Institute of Architects Bangladesh

The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ স্থপতি ইন্‌স্‌টিটিউট, Bānglādēsh Sthāpāti Institute) is a professional organization for architects in Bangladesh.[1] It was founded by the Bangladeshi architect Muzharul Islam. The organization works with different government organizations to offer educational services and advocates to improve the quality of the architecture profession in Bangladesh.

Institute of Architects Bangladesh
বাংলাদেশ স্থপতি ইনস্টিটিউট
Bānglādēsh Sthāpāti Institute
AbbreviationIAB
Formation1972; 52 years ago (1972)
TypeProfessional Organization
HeadquartersIAB Centre, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
Region served
Bangladesh
Membership
5,000+
Affiliations
Websiteiab.com.bd
IAB Building, Agargaon, Dhaka

New houses and buildings to be built in Bangladesh must be designed by member architects of this organization.

History

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The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) was founded in Dhaka on 25 February 1972. After the Bangladesh Liberation War, the IAB was formed soon after the war ended to support the development of Bangladesh and rebuild the country after the war.

Organization

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Membership

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More than 5,000 licensed architects are members of IAB.

There are three levels of membership in the IAB depending on professional experience.

  • Associate Member, AMIAB
  • Member, MIAB
  • Fellow, FIAB (Member with minimum 20 years experience)

There have another category for students as Student Member.

All presidents of Institute of Architects Bangladesh

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International affiliations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Authorities plan to transform 200-year old Dhaka Central Jail into amusement center". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Past Executive & Other Committees". Institute of Architects Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  3. ^ "Tannery shift faces treatment plant dilemma". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  4. ^ "Executive Council". Institute of Architects Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13.
  5. ^ "Architecture reflects national taste". The Daily Star. 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  6. ^ "Current President of IAB". Institute of Architects Bangladesh. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
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