BIO OF Laila Arzumand Banu

Laila Arzumand Banu is a passionate architect and educator from Bangladesh, holding a B.Arch from Khulna University (KU) and currently pursuing an MURP at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST), Pabna, she specializes in heritage conservation, colonial architecture, and sustainable urban planning, contributing to scholarly publications and collaborative research on Bangladesh’s built environment. An active collaborator with institutions like Mridha’s Research Center (MRC), Dhaka, where she serves as Emeritus & Advisor, Laila has been recognized for her interdisciplinary work blending historical analysis with modern design principles. Her mission is to preserve Bangladesh’s architectural legacy while promoting resilient, community-centered solutions that address environmental and cultural challenges, inspiring the next generation of architects through teaching and global dialogue.

Area of Interest

• Heritage Conservation and Restoration

• Colonial and Mughal Architectural Patterns

• Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning

• Architectural Documentation and GIS Applications

• Environmental Adaptation in Design

• Cultural Heritage and Community Engagement

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

• Banu, L. A., Salam, F., Biswas, A., Sultana, L., Islam, Z., Khanam Mitu, M. M., Afroz Samia, M., Haque, A., Saurov, S. Z., Reza-E-Rabbi, M., Rezwan, A., Karim, M., Mamun, A. A., Mohim, M., Mridha Ratul, S. H. (2022). Imagining the Potentials of Abandoned Service Corridor of Government Housing in Dhaka City: A Multidimensional Urban Renewal Approach. Kurdish Studies (Q2 Journal, ISSN: 2051-4883 | e-ISSN: 2051-4891). Accepted (Article ID: KS-102, June 30, 2022). DOI: 10.53555/ks.v10i1.3996.

• Banu, L. A., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Howlather, M. R., Hossain, A. (2023). Documentation and Conservation of Mughal Architectural Pattern – Bibi Mariam Mausoleum and Mosque Complex at Narayanganj, Dhaka in Bangladesh. International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (Vol. XII, Issue VIII, August 2023).

• Sultana, L., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Banu, L. A. (2025). Promoting Cob-House Construction: Converting Traditional Mud Houses in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Sciences (ISSN: 2229-7359; Q2 Indexed; Elsevier Scopus; Open Access). Accepted (Article ID: 7325, September 17, 2025).

• Sultana, L., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Banu, L. A. (2025). Integrating Cob House Technology into Bangladesh’s Green Building Initiatives: Opportunities and Challenges. Q2 Journal. Accepted.

• Sultana, L., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Sarkar, S., Islam, S. M. M., Biswas, M. R., Karim, M. S., Hai, H. K. F., Banu, L. A., Hossain, E., Zabir, A. A. (2025). Bridging Disciplines: Computational Design Techniques in Architectural Problem-Solving. SoftwareX (Elsevier; Q1 Scopus-indexed; DOAJ; SJR; Open Access), Volume 29, January 2025. Accepted (SOFTX-D-24-15346, December 28, 2024).

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

• Mridha Ratul, S. H., Sultana, L., Banu, L. A. (Ongoing). Built Forms, Structural Alterations, and Resultant Negotiation with Spatial Quality in Murapara Zamindar House: Tracing a Colonial Case Study of Bangladesh. Q2 Journal. Affiliation: Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

• Sultana, L., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Banu, L. A. (Ongoing). Colonial Grandeur in Bengal: Form, Space, and Spatial Organization in Three Zamindar Residences of Bangladesh. Heritage.

• Sultana, L., Mridha Ratul, S. H., Banu, L. A. (Ongoing). Impact of AI Across Professions: Balancing Technological Advancements with Ethical, Employment, and Operational Challenges. Sage Journals.

• Mridha Ratul, S. H., Sultana, L., Sarkar, S., Banu, L. A., Hoque, T., Salam, F., Hossain, S. M., Rezwan, A., Howlather, M. R., Sazid, M. H., Hai, H. K. F., Hossain, A. (2024). Tracing Colonial Footprints: A Study of Jyotir Bosu’s Heritage Houses in Barodi, Narayanganj. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (Vol. IX, Issue XII, December 2024).

TECHNICAL REPORTS

• Urban Renewal Strategies for Abandoned Government Housing in Dhaka: Collaborative Report. Department of Architecture, Pabna University of Science and Technology. (2022).

• Mughal Heritage Documentation: Bibi Mariam Complex Survey. Mridha’s Research Center (MRC), Dhaka. (2023).

• Sustainable Cob-House Adaptation for Rural Bangladesh: Feasibility Study. Southeast University (SEU). (2025).

• Colonial Architecture Conservation Guidelines: Case of Narayanganj Heritage Sites. Pabna University of Science and Technology. (2024).

Projects Involvement

Project List

• Imagining the Potentials of Abandoned Service Corridor of Government Housing in Dhaka City – Research Project, Mridha’s Research Center (MRC) (2022).

• Documentation and Conservation of Mughal Architectural Pattern – Bibi Mariam Mausoleum and Mosque Complex – Collaborative Research, Mridha’s Research Center (MRC) (2023).

• Promoting Cob-House Construction: Converting Traditional Mud Houses in Bangladesh – Collaborative Research, Southeast University (SEU) (2025).

• Tracing Colonial Footprints: A Study of Jyotir Bosu’s Heritage Houses in Barodi, Narayanganj – Research Project, Mridha’s Research Center (MRC) (2024).

• Integrating Cob House Technology into Green Building Initiatives – University-Led Initiative, Pabna University of Science and Technology (2025).

• Built Forms and Spatial Quality in Murapara Zamindar House – Ongoing Case Study, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) (Ongoing).

Awards/Achievements

• Ashoka Fellowship – Social Innovation in Community Health and Infrastructure (2002).

• Certificate of Recognition in Heritage Conservation – Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) (2023).

• Excellence in Architectural Research – Pabna University of Science and Technology (2024).

• Collaborative Research Grant – University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh (2025).

• Best Paper Award in Urban Renewal Track – International Conference on Architecture and Planning (ICAP) (2022).

• Mentorship Excellence Award – Department of Architecture, PUST (2023).

• Active Memberships: Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) (Present), Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) (2020–Present),

• International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Bangladesh Chapter (2022–Present),

• Urban Planning Association of Bangladesh (UPAB) (Ongoing).

Contact Information
Location: Pabna, Bangladesh
Email: laila.banu@mrclabbd.org,  laila2019_arch@pust.ac.bd (Office),
Phone: +8801712041400 (Personal)
Portfolio: Laila Arzumand Banu, Pabna University of Science and Technology
Affiliation: Advisor, Mridha’s Research Center (MRC), Dhaka, Bangladesh