National Parliament House
জাতীয় সংসদ ভবন
Designed by Louis Kahn, the parliament building's geometric openings in massive concrete volumes are reflected in an artificial lake, making it a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh was designed by the American architect Louis Kahn. Construction began in 1961 and was completed in 1982, and it is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. Massive exposed-concrete blocks are cut with circular, triangular, and square openings, and the surrounding artificial lake reflects them, creating rich play of light and shadow. It is considered a classic of modern architecture. Visiting the interior requires prior permission from the parliament secretariat. Ordinary visitors usually photograph the exterior from Manik Mia Avenue on the south side or from the Crescent Lake on the north side. The surrounding area is a security zone, so do not approach the fences or photograph security personnel.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day; interior visits require advance permission
Nearby sights
- Bangladesh Military Museum
- Liberation War Museum
- Hatirjheel
- Bangladesh National Museum
- New Market
- Suhrawardy Udyan
- Central Shaheed Minar
- Dhakeshwari Temple