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Qazi Azizul Mowla
Professor
Department of Architecture
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Dhaka-1000, BANGLADESH
E-mail: qamawla@arch.buet.ac.bd, qmowla@yahoo.co.uk
Education
Ph.D   The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. 1997
M.Urban Design, Distinction   University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 1990
M.Arch.Honours   Indian Institute of Technology- Roorkee, India, 1985
B.Arch   BUET, Dhaka, 1981
     
HSC   Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka, 1975
SSC   BAF Shaheen School, Tejgaon, Dhaka, 1973
Professional Experiences
Professor   Department of Architecture, BUET; October, 2001– todate
Associate Professor   Department of Architecture, BUET; Sept. 2000–Oct. 2001
Associate Professor   Discipline of Architecture, Khulna University, Dec. 1995–Sep. 2000
Assistant Professor   Discipline of Architecture, Khulna University, Aug. 1991–Dec. 1995
Asst. Archit/ Asst.
Chief Archt.(Charge)
  Department of Architecture, Ministry of Works, Govt. of Bangladesh;
Oct. 1981–July 1991
Architect   Bangladesh Consultants Ltd. (BCL); April– Oct. 1981
 
Had been the Dean, School of Science Engineering and Technology, Khulna University (KU) 1998-2000; Head, Architecture Discipline, KU, 1992-94, 1998-2000; Director, Students Welfare, KU, 1998-2000; Syndicate Member, KU 1998-2000, Engineering Advisor to KU (1991-94 & 98-2000) and Editor, Khulna University Studies, 1998-2000.
 
  • Chancellor nominated Selection Committee Member, Lecturer- Asst. Professor Selection Committee for the Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), Sylhet (1999-2003).
  • Chancellor nominated Selection Committee Member, Lecturer- Asst. Professor Selection Committee for the Department of URP, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Dhaka (1998-2004).
  • Chancellor nominated Selection Committee Member, Professor- Asso. Professor Selection Committee for the Department of URP, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Dhaka (2004-2007).
  • Chancellor nominated Selection Committee Member, Professor- Ass. Professor Selection Committee for Architecture Discipline, Khulna University (KU), Khulna (2005-2008).
  • Selection Committee Member, Lecturer- Asst. Professor Selection Committee for the Department of Architecture. BRAC University, Dhaka (Since 2003)
  • Worked as Architecture Curriculum Consultant to North South University, United International University, Prime Asia University and Reviewed the Architecture Curriculum of State University of Bangladesh and Stamford University.
 
Teaching Roles
 
Post graduate:   Thesis (Arch 600)
Theory   Urban Design Practices (Arch 6404)
    Ecosystems and Environmental Design (Arch 6106).
     
Undergraduate:   Urban Design (Arch 355)
    Art and Architecture-V (Arch 441)
     
Sessional:   Design Studio X (Arch 504-Thesis, Arch 506-Project); Dissertation (Arch 524), Project Document (Arch 526); Design Studio IX (Arch 502); Design Studio VII (Arch 402) Landscape Planning and Design studio (Arch 226)
Publications:
A      Books and Book Chapters
  • Works of Japanese Landscape Architects in Bangladesh 1977-87, Compiled by M.Iida & Edited by Mowla, Q.A. & Helal, A.K, Dhaka: Japan Overseas Volunteers Assistance publication,. 1989.
  • Member panel of contributors in Contemporary Architecture Bangladesh, Zahiruddin, S.A., Imamuddin, A. H., and Khan, M. M. (Eds.), Dhaka: Institute of Architects Bangladesh, 1990.
  • Zahiruddin, S. A., Mowla, Q. A., Helaluzzaman, A.K.M.: Role of Government in Architecture, in Robert Powell (Ed.) Regionalism in Architecture - Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures, Singapore: Concept Media Pvt. Ltd., 1985. 156-161.
  • An Appraisal of Architecture in Dhaka with reference to its Thermal Performance, in Robert Powell (Ed.) Regionalism in Architecture - Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures, Singapore: Concept Media Pte Ltd., 1985, 126-135.
