List of Bangladeshi architects

This list of Bangladeshi architects includes notable architects who were born in Bangladesh.

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Jalal Ahmed	Born 1959	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1983	General secretary of Institute of Architects Bangladesh[1]	Scholastica School at Dhaka and Savar Training And Resource Center BRAC at Faridpur, Rangpur and Bogra Dominic Residence, Tanzania
Kazi Khaleed Ashraf		Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1983 Masters from Massachusetts Institute of Technology PhD from University of Pennsylvania	Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Hawaii[2]	Designing Dhaka: A Manifesto for a Better City (Loka Press, Dhaka, 2012) Made in India (AD, London, 2007)[3] Sherebanglanagar: Louis Kahn and the Making of a Capital Complex (Loka Press, Dhaka, 2002) An Architecture of Independence: The Making of Modern South Asia (Architectural League of New York, New York, 1997) Pundranagar to Sherebanglanagar: Architecture in Bangladesh (Chetana, Dhaka, 1997) National Capital of Bangladesh (GA Edita, Tokyo, 1994)
Rafiq Azam	Born 29 December 1963, Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1989	SHATOTTO - architecture for green living	Emirates Glass Leading European Architects’ Forum (LEAF) Award 2012[4] SA Residence, Cityscape Architecture Award 2009[5] Meghna Residence

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C

Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury		Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1995	URABANA [6] Visiting Faculty: North South University BRAC University	Independence Monument, Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka, Bangladesh[6] Chandgaon Mosque, nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture [7] Aga Khan Award for Architecture, for Friendship Center^[24] 2014-16 Cycle

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Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Bashirul Haq	Born 1938 Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan 1964 Master's of Architecture, University of New Mexico, USA 1975	Principal, Bashirul Haq & Associates	Projects: Bhatshala House Kalindi Apartments Dhansiri Apartments Chayanaut Bhaban ASA Head Office Building Publications: Battling the Storm - Study on Cyclone Resistance Housing, published by the German Red Cross, 1999
Mubasshar Hussain		Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1972	President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh [8] President, Commonwealth Association of Architects[9] Principal Architect, Assoconsult Ltd Managing Director, Neer Limited[10]	Grameen Bank Head Office Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh Proshika Head Office complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh[11]
Saif Ul Haque	Born 1958	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	Principal, Saif Ul Haque Sthapati	Projects: BRAC Training Center at Faridpur, Bangladesh[12] Camp House for an Archaeological Team, Bogra, Bangladesh; IAB Award 2006 Govinda Gunalanker Hostel, Chittagong, Bangladesh Banchte Shekha Training Center, Jessore, Bangladesh Publications: Sherebanglanagar: Louis Kahn and the Making of a Capital Complex (Loka Press, Dhaka, 2002), co-author[12]
Syed Mainul Hossain	Born 1952 in Munshiganj, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	-	Projects: Jatiyo Smriti Soudho

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Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Muzharul Islam	Born 25 December 1923, Murshidabad, British Raj Died 15 July 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Science, Physics, University of Calcutta, British Raj 1942 Bachelor of Engineering, University of Calcutta, British Raj 1946 Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, United States 1952 Post Graduate Certificate in Tropical Architecture, Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, UK 1957 Masters in Architecture, Yale University, USA 1961	Former President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh[13] Honorary Fellow, American Institute of Architects Juror of First Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Geneva, 1980 Former President, Institute of Architects Pakistan	Projects: Faculty of Fine Arts, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh National Archives and Library, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh[14] National Institute of Public Administration Building, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh[14] Jahangirnagar University Master Plan and Designs, Dhaka, Bangladesh[14] Jaipurhat Limestone and cement Project, Jaipurhat, Banglades[14] World Bank Building, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh[14] Awards: Independence Day Award in 1999, the highest state award of Bangladesh[15] Institute of Architects Bangladesh Gold Medal, 1993

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K

Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Fazlur Rahman Khan	Born 3 April 1929, Dhaka, British Raj Died 27 March 1982, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Resting place Chicago, Illinois, USA	Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Ahsanullah Engineering College, University of Dhaka, (now Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) Master's degree on Structural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Master's degree on Theoretical and applied mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign PhD in Structural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Skidmore, Owings and Merrill	John Hancock Center, Chicago, 1965–1969 One Shell Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1972 140 William Street (formerly BHP House), Melbourne, 1972 Sears Tower, Chicago, 1970–1973 U.S. Bank Center, Milwaukee, 1973 King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 1977–1978 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1982 One Magnificent Mile, Chicago, completed 1983 Onterie Center, Chicago, completed 1986 United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ehsan Khan		Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology		Mausoleum of Bangabandhu Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 2010; nominated

