Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum makes TIME's 100 most influential list.

Renowned Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum has earned a spot on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people for her groundbreaking contributions to architectural innovation. Her focus on environmentally sustainable design, community engagement, and serving the needs of ordinary citizens sets her apart. Time highlights her unique approach, describing her buildings as living entities that should harmonize with the earth's resources. Tabassum's designs, such as the acclaimed Bait Ur Rouf Mosque in Dhaka, emphasize natural ventilation and adaptability to environmental challenges like floods. Despite her local focus, she has garnered international recognition, promoting architecture as a universal language of collective expression. Tabassum's accolades include the prestigious Aga Khan Award and the Millennium Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2022.