Institute of Architects Bangladesh
 বাংলাদেশ স্থপতি ইন্স্টিটিউট | |
| Abbreviation | IAB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | Professional organization |
| Headquarters | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Membership | 2,500+ |
| Website |
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The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ স্থপতি ইন্স্টিটিউট Bānglādēsh Sthāpāti Institute ) is a professional organization for architects in Bangladesh. Architect Muzharul Islam was its founder president. The IAB works with different government organization & offers education, government advocacy to improve the quality of architecture profession in Bangladesh.
History
The Institute of Architects Bangladesh was founded in Dhaka in 25 February 1972. Through a nine month Liberation War Bangladesh got independence from Pakistan in 16 December 1971. Three millions of people died, ten millions were homeless & thousands of houses were demolished during this war. Institute of Architects Bangladesh was formed within 3 months after the war ended to support the development process of war affected country.
Organization
Membership
More than 2,500 licensed architects are members of IAB.
There are three levels of membership in the IAB depending on professional experience.
- Associate Member
- Member
- Fellow (Member with minimum 20 years experience)
There have another category for students as Student Member.
Presidents of Institute of Architects Bangladesh
- Architect Muzharul Islam (Late) [1]
- Architect S.H.M.A Bashar (Late) [1]
- Architect M.A. Muktadir [1]
- Architect Shah Alam Zahiruddin [1]
- Architect Mahbub Haque [1]
- Architect Rabiul Husain [1]
- Architect Shamsul Wares [1]
- Architect Khadem Ali [1]
- Architect Md. Mubasshar Hussain
- Architect Abu Sayeed M Ahmed PhD (Present) [2]
Executive Council
1. Ar. Abu Sayeed M Ahmed PhD (President)
2. Ar. Jalal Ahmed (Vice-President (National Affairs))
3. Ar. Masudur Rahman Khan (Vice- President (International Relations)
4. Ar. Qazi Muhammad Arif (General Secretary)
5. Ar. Ar. Mamnoon Murshed Chowdhury (Assistant General Secretary)
6. Ar. Nowajish Mahbub (Treasurer)
7. Ar. Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad (Secretary, Education)
8. Ar. Ehsan Khan (Secretary, Profession)
9. Ar. Shahnawaz Masud (Secretary, Membership)
10. Ar. M. Masud Ur Rashid (Secretary, Publication & Publicity)
11. Ar. Farhana Sharmin (Secretary, Seminar & Convention)
12. Ar. Asif Md. Ahsanul Haq (Secretary, Heritage & Culture)
13. Ar. Shaila Joarder (Secretary, Environment & Urbanization)
14. Ar. Md. Taslimuddin Chowdhury (Chairman, Chittagong Chapter)
15. Ar. Mubasshar Hussain (Imemdiate Past President)
International affiliations
- UIA : Union of International Architects
- CAA : Commonwealth Association of Architects
- ARCASIA: Architects Regional Council for ASIA
- SAARCH : South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation of Architects
See also
References
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