Ar. Sefat Sultana is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Bangladesh University, with extensive experience in architectural education, professional practice, public-sector consultancy, and academic administration. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology and is pursuing a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at the same university. Her academic and professional interests include architectural design, urban walkability, mixed-use development, and sustainable urban environments.

Academic Experience

Ar. Sefat Sultana has been associated with Bangladesh University since 2010, beginning her academic career as a Guest Lecturer. She subsequently served as a Lecturer and Coordinator in the Department of Architecture before being appointed Senior Lecturer in March 2013. From February 2022 to January 2024, she served as Acting Head of the Department, contributing to academic leadership, departmental administration, and development. Her teaching experience includes architectural education, studio-based instruction, and student development.

Professional Practice

Her professional experience includes architectural design, project development, and public-sector consultancy. She has been serving as a Design Architect and Partner at Zuk Architecture & Engineers since June 2011. She also worked as a Consultant at the National Housing Authority, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, from April 2022 to November 2024, and as a Project Architect at the Department of Architecture, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, from November 2010 to April 2012.

Earlier in her career, she worked as an Assistant Architect at Shelter Architects & Engineers Ltd. and as an Architect at Oriental Architects and Cascade Architects. These professional engagements have provided her with experience in architectural design, consultancy, and public-sector architectural initiatives.

Professional Development

She is pursuing a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. Her thesis, titled “A Study on Walkability in Mixed-Use Streets of Dhaka City,” explores urban walkability and the relationship between street environments and mixed-use development.

Professional Affiliation

Ar. Sefat Sultana is affiliated with the Institute of Architects, Bangladesh (IAB), holding Membership No. S-115. Her other national affiliations include Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and the Women Architects Engineers Planners Association (WAEPA), Bangladesh. She also has an international affiliation with the Swedish International Centre of Education for Sustainable Development (SWEDESD).