"বাকের ভাইয়ের টং"

Sidratul Muntaha

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh

Anushila Roy 

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh

Faria Matin 

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh

Project Description

A Story of Community, Resilience, and Sustainability A tea stall in Bangladesh is more than just a place to drink tea—it is the heartbeat of the streets, a space where stories unfold, ideas spark, and communities come together. Our design draws inspiration from Bakir Bhai, the unforgettable character from Humayun Ahmed’s “Kothao Keu Nei”, whose quiet strength, unwavering kindness, and deep-rooted sense of responsibility embodied the soul of urban Bangladesh. This self-sufficient, mobile tea stall mirrors Bakir Bhai’s essence—bold yet considerate, impactful yet unassuming. A foldable box, it opens into a fully functional stall with designated spaces for cooking, washing, and seating. Designed for sustainability, it eliminates waste by converting byproducts into biogas and recycling steam into water, ensuring an eco-friendly footprint. Powered by solar energy, it thrives independently, just as Bakir Bhai did despite the social constraints. Beyond function, this tea stall revives the lost purity of 90s urban life, rekindling the spirit of communal connection. It serves as a watchtower for the neighbourhood, a place where people gather, bond, and look out for one another—just as Bakir Bhai did, ensuring the safety of women and children. Cost-effective and easy to build, this stall isn’t just a design—it’s a movement. It invites dreamers, entrepreneurs, and community builders to create their own spaces of belonging, proving that a small stall, like a single person, can shape an entire society. This is Bakir Bhai’s tea stall—resilient, resourceful, and revolutionary.