The Korail 2100: Speculative Fantasies / Lived Realities competition winners have been announced! This innovative competition, part of the Korail Design Festival December 2024, invited students of architecture and creative disciplines to envision Korail’s multiple futures in 2100, combining speculative ideas with lived realities.

The competition aimed to challenge conventional urban design approaches and ignite a dialogue on architecture's role in addressing urban injustices. With Korail—a densely populated informal settlement in Dhaka—serving as the focus, participants explored how architecture could act as a tool for social justice, equity, and dignity.

The competition was organized by Kazi Arefin, Ruhul Abdin, S M Kaikobad, and Farhin Iqbal Chowdhury.

The distinguished jury included Fuad Mallick, Farasha Zaman, S M Kaikobad, Niklaus Graber, Sadiqul Shehab, Floating University Berlin, Kirsten Hackenbroch, and Kazi Arefin. Their insights and expertise guided the selection of the best projects.

The winners of the competition received a cash prize of BDT 30,000 each, and the runner-up teams received BDT 20,000 each. All participants were awarded certificates of participation and opportunities to exhibit their work at the Moja Kori Design Festival.

Winning Groups:

Team Threefold : Jannatul Ferdous, Nabanita Ghose, Md Munsurun Nabi

Team Kolpo: Razin Sachi, Sumaiya Rahman Tanisa, Sk Sadia Afrin, Salma Sadia,Gull-E-Nurjahan Surma

Runner-Up Groups:

Team Ayomoy: Mohammad Rifat Hasan, Mahedi Azam, Zerin Israt Emu, Mahiyat Mubassera, Sadia-E-Jannat

Team Korail Catalyst: Anik Abdullah Aman, Tunisha Kuri

Honorable Mentions:

Team Tribeni: Samiha Shreya, Shaily Sinha, Sabbir Ahmed Siam

Team Udbhabon: Fabliha Al Tawaffin, Raiyan Hossain Amir, Mostofa Adil Ur Rahman

Participants:

• Fabliha Al Tawaffin, Raiyan Hossain Amir, Mostofa Adil Ur Rahman
• Mridula Mehjabin Biva, Dibya Dhar
• Hasibul Islam Bulbul, Sumaiya Khan Lubna, Barnaly Roy, Apurba Ratan Roy
• Samiha Shreya, Shaily Sinha, Sabbir Ahmed Siam
• Md Ashfaq Nahin Chowdhury Mugdho, Bivakar Roy, Zahin Shahriar, Sadiq Saleh Prottoy, Rafiul Islam, Shazid Mahmood
• Siraj Wasee Ishmam, Ahmed Abid Rezwan, Mostofa Rafid Enan, Sababa Alam Eyshee
• Uzma Binte Kibria, Ruayera Sb Sharazeel, Nafisa Matin, Tasfea Tabassum, Rayhan Kotowal Primo, Sagnik Sen Sarma
• Artina Mumtarin, Ahasan Rafiq Niloy, Shaishab Das, Tahsina Tabassum, Md. Jubaier
• Fida All Mugni, Mhafuzur Rahaman, Shakil Chowdhury
• Isratul Hoque Shaon, Rubaiya Afsana Rinte
• Anik Abdullah Aman, Tunisha Kuri
• Anik Kumar Chanda, Mohika Proma Sikder, Hrittik Rayhan, Provakor Das Surya, Riona-E-Jannat
• Syed Ashraful Mamun Abir
• Mst. Salma Akter Any, Mursaha Islam, Tasfia Haque, Md. Saidul Hasan Khan Adib
• Ety, Sakiba, Rafe, Pieta, Nishat
• Md Toukir Hossain
• Tariqul Islam, Kazi Sakian Mahmud, Amartya Biswas, Ananna Nishat, Fardin Ahmed Rafid, Ahnaf Bin Habib
• Shihab Uddin Sagor, Md Saif Uddin, Mehedi Hasan Sourov, Tanzila Afrin, Shahriar Akash Nawaz, Md Naeem Uddin
• Asim Muntakim, Farhana Jerin, Sayeda Amrin Anjum, S R Tabassum Ava, Zerf Jafnat
• Razin Sachi, Sumaiya Rahman Tanisa, Sk Sadia Afrin, Salma Sadia, Gull-E-Nurjahan Surma
• Md Munsurun Nabi, Nabanita Ghose, Jannatul Ferdous
• Fatma Zaman Meem, Samira Ahsan, Inaba Sadaf, Azreen Mahmood
• Golam Ahammad Sunny, Abdulla Al Arefin, Ruaida Akter, Monishita Mumtahina, Fahmida Sabah, Muslima Akter Maya
• Shahnaj Sharmin Rimu, Jayeeta Biswas, Pranto Saha
• Nasif Chowdhury, Ramisa Tasnim, Halima Khatun
• Mohammad Rifat Hasan, Mahedi Azam, Zerin Israt Emu, Mahiyat Mubassera, Sadia-E-Jannat
• Abeg Rahman, Nazia Zaman, Swarupa Rani Das
• Md Toukir Hossain, Nazifa Nawar Subha, Mubtasim Itmam Bijoy, Ajmain Armin Pritu, Aditya Chowdhury, Jannatul Ferdouse Bristy

A heartfelt thanks to the Korail community, whose input enriched the submissions, and to all participants for their creative efforts in imagining a transformative future for Korail. Mark your calendars and join us at the Moja Kori Festival.