Dhaka Architecture Tour Package Highlights

Bait ur Rouf Mosque, located in north part of Dhaka, known for its serene design and innovative use of space and light. Designed by architect Marina Tabassum, the mosque stands out with its simplicity and spiritual ambiance, devoid of the usual minarets and domes that characterize traditional Islamic architecture. Built with locally sourced brick and natural ventilation, the mosque creates a tranquil environment for worship. The intricate play of light and shadow within its prayer hall, achieved through strategically placed openings and latticework, enhances the spiritual experience of the devotees. Awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2016, Bait ur Rouf Mosque is celebrated not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its sustainable and contextually relevant design. It serves as a beacon of modern Islamic architecture, blending tradition with contemporary design principles, and stands as a testament to thoughtful and community-centric architectural practice.

An Impressive Colonial Architecture

The Curzon Hall is a British town hall, named after Lord Curzon Viceroy of India. This magnificent town hall was erected in 1904 with a blend of European-Mughal style. After the participation of Bengal this British Raj-era building started to be used as the science faculty of Dhaka University, gloriously representing the British colonial past.

An Impressive Mughal Architecture of Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort is one of the most recognized symbols of Mughal rule in Bengal, known as the Fort of Aurangabad. The construction work of the fort started by Prince Muhammad Azam, third son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1678 during his vice-royalty in Bengal. He stayed in Bengal for 15 months. The fort remained incomplete when he was called back to Delhi by his father Aurangzeb. Saista Khan was the new subedar after his departure. In 1684, the daughter of Shaista Khan Bibi Pari died there. After the death of Bibi Pari, he started to think the fort was unlucky and he did not complete the structure, instead he made the tomb of Bibi Pari and the mosque in 1684.

When the capital moved from Dhaka to Murshidabad, Shaista Khan left Dhaka and it lost its popularity. After the end of the Mughal period, the fort became abandoned. In 1884 the area acquired its name as Lalbag replacing Aurangabad, and the fort became Lalbagh Fort. The central area of the fort is occupied by three buildings- the Diwan-i-Aam and the hammam on its east, the mosque on the west and the tomb of Pari Bibi. A water channel with fountains at regular intervals connects the buildings from east to west and north to South.

Visiting hours of Lalbagh fort

Days	October to March (Summer)	April to September(Winter)	April to September(Winter)
Friday	9 AM to 12 PM, 2 PM to 5 PM	10 AM to 12 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM	2:00 PM to 6 :00PM
Saturday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 6:00 PM	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday	Remain Closed on Sunday and any other public holiday
Monday	1:30 PM to 5:00 PM	2:00 PM to 6:00 PM	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 PM to 6:00 PM	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 PM to 6:00 PM	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 PM to 6:00 PM	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

An Architectural Wonder in Dhaka

The National Parliament Building is an architectural wonder, and masterpiece of the world famous architect Louis Isior Kahn. For its architectural values and significance, it is an important place for visitor from around the world. Construction work started in 1961, to build the new parliament house for East Pakistan, led by Ayub Khan from West Pakistan. As a part of his initiative to decrease the disparity and secessionist tendencies of East Pakistan, Khan aimed to make Dhaka a second capital city of Pakistan, appropriate for an assembly. Construction was stopped during the liberation war in 1971 and was completed on 28 January 1982.

Magnificent Palace of Dhaka

A must visiting place in old Dhaka, dating from 1872 was built on the river bank of Buriganga by the cities richest land lord Nawab Abdul Gani served as his palace. In 1888 it was damaged by a tornado, then a huge restoration done by Nawab Ashanullah, becoming grander than before. This magnificent palace was considered as the beautiful pearl of the city and painted as pink. The governor British east india company Lord Curzon stayed here when he was in Dhaka. Its ostentatious western architecture incorporates elements of Mughal design which is reminder of Bangladesh colonial past. After the death of land lord and his son, the family fortune was depressed and the palace was abandoned. In 1980 a massive restoration of pink palace was done and turned in to a museum.

Visiting hours of Pink Palace

Days	October to March (Summer)	April to September(Winter)	April to September(Winter)
Friday	3:00 AM to 7:00 PM	3:00 AM to 7:00 PM	Closed
Saturday	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Monday	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	10:30 AM to 4:30 PM	9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday	Remain closed on Thursday or any other public holidays.