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Vol. 01 / Issue 2026 Dhaka · Bangladesh
Sunday, 19 April 2026

Occupational Safety Board of Bangladesh.

A certifying and regulatory authority constituted under Articles 74, 75 & 76 of the Constitution of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Established as a corporate body of IEB — advancing the national occupational safety, health, and environment agenda.
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Safety is not an accident ✦ It is a commitment ✦ নিরাপদ বাংলাদেশ ✦ One workplace at a time ✦ Safety is not an accident ✦ It is a commitment ✦ নিরাপদ বাংলাদেশ ✦ One workplace at a time ✦
§ 01 · About the Board

A national charter for safer work, healthier lives, and a more productive Bangladesh.

The Occupational Safety Board of Bangladesh (OSBB) is one of four corporate bodies under the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), formed to render advisory and support services to industries, organisations, and stakeholders — minimising occupational accidents and driving productivity growth across the country.

  • 01 Developing national safety standards and regulations Regulatory
  • 02 Training over 3,000 safety professionals nationwide Capacity
  • 03 Safety audits across RMG, construction, and heavy industries Advisory
  • 04 Policy support to Government on occupational safety Policy
  • 05 Collaborations with ILO, BGMEA, BKMEA, DIFE, NOHSTRI, RSC Partnerships
Feature · Mandate Brief

Established as a certifying and regulatory authority

কর্মক্ষেত্রে নিরাপত্তা — একটি জাতীয় অঙ্গীকার

OSBB takes every initiative to introduce and maintain standards in safety management, safety engineering, and occupational health management — while maintaining liaison with internationally accepted certifying bodies.

Articles 74–76 IEB Corporate Body Since 1948
3,000+
Safety ProfessionalsTrained since inception, jointly with ESCB
32
Board MembersEngineers, ministries & institutions (Mar 2026)
10+
Industrial SectorsFrom RMG to Tannery, Transport to Telecom
78yrs
Legacy of IEBParent institution established 1948, Dhaka
§ 02 · Core Functions

Ten mandates. One mission.

From industrial safety services to academic integration — OSBB's functional activities span the full lifecycle of occupational safety, from awareness and training to audit, certification, and emergency advisory.

01 / 10

Industrial Safety Services

Comprehensive safety management for industries — safeguarding people in occupation and the assets of their installations.

02 / 10

Training & Certification

OSHAS / ISO 18001 compliant programs — General Safety, Construction & Road, Hazardous Work, and High-Rise.

03 / 10

Safety Audit Programs

Professional auditing and compliance verification — implementing corrective roadmaps across industrial sectors.

04 / 10

Policy Formulation

Drafting safety policy, rules, and regulations — leading role in finalising the national OSH Policy with MoLE.

05 / 10

Sector-Specific Safety

RMG, Construction, Transportation, Telecom, Power — tailored codes & manuals for each industry's risk profile.

06 / 10

Environmental Management

Pollution control, emissions monitoring, and integration of environmental safety into industrial operations.

07 / 10

Occupational Health

Workplace health service management — integrating physical and mental wellbeing into operational safety systems.

08 / 10

Emergency Response

Expert advisory groups for national crises — natural calamities, industrial accidents, and acts of God.

09 / 10

Academic Integration

Universities linkage — recommending SHE syllabi at engineering and technical education levels across Bangladesh.

10 / 10

Research & Development

R&D in industries — compiling safety codes and manuals for individual industries with empirical data.

+ Extra

Jute, Textile & Tannery

Specialised safety programmes for legacy sectors — chemical handling, worker protection, waste management.

+ Extra

Data & Monitoring

OSHE database across all IEB Centres and Sub-Centres — evidence base for national decision-making.

Zero tolerance for preventable harm✚ Industry + Labour + Engineering✚ Audit · Certify · Advise✚ নিরাপত্তা আমাদের দায়িত্ব✚ Zero tolerance for preventable harm✚ Industry + Labour + Engineering✚ Audit · Certify · Advise✚ নিরাপত্তা আমাদের দায়িত্ব✚
§ 03 · Sectors We Serve

Wherever people and machinery meet — we are on the ground.

01 / 08 RMG & Textile Fire safety · electrical · structural integrity · BGMEA & BKMEA partnership · 4M+ workers impacted
02 / 08 Construction & Infrastructure High-rise · roads · highways · BNBC compliance · RAJUK & City Corporations
03 / 08 Jute & Tannery Chemical safety · waste management · worker health protection
04 / 08 Transportation Road, rail, water, aviation · fleet safety management
05 / 08 Telecommunication & Power Electrical safety standards · tower climbing · substation operations
06 / 08 Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Machinery · boiler safety · industrial hygiene programmes
07 / 08 Environment & Pollution Control Emissions monitoring · waste management compliance
08 / 08 Public Sector Infrastructure LGED · BIWTA · BIWTC · DPHE · City Corporation facilities
§ 04 · Training & Certification

Credentials built on engineering rigour.