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N

Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Enamul Karim Nirjhar	Born 1962 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology]	Principal architect and CEO, System Architects	Projects: British American Tobacco Corporate Headquarters Ninakabbo Epyllion Holdings Shudha Sadan Shakha-Proshakha (residence of Faridur Reza Sagar) Voot Restaurant WE - The Restaurant (Hampshire, UK) Fera (residence) Epyllion Style Industry Awards: AYA JK Cement Architect of the Year Award (2005) Berger Commendation Award for Excellence in Architecture (Ninakabbo) IAB award

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O

Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publications
Yafes Osman	Born 1 May 1946, Chittagong, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	Former Secretary of Institute of Architects Bangladesh Former Architect, Housing & Settlement Department, Government of Bangladesh Managing Director, Prakalpa Upadeshta Ltd

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P

Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publication
Mustapha Khalid Palash	Born 1963 in Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 1988	Managing Director, Vistaara Architects Pvt Ltd Former Assistant Professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Visiting faculty: University of Asia Pacific North South University BRAC University	Projects: Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters Bashundhara City Unique Trade Centre (UTC) Bashundhara Convention Center Radisson Bay View Hotel Chittagong Hilton Dhaka The Westin Dhaka Hotel Awards: Berger Commendation Award for Excellence in Architecture (Grameenphone House), 2011[16] Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998[17] Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010[18][19] Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007[20]

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Name	Birth and death	Education	Firm/organization	Notable projects, awards and publication
Marina Tabassum	Born 1970 in Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 1994	In 1995 Tabassum founded URBANA with Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury Marina Tabassum Architects Director of Academic Program at Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements since 2015 Visiting faculty: University of Asia Pacific BRAC University	Projects: J.A. Naser Residence. North Avenue Gulshan. Dhaka. Completed in September 2001 Anjuman. Block E. Lalmatia. Dhaka. Bangladesh. Completed in June 2001 BEN Bangladesh ltd. Factory Building at DEPZ Dhaka Completed in September 2001 Liberation War Museum and Independence Monument. Suhrawardy Udyan. Dhaka. A-5, Architects residence. Lalmatia. Dhaka. Completed in February 2002 Exhibition Design and Execution on the Birth Centenary of Loius I Kahn Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque, Dhaka. Awards: Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2016) for Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque. Second runner-up of Nishorgo Architectural Competition (2006)[21] Finalist of Aga Khan Award for A5, a pavilion apartment (2004)[22] Anannya Top Ten Awards (2004)[23] Architect of the Year Award, by the Indian Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (2001) First prize for The Independence Monument and The Liberation War Museum by the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (1997)

References

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"Chancellor's Citation for Meritorious Teaching :: University of Hawaii at Manoa". Retrieved 14 January 2015.
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"Chandgaon Mosque". Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
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"WORLDVIEW". Retrieved 14 January 2015.
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[1] "Executive Council". Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[2] "Chancellor's Citation for Meritorious Teaching :: University of Hawaii at Manoa". Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[3] "Kazi Ashraf" (PDF). School of Architecture. University of Hawai‘i Mānoa. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.

[4] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[5] ttp://www.e-architect.co.uk/awards/cityscape_awards.htm

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[8] "Executive Council". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[9] ttp://www.comarchitect.org

[10] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[11] Proshika. "Proshika". Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[ReferenceA-12] "WORLDVIEW". Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[13] "Past Executive & Other Committees". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[mi-14] Muzharul Islam Archive, http://www.muzharulislam.com/projects.html

[15] Urmee, Farhana (24 December 2010). "The Journey of a Dreamer". Star Weekend Magazine. The Daily Star.

[16] "5th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture conferred". Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[17] "WORLDVIEW". Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[18] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[19] "Holcim awards 8 green projects". Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[20] "Berger honours young architects". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 1 November 2007. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.

[21] ""Nishorgo Architectural Competition Winners awarded". The Daily Star. August 10, 2006. Retrieved October 11, 2016". The Daily Star.

[22] "Karim, Naimul (June 17, 2016). "Marina Tabassum: An architect in search of roots"". The Daily Star. 11 October 2016.

[23] "MTA | Profile". mtarchitekts.com. Retrieved 28 May 2019.

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