  • Mowla, Q.A., Shafi, S. and Islam, S: Ali Mia’s Goal Talab and its Surrounding, Dhaka, in Imamuddin & Longeleig (Eds.) Architecture and Urban Conservation in the Islamic world, Geneva: Aga Khan Trust for Culture, 1990, 180-192.
  • Human Settlements in the Coastal Areas and the Offshore islands of Bangladesh: The Urir Char Experience, in Matin, Bhuyan and Dutta (Eds.), Coastal Environment and Energy Resources in Bangladesh, USIS, CARE, UGC & KU Joint Publication, 2000, 66-74.
B      Refereed Journal Publications
  • Settlement Texture: Study of a Mahalla at Dhaka, Journal of Urban Design, U.K. 2(3), 1997, 259-275.
  • Contemporary Morphology of Dhaka - Lessons from the Context, Oriental Geographer, Dhaka, 43(1), 1999, 51-66.
  • Geo-physical Forces and Architecture, Khulna University Studies, Khulna, 1(1), 1999. 45-55.
  • Mowla, Q. A. and Naqi, A.: An Appraisal of Khan-e-Jahan Style in Architecture, Khulna University Studies, 1(1), 1999, 5-11.
  • Investigative Strategy for the Passive Vernacular Design in the Temperate Climate, Khulna University Studies, 1(1), 1999, 57-62.
  • Khulna’s Urban Poor and Their Living Environment: A Point to ponder at the beginning of third Millennium, Khulna University Studies, 1(2), 1999, 205-212.
  • Mowla, Q. A. and Khaleda, S.: Safer Urban Environment: A Case of Dhaka’s Traffic and Transportation, Khulna University Studies, 1(2), 1999, 169-176.
  • Spatial Manifestation of Societal Norms: A Case of Urban Design in Bangladesh, Khulna University Studies, 1(2), 1999, 177-186.
  • Stylistic Evolution of Architecture in Bangladesh: From a Colony to a Free Country, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Journal, Dhaka, 45(1), 2000, 31-58.
  • Colonial Urban Morphologies: An Inquiry into Typology and Evolution Pattern, Khulna University Studies, 2(1), 2000, 45-62.
  • New Urbanism Concept and Housing – An Agenda for the Third Millennium, Jahangirnagar Review, (Jahangirnagar University), XXV-XXVI, 2001, 186-206.
  • Governance for Dhaka’s Urban Development, Asian Studies, (Jahangirnagar University), 21, 2002, 66-77.
  • Bangladesh- Government, Politics and the Urban Structure, Asian Studies, (Jahangirnagar University), 20, 2002, 23-30.
  • Emergence of Civic Spaces in Dhaka, Plan Plus (Journal of Urban and Regional Planning Discipline, Khulna University), 1(1), 2002, 98-116.
  • Socio-Spatial Impact of the Growth of High-Rise Apartments in Dhaka, Jahangirnagar Review (Jahangirnagar University), XXVII, 2003, 169-186.
  • Urbanization and Morphology of Dhaka – A Historical Perspective, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Journal, Dhaka, 48(1), 2003, 145-170.
  • Towards a Paradigm of Liveable City – The Case of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar Review, (Jahangirnagar University), XXVII, 2003, 43-54.
  • Contemporary Planning Dilemma in Dhaka, Jahangirnagar Planning Review, (Jahangirnagar University), 1, 2003, 13-25
  • High-Rise Residential Environment and Urban Sustainability in Dhaka City, Journal of Bangladesh National Geographical Association, Dhaka, 32 (1&2), 2004, 25-30.
  • Khan, F.A.U., Mowla, Q..A, Hossain, N.: Chittagong Court building Complex- A Case for Conservation, Protibesh (the Journal of the Dept. of Architecture, BUET), 9(1), 2004, 3-12.
