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The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh's culture, religion and history. [2] It has evolved over centuries and assimilated influences from social, religious and exotic communities. The architecture of Bangladesh bears a remarkable impact on the lifestyle, tradition and cultural life of Bangladeshi people ...
Marina Tabassum (born 1968 or 1969) [1] is a Bangladeshi architect. [2] She is the principal architect of Marina Tabassum Architects. In 2016, she won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the design of Bait-ur-Rouf Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh. [3]
Jahangirnagar University Master Plan and Designs, Dhaka, Bangladesh [14] Jaipurhat Limestone and cement Project, Jaipurhat, Bangladesh [14] World Bank Building, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh [14] Awards: Independence Day Award in 1999, the highest state award of Bangladesh [15] Institute of Architects Bangladesh Gold Medal, 1993
As in other countries of the world, the people of rustic, and primitive ideas developed folk art in Bangladesh. Because of this the structure and growth of the folk-art of Bangladesh are filled with pure and simple vigor and the symbolic representations of hope, aspiration and sense of beauty of the rural Bangladeshi folk. The environment and ...
Rickshaw painting (Bengali: রিকশাচিত্র) is a form of neo-romanticism emerging in Bangladesh.The art in question consists of oil paintings on the rear of the canvas roof of rickshaws, done by local street artists, who also paint the various landscape, portraits and personal statements of the driver.
Wooden broom handles are commonly made from hardwood or fir. Commercial wood broom handles are painted or finished. [24] Lacquers can increase the lifespan of the broom's handle in addition to serving an aesthetic purpose. [22] Wooden broom handles are often about 42 inches long and seven-eighths to one and one-eighth inches in diameter. [18]
Bangladesh accepted the convention on 3 August 1983, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. [3] There are three World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh, and a further seven on the tentative list. [3] The first two sites listed were the Mosque City of Bagerhat and the Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, in 1985. Both ...
Chittagong Custom House was established by the Portuguese following the signing of a treaty with Mahmud Shah of Bengal in 1440. [3] Records from 1776 to 1780, mention collection of tariffs from Chittagong Custom House to be minor. [4] In 1801, rules were passed to govern Chittagong Custom House. [5]