National Parliament House
National Parliament House
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,413 contributions
Dec 2019
This famous compound houses both the Parliament and housing for Parliament members. Built in a lake, the Louis Khan architecture is still mesmerizing after many years. Unfortunately, you can't get close nor a good overall view of the buildings as they are closed off for security. I'm told there are tours of the building if you book far enough in advance though they are subject to cancellation at the last minute. Stop for a brief look at a world class building.
Written January 5, 2020
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,603 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We had a short stop during our Dhaka city tour to this cozy spot. External view for Parliament House, or People’s House where people can’t visit as per what my guide say. New building and garden, big Bangladesh’s flag and few minutes for photo only.
Written February 10, 2024
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Abdullah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia15 contributions
Aug 2011 • Business
It is state of the art architectural building. It gives views of the control of the country with its high walls. Amazing green surrounding the building with huge yard.
Written July 14, 2012
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TakSun
49 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
Visited there with family. Nice environment to pass time with family and friends. A must see for Dhaka visitors.
Written February 21, 2012
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qazi
Perth, Australia40 contributions
Parliament House of Bangladesh is one of the twentieth century’s utmost architectural structures. This stunning building was designed by famous architect Louis Kahn. It was made of mostly concrete and marble showing a rich blend of ancient and modern architecture. Use of different geometrical shape and floating outlook are some unique attractions of this glorious creation.But sad to say, this superb piece of architectural work often found unseen and overlooked.
Local people called it “Sangshod Vaban”. Its better if you can hire a "Rickshaw" and go around it. The best time to visit is Obviously in the day time.
Local people called it “Sangshod Vaban”. Its better if you can hire a "Rickshaw" and go around it. The best time to visit is Obviously in the day time.
Written March 3, 2008
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TariqTabib
Dhaka City, Bangladesh274 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a wonder of modern architecture and technology.
It is one of the largest and most Spectacular parliament buildings in the world. Originally designed by the famous American architect Louis I Kahn, thi5 155 ft high 9-storey building is surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake. The main section is hidden behind a strong outer covering with circular and triangular openings. The structure has 1605 doors. 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors totalling to a bewildering length of 41.6 kilometers. One could easily get lost in these deceptive corridors. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 for spectators. It has also three party rooms each of which can seat 153 people. The whole place is air- conditioned and includes all modern amenities. Although construction work on this structure started in 1964, it was finally inaugurated in 1982 and the first parliamentary session was held on 15 February the same year. Being a highly complex structure, its annual maintenance cost is about 50 million taka. This is truly a wonder for a poor country like Bangladesh.
It is one of the largest and most Spectacular parliament buildings in the world. Originally designed by the famous American architect Louis I Kahn, thi5 155 ft high 9-storey building is surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake. The main section is hidden behind a strong outer covering with circular and triangular openings. The structure has 1605 doors. 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors totalling to a bewildering length of 41.6 kilometers. One could easily get lost in these deceptive corridors. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 for spectators. It has also three party rooms each of which can seat 153 people. The whole place is air- conditioned and includes all modern amenities. Although construction work on this structure started in 1964, it was finally inaugurated in 1982 and the first parliamentary session was held on 15 February the same year. Being a highly complex structure, its annual maintenance cost is about 50 million taka. This is truly a wonder for a poor country like Bangladesh.
Written May 19, 2015
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Kshf_C
Dhaka City, Bangladesh636 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
The National Assembly building complex in Dhaka designed by the American architect Louis Kahn (Kimbell Art Museum, Texas; Art galleries in Yale) from 1963 till his death in 1974 and finally inaugurated in 1983, is widely considered one of the masterpieces of architecture of the 20th century. While from the outside it is very impressive, the real drama unfolds in the interiors, where a 100 feet high space bathed in light from various angles, and animated by ramps, bridges and other elements, wrap around the central chamber which itself is awe-inspiring.
There is a visitors section at the Assembly building which conducts guided visits (passports required, no phones, no photos) usually from 10am except weekends, without any prior permission. They can also take visitors to see some of the adjoining buildings. Call in advance to avoid disappointment, for a visit to remember.
Very highly recommended.
There is a visitors section at the Assembly building which conducts guided visits (passports required, no phones, no photos) usually from 10am except weekends, without any prior permission. They can also take visitors to see some of the adjoining buildings. Call in advance to avoid disappointment, for a visit to remember.
Very highly recommended.
Written November 5, 2019
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Andy Q
Sydney, Australia564 contributions
If you are going to Dhaka, see the documentary "My Architect" about the son of Louis Khan, discovering his father through this work. The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar was his crowning achievement.
Like the Taj Mahal, it looks amazing seen from afar, but is much more than the main building - the entire complex and grounds are beautiful.
Louis Kahn was a pioneer of combining the old and new, of creating bold shapes and views - famous circular windows and doors, and often, when you look to the sky, he's created shapes in the buildings through which light pours through in a magnificent fashion.
