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Ehsan Khan (architect)

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Ehsan Khan
এহসান খান
Khan in 2023
Born (1964-10-01) 1 October 1964 (age 60)
Mymensingh, East Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Ananda Mohan College
Mymensingh Zilla School
OccupationArchitect
AwardsIAB Award
PracticeEhsan Khan - EK Architects[1]
BuildingsNishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre
Mausoleum of Bangabandhu
Mahila Samity complex
Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex
Shanta Forum, Skymark, Shanta Pinnacle

Ehsan Khan (Bengali: এহসান খান) is a Bangladeshi architect and Urban Designer.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Khan was born in Natakghar Lane area of Mymensingh city.[5] His Father's name is Yusuf Khan. He was a businessman. Mother Sobeh Akhtar was a housewife. Khan is the second of four siblings. He passed SSC from Mymensingh Zilla School in 1980.[5] He passed HSC from Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh in 1983 and was admitted to the Department of Architecture in BUET. Khan received his bachelor's degree in architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1991.[5]

Khan with Anwarul Momen at Mymensingh Zilla School, 2023

Career

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Khan completed his bachelor of architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He designed the mausoleum of the founder of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Gopalgonj. He was nominated for an Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 for designing the Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre.[6] winner of Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.[7][8][9]

Notable works

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Mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Shanta Forum, Tejgaon
Hatirjheel

Awards

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  • Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Architect of the Year Award, for designing the mausoleum of Bangabandhu
  • J.K. Cement Award for Architecture[15]
  • Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.[16]
  • Monsoon award for architecture by Indian Institute of Architects for Mahila Samity at Bailey Road, Dhaka.[17]

Personal life

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He got married in 1995.[5] Wife's name is Nusrat Jahan. She is also an architect. The couple are parents to two daughters.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Ugly sculptures create visual pollution: Ehsan Khan". New Age. 17 February 2020. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Ehsan Khan: Using concrete is safer for sustainable structures". The Business Standard. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Prime Bank Foundation signs MoU with Ehsan Khan Architects". The Daily Sun. January 2023.
  4. ^ "Berger introduces awards to celebrate interior design excellence". The Daily Messenger. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e এহসান খানের স্থাপত্য ভুবন. আনন্দ আলো (in Bengali). 10 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre". akdn.org. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Shanta Forum: Revolutionising Bangladesh's Skyline". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Welcome to the age of glass facades". The Business Standard. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  9. ^ "BD architects win int'l awards". The Financial Express. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Institute of Architects Bangladesh: An oasis for Bangladeshi architects". 8 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Bookings open for Shanta Pinnacle". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  12. ^ "The Unintentional Wonderland". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Bangladesh Bhavana museum in Santiniketan set to reopen on Pahela Baishakh". 23 January 2024. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  14. ^ "Cox's Bazar's Masterplan Preparation kicks off". Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Winners Since Inception". aya-jkcement.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  16. ^ "IAB news". IAB. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  17. ^ "Living Monsoon | Monsoon Architecture Festival & Award". livingmonsoon.iiacochincentre.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024.
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