Mustapha Khalid Palash
Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 11 September 1963) is a Bangladeshi architect and artist.
Also recorded as Khan Mohammed Mustapha Khalid
Mustapha Khalid Palash

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- Name
- Mustapha Khalid Palash
- Occupation
- Architect, artist
- Born
- 11 September 1963
- Birthplace
- Dhaka, East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh)
- Nationality
- Bangladesh · Pakistan
- Education
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Languages
- Bangla
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Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 11 September 1963) is a Bangladeshi architect and artist.
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Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 1963) is an architect and painter and a national of Bangladesh and Pakistan. The architect was born in Dhaka. Mustapha Khalid Palash studied at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Languages used include Bangla.
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• Name — Mustapha Khalid Palash • Native Name — মুস্তাফা খালীদ পলাশ • Occupation — Architect, artist • Born — 11 September 1963 • Birthplace — Dhaka, East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) • Alma Mater — Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Early life and education
Early life and education
Palash was born to artist Afroz Mustapha (d. 2018). He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988. He worked as an assistant professor at Bangladesh University until 1998, then held visiting faculty positions in the Department of Architecture at the University of Asia Pacific, North South University and BRAC University.
Career
Career
After graduating, Palash established Vistaara Architects with Mohammed Foyez Ulla and Shahzia Islam. He has participated in architectural exhibitions, seminars, and workshops in Bangladesh and internationally, and has undertaken architectural consultancy projects. Palash is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, an international associate member of the AIA, and a member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and the World Architecture Community. He served as president of the Architecture Alumni Association of BUET (7th Executive Committee) in 2013 and 2014. Palash serves as editor of the quarterly DOT: Journal on Art & Architecture.
Architecture projects
Architecture projects
• Illustration — Bashundhara City • Illustration — Peoples Insurance Bhaban (PIB) • Illustration — Tiger's Den (Banglalink's headquarter)
Corporate Offices
Corporate Offices
• Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters • Banglalink Head Office • Robi Head Office • Health Engineering Department (HED) Headquarters, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare • Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Headquarters • EBL Headquarters • Mobil House • Rangs RD Square • Jamuna Bank Ltd Headquarters • Bank Asia Headquarters • Union Bank Headquarters • Standard Bank Headquarters • Uttara Motors Limited Headquarters • Grand Delvistaa • Jamuna Gas Building • Samsonite Tower
Malls and Centres
Malls and Centres
• Bashundhara City Shopping Complex • Unique Trade Centre (UTC) • SPL Western Tower • Bashundhara Fitness Center • Shahara Centre • Anabil Tower • Rangs Babylonia • BTI Landmark • Rupayan Maxus • Konik Tower • Raffas Tower • Samsonite Tower • Elegant Tower • Konka Jubilee Tower • Palmal Tower • Delvistaa Syed Villa • Hosaf Tower • Irving Rishta • Shaptak Square • RTV Studio • Skylark Tower
Hotels and Hospitals
Hotels and Hospitals
• Radisson Bay View Hotel Chittagong • Hilton Dhaka • The Westin Dhaka • Lab Aid Cardiac Care Hospital • The Olives, Dhaka
Universities and Schools
Universities and Schools
• State University of Bangladesh • American International School Dhaka (AISD)
Life and career
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Life and career
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1963
Mustapha Khalid Palash was born on 11 September 1963.
Visual art
Palash works as a painter in addition to his architectural practice. His solo painting exhibition Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at the Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka. In June 2011, his third solo exhibition, titled Of Tears and Joy, was displayed at Dhaka Art Centre.
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- “Mustapha Khalid Palash”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards and recognition
• Shilpacharya Puroshkar (Award) for Fine Arts Architecture 2011 • Berger Commendation Award for Excellence in Architecture (Grameenphone House), 2011 • Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998 • Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010 • Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007 • Architect of the Year Award, instituted by JK Lakshmi Cement, India

Rangs Babylonia - a Project Done by Rangs Properties Ltd. (RPL) - Designed By Ar. Mustapha Khalid Palash Sir.
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- 1.Mustapha Khalid Palash's 56th birthday tomorrow. The Daily Star. 2019-09-10.
- 2.Mustapha Khalid Palash celebrates his birthday today. The Daily Star. 2018-09-11.
- 3.A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony"
- 4.Afroz Mustapha passes away. The Daily Star. 28 May 2018.
- 5.Directory of Life Members of BUETAA.
- 6.North South University. www.northsouth.edu.
- 7.BRACU :: E-Bulletin Print.
- 8.MUSTAPHA KHALID PALASH – ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST AND ARCHITECT. Bangladesh.com.
- 9.Architects- Making horizons meet. New Age.
- 10.Roundtable Discussions with Architect Khalid and others hosted by Daily Star
- 11.Celebration of architecture at AIUB. The Daily Star. 2 August 2007.
- 12.Consultancy agreement for construction of Bank Asia's Structure
- 13.EWU okays new campus design. The Daily Star.
- 14.A Modernist Architect. The Daily Star. 2 September 2012.
- 15.Khalid, Ziaul Buet architecture alumni assoc president, GS. The Daily Star. 6 January 2013.
- 16.ABOUT. dotdelvistaa.
- 17.A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony" - ArchSociety.
- 18.Competition - ArchSociety.
- 19.Dhaka Art Center, Program Schedule.
- 20.Shilpacharya Puroshkar 2011 conferred. The Daily Star. 26 June 2012.
- 21.5th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture conferred. The Daily Star. 12 December 2011.
- 22.Vistaara Architects. Worldview.
- 23.Holcim Bangladesh - Green Built Award.
- 24.Holcim awards 8 green projects. The Daily Star. 17 June 2010.
- 25.Berger honours young architects. The Financial Express.
- 26.Winners Since Inception.
Bibliography printed in the source article · 8
- Creativity abound: Mustapha Khalid Palash, a multifaceted powerhouse
- Profile:Mustapha Khalid (1963)
- A Life In Versatility: Mustapha Khalid Palash is 52 today
- ARCHITECTURE: A career for future
- Bangladesh: Experts urge adoption of rainwater-harvesting to ease water crisis
- Profile of Bashundhara City by Architect Khalid
- Engrossment with architectural lines and shapes
- Mustapha Khalid Palash – Accomplished Artist and Architect
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