Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman
Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Architect, academic, researcher |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, University of Nottingham |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Architecture, Urban Design |
| Institutions | Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, North South University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman is a Bangladeshi architect, academic, and researcher.[1][2] He is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.[3]
Early life and education
Rahman studied architecture at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, where he began his academic career in 1985.[4] He later completed his PhD in Urban Design and Housing at the University of Nottingham, supported by a Commonwealth Scholarship, the Leche Trust Scholarship, and the Sir Ernest Cassel Grant.[4] He was also awarded the prestigious Robert McNamara Fellowship.[4]
Career
Rahman has taught architecture, urban design, and construction-related subjects at universities in Bangladesh, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.[4] He held professorial roles at North South University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kingdom University, and Alasala University, Saudi Arabia.[4] As a researcher, Rahman has published over 110 scholarly papers and authored or edited seven books.[4] His acclaimed book City of an Architect, which explores Dhaka’s architectural heritage, won the BAKU Book Prize.[4]
Rahman led the design of major projects including the Bangladesh Bank Headquarters, Dilkusha Centre, Sabbir Tower, and several educational, religious, and civic buildings across Asia, Africa, and North America.[4] He served as the General Secretary of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh from 2005 to 2006.[4]
Rahman has consulted for numerous national and international organisations, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Commonwealth Foundation, Ford Foundation, and several government ministries.[4] His consultancy work has contributed to national policy documents such as the Dhaka Structure Plan, the National Building Code, housing policies, and planning bylaws.[4]
Rahman was appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology in November 2021.[5] He was the acting vice-chancellor of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology in 2024.[6] He offered 40 full scholarships to students from Gaza.[7]
References
- ^ "Palestine envoy meets AUST VC". New Age. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ "Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman". The Daily Star. 2022-10-25. Archived from the original on 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman". The Business Standard. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Pro Vice Chancellor". www.aust.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Prof. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman joins AUST as Pro-Vice-Chancellor". www.aust.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "AUST offers 40 scholarships to students from Gaza". New Age. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ "AUST offers 40 full free scholarships to students from Gaza". The Daily Star. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2025.