AABEA: American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects
Description
American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects (AABEA)
Address: Registered in the State of Pennsylvania
Website: www.aabea.org
Established: April 30, 1984
Business Type: Professional Association
Location: Nationwide (USA) | Central Executive Committee (CEC): Silicon Valley, CA
🧭 Mission
AABEA is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious voluntary professional organization dedicated to educational, scientific, cultural, and charitable initiatives for engineers, architects, and IT professionals of Bangladeshi origin in North America.
🌍 Vision
To empower Bangladeshi-American engineers and architects, foster community advancement, and contribute to both North America and Bangladesh through technical, educational, and humanitarian collaboration.
🏢 About AABEA
Founded in 1984, AABEA consists of 12 active Chapters across the U.S., with a Central Executive Committee (CEC) rotating every two years. It serves as a platform for professionals to grow through networking, career development, education, and cultural exchange. AABEA is funded through generous donations from members and the Bangladeshi-American community.
🛠️ Programs & Services
- Career Development Workshops for Engineers, Architects, and IT professionals
- Certification Training: EIT, PE exams, AutoCAD, and software tools
- Youth Engagement: Annual Science Fairs, Art Competitions (K–12)
- Women Empowerment Workshops
- Scholarship Programs for college-bound Bangladeshi students
- Job Search Assistance: Resume review, interview prep, job fairs
🎓 Educational Contributions
- Developed Computer Labs at BUET and CUET with Intel Foundation support
- Established Robert Noyce Simulation Lab (RNSL) and Linux Lab at BUET
- Launched Joint Research Center for Advanced System Engineering (JRCASE)
- Supported curriculum modernization and initiated VLSI Circuit Programs in Bangladesh
🤝 Global & Humanitarian Impact
- Fundraised for disaster relief in Bangladesh, Haiti, and tsunami-hit regions
- Partnered with Salvation Army, Bangladesh Mission in USA, and World Bank
- Created marketing platforms for Bangladeshi IT companies in U.S. markets
📚 History Highlights
- Originally founded as American Association of Bangladesh Engineers (AABE)
- Renamed in 1999 to AABEA to include Architects, adopting a new constitution
- Founding treasurer: Dr. Faruq M. A. Siddiqui