  • Metamorphosis of Civic Spaces in a Third World Metropolis: A Case of Dhaka, Khulna University Studies, Khulna, 6(2), 2005, 43-54.
  • Relevance of Utopian Models to Urban Design, Jahangirnagar Planning Review, (Jahangirnagar University), 3(1), 2005, 105-115.
  • Mowla, Q.A. and Zereen, N.: Ecological Interpretation of Community Structure and Urban Growth, Asian Studies, (Jahangirnagar University), 24. 2005, 31-42.
  • Ideological Imprints in the Traditional Urban Environment, Asian Studies, (Jahangirnagar University), 25. 2006, 87-98.
  • Grid for Sustainability in Urban Areas, Enformatika (International Journal of Information Technology with special issue on Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development), 2006, 86-93.
  • Memory Association in Place Making – Understanding an Urban Space, Protibesh (the Journal of the Dept. of Architecture, BUET), 10(1), 2006, 23-32.
  • Genesis of South Asian Urban Design – Fatehpur Sikri Synthesised, Jahangirnagar Planning Review, (Jahangirnagar University), 4(1), 2006, 53-62.
  • Policy Implications of Memory association in Urban Design, Asian Studies, (Jahangirnagar University), 26, 2006, 87-98.
C      Conference / Seminar papers
Proceedings:
  • Cyclonic Surge Resistant Structures in Bangladesh, Presented and Published in Workshop on Typhoon-Resistant Housing, Manila, Philippines, December’ 1986. 58-72.
  • Masum, M. A. A., Siddique, M. N. H. and Mowla, Q. A.: World Wide Web Based Architectural Design Services, in International Seminar on Architecture: Overcoming Constraints, 11-13 June 2003, Dhaka, 109-113.
  • Responsive Urban Space and Urban Liveability’ Published in International Conference on Inclusive Outdoor Environments – OPEN SPACE: PEOPLE SPACE, sub-theme: Urban Design: Theory & Practice, 27-29 Oct’ 2004, Edinburgh, UK.40(01-09)
  • Sense of Place – The Case of Dhaka, Catalogued in the research colloquium 2004, with the theme ‘Sense of place: the Indian Subcontinent’, conducted by the University of Melbourne, Australia. P.5(1-6).
  • Mowla, Q.A & Masum, M.A: Virtuality in Architecture- A Design Metaphore, 10th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 28-30 April, 2005, India. 242-351
  • Ecosystems and Sustainable Urban design Nexus – A Borderless Concept, published in the Global IIT2005 alumni Conference publication on ‘Beyond ii Technology with the theme Technology without Borders’ May 20-22 2005, Bethesda, Washington DC, USA, 105-111
  • Eco-Design Concept in the Design and management of Dhaka’s Urban Open Spaces, presented in absentia, published and abstracted in uia2005istanbul International seminar on Cities- Grand Bazaar of ArchitectureS, 3-7 July 2005, Istanbul, Turkey. 233-238,
  • Mowla, Q.A & Sajjad, M: Traditional Wisdom in Managing the Dhaka Metropolis, presented in 19th European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies (ecmsas2006), Leiden 27-30 June 2006, the Netherlands. (presented and in the process of being published:)
Presentations:
  • Cyclonic Surge Resistant Shelters at Coastal Areas and Offshore Islands of Bangladesh, Paper presented at the World Day of Architecture seminar on Living with Cyclones and Tidal Surges, 01 July’1991, Dhaka.
  • Khalifatabad- A Case for Conservation, Presented in the Symposium on Conservation of Architectural Heritage, 20-25 Nov 1993, Aga Khan Unit in the University of Jordon, Amman.
  • Traffic and Transportation of Dhaka with reference to its Urban Environment, Presented & abstracted at the International Seminar on Poverty, Basic Services and Environment in Urban Areas - The Asian Experience, March 24-26’ 1994, New Delhi, India.
  • Future of the Past: Dhaka’s Urban Morphology, Presented & abstracted at the International Seminar on Future of the Past - Architectural Heritage of Dhaka, Dhaka Jan 13-14, 1996.
