Water Resources Division

The Water Resources Division is one of the vital divisions of CEGIS comprising expert professionals with up-to-date knowledge and technology. This division carries out water resources assessment, water resources planning at macro and micro levels, helps in planning for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), and applies RS/GIS based planning tools and techniques for environmental management of natural resources for better livelihood.

Remote Sensing Division

The Remote Sensing Division has strong expertise and extensive experience in the application of Remote Sensing (RS) technology in various sectors. This division provides services in satellite image processing, georeferencing and map preparation, landuse and land cover classification, disaster monitoring and damage assessment including flood and erosion mapping and monitoring, analysis of spatial and temporal data derived from satellite images and training on RS.

Morphology Division

The Morphology Division is responsible for carrying out studies in the field of river morphology. The morphologists of CEGIS have developed a unique method of studying morphological processes using remote sensing and GIS technology. Prediction and monitoring of morphological changes and bank erosion, vulnerability assessment, morphological and planform analysis are the main activities carried out under this division.

GIS Division

The GIS Division comprises a core team of experts and professionals having postgraduate education on GIS and long experience in applying GIS technology in diverse fields. This division has achieved a reputation of being a center of excellence among users and professionals. It provides services in GIS data development, GIS based software development, Web GIS, GPS and total station survey, and training.

Ecology Division (Soil, Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment)

This division works intensely towards an integrated approach to natural resources planning and management including the aspects of soil, agriculture and ecosystem as habitat for wildlife and fisheries resources. A multidisciplinary team of experts carries out specialized studies and provide support to EIAs and SIAs.

Social and Economic Division

The Social and Economic Division is responsible for socio-economic studies and research, involving economic resource planning and management, poverty, gender and livelihood studies, economic analyses, water pricing, socio-economic impact of interventions etc. This division conducts all its activities in close conformity with the national and international perspectives.

Database/IT Division

This division has expertise in developing GIS and Web based application software and database management. It is updated with the latest developments in database and ICT including .Net, map server, Oracle 10g, and open source technology. The division strives to promote standardization of metadata, data quality, data format etc. in Bangladesh.

R&D and Training Division

Research & Development is an integral part of the activities of CEGIS which expects to serve as a center of excellence in its fields of activity. In order to perform its activities in an effective manner, the capacity of the professionals at CEGIS needs to be enhanced in certain areas. In doing so CEGIS ensures that its professionals are among the foremost in their fields of expertise in terms of concepts, methods and technology.

Business Development Division

The Business Development Division works to guide the managers and senior professionals of the other divisions in order to build client network and bring new projects to the CEGIS portfolio. It explores CEGIS business opportunities in the public, private and development-partner agencies. It also explores business in association with leading local and foreign consultancy firms.

Quality Management Division

This division is responsible for quality management of the various activities of CEGIS. It develops standard quality control procedures and guidelines for data extraction, processing and database management. It also ensures that international quality control standards are maintained in the EIA and SIA studies carried out by CEGIS.

CEGIS Divisions