Department of Architecture, RUET

20/03/2026

ঈদ মুবারাক।
তাক্বাব্বালাল্লাহু মিন্না ওয়া মিনকুম।

18/03/2026

It is our great pleasure to share that a group of four of our esteemed alumni and student's project titled “Oasis Tale” has been shortlisted in Buildner’s international competition, Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill, Edition #5, securing 23rd position among the Top 40 shortlisted entries. Representing RUET on an international platform, this achievement is a proud moment for us and for the RUET Architecture community. This recognition also contributed to RUET rising to the Top 3 all-time best universities in Bangladesh in the Buildner university rankings.

What makes it especially encouraging is the jury’s appreciation of the project’s core strength: its empathetic narrative foundation and its sensitive response to the realities of terminal patients in dense urban capital of Bangladesh.

Buildner’s expert assessment panel praised the project with the following comment: “Oasis Tale is defined by its empathetic narrative foundation, its strong response to Dhaka’s environmental pressures, and its thoughtful use of landscape and water as healing elements. Its central concept is to recreate the familiar rhythms of village life within an urban hospice, expressed through underground placement, water-based circulation, garden courts, and clustered pavilions inspired by rural Bengali landscapes. By placing the hospice below ground, the project offers a relevant and sensitive response to Dhaka’s noise, dust, and visual chaos.”
With over 10 years of experience, 160+ successfully completed competitions, and 450+ guest jury members, Buildner has established itself as one of the most respected international platforms for architecture competitions, consistently attracting highly competitive entries from across the globe. The platform is distinguished by its commitment to fostering innovation, encouraging ambitious and original design thinking, and providing architects and designers with a prestigious forum to present visionary ideas.

The relevant links:
https://architecturecompetitions.com/hospice5

https://architecturecompetitions.com/architecture-university-rankings?country=19&y=all

04/03/2026

The students of the ’23 Series (Second Year, First Semester) present their studio project titled “Ergo Cell: Ergonomic Design of Micro-Living Space.”

This studio explored the critical architectural challenge of designing minimal yet highly functional living modules for low-income working groups who sustain everyday urban life. Grounded in Human Factors, with a strong emphasis on Ergonomics and Anthropometry, students investigated the spatial, movement, activity, and storage needs of selected non-traditional user groups to develop compact, multi-functional micro-living solutions.

The studio was conducted under the guidance of Md. Ezajul Islam and Mohammad Rakibul Islam Anik.

Sharing glimpses of the students’ thoughtful explorations and design outcomes.🍀

17/02/2026

We are delighted to share that the undergraduate thesis of Farah Jamal (2018 Series), supervised by Asst. Prof. Tamanna Sultana Swarna, has been selected among the "Top 100 worldwide" in the Tamayouz International Architecture Graduation Projects Award 2025.
Her thesis, “In Memory of a Legend: A Satyajit Ray Film and Art Center,” earned recognition among 949 submissions from 47 countries. Only four entries from Bangladesh were selected in the Top 100 this year.
Congratulations to Farah Jamal and the entire department on this proud achievement. Wishing her continued success.

The Top 100: https://tamayouz-award.com/architecture-graduation.../

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16/02/2026

We are happy to share that our 5th-year student, Rishav Saha (2019 series), has secured 2nd Place in the Rayon Student Competition, showcasing innovative student projects.
His award-winning entry was based on the 5th Year Odd Semester studio project, “Envisioning Community: A Mixed-Use Complex Design,” guided by the studio facilitators, Asst. Prof. Z H M Monjur Murshed and Asst. Prof. Tamanna Sultana Swarna. The recognition reflects thoughtful material exploration and strong design development.
Warm congratulations to Rishav on this commendable achievement. We wish him continued success in his academic and professional journey.

14/02/2026

The 3.2 Semester students of the ’21 Series have successfully completed their High-Rise Design Studio projects, marking an important milestone in their academic journey.

The studio was conducted under the guidance of Sheikh Hameem and Prianka Das, whose mentorship supported the students throughout the design process.

Sharing glimpses of the students’ project works along with the respected teachers. Congratulations to all students for their dedication and hard work.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

We were honored to have Ar. N. R. Khan, Adjunct Faculty Member and one of the country's pioneering architects, conduct the Thesis Year Preliminary Review for our graduating students.

During the session, he reviewed student works thoughtfully and shared valuable insights and constructive feedback, offering practical guidance to support their thesis projects. His presence and mentorship were a great inspiration for the students and an enriching experience for the department.

09/02/2026

The Department of Architecture, RUET, is pleased to share that several studio works of the 4th Year Odd Semester (20 Series) have been successfully published as research articles in the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2026), held at KUET, Khulna.

The published papers emerged directly from the 4th Year Urban Design Studio, where students explored contemporary urban challenges and design-based research approaches. Under the supervision of the studio instructors—ZHM Monjur Murshed, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, RUET, and Sheikh Hameem, Lecturer, Department of Architecture, RUET—students investigated the potential of introducing the 10-minute city concept within the existing urban context of Rajshahi. The research also examined the transformation of urban streets into civic corridors, integrating public life and civic activities within everyday street spaces.

The published research article titles are:

Rewilding Rajshahi: Reviving the Urban Spine Through Nature, Culture, and Community-Driven Design

Reinvigoration: Navigating Change Through Spatial Interventions

Intertwining Place-Making and Street Storytelling in Rajshahi’s Central Spine: From Zero Point to C&B Node

Reimagining Aam Chattar as a 10-Minute City Urban Nexus of Rajshahi

Closer to Home: Towards a Connected and Flexible Urban Future in Court Station, Rajshahi

This publication marks an important first step towards research engagement for the students and reflects a significant academic achievement—publishing peer-reviewed research articles during their undergraduate studies. It is a proud milestone for the 20 Series of the Department of Architecture, RUET, highlighting their commitment to research-led design thinking.

The department extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the students for their achievement and hopes this experience will inspire continued exploration in architectural and urban research.

08/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that, Md, Shazzadul Islam (2018 series) of Department of Architecture, RUET has received the Architecture MasterPrize 2025 (Student Architectural Design Award) in the Heritage category for his thesis project “Heritage at Risk: Reviving the Soul of Birulia – A Case Study in Architectural Conservation & Adaptive Reuse.”
Congratulations to the winner!

07/02/2026

We are proud to welcome back Md Samiul Sabbir Islam, Assistant Professor, following the successful completion of his M.Sc. in Urban Strategies from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

His master’s thesis, “Investigating the Spatiality of Sites of Youth Āddā (Informal Social Hangout) in Changing Urban Landscape: A Study of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.”

The thesis explores which types of sites are preferred by youth for their frequent āddās (a form of conversation- and conversation-centric, prolonged, convivial hangout session that is highly prevalent throughout Bengal). Additionally, it explores what factors are responsible for the preference for any site. Lastly, it seeks to determine whether the rapidly changing urban landscape is altering preferences for such sites.

We warmly congratulate him on this significant academic achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to teaching, research, and the academic life of the department.