Dhaka: Architectural Guide

Discover the architectural gems of Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, in the first-ever architectural guide to Dhaka.

More than 150 buildings and projects have been handpicked by architect and author Sayed Ahmed to illustrate the more-than-1000-year history of this vibrant city. From Louis Kahn’s world-famous Parliament Building to the modern residential high-rises of its evolving urban culture, Dhaka offers a rich tapestry of architectural heritage stretching far beyond the 200 years of British colonialism.

So, get ready to explore the best of Dhaka’s architectural landscapes, such as Gulshan and Banani, which have developed a modern urban character in the past two decades. QR codes and detailed maps will help you navigate the concrete jungle of this metropolis with its populaton of 22 million. Lavishly illustrated, this guidebook is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts, travellers, and residents alike.

Sayed Ahmed (born in 1988) is a practising architect and academic from Narayanganj. He graduated from the architecture department at SUST in 2012 with a first-class degree. He was lecturer in the department of architecture at Bangladesh University, Dhaka from 2012 to 2015. He obtained his master’s degree in architectural heritage and conservation from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, known for its world-famous campus at Bauhaus, Dessau in Germany. Sayed specializes in art history, design, cultural studies, philosophy of art, architectural history, urban collective memory, climate and the environment, housing, and vernacular architecture.