  • Partners in the Urban Development Process of Dhaka’ Presented in the seminar on Global and Local Development: New Agendas, New Partnerships, Centre for Environment and Human Settlements, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 24-25 Nov’ 1997, UK.
  • Ancestral Urban Pattern: Study of an Indigenous Neighbourhood at Dhaka, Presented at a seminar on Settlements - Traditional Physical and Cultural Settings, Feb 12-13’ 1997, at the University of Liverpool, UK.
  • Human Settlements in the Coastal Areas and the Offshore islands of Bangladesh: The Urir Char Experience, Presented in the National Seminar on ‘Coastal Environment and Energy Resources in Bangladesh’ December 8-9’ 1998, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • Partners in the Development of a Metropolis, Abstracted and Full paper accepted for publication in the International Seminar on ‘Mega Cities 2000’, Centre for Architecture and Urban Design for China and Hong Kong, Dept. of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, 8-10 Feb’2000.
  • Government, politics and Urban Form- with reference to Bangladesh, presented in the Annual Seminar by the Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, on Urbanization Societal Norms, Sustainability and the Role of Government, 16-17 May 2002.
  • Evolving Urban Morphology of Dhaka- An Overview’, presented in the Annual Seminar by the Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, 12 September 2002.
  • Sustainability and Globalization Nexus – Conflicts and Contradictions in Kahn’s creations in Dhaka, Selected for publication in ARCASIA Forum International Seminar on Globalization and Asian Architecture: Cities & its Context, 10-12 Dec’2003, Dhaka.
  • Ecological Imperatives for Sustainable Environment, presented and abstracted in International Conference on Geography and Environment – Issues and Challenges, Dec 9-11, 2005, Dhaka, organized to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Geographical Society.
  • Reinterpreting Cultural Areas by their Memory Association, paper for 18 CAA Conference on Society, Architects and Emerging Issues, Dhaka Nov 26-27, 2006.
Research Monographs
  • Energy Conservation in Buildings and Settlements, unpublished research monograph 1984, Dept. of Planning and Architecture, University of Roorkee, India.
  • Nucleus House in Coastal areas and offshore islands of Bangladesh, Research Monograph by the National Committee on Relief & Rehabilitation on Cyclone affected areas, sub-committee on Housing, GOB, (20/7/1985) (Contributed as a member of the committee).
  • Shelter Proposal for the Population in the Cyclone and Tidal Surge Prone Coastal areas and offshore islands of Bangladesh, Research Monograph by the National Committee on Cyclone Shelter, M/O Works, GOB, 1991 (Contributed as a member of the committee).
Non-refereed Publications
  • Architecture and Architect, Titumir Hall Magazine’ 1978, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka. X-XI.
  • Healthiness of Site, Titumir Hall Magazine’ 1980-81, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka. 4-6.
  • Ali Mia’s Talab and Surrounding Areas - A case for Conservation, Institute of Architects Bangladesh News Letter, I(14 & 14),1989, IAB, Dhaka.
  • Conservation of Khalifatabad for the Posterity (Bengla), Quarterly professional Journal Sthapatya O’Nirman (Architecture and Construction), 1(4), Oct-Dec’1992. 26-28.
  • Architecture in Bangladesh and the State - A Historical Perspective, EARTH, 2(1), 1995, 16-17
  • Sustainable Living and our Built-Environment, Riddhi – Journal of Vikarunnesa Noon Science Club, Vol.09, 2005, Dhaka, 17-18.
  • Is Cyberspace Alternative to Public Space, Riddhi – Journal of Vikarunnesa Noon Science Club, Vol.10, 2006, Dhaka, 10-12.
  • 190 Credit and Board of architectural Education – An Alternative View, Feature in IAB Newsletter (IAB NL), 5/15, Jan-Feb’, 2004.
  • Editorials in IAB News letter (IAB NL):
    - Tidal surges and the Habitation in the Coastal areas, IAB NL Vol. II. No. 5, 1991.