In Partnership With
Engineering Staff College Bangladesh
5 Days

General Safety & Occupational Health

OSBB Certified Safety Professional

  • OSH fundamentals
  • Hazard identification
  • Risk assessment methods
  • Control hierarchies
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3 Days

Construction & Road Safety

Construction Safety Officer

  • Site safety planning
  • Scaffolding & excavation
  • PPE standards
  • Traffic management
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7 Days

Hazardous Work & High-Rise

Advanced Safety Specialist

  • Confined space entry
  • Working at heights
  • Fire safety systems
  • Emergency evacuation
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Facility-Level

ISO 18001 / OSHAS Programme

Facility Safety Compliance Certificate

  • Management systems setup
  • Audit preparation
  • Legal compliance review
  • Continuous improvement
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§ 05 · Legacy & Impact

A three-decade arc toward a safer Bangladesh.

1992

BCIC requests National Safety Council

The first formal appeal to the Ministry of Industry — planting the seed for a national safety framework.

1996

Draft Industrial Safety Policy

A 15-member Industrial Safety Committee formulates and submits the draft policy to the Secretary, Ministry of Industry.

1998

Inter-ministerial revision

Policy refined through two inter-ministerial meetings — bringing MoLE into the leadership fold.

2003

OSBB formally established under IEB

Constituted under Articles 74, 75, 76 of the IEB Constitution as a dedicated corporate body for OSH.

2013

Post-Rana Plaza intensification

OSBB initiatives deepen in RMG sector — partnerships with Accord, Alliance, and national remediation programs.

2015

ILO, BGMEA, BKMEA partnerships formalised

Strategic collaborations locked in with global and domestic apex bodies for sustained impact.

2020

COVID-19 workplace protocols

Rapid-response guidance for industries operating through pandemic conditions — hygiene, distancing, ventilation.

2025

Recognised as national certifying authority

OSH Policy finalised with appreciation from the Hon'ble Prime Minister — OSBB's leading role acknowledged.

2026

Board expanded to 32 members

Office Order of 25 March 2026 reconstitutes OSBB with engineers, ministries, and professional institutions.

§ 06 · Leadership & Governance

A 32-member board of engineers, ministries, and institutions.

Prof. Dr. Engr. Syeda Sultana Razia, Chairman OSBB
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Engr. Syeda Sultana Razia
F/14709
Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohammad Iqbal, Vice-Chairman OSBB
Vice-Chairman
Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohammad Iqbal
F/5623
Engr. Md. Al-Emran Hossain, Vice-Chairman OSBB
Vice-Chairman
Engr. Md. Al-Emran Hossain
F/11350 · PE, M.Sc. Mech, LEED AP, BCxP, CDCS, CST-II, OSHP, CFI
Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Iqbal Hossain, Member-Secretary OSBB
Member-Secretary
Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Iqbal Hossain
F/14396
+ 28 additional members from industry, academia, ministries and professional institutions
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§ 07 · Strategic Partners

Working alongside institutions that shape the nation.

Government Bodies
  • Ministry of Labour & Employment MoLE
  • Ministry of Industries
  • DIFE Factory Inspection
  • NOHSTRI OSH Training Institute
  • RAJUK & City Corporations
  • LGED · DPHE · BIWTA · BIWTC
Industry Associations
  • BGMEA RMG Apex Body
  • BKMEA Knitwear Apex Body
  • BCIC Chemical Industries
  • FBCCI Trade & Commerce
  • BTMA Textile Mills
International
  • ILO International Labour Organization
  • RSC Remediation Coordination Cell
  • Accord / Alliance Legacy
  • ISO 45001 Network
  • Global OSH bodies
Academic & Professional
  • ESCB Engineering Staff College
  • BPERB Engineers Registration
  • BAETE Engineering Accreditation
  • BUET · RUET · CUET · KUET
  • Bangladesh Medical Association
§ 08 · News & Events

From seminars to stakeholder consultations.

Featured · April 2026

OSBB Conducts National Safety Stakeholder Workshop 2026

A landmark convening of industry, government, and international partners at IEB Headquarters, Ramna — setting the roadmap for the next decade of occupational safety in Bangladesh. Discussions spanned RMG fire safety, high-rise construction protocols, and harmonisation with ISO 45001.

15 April 2026 · Dhaka Read Story →
March 2026

New Fire Safety Guidelines for High-Rise Buildings

Download →
March 2026

ILO Partnership for Enhanced OSH Training

Read →
February 2026

OSBB Board Expanded to 32 Members

Office Order →
January 2026

National Safety Seminar announced for May 2026

Register →
§ 09 · Three Pathways

Join the safety movement.

For Professionals

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For Organisations

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For Policy Makers

Collaborate with OSBB.

Policy advisory services. Expert consultation. Crisis response support to ministries and government bodies.

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§ 10 · Get in Touch

Write to OSBB.

Headquarters
Shaheed Engineer Vhaban Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Phone & Email
+880-2-55110327 · +880-2-55110431
Fax: +880-2-55110328
osbb.ieb@gmail.com
info@ossb.org
Office Hours
Saturday — Thursday · 09:00 – 17:00
Friday · Closed
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