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'Shomototey Sangsad'

Architecture of Bangladesh, Louis Kahn and Sangsad Bhawan

Author: Meer Mobashsher Ali

Pages: 216 pages

Publication date: June, 2006

Publisher’s Name: Journeyman Books

Meer Mobashsher Ali

'Samatate Sangsad' written by Meer Mobashsher Ali is a unique documentation of the development and evolution of architecture, culture and nationality before and after the independence of Bangladesh.

This book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter presents the history of the development and evolution of architecture in the political, social and cultural context of the country.

The second chapter describes the physical infrastructure and architectural style of Dhaka city, which will give the readers an idea about the architectural progress of the country.

The third chapter deals with the continuation of classical Bengali culture, language, values ​​and nationality, which will introduce the readers to the heritage and culture of Bengal.

The fourth and fifth chapters discuss in detail Louis Kahn's design philosophy, originality and innovation in the design and construction of the country's second capital project and the Parliament Building.

Finally, the sixth chapter deals with the construction, maintenance and success and failure of the Parliament building, which will help the readers to evaluate and analyze the architecture.

The book 'Somatate Sangsad' is an important and informative book for architecture students, researchers and general readers, which will enable the readers to establish a deeper relationship with the history and development of architecture and culture of Bangladesh.