Back to School After just over two years in the construction industry, I am back in school. I joined the University of Texas at Arlington in August 2026 as a PhD student in Civil Engineering. This time I am a lot further from home. The Lab I work in the Intelligent Systems and Emerging Technologies …

Designing the Nalua Baherchar Steel Tied Arch Bridge Introduction As part of an ambitious national initiative, the Government of Bangladesh is focused on constructing vital bridges to replace ferry crossings, ensuring uninterrupted road communication at both national and regional levels. One such …

Sports The sun rose over the Metroplex Sporting Complex in Dhaka, signaling the start of the annual SJ-SMEC-ACE Sports Day. As an SMEC graduate engineer, I was excited to swap my daily tasks for a day of sports and camaraderie. Cricket was the first event, filled with enthusiastic cheers and team …