List of Bangladeshi architects

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

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Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
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	Born -	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)
Salauddin Ahmed	Born 1967, Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture from Portland State University Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania	Atelier Robin	Cafe Mango
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

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury	Born -	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]

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H

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
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	Project: Bhatshala House Kalindi Apartments Dhansiri Apartments Chayanaut Bhaban ASA Head Office Building Publication: Battling the Storm - Study on Cyclone Resistance Housing. Published by the German Red Cross, 1999.
Mubasshar Hussain	Born -	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1972	President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh ^[8] President, Commonwealth Association of Architects [1] Principal Architect, Assoconsult Ltd. [2] Managing Director, Neer Limited [3]	Grameen Bank Head Office Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Proshika Head Office complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[9]
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 ^[10] Camp House for an Archaeological Team, Bogra, Bangladesh. IAB Award 2006. Govinda Gunalanker Hostel, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Banchte Shekha Training Center, Jessore, Bangladesh. Publication: Sherebanglanagar: Louis Kahn and the Making of a Capital Complex (Loka Press, Dhaka, 2002), Co-author.^[10]
Syed Mainul Hossain	Born 1952 Munshiganj, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	-	Projects: Jatiyo Smriti Soudho

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I

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
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, USA 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 ^[11] 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.^[12] National Institute of Public Administration Building, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[12] Jahangirnagar University Master Plan and Designs, Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[12] Jaipurhat Limestone and cement Project, Jaipurhat, Bangladesh.^[12] World Bank Building, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[12] Awards: Independence Day Award in 1999, the highest state award of Bangladesh.^[13] Institute of Architects Bangladesh Gold Medal 1993.
Abu H Imamuddin	Born -	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	Former head of the Department, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	Projects: Dhaka City Corporation Building, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh Bank Regional Office, Sylhet, Bangladesh Publications: Architectural and Urban Conservation in the Islamic World^[14] A study on urban housing^[15] Contemporary Architecture, Bangladesh^[16]

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K

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
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	Born-	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology		Mausoleum of Bangabandhu Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 2010; nominated
Nahas Ahmed Khalil	Born 1958, Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 1982	ARC Architectural Consultants	Bexcimco Bel Tower Bangladesh Indoor Stadium National Swimming Pool IAB Design Award 2011 _ Mr. Aziz Khan Residence Residence in Nandina Osban House at Chittagong Vaccation house at Sarabo United Centre United house Matir Bari [2nd position in Holcim Green Built Award] United International University Building

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N

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
Enamul Karim Nirjhar	Born 1962 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 Mr.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

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
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

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
Mustapha Khalid Palash	Born 1963 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^[17] Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998 ^[18] Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010^[19]^[20] Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007^[21]

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U

Architect's Name	Birth & Death	Education	Firm/Organization	Notable projects, Awards & Publication
Mohammad Foyez Ullah	Born 1 January 1967, Dhaka, Bangladesh	Bachelor of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) 1993 Master of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) 1997	VOLUMEZERO LTD^[22]	Holcim Green Built Award, 2010^[23] Critic Award, Liberation War Museum Design, Dhaka, 2009 Berger Excellence in Architecture Award, 2007 IAB Design Award, 1998 Winner of Design competition, Head office building of Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd, 1998

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