategy (ADB TA No. 3226 BAN), funded by ADB, executed by LGED, 1999-2000.

Preparation of Structure Plan, Master Plan and Detailed Area Plan for Khulna City, funded by GoB, executed by Ministry of works, 1997-2000.

Preparation of Land Use Plan for Railway Land, funded by GoB, executed by Bangladesh Railway (BR), 1998-1999.

Urban Infrastructure Improvement Project, Bhutan, funded by ADB, executed by Ministry of Communication, BHU, 1997-1998.

Secondary Towns Infrastructure Development Project, Phase-II, funded by ADB, executed LocalGovernment Engineering Department (LGED), 1992-1993.

Formulation of Land Development Controls and procedures for Dhaka city, funded by ADB, executedby LGED, 1992-1993.

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B. Roads & Road Transportation

Sylhet Town Bypass Road & Bridges under Sylhet-Tamabil-Jaflong-Road Improvement Project, funded by KFAED, executed by RHD, Ministry of Communication, 2004-2005.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign under RRMP-III in Nalka-Hatikamrul-Bonpara Highway Roadfunded Word Bank, RHD Ministry of Communication, 2003.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign and monitoring survey under RRMP-III in the Jessore KhulnaHighway, funded by World Bank , executed by RHD, Ministry of Communication, 2001-2002.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign and monitoring survey under RRMP-III in the Gazipur District,funded by World Bank, executed RHD, Ministry of Communication, 1999-2000.

Detailed Engineering and Construction, Supervision of Sylhet-Tamabil-Jaflong Road ImprovementProject, funded by KFAED, executed by Ministry of Communication, 1998-2001.

Urban Transport and Environment Improvement Project ADB-TA, funded by ADB, executed by BRTA,2000-2001.

Road Safety Measures on National Regional Roads Project, funded by NDF, executed by RHD,1998-2001.

Construction of Steel Bailey Bridges on Important Feeder and Rural Roads, funded by DFID (ODA),executed by LGED, 1998-1999.

Traffic Survey for the Study on Construction of the Bridge over the River Rupsha in Khulna, funded &executed by JICA, 1998.

C. Water Supply & Sanitation

Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for Displacement ofSquatter Communities of the Drainage Channels (Package # DS-04) funded by World Bank, executed byDWASA, 2006.

Management and Operational Support (Twining) Program, funded by World Bank, executed by DWASA,1997-2000.

Improved Sanitation Services Programme, funded by World Bank, executed by DWASA, 1997-2000.

Un-Accounted Water Management Programme for Chittagong WASA, funded by World Bank, executed byCWASA, 1993-1995.

Tangail Town Integrated Water Management and Development Study, funded by IDA executed by Flood Action Plan, 1994.

Mini Tara Pilot Testing Project, funded by UNICEF, executed by DPHE, 1993-1994.

D. Water Resources

Additional Drainage Study to Determine a Sustainable Solution for the Drainage Problems in the BaggarDona River Catchment Area, funded by GoB, executed by Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), 2008-2009.

Feasibility Study for Pilot Programme of Land Reclamation from the Bay of Bengal by Engineering and Biological Interventions, funded by GoB, executed by BWDB, 2007-2009.

Second Small Scale Water Resources Development Sector Project (SSSWRDSP), funded by ADB,GoB, BOP, executed by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), 2005.

Char Development and Settlement Project (Phase II), funded by DGIS, executed by Ministry of Water Resources, 2000-2004.

Char Development and Settlement Project (Phase I), funded by DGIS, executed by Ministry of Water Resources, 1994-2000.

Ground Water survey and Secondary data in the District of Laxmipur, Noakhali, Feni and Mirasarai Thana of Chittagong, funded by CDSP, executed by CDSP, 2000.

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E. Power & Energy

Haripur 109 M.W Power Station Extension Project, funded by ADB, executed by BPDB, 1998-2001.

Meghnaghat 300 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Project, funded by ADB, executed by BPDB, 1995-1996.

F. Feasibility Study/Survey & Others

Project Proposal (PP) of Bakerganj Paurashava (For Sub-projects to be implemented under MGSP-BMDF Part), 2014.

Study on Community Resource Centre (CRC) and Its Impact on the empowerment process of urbanslum dwellers for SHOUHARDHO Program, funded by USAID, executed by CARE, 2006.

Study on Land ownership and Occupancy Pattern in slums and informal settlements, funded WB, executed by WB, 2006.

Preparation of Sub Project Appraisal Report for Savar Municipality under Municipal Service Project,Phase-II (IDA Credit No. 3177BD), funded by Savar Pourashava, Executed by Savar Pourashava,2006.

Verification Survey on Char Livelihood Programme (CLP) Phase-II, funded by, DFID, executed by Maxwell Stamp PLC, 2005-2006.

Baseline Survey on Poultry Technology Development and Dissemination Project, funded by JICA, executed by JICA, 2005-2006.

Shelter and Infrastructure Upgrading Programme at Chator Noyapara Resettlement Area (ATI), Gazipur, funded by Research Initiatives Bangladesh (RIB), executed by Research InitiativesBangladesh (RIB), 2004-2005.

