A Student Design Competition was introduced online on May 10^th, 2022 with the topic “Public Toilets in Post-Pandemic Times” on the occasion of Kitchen & Bath Expo Bangladesh organized by WEM Bangladesh Ltd.  Around 25 universities from different parts of world participated with over 149 entries.

The Winner Declaration and Award ceremony was held on June 04^th, 2022 at ICCB, Dhaka. Adrita Islam Sajuti, from Architecture Department of AIUB who recently completed Design Studio VII won the FIRST POSITION at the competition. Another student from the Department, Sanzima Binte Islam Miva’s entry too - was shortlisted among the top 16 submissions.

The second and third positions were awarded to Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and North South University, followed by Honourable mentions for Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology.  

The Jury panel included architect Naushad Ehsanul Huq from University of Asia-Pacific, architect Nabi Newaz Khan Shomin from Archeground and entrepreneurial architect Ms. Farhana Rashid Tonu from Bhumijo. Adrita’s work was praised by all as she not only covered the requirements but thought out of the box, with possible innovative technologies such as UV ray and touch free appliances, a simple form and most importantly, provided a solution for sustaining and maintaining hygiene in public toilet.

The ceremony was attended by chief guest, Ar. Mubasshar Hussain, IAB President, architect Bayejid Mahbub Khondker, special guest Mr. Shahriar Sajjad, Managing Director of Tillotoma Bangla Group and My Kitchen, presided over by Mr. Raeq Alam, Director of Bagnodesign. Ar. Saimum Kabir was the Competition Director.  

Architecture Department is very proud of this remarkable achievement by its students and congratulates them on this occasion. This accomplishment is an inspiration for the other students as well.