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Biography: Architect Bashirul Haq

'''Bashirul Haq''' (born 24 June 1942, Bhatshala, Brahmanbaria , Bangladesh) is a Bangladeshi architect , planner and educator. He is undoubtedly one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary architect of South Asia, known for his ideological environment- responsive architectural style. Bashirul Haq was born to a respectable family in Brahmanbaria. His father was the Deputy Collector of Sylhet district. For the reason, Haq spent a large span of childhood there. He completed his Bachelor of Architecture from National College of Arts , Lahore, Pakistan in 1964. He received ''′John Heimrich Tuition, Scholarship′'' and Teaching Assistantship at University of New Mexico , US in 1971 and completed his Master of Architecture from the university in 1975. Fazlur Rahman Khan, partner of SOM requested Haq to join there. But he returned to Bangladesh and established Bashirul Haq and Associates in 1977 and started practising architecture. In 1989, he vi...

Nazimgarh Resort at Sylhet

Nazimgarh Resorts, with its luxurious settings, is emerging as the premier hotel and resort destination of Bangladesh. Its different properties in the northeast district of Sylhet offer places to stay in garden, forest and adventure locations. Built in Eco friendly environment, Nazimgarh Resorts offers more than a retreat, it offers a sanctuary amidst nature. Nazimgarh 'Garden Resort' is everything a resort should be. Set on six acres of landscaped hillside, it is a self- contained island of tranquility amidst lush green foliage. The Terrace accommodation building has twenty nine luxurious world class double rooms and six suites. All rooms having jacuzzis, balconies and sundecks, it is designed for individual and collective privacy. The hilltop Spa complex comes with a large swimming pool, children's pool, outdoor jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and massage facilities. Its different cafes and restaurants, overlooking diverse scenery, offer a wide selection of cuisine prepare...

Guthia Mosque (Baitul Aman Mosque)

Guthia mosque is a famous mosque in Barisal. It is also on of the most beautiful mosque in Bangladesh. It's designs are taken from Europe, Asia, and Middle East's most famous mosque. In this masjid, there is lots of expensive marble stone on the wall. Which is bring from Egypt (Misr). Beside the mosque, there is a madrasa , joined by walkway. The masjid area is park-like with flower garden, shrubs, fruit tree, park-like etc. In the mosque area there are also several ponds and canals. The mosque complex stands on 14 acres. The mosque itself consists of 20 domes. The three lakes surrounding the mosque are situated so that they reflect the whole mosque from different angles. Gardens are placed around the lakes and the mosque. A number of calligraphies of Ayatul Kursi are found around the mosque and the inner part of dome of the mosque also has the Ayatul Kursi carved on it. The inner wall of the mosque has the Surat ar- Rahman written on it. The inner part of the mosque has a...