I was so sad that I was unable to see the buildings up close due to the political unrest of November 2006. It was really the priority for me of what I wanted to see in Dhaka.
Like the Taj Mahal, it looks amazing seen from afar, but is much more than the main building - the entire complex and grounds are beautiful.
Louis Kahn was a pioneer of combining the old and new, of creating bold shapes and views - famous circular windows and doors, and often, when you look to the sky, he's created shapes in the buildings through which light pours through in a magnificent fashion.
I was so sad that I was unable to see the buildings up close due to the political unrest of November 2006. It was really the priority for me of what I wanted to see in Dhaka.
Written November 12, 2006
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Md Monir Hossai... T
Dhaka, Bangladesh17 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
National Parliament building (Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban): The National parliament building is a tourist attraction of Bangladesh. Renowned architect Louis khan was the designer of this famous building. The construction of the building was started in 1964, but due to the liberation war the work was disturbed and in 1982 it was completed. There are 9 blocks of the building, it is 163 feet high. TheTotal area is cover by open court yard, garden & nice lake. Visitors can enter this building on parliament session only by special permission. But parliament premise is open for all if the session of the Parliament is off.
In the architect Louis Kahn's own words:
In the assembly I have introduced a light-giving element to the interior of the plan. If you see a series of columns you can say that the choice of columns is a choice in light. The columns as solids frame the spaces of light. Now think of it just in reverse and think that the columns are hollow and much bigger and that their walls can themselves give light, then the voids are rooms, and the column is the maker of light and can take on complex shapes and be the supporter of spaces and give light to spaces. I am working to develop the element to such an extent that it becomes a poetic entity which has its own beauty outside of its place in the composition. In this way it becomes analogous to the solid column I mentioned above as a giver of light.
It was not belief, not design, not pattern, but the essence from which an institution could emerge.
The assembly building received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1989.
In the architect Louis Kahn's own words:
In the assembly I have introduced a light-giving element to the interior of the plan. If you see a series of columns you can say that the choice of columns is a choice in light. The columns as solids frame the spaces of light. Now think of it just in reverse and think that the columns are hollow and much bigger and that their walls can themselves give light, then the voids are rooms, and the column is the maker of light and can take on complex shapes and be the supporter of spaces and give light to spaces. I am working to develop the element to such an extent that it becomes a poetic entity which has its own beauty outside of its place in the composition. In this way it becomes analogous to the solid column I mentioned above as a giver of light.
It was not belief, not design, not pattern, but the essence from which an institution could emerge.
The assembly building received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1989.
Written July 29, 2013
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shobuj
Dhaka City, Bangladesh170 contributions
May 2011
Yes. Its possible for you to go inside the Parliament building now! all you have to do is to fill a form available at the entrance and submit you photocopy of your passport and 600 taka (around 8 USD)...but you have to go within office hour and weekdays (Sunday to Thursday between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
Written June 16, 2011
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hey, do you know where to make the appointment? could you tell me the website,thanks a lot
Written September 3, 2019
Salve a tutti ,come posso fare per entrare e visitare il parlamento?
Written January 31, 2019
ARCHITECTS HELP PLEASE!!! Hi all, I am an architect and would like to see as much as I possibly can of the building from the inside and outside. Can anyone like minded please share their experience. Is there any advantage in taking a guide when it comes to getting additional access, if so can you recommend one? Is there any advantage in getting a permit in advance (besides saving smalls money) rather than just showing up on the spot? Grateful for any other advice. Many Thanks.
Written July 20, 2017
I am gonna answer this one myself: for foreigners it is very easy to get access. You will be waiting to be picked up at a reception, go through security and deposit your belongings with them (including cell phone/ cameras), fill out a form, pay 600 Taka. You absolutely need your passport. You then will get a tour of the interiors. Mine was private, about 90min and quite good. I don't see any advantage of trying to arrange this in advance as it is pretty straightforward when you just show up. No interior photography unfortunately.
Written September 7, 2017
Hello,
How would i get access to see the interior of this building? I would be coming to Bangladesh especially.
Many thanks
H
Written January 9, 2017
Its quite easy part,just show up and tell the security officer to call visit section via intercom and they will let you in while are inside there will be a guide who will show you around just need to pay BDT 600 and your fill up a form with your passport photocopy.Its legal to see around and inside.No camera will be allowed.
If any problem find me.I will help.
Thanks.& enjoy it.
Written January 10, 2017
Its the Bangla Parliament house and seat of the govt. Louis Kahn was the architect and it is surrounded by a huge garden and lawns. Visitors can view from the street ,but cannot wander in unless you get special permission which is rare.Its a unique modernistic design but seems out of place in a city like Dhaka. But importantly the surrounding greens provide some respite to the locals ,even though the place is littered with trash.
Written March 16, 2015
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