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The project’s central vision is to “stitch” together the disconnected neighborhoods of Tejgaon and Kawran Bazaar by converting this underused infrastructural barrier into a vibrant civic space. Read:
https://contextbd.com/urban-restitch/

Elemental Imprints: The Jute Made Pavilion – is a design competition and research-based lab inviting architecture students and recent graduates to explore innovative architectural possibilities using jute as a sustainable material. The initiative is being organized by the Dhaka Lab in collaboration with Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and BRAC University.
The lab will be guided by architect Marina Tabassum and scientist Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan. Selected finalists will have the opportunity to further develop and build their pavilion proposal, participate in the Bio Design Lab South Asia exhibition in New Delhi in 2027, and lead an international workshop at Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi alongside participants from Goethe-Instituts across South Asia.
for more details: https://www.goethe.de/ins/bd/en/ueb/kar/332.html

In “Ruthless City,” the author shows how big cities in Bangladesh are failing children and women — not just through horrific violence, but through silent, structural neglect. Read the full article:

Ruthless City On May 19, 2026, the nation was shocked by the brutal murder of a child—a victim not just of a heinous crime, but of a pervasive social blight. While the case stands out as a sheer monument of horror, the incident was not an isolated act of evil. It was a symptom of a chronic […]

City Centre at Farmgate: An Urban Hub for Live, Work, and Visit | The design emphasizes multi-layered pedestrian networks—integrating ground-level plazas, elevated walkways, and underground concourses—to create seamless and safe connections across the site. Read: https://contextbd.com/city-centre-at-farmgate-an-urban-hub-for-live-work-and-visit/

Charlie’s Neelkuthi, Khulna. © Fathima
Read the full project here: The Indigo Museum: Reinterpreting Colonial Legacy of Charlie’s Kuthi. https://contextbd.com/indigo-museum-reinterpreting-colonial-legacy-of-charlies-kuthi/

Once known as “blue gold,” indigo brought immense wealth to colonial powers—and deep suffering to Bengal. This history is fading, but a powerful thesis project by Fathima at AIUB reconnects us to these roots.

The Indigo Museum: Reinterpreting Colonial Legacy of Charlie’s Kuthi Once known as “blue gold,” indigo fueled immense wealth for colonial powers and untold suffering for the people of Bengal. Over time, this fraught history has faded from public memory. This project seeks to reconnect the community with its roots, resurrecting a past where the deep blue dye shape...

The project “Shohochor” by ONA (Office of Native Architects) received an Honorable Mention in the design competition organized by WaterAid Bangladesh in 2025. The proposal addresses ecological restoration, community engagement, and the redefinition of identity in neglected urban waterbodies. Read more: https://contextbd.com/shohochor-reimagining-urban-waterbodies-as-living-companions/

In observance of the International Day for Monuments and Sites 2026, Contextbd pays tribute to Bangladesh’s timeless heritage—because our history deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated. Each stamp tells a story of a stunning architectural gem, proudly standing as a symbol of our regional identity. Which one is your favorite? And what other hidden gems from Bangladesh deserve a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list?

What happens when an abandoned railway workshop finds new life? This student proposal explores how Saidpur's 1870 colonial repair yard can be transformed into an Industrial Heritage Museum. Read more: https://contextbd.com/bridging-the-past-transforming-saidpurs-abandoned-workshop-into-a-railway-museum/

আদরের দাদুভাই,
"... তুমি হয়তো ঠিক এমন সময় আর্টিফিশিয়াল ইন্টেলিজেন্স, অগমেন্টেড রিয়েলিটি, ভার্চুয়াল রিয়েলিটির মত প্রযুক্তির কল্যাণে ঘরে বসেই বন্ধুদের সাথে কানেক্টেড আছো, গেইম খেলছো কিংবা পড়াশোনায় ব্যস্ত। তোমার এই বয়সে আমি যা যা করতাম সেই নিয়েই আজ লিখতে বসা, যাতে করে আমার দাদুভাই বড় হয়ে সেই সোনালী অতীতের কথা জানতে পারে।" চিঠিটি পাঠিয়েছেন মুবতাসিম ইতমাম বিজয়; চিত্রায়ণ: সমবৃতা খান, সামিয়া হক মনিষা, মো:তৌফিক আলম, ইমরান হাসান; অনুবাদ: নওশীন তুবা।

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