US, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is world's largest technical professional organization with over 420,000 members in 160 countries. IEEE IUT Student Branch is a chapter of the Bangladesh Section of IEEE. The branch was founded in 1999 by the students of EEE department. IMechE IUT Student Chapter Founded in 1847 in the UK, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has over 120,000 members in 140 countries. The IMechE IUT Student Chapter was founded by the students of MPE department. ASME IUT Student Section Founded in 1880 as an Engineering society focused on Mechanical Engineering in North America, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is now a multidisciplinary global organization with over 110,000 members in more than 150 countries. The ASME IUT Student Section was initiated by the students of MPE department in 2021. ACI IUT Student Chapter Founded in 1904 in USA, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials. ACI has over 100 chapters, 200 student chapters, and 30,000 members spanning over 120 countries. The initiative to start the ACI IUT Student Chapter was taken by students and faculty member of CEE department in April 2020. The Student Chapter started its journey on 4 May 2020. Alumni association IUT Alumni Association (IUTAA) was formed in 2004 by IUT alumni to establish a common platform for social, cultural and professional exchanges among the alumni. IUTAA is run by a thirteen member executive committee led by the President of the association. The executive committee is elected by the registered graduates through a voting process. The association maintains an office in IUT campus. Technology festivals Every year four technology festivals are organized by the four departments of the university. Each departmental festival is organized by the students of the respective department with support from the faculty members. Students from various universities and colleges participate in the competitions of the fests. Competitions are primarily based on engineering, technology, general knowledge and business. The university is open to the public during these festivals. See also Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, COMSTECH List of universities in Bangladesh Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology References Further reading External links Official website of OIC Organisation of Islamic Cooperation subsidiary organs Technological institutes of Bangladesh Engineering universities and colleges in Bangladesh Public universities of Bangladesh 1981 establishments in Bangladesh