Dr. M. A. Rashid was the omnipotent scholar of Bangladesh whose vision, leadership, strict regulations, leadership and great efforts made it possible to establish Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology (BUET) to its glorious and prime position. Having achieved D.Sc. degree in civil engineering from the Carnegie Institute Of Technology USA, he became the Principal of Ahsanullah Engineering College in 1954. His strenuous efforts as a Vice Chancellor led the East Pakistan Engineering University (the present BUET) during 1962-1970. His glorious endeavors for BUET are honored by establishment of the largest students’ residential hall after his name.