Interior Design Schools and Programs in Bangladesh

Interior Design Studies in Bangladesh

An interior design degree can help pave the way to a fun and interesting career in this fast-paced field, helping customers design their dream homes using your unique eye for interior fashion.  Now students of this popular degree program can earn a portion of their degree while studying for a semester or year in a place like Bangladesh—an opportunity to combine a top-notch educational experience with a culturally-rich and entertaining Asian vacation.
 
Bangladesh, officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is a country situated on the fertile Bengal Delta in South Asia.  The nations shares borders with India to the west, north and east, Burma to the southeast and the Bay of Bengal to the south.  It is separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the narrow inlet known as the Chicken’s neck.  With more than 160 million inhabitants, Bangladesh has the world’s eighth-largest population, and because the country is not very large from an area standpoint, encompassing only 57,000 square miles (147,570 square kilometers), it is also one of the world’s most densely populated countries.  Dhaka is the capital and largest city in Bangladesh and the world’s 20^th-largest metropolitan city.  Bangladesh is known as the “land of rivers,” and together with the neighboring Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, it makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal.

The government of Bangladesh is organized as a parliamentary republic with an elected parliament called the Jatiyo Sangshad. The Bengalis form the country's predominant ethnic group, whereas the indigenous peoples in northern and southeastern districts form a significant and diverse ethnic minority. Bangladesh has a humid tropical climate and is subject to annual monsoon floods and cyclones due to its unique location on the Bengal delta.

According to the United Nations, Bangladesh has made major strides in recent years in terms of human development, including significant progress in the areas of gender equity, universal primary education, the empowerment of women, reducing population growth, food production, health, and renewable energy.  The poverty rate has declined considerably since the country gained independence in 1971, and per capita income has doubled from 1975 levels.  Major cities such as Dhaka and Chittagong have been the driving forces behind much of the recent growth. However, the country continues to face a number of major political and social challenges, including political corruption, widespread poverty, political instability, overpopulation and vulnerability to global climate change.

Interior Design Education in Bangladesh
 
Interior design is one of the many specialty degrees that fall under the “fine arts” umbrella of university majors.  As a program of study, interior design is offered at a select number of universities and vocational colleges throughout Bangladesh, with courses that lead to diplomas, certificates and even degrees in fine arts.  Students entering an interior design program can typically expect heavy immersion in courses that impact how people react to their interior environments, teaching them how to turn a basic interior design idea into a lush reality.
 
As a participant in an Interior Design degree/diploma program, students will need to take a combination of general education courses and specialty classes—classes that deal chiefly with the skills that help make interior designers successful.  Some of the coursework students are likely to encounter while studying this discipline in Bangladesh includes titles such as:
 

• Interior architecture
• Computer-assisted drawing/design (CAD)
• Graphic technology
• Communications
• Busi ness management
• Marketing
• Color and Design Concepts
• And many more…

 
Through these courses students will gain knowledge and pick up valuable skills in a number of areas important to the interior design field, including interior design systems, design sketching, textiles, architectural materials, construction documents, blueprint reading, municipal codes and lighting.  They will also learn skills in interior lighting, building and structure systems, and professional practice, as it relates to dealing with customers and their homes.
 
Why Study in Bangladesh
 
Bangladesh is certainly not your run-of-the-mill study abroad locale, but for students who enjoy a challenge and trying new things, the country is sure to amaze.  Many excellent universities can be found throughout Bangladesh, but what truly sets this destination apart are the lessons students will receive outside of the classroom, as they come to appreciate and embrace the Bangladesh culture.  During their stay, many students opt to stay with host families—an incredible opportunity in which families open up their home to international students and are always happy to share in their food and their stories.  When not busy studying in the classroom, students will have ample time to explore this diverse and fascinating country, where finding something fun and/or interesting is never a problem.  Here are just a few of the things students can do and see during their free time when they elect to study in Bangladesh:
 
Archaeological Digs
 
Students who have an interest in ancient people and cultures may want to take advantage of an opportunity to participate in an authentic archaeological dig, where they may be able to locate fossils and other relics that can help connect the historic dots of the Bangladesh people and societies.  Archaeological sites such as Paharpur, Mahasthanagarh and Sherpur are all outstanding for this purpose, and all can be found just a few short miles away from the town of Bogra, in northwest Bangladesh.
 
Bagerhat
 
Students of religion and architecture can take a fun and educational journey to the town of Bagerhat, situated in Bangladesh’s southwest near the city of Khulna.  Bagerhat is home to many historic mosques, including the 15^th century Shait Gumbad Mosque, nicknamed the “sixty-domed mosque” for its impressive architectural design.
 
Hit the Beach
 
For a fun day in the sun, Bangladesh’s coastline on the Bay of Bengal is home to a number of great beaches, one of the more popular being Kuakata Beach.  Kuakata is a newly developed tourist resort located at the southernmost tip of Bangladesh in Barisal Division.  The warm and wide sandy beach here makes for an ideal vantage point from which to watch the sun rise and set, and because it is currently less developed and less crowded than other beaches in the country, the experience here is much more relaxing and serene.
 
Chittagong

Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh, is a port city, set against the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and surrounded by green forests, coconut groves and sandy beaches. Attractions include the Ethnological Museum, the 17th-century Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque, the colorful multi-domed Chandanpura Mosque and the Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami.  Foy's Lake, an artificial lake named after the Englishman responsible for its design, is located Just 5 miles (8km) from Chittagong, and is a popular picnic site. Chittagong is also a good base from which to explore the Rangamati Hill District, famous for its beautiful flora and lakes and the predominantly Buddhist tribal culture.