The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) proudly congratulates all the newly elected Council Members of the International Union of Architects (UIA) for the 2026–2029 mandate, representing all five Regions. The new Council will play a vital role in advancing the architectural profession and strengthening international collaboration over the next three years.
Region I
• Cecilia Solé Parellada — Andorra
• Mariam Locate — France
• Fionnuala Rogerson — Ireland
• Paula Huotelin — Nordic Section
Region II
• Oleg Haman — Czech Republic
• Dimitris Xynomilakis — Greece
• László Mikó — Hungary
• Ayşen Ciravoğlu — Türkiye
Region III
• Jadille Baza Apud — Chile
• Augusto Ballen Rey — Colombia
• Dania Chavarría Núñez — Costa Rica
• Isis Gabriela Garrido Enamorado — Honduras
Region IV
Ar. Qazi M. Arif — Bangladesh• Yoshihiko Sano — Japan
• Jonathan V. Manalad — Philippines
• Shekha Nahla Alqasimi — United Arab Emirates
Region V
• Melkia Hacene — Algeria
• Jean-Christophe Ndongo — Cameroon
• Iman Gawad — Egypt
• Massamba Lamsar Diop — Senegal
As the national professional body of architects in Bangladesh, the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) takes immense pride in the election of Ar. Qazi M. Arif to the UIA Council. His election is a significant recognition of Bangladesh’s architectural community and reflects our growing contribution to the global architectural profession.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ar. Qazi M. Arif and to all the newly elected Council Members. We wish them every success in their service to the UIA and the worldwide community of architects.
Read the original UIA announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EKdVx15SH/?mibextid=wwXIfr