    - Architect the Leader and a Man of Vision, IAB NL Vol. II. No. 6, 1991.
    - Pollution and Environment, IAB NL Vol. II. No. 7, 1991.
    -Traffic and Transportation Situation in Old Dhaka, IAB NL Vol. II. No. 8, 1991.
Articles in the National Print Media
  • The Influence of Traditional Values and Societal Norms in the Urban Form of Dhaka, Feature covered in the June- July’ 2002 issues of the Weekly Holiday.
  • State of Architectural Education in Bangladesh – An Alternative View, The Daily Independent of 7/6/2000 and 8/6/2000 issues
Honours / Awards Received:
  • Awarded Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR) Scholarship 1983-85 for postgraduate studies in Architecture.
  • Awarded ADB-JSP Scholarship 1989-90 for post-graduate studies in Urban Design.
  • Awarded Commonwealth Scholarship 1995-98 for post-graduate research in Urban Morphology.
  • Paper titled Partners in development- A case study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh was adjudged ‘ Article Of Note’ by Asian Infrastructure Research Review, AIT- Thailand, Vol 2(1), May 2000.
  • Design Team Won group Award for Competition on National Sports Complex, 81-82.
    Design Team awarded 3rd Prize for 20 Storied T&T building design competition, 81-82.
    Design Team Awarded 1st Prize for Kurmitola Airport Mosque design Competition, 81-82.
Service / Affiliations
01. Member, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
02. Life Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB)
03. Member, Bangladesh Geography Society (BGS)
04. Life Member, Bangladesh Association of Scientists and Scientific Professions (BASSP).
05. Jt. Secretary, Executive Committee of IAB (1998-90).
06. eneral Secretary, Khulna University Teachers Association (1993-1999).
07. Member, Executive Committee, BUET Teachers Association’ 200
08. Editor, IAB Newsletter (1989)
Completed / ongoing Research:
  • Sun and the Built Form - with special reference to Dhaka (Indian Council for Cultural Research -ICCR, India funded Research). 1985
  • Study of Urban Development Opportunities for Lalbagh/Kotewali zone and Urban Design Vision for the land to be vacated by Dhaka Central Jail located at the study area (ADB-JSP- Manila funded Research). 1991.
  • Documentation of Colonial Settlement and Buildings at Khulna. (Funded by M/O Cultural Affairs, GOB), 1993.
  • Climatic Design Manual for Bangladesh (Funded by UGC), 1994.
  • Study of Morphological Evolution of Dhaka (ACU-UK funded Research).1997
  • Urban Morphology: A case of Dhaka and Khulna (Funded by M/O Science & Technology, GOB) (1998-99).
  • Study into Sonic Environment at various locations of Khulna City (Funded by M/O Science & Technology, GOB) 1999.
  • Thermal Environment in the Buildings of Khulna (Funded by KU Research Cell), 1998
  • Environmental Risk Management Action Plan for Khulna City (Client: Khulna City Corporation & Funded by US AID), 1998.
  • Stylistic Evolution of Architecture in Bangladesh (Funded by KU Research Cell), 1999.
  • Urban Morphology, Societal Norms and Sustainability – The Case of Dhaka, Joint research with Centre of Urban Planning & Environmental Management (CUPEM), Hong Kong (ADB-JSP- funded Research). 2001.
  • Essence and Pattern of Vernacular Architecture, joint research with Prof. Dick Urban Vestbro of The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden, on Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Programme from Sept 2001 – June 2002.
  • One Ph.D thesis titled ‘Rediscovering the Housing and Settlement Pattern of the Chakma and Garo Ethnic Minorities in Bangladesh’ of De Montfort University, Leicester, UK is in progress under joint supervision of Prof. Dennis Radford; Prof. Q.A. Mowla & Dr. Sahap Cakin.
