List of Bangladeshi architects

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

Name Birth and death Education Firm/organization Notable projects, awards and publicationsJalal AhmadBorn 1959Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1983General secretary of Institute of Architects Bangladesh Scholastica School at Dhaka and Savar Training And Resource Center BRAC at Faridpur, Rangpur and Bogra Dominic Residence, TanzaniaKazi Khaleed AshrafBorn 1959Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1983 Masters from Massachusetts Institute of Technology PhD from University of PennsylvaniaAssistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of HawaiiDesigning Dhaka: A Manifesto for a Better City (Loka Press, Dhaka, 2012) Made in India (AD, London, 2007) 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 AzamBorn 29 December 1963, Dhaka, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1989SHATOTTO - architecture for green livingEmirates Glass Leading European Architects’ Forum (LEAF) Award 2012 SA Residence, Cityscape Architecture Award 2009 Meghna ResidenceSalauddin Ahmedborn 1967 in Dhaka, Bangladesh Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1992 from Portland State University, Architecture degree in 1997 from the University of Pennsylvania Atelier Robin Architects Karim Residence Cafe MangoKashef Mahboob ChowdhuryBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1995URABANA Visiting Faculty: North South University BRAC UniversityIndependence Monument, Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka, Bangladesh Chandgaon Mosque, nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Aga Khan Award for Architecture, for Friendship Center 2014-16 CycleBashirul HaqBorn 1942 Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh Died 2020Bachelor of Architecture, National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan 1964 Master's of Architecture, University of New Mexico, USA 1975Principal, Bashirul Haq & AssociatesProjects: 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, 1999Mubasshar HussainBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1972President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh President, Commonwealth Association of Architects Principal Architect, Assoconsult Ltd Managing Director, Neer LimitedGrameen Bank Head Office Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh Proshika Head Office complex, Dhaka, BangladeshSaif Ul HaqueBorn 1958Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyPrincipal, Saif Ul Haque SthapatiProjects: BRAC Training Center at Faridpur, Bangladesh 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-authorSyed Mainul HossainBorn 1952 in Munshiganj, Bangladesh Died 2014 in Dhaka, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology -Projects: Jatiyo Smriti Soudho Bangladesh National MuseumMuzharul IslamBorn 25 December 1923, Murshidabad, British Raj Died 15 July 2012, Dhaka, BangladeshBachelor 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 1961Former President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh Honorary Fellow, American Institute of Architects Juror of First Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Geneva, 1980 Former President, Institute of Architects PakistanProjects: Faculty of Fine Arts, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh National Archives and Library, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, BangladeshMuzharul Islam Archive, http://www.muzharulislam.com/projects.html National Institute of Public Administration Building, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh Jahangirnagar University Master Plan and Designs, Dhaka, Bangladesh Jaipurhat Limestone and cement Project, Jaipurhat, Bangladesh World Bank Building, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh Awards: Independence Day Award in 1999, the highest state award of Bangladesh Institute of Architects Bangladesh Gold Medal, 1993Fazlur Rahman KhanBorn 3 April 1929, Dhaka, British Raj Died 27 March 1982, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Resting place Chicago, Illinois, USABachelor 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-ChampaignSkidmore, Owings and MerrillJohn 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, ColoradoEhsan KhanBorn 1964 BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Mausoleum of Bangabandhu Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 2010; nominatedEnamul Karim NirjharBorn 1962 in Rajshahi, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyPrincipal architect and CEO, System ArchitectsProjects: 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 awardYafes OsmanBorn 1 May 1946, Chittagong, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyFormer Secretary of Institute of Architects Bangladesh Former Architect, Housing & Settlement Department, Government of Bangladesh Managing Director, Prakalpa Upadeshta LtdMustapha Khalid PalashBorn 1963 in Dhaka, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 1988Managing Director, Vistaara Architects Pvt Ltd Former assistant professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Visiting faculty: University of Asia Pacific North South University BRAC UniversityProjects: 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 Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998 Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010 Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007Marina TabassumBorn 1970 in Dhaka, BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 1994In 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 UniversityProjects:

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) Finalist of Aga Khan Award for A5, a pavilion apartment (2004) Anannya Top Ten Awards (2004) 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)Shamsul WaresBorn 1946 in BangladeshBachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyAn architectural consultant at Shisrikkhu Sthapati

Faculty:

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology from 1995 to 2003 University of Asia Pacific from 2003 to 2015Projects:

University of Asia Pacific - UAP (City Campus) Vacation House, Vurulia, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Awards:

IAB Gold Medal (2017)

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