Institute of Architects Bangladesh


The Institute of Architects Bangladesh 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 on 25 February 1972. Through a nine-month Liberation War, Bangladesh got its independence from Pakistan on 16 December 1971. Three million of people died, ten million were homeless & thousands of houses were demolished during the war. IAB was formed within 3 months after the war ended to support the development of Bangladesh and help rebuild this war torn country.

Organization

Membership

More than 3,000 licensed architects are members of IAB.
There are three levels of membership in the IAB depending on professional experience.
There have another category for students as Student Member.

All Presidents of Institute of Architects Bangladesh

1. Ar. Jalal Ahmed
2. Ar. Mamnoon Murshed Chowdhury
3. Ar. Ehsan Khan
4. Ar. Nowajish Mahbub
5. Ar. Nabi Newaz Khan
6. Ar. M. Masud Ur Rashid
7. Ar. Mohammad Arefeen Ibrahim
8. Ar. Bayejid Mahbub Khondker
9. Ar. Tofayel Md. Sarower
10. Ar. Sheikh Itmam Soud
11. Ar. M Taufiqur Rahman Khan
12. Ar. Mohammad Sazzad Hossain
13. Ar. Dr. Farida Nilufar
14. Ar. Najm-ul Latif
15. Ar. Kazi Golam Nasir

International affiliations