Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday congratulated Architect Marina Tabassum on winning the Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the second time.

"This rare and historic achievement is a source of great pride for Bangladesh," 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—a climate-resilient, affordable, and portable home for communities displaced by river erosion—brilliantly demonstrates how architecture can serve humanity with compassion and vision, Prof Yunus said.

"You 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," 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.

"That recognition marked the rise of a Bangladeshi voice of global significance, and your latest achievement further strengthens that legacy," Prof Yunus said.

"Through this honor, you have once again placed Bangladesh on the global stage of creativity and social innovation," he said.

On behalf of the people of Bangladesh, Prof Yunus expressed deepest gratitude for her extraordinary contributions—transforming adversity into opportunity and inspiring all to believe in solutions rooted in empathy and sustainability.

Marina Tabassum wins her second Aga Khan Award for Architecture with Khudi Bari

"I 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," he said.

"May your work continue to inspire and light the way for future generations of architects and changemakers around the world," Prof Yunus mentioned.