Javed Karim has officially assumed office as the Chief Engineer (Routine Duties) of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), marking his position as the organisation’s 20th Chief Engineer.
After overcoming administrative hurdles, Karim took charge on Monday, November 3, 2025, following the issuance of government notification (No. 46.00.0000.071.12.005.18-877) by the Development-1 Branch of the Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD).
He succeeds recently retired Chief Engineer Md. Anwar Hossain, whose tenure ended on October 26. With Hossain’s departure, LGED remained without a head for ten consecutive working days until the ministry’s notification ended the period of uncertainty.
Based on seniority, LGED’s Additional Chief Engineer (Grade–3), Javed Karim, was entrusted with the position of Chief Engineer (Routine Duties).
Raised in an engineering family, Karim has earned a solid reputation among colleagues as a skilled officer with extensive administrative and technical experience. His leadership and supervision in several key LGED projects have been widely praised.
Several senior officials highlighted Karim’s strong relationships with development partners, including the World Bank. Given that a significant portion of LGED’s projects are externally funded, these connections are expected to positively impact ongoing projects’ progress.
Many in the organization believe that a longer tenure for Javed Karim could accelerate LGED’s initiatives, with his experience, leadership, and strategic guidance opening new avenues in the country’s infrastructure development.
