Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday congratulated Architect Marina Tabassum on winning the Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the second time.
鈥楾his rare and historic achievement is a source of great pride for Bangladesh,鈥� he said in a message, extending his heartfelt congratulations to Architect Marina on being honored with the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Her innovative work on Khudi Bari鈥攁 climate-resilient, affordable, and portable home for communities displaced by river erosion鈥攂rilliantly demonstrates how architecture can serve humanity with compassion and vision, Prof Yunus said.
鈥榊ou have shown the world that design is not only about form and aesthetics, but also about dignity, resilience, and the power of human ingenuity to address the greatest challenges of our time,鈥� the chief adviser said.
The chief adviser said they fondly recall her first Aga Khan Award in 2016 for the Bait ur Rouf Mosque in Dhaka, a milestone that celebrated the timeless values of spirituality, community, and simplicity in architecture.
鈥楾hat recognition marked the rise of a Bangladeshi voice of global significance, and your latest achievement further strengthens that legacy,鈥� Prof Yunus said.
鈥楾hrough this honour, you have once again placed Bangladesh on the global stage of creativity and social innovation,鈥� he said.
On behalf of the people of Bangladesh, Prof Yunus expressed deepest gratitude for her extraordinary contributions鈥攖ransforming adversity into opportunity and inspiring all to believe in solutions rooted in empathy and sustainability.
鈥業 also take this opportunity to acknowledge your invaluable service as Chairperson of the Bangladesh National Museum Governing Council and as a key consultant of the July Uprising Memorial Museum,鈥� he said.
鈥楳ay your work continue to inspire and light the way for future generations of architects and changemakers around the world,鈥� Prof Yunus mentioned.