  • Two M.Arch thesis of BUET are in progress under my supervision titled
          i) Ecosystem Approach towards Qualitative Assesment of Ramna’s Urban Green.
          ii) Analysis and identification of the Spatial Pattern in Rajshahi Old Town
Completed Thesis Supervision
  • Change in Housing Situation and Housing Policy with Socio-Economic Changes in Nagoya and Dhaka – A Comparative Study, S. Khaleda, MS, Aichi University of Education, Japan, 1995.
  • Pattern and Changes of Vernacular Architecture in Bangladesh – An application of Amos Rapoport’s theory of Defining Vernacular Design, AKM Kausarul Islam, M.Sc. (Built-Environment), The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden, 2002 (Published as book in 2003)
Current Research Interest
Theory, Criticism and Practice in Architecture, Urban Design and Built-Environment Design.
Event Organization and Participation
Event Organization:
  • Organized (In the organizing Committee) and participated in International Seminar on Regionalism in Architecture - Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dec.19-22, 1985. (Sponsors: AKAA, Switzerland & BUET).
  • Organized as member organizing committee and participated in Seminar on Living with Cyclones & Tidal Surges on the occasion of World Day of Architecture with major theme Vision for Future at Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1st July 1991. (Sponsor: IAB)
  • Organized as member organizing committee and participated National Seminar on Coastal Environment and Energy Resources in Bangladesh December 8-9’ 1998, Khulna, Bangladesh.
  • The Workshop on Appropriate Technology and Participatory Action Research Context of Khulna Region Jointly organized by KU and Grameen Trust (Programme of Research on Poverty Alleviation), 6 May 2000 (Convenor, organizing Committee).
  • Organized and participated in the workshop on ‘Lakes of Dhaka City: Problems and Prospects,’ Co-organized by BUET & the Daily Star, 21 April 2001.
  • Organized as a member publication sub-committee, the International Seminar on Architecture: Overcoming Constraints, 11-13 June 2003, Dhaka,
  • Organized as Seminar Committee member, ARCASIA Forum International Seminar on Globalization and Asian Architecture: Cities & its Context, 10-12 Dec’2003, Dhaka.
  • Organized Bangla Academy design Competition and was part of the national Jury to assess the projects (2004-2005)
  • Part of National Jury’ 1988, Design Competition for project for construction of 300 bed Orphanage at Mymensing.
  • Part of National Jury’ 1988 to select/recommend best project from the design competition for construction of Victory Memorial at Suhrawerdy Uddayan, Dhaka.
  • Member, National Committee on relief & rehabilitation on Cyclone affected areas, sub-committee on Housing, GoB (20/7/1985).
  • National Committee on Cyclone Shelter, M/O Works, GoB, (11/7/91)
  • Organized the design competition and Chairman, Jury Board to select building Design through design competition to be constructed in the Khulna in 5 year plan (1999)
International Participation:
  • International Workshop on Energy Conservation in Buildings at Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, India. April 4-7, 1984.
  • Participated Workshop on Architectural Conservation at Dhaka, Bangladesh. March 29 - April 7 1989 (Sponsors; Jointly by AKTC, Switzerland, UNDP, BUET & IAB )
  • Participated in International Conference on Relocating Hong Kong Airport - An Agenda for Third Millennium, LDC, Wanchai, Dec’1989, Hong Kong.
  • Participated in International Seminar on Poverty, Basic Services and Environment in Urban Areas - The Asian Experience, March 24-26’ 1994, New Delhi, India.
  • Conference on Development Educating for Real: The Training of Professionals for Development Work, March 27-28 1995, Oxford, UK.
  • Conference of Research & Teaching in Urban Design, April 20-21 1995, Dept. of Planning & Landscape, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
  • International Seminar on Future of the Past - Architectural Heritage of Dhaka, Jan 13-14, 1996, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Sponsor: BUET, Ford Foundation, The British Council).
