Abdul Khaleque

Experience

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  Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)

  Apr 1980 - May 1996

  Assistant Engineer (Irrigation)

  Implemented irrigation projects of BADC including operation and maintenance of surface water and groundwater irrigation system, the O&M of the pumps and engines of LLPs and DTWs, maintenance of irrigation control structures, channels and other irrigation structures, rehabilitation of old pumps, engines and irrigation structures, operation and management of revenue collection, and overall execution and implementation of irrigation projects in Bangladesh

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  AQUA Consultants & Engineers Ltd.

  May 1996 - Jun 1998

  Irrigation Advisor, Natinal Minor Irrigation Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture

  Worked with a team of expatriate experts in NMIDP Project of Agriculture Ministry and pprovided support service to the farmers for the construction of deep set/very deep set shallow tube wells in the project area and provided technical assistance for smooth operation and maintenance of irrigation system, O&M of pumps and engines and training on repair and maintenance of the same.

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  Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)

  Jul 1998 - Dec 2010

  Superintending Engineer (Minor Irrigation Survey & Monitoring)

  Implemented irrigation projects of BADC at different capacities from Asstt. Engineer to Suptt. Engineer in Bangladesh. Worked for operation and maintenance of surface water and groundwater irrigation system, the O&M of the pumps and engines of LLPs and DTWs, maintenance of irrigation control structures, excavation and re-excavation of canals, construction and maintenance of buried pipe irrigation systems, maintenance of khals, channels and other irrigation structures, management of smart card metering system, rehabilitation of old pumps, engines and irrigation structures, operation of smartcard metering systems and management of revenue collection, and overall execution and implementation of irrigation projects in Bangladesh over a period of three decades. Show less

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  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Surface Water Management Specialist, FAO

  Conducted studies on surface water irrigation development and prepared a report under the guideline of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Worked with a team of experts for feasibility study, project appraisal and preparation of project concept paper for the formulation of technical cooperation project proposal for improvement, expansion, operation and management of existing on-going surface water irrigation projects in Barisal and Sylhet division of Bangladesh. Identified the gaps and constraints of existing irrigation system, planned and suggested the future developments including efficient O&M system for the project. Show less

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  Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation

  Apr 2011 - May 2011

  Consultant (Artesian Well Development), BADC

  Worked for the assessment of artesian well for the development of minor irrigation in Bangladesh under MIISU division of BADC. Performed a feasibility study and assessment of Artesian well for the development of minor irrigation in Bangladesh. Assessed ground water resources and studied for artesian well development and determination of water logged area in the selected locations for increasing agricultural production in Bangladesh under the program of MIISU Division, BADC.

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  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Hydrologist/Water Management Specialist, FAO

  Worked for `Master Plan for Agricultural Development in the Southern Coastal Area of Bangladesh' with a technical team of national/international consultants under Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Prepared a Master Plan for Agricultural Development in the Southern Coastal Area of Bangladesh working with a technical team of experts under FAO Dhaka. Conducted feasibility study through field visit, participatory rural appraisal, focus group discussion, consultation workshops, meetings and seminars with the stakeholders. Finally prepared a master plan for agricultural development in the southern delta for improved management of water for irrigation. Show less

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  Survey & Monitoring Project, BADC

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Water Quality Expert (Individual Consultant)

  Worked as individual consultant (Water Quality Expert), under Survey & Monitoring Project of BADC, for development of irrigation water testing system in Bangladesh. The job was to find out and introduce effective operation and maintenance of divisional and district level irrigation water testing system for minor irrigation development, updated and developed publication materials for water testing system to activate all labs and mini-labs of BADC in Bangladesh.

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  Center for Environmental and Geographical Information Services (CEGIS)

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Agricultural Engineer, GW Aquifer Study for detection of Zone of Influence, BADC

  Worked for Survey & Monitoring Project of BADC for a study of zone of influence of DTW and STW for minor irrigation development in Bangladesh. Performed groundwater study and detection of zone of influence of DTWs and STWs through pumping test, recovery test and measuring aquifer characteristics for minor irrigation development in Bangladesh. Computed permeability, transmissibility, draw-down and storage co-efficient of the wells and identified the zone of influences between two DTWs and between DTW & STW. Developed and updated groundwater database and conducted training for Institutional capacity building for field level technical staff. Show less

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  Center for Resource Development Studies Ltd.

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Irrigation Expert (Environmental Impact Assessment), BADC

  Worked for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nalitabari-Chellaikhali Rubber Dam Project at Nalitabari, Sherpur under Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). It was a study and assessment of environmental impact of construction of a rubber dam at Nalitabari of Sherpur district through conducting PRA, FGD and field visits, prepared operation schedules, presentation document, drafting report and prepared a final draft report on the assessment results of environmental impact of the Rubber Dam Project of BADC. Show less

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  Mott MacDonald, Project Management & Design Consultantant

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  Irrigated Agricultural Specialist, IMIP Project, BWDB / ADB

  Worked for IMIP project of BWDB and undertook rural appraisal in GKIP and TBP to identify the main constraints of crop productions and water management. Assessed the scope and capacities of extension services and water management situation and Identify gaps and possible areas of support. Identified the key requirements for efficient irrigation and its management to meet the needs of crop productivity. Developed a plan for efficient water management and O&M to be implemented by the IMO for TBP and GKIP. Drafted supplementary reports on `Land use agriculture and irrigation management' in GK Irrigation Project and in Teesta Barrage Project. Show less

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  BETS Consulting Services Ltd.

  Jan 2017 - now

  Training Specialist & Server In-charge, Muhuri Irrigation Project, BWDB, IMIP/ADB

  Assess, plan and implement training and extension programs for capacity building of the stakeholders including project staff of PIU and members of water users groups, participatory water management groups and leaders of labor contracting societies to enhance the knowledge and skills to take part in the process of modernization of Muhuri Irrigation Project of Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) under Irrigation Management Improvement Project (IMIP) financed by ADB.