Department of Architecture (Bangladesh)

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Department of Architecture, HQ, Segunbagicha, Dhaka
Department of Architecture
Formation1952
HeadquartersSegunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
WebsiteDepartment of Architecture

Department of Architecture is a government department under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in Bangladesh. The Department of Architecture is the only Government organization to impart architectural services under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and responsible for designing all Government buildings and also for public housing schemes across the country. The Department not only prepares architectural designs and layout plans for public building and housing projects but also advises the Government on policy matters relating to human settlement and land use planning. It also offers advice / recommendation/assistance with respect to master plans, architectural plans, environmental conservation work, general architectural services etc. related to different projects as per requirements of different Ministries, Departments, Directorates, and Corporations etc

It is located in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2][3] Mir Manzurur Rahman is the chief architect of the department.[4]

History[edit]

Department of Architecture was established in 1952 through the Principal Architect Construction Construction Act of 1952.[1] It is led by a chief architect.[5] In 2013 following the Rana Plaza disaster the department was given the responsibility to improve safety.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Directorate Introduction". architecture.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Accessibility audit to ensure WASH services and rights of the persons with disabilities". The Daily Star. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Govt apathy puts public life in jeopardy". The Daily Star. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Department of Architecture - Chief Architect". Department of Aerchitecture. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  5. ^ Ali, Tawfique (12 October 2009). "Kahn's concept at stake, again". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Fresh move for building safety". The Daily Star. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2018.