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Architecture in Dhaka

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, brings together architectural layers from several distinct eras. The Mughal-era Lalbagh Fort and the pink-painted Ahsan Manzil represent the city's older built heritage, while Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and the Gulshan Society Mosque reflect more recent Islamic architecture. In Agargaon, the National Parliament House — designed by Louis Kahn — stands as a landmark of brutalist design. Bangabhaban serves as the presidential residence, and the Tomb of Ziaur Rahman and the Aparajeyo Bangla sculpture add civic and memorial dimensions. The Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium rounds out a varied architectural landscape across this densely layered city.

7 places · Dhaka, Bangladesh · Editorially curated