Enamul Karim Nirjhar

Enamul Karim Nirjhar (born 29 November 1962) is a Bangladeshi architect and filmmaker.

He is the founder and principal architect of System Architects, a prominent architectural studio known for its contemporary designs across different sectors, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, industrial, hospitality, and community development projects. In the 1990s, Nirjhar launched an innovative interior design initiative that significantly influenced the restaurant scene in Dhaka city. He designed several conceptual restaurants in Dhaka and Chittagong, including Bukhara, Santoor, Bonanza, White Castle and Asparagus. His architectural brilliance crossed the sea and he designed WE, in Hampshire, UK. His concept for a horror-themed family entertainment restaurant, Voot, gained considerable popularity.

Nirjhar expanded his team to enhance architectural practices, coining the process "Total Architecture." Notable projects include the British American Tobacco headquarters in Dhaka, Nina Kabbo, and Fera.

Enamul Karim Nirjhar has recently initiated a collaboration with Indian entrepreneurs and architects, founding System Architects India. He is also one of the most prominent filmmakers in Bangladesh. His first feature film, Aha!, was released in 2007 and won national awards in four different categories, including Best Direction.

Nirjhar is combining his experiences in architecture, film, and music to create EK Nijhar Collaborations (EKNC). This platform is designed to collaborate with young professionals from different creative sectors so they can grow creatively and intellectually while also securing a source of income.