  • Seminar on Settlements: Traditional Physical and Cultural Setting, Feb. 12-13 1997, School of Architecture and Building Engineering, The University of Liverpool, UK
  • Seminar on New Urbanism, Feb. 27 & March10’1997, Liverpool, UK. (Sponsor: Liverpool Architecture & Design Trust in collaboration with European UK, University of Liverpool, Urban Villages Forum & Urban Splash-England)
  • Conference on Development Global and Local Development: New Agendas, New Partnerships, March 24-25 1997, School of Planning & Housing, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
  • World Conference on Model Cities: Civic Participation and the City, 19-21 April 1999, Singapore.
National Participation:
  • Seminar on Total Quality & Excellence in Education – Role of Students Quality Control Circles, 2 June 2000, Dhaka, Organized by BSTQM-Bangladesh and WCTQEE-India.
  • National Seminar on Meeting Science & Technology Challenges in the 21st Century: WCS Imperatives for Bangladesh 12-14 Feb 2000, Dhaka Organized by MOST, GOB.
  • Organized and participated in the workshop on Lakes of Dhaka City: Problems and Prospects, Co-organized by BUET & the Daily Star, 21 April 2001.
  • Seminar on Compact Township As a Strategy for economic Development organized by American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS), 22 Feb 2001, Dhaka.
  • Dhaka Meet on Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges at Rio+10, Dhaka 15-18 March 2002.
  • Seminar on Towards Safer Roads: Problems and Solutions Organized jointly by BAPA & JU, 27 May 2002, Dhaka.
  • Urbanization Societal Norms, Sustainability and the Role of Government, annual Seminar by the Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, on, 16-17 May 2002.
  • Evolving Urban Morphology of Dhaka- An Overview, annual Seminar by the Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, 12 Sept’ 2002
Besides above events, had been involved in the following:
  • Member, Association of Universities of Bangladesh’ 1999-2000.
  • Member, National Committee to formulate strategy and Design Cyclonic Surge resistant settlements in the coastal areas and off shore islands of Bangladesh (1986-1988).
  • Member, National Committee on relief & rehabilitation on Cyclone affected areas, sub-committee on Housing, GoB (20/7/1985).
  • National Committee on Cyclone Shelter, M/O Works, GoB, (11/7/91)
  • Expert Member, Construction Committee of PKSF, Dhaka, 2003
  • Expert Member, Construction Committee of National University Gazipur, 2001-2005
Extra -Curricular Experience/Responsibilities:
  • Member, Khulna University Syndicate.
  • Member, Khulna University Academic Council.
  • Member, Khulna University Planning and Development Committee.
  • Member, Tender Committee, Khulna University.
  • Member, Various Selection Committees (officers and Teachers) in the KU.
  • Member Secretary, Central Admission Committee 1993-1994 in the Khulna University.
  • Chairman all the Examination Committees of Architecture Discipline from Oct’1992 to Dec’94 and since May 1998.
  • Chairman, Admission Committee 1998-1999 & 1999-2000 in the Science Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University.
  • Member, Association of Universities of Bangladesh.
  • Curriculum Consultant to NSU, UIU and Prime Asia University.
Major Architectural and Planning undertakings (1981-2006):
01. Conversion of old National Assembly Complex at Tejgaon into Presidents Secretariat and International Conference Centre.
02. Type Design of Court Complexes for Newly created Administrative Districts in Bangladesh.
03. Urir Char Settlement plan (Cyclonic Surge Resistant Settlement in an off shore island of Bangladesh, Saudi Arabian Funded).
04. Interior Design of National Assembly Complex (ICFM’84) designed by Ar Luis I. Kahn.
05. Planning of Ministers Enclave at Ramna (Minto Rd. Hare Rd. area).
06. Marine Fisheries Research Establishment at Cox’s Bazar.
07. SPARSO Satellite Ground Station at Savar, Dhaka.
08. Swimming pool and Indoor Game Complex for Officers Club, Dhaka.
09. 3-Star hotel at KDA Av. Khulna, 1999.
10. High-Rise Commercial building at Municipality Rd, Jessore, 2000
11. 100 Bed Modern Hospital at Lukshmipur, 2006
12. Numerous Residential buildings at Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna.
 
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