Department of Architecture (Bangladesh)
| Formation | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| Website | Department of Architecture |
Department of Architecture is a government department under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in Bangladesh. It is responsible for designs for the Ministry. It is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2][3] A.S.M. Aminur Rahman is the chief architect of the department.[4]
History
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
- ^ a b "Directorate Introduction". architecture.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Accessibility audit to ensure WASH services and rights of the persons with disabilities". The Daily Star. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Govt apathy puts public life in jeopardy". The Daily Star. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Department of Architecture - Chief Architect". Department of Aerchitecture. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ Ali, Tawfique (12 October 2009). "Kahn's concept at stake, again". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Fresh move for building safety". The Daily Star. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
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