In 2016, I completed an internship at Bandar Steel Industries Ltd. (BSI), located in Madanpur, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh, a leading steel manufacturing company established in 2002. BSI is renowned for producing high-quality steel products essential for construction, with its corporate office in Dhaka and factory in Narayanganj. According to their website (www.bandarsteel.com), BSI specializes in MS (mild steel) billets and deformed MS bars, including 40 grade/300W, 60 grade/400W, and 500W deformed bars, designed for structural reinforcement. These products are engineered to meet stringent standards for strength, ductility, fatigue properties, chemical composition, and elongation, ensuring safety and reliability in construction applications. The company emphasizes quality, using advanced steel-making processes to deliver cost-effective, durable products critical for Bangladesh’s infrastructure.

During my internship, I worked closely with the production and quality control teams, gaining hands-on experience in steel manufacturing and metallurgical processes. I learned about the production of MS billets through melting and casting, followed by rolling to create deformed bars, and the importance of controlling chemical composition to achieve desired mechanical properties. I also engaged in quality testing, including tensile strength and elongation assessments, which deepened my understanding of material behavior under stress. As a materials/metallurgical engineer, I acquired practical skills in analyzing microstructure and optimizing alloy properties, particularly for construction-grade steel. Additionally, I observed the application of process optimization techniques, such as adjusting rolling parameters to enhance bar uniformity, which honed my problem-solving abilities in a real-world industrial setting.