Verification Survey on Char Livelihood Programme (CLP) Phase-I, unded by, DFID, executed by Maxwell Stamp PLC, 2005.

Interview Survey in Influenced Areas of Storm Water Drainage System Improvement Project in Dhaka City, funded by CCI, executed by CCI, Japan, 2004-2006.

Social Survey (Four Different Aspects) : Study on Solid Waste Management in Dhaka City, funded byJICA, executed by DCC, 2004

Consultancy Services for Cost benefit analysis of various options for providing Safe and Secure Housing for Low Income Urban Working Women, funded by CIDA, executed by Nari Uddug Kendra(NUK), 2003.

Consultancy Services for Conducting Land tenure Study within SHAHAR Project under theIntegrated Food Security Program (IFSP), funded by CARE, executed by CARE, 2002

Interview Survey at Effected Areas of Large Scale Bridges in Bangladesh, funded by IDC, executedby IDI, Japan, 2001.

Feasibility Study for Proposed Inland Container Terminal, funded by Private, executed by X-PressLtd., 2000.

LGI-1st Rapid Field Appraisal, funded by USAID, executed by USAID, 2002.

Feasibility Study for Setting up Export Processing Zones in Nirth Bengal, Funded by GOB, Executedby Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), 1999.

Study on Financing of Urban Low Income Housing, funded by ADB, executed by ADB, 1998.

Preparation of Bid Documents for Selection of DSM Consultants of RIDM in Greater Noakhali Districtfunded by & executed by SDC, 1997.

Formulation of Functional Requirements for Female Teachers Hostel, funded by PROMOTE, executed by Ministry of Education, 1997.

Survey on Study for Rain Water Collection and Storage, funded by UNICEF, executed by NMIDP,1994-1995.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey, funded by WB/EEC, executed by NMIDP, 1997

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Feasibility Study for the Construction of Jetties on Cyclone Prone Islands, funded by ADB, executed by LGED, 1994.

Need Assessment Study of Bangladesh Open University, funded by ADB, executed by Open University, 1993-1994.

Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Bio-Technology Institute in Bangladesh, funded by WB, executed by Ministry of Education, 1991-1993.

Drawing and Printing of Thana Base Maps, funded by UNDP/ILO, executed by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), 1993

G. Environment

Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE) Survey on the Matuail Extension and Amin Bazar Landfill Site, funded by JICA, executed by DCC, 2004.

EIA Study on Construction of the Bridge over the River Rupsha in Khulna, funded and executed by JICA, 1999.

IEE and ISIA for the Study on Construction over the River Rupsha in Khulna, funded and executed byJICA, 1998-1999.

H. Building Design and Supervision

Preparation & Supplying of Architectural and Structural Plan, Drawing Etc. of 8 Storied AdministrativeBuilding, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Dinajpur, 2014.

6-Storied Office Building with two levels Basement at SANARC Complex, Tejgaon, Dhaka, funded & executed by Multidrive Ltd., 2004-2005.

4 -Storied Residence for Lecturers and Officers of Khulna University funded & executed by KhulnaUniversity, 2004-2005.

Construction of Private Residence at Baridhara, Dhaka, funded & executed by Asiya Rahman, 2004.

6-Storied Commercial cum Residential Building at Noakhali, funded & executed by Fokrul NaharSuborna, 2003-2005.

International Standard Swimming Pools at Mymensingh District Head Quarter funded & executed byNational Sports Council (NSC), 2000-2005.

4-Storied Residence of Assistant Professors and Officers of equivalent Rank funded & executed by Khulna University 2001-2003.

4 –Storied Residence for Class - III & IV Employees, funded & executed by Khulna University, 2002-2003.

15 storied Rural Development Engineering Center (RDEC) Building under RDP-21, funded & executed byLGED, 2000-2003.

Inland Container Depot cum Container Freight Station at CEPZ funded & executed by K & T Logistics Ltd., 2000-2001.

Vice Chancellor’s Residence cum Office Building, funded & executed by Khulna University., 2000-2001.

SANARC Complex at Tejgaon I/A, funded & executed by Multidrive Ltd., 1999-2002.

16-Storied Friendship Tower at 30, Bipanan C/A Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, funded & executed by Friendship Tower Ltd., 1998-2002.

Interior Design and Decoration of BTA Tower of North South University, funded & executed by North South University, 1996.

Construction of Swimming Pools at Barisal and Mymensingh District, funded & executed by NSC, 1995-2002.

Construction of 4 storied Motel at Dinajpur funded & executed by BPC, 1995-1996.

6 Storied YMCA Development Centre at Segun Bagicha, Dhaka funded & executed by YMCA, 1995-1995.

Repair and Rehabilitation of Dilapidated Godowns and Ancillary Facilities of Greater Districts of Dhaka, Tangail and Jamalpur, funded & executed byDirectorate of Food, GoB, 1994-1995.

Design of G.L.T. Building at Kushtia, funded and executed by BTC, 1994-1995.

7 Stories Fleet Club-cum Shopping Complex at Chittagong, funded & executed by Bangladesh Navey Welfare Trust, 1993-1995.

4-Storied Boy’s Hostel Building of Khulna University, Gollamari, Khulna, funded and executed by Khulna University, 1990-1992.