National Assembly of Bangladesh, Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban
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The Jatiyo Sangshad (National Assembly) Building of Bangladesh, is located in the capital Dhaka. Created by architect Louis Kahn, is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
Waymark Code: WME18D
Location: Bangladesh
Date Posted: 03/20/2012
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Construction of the Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban, a nine story building, began in 1961 by the Government of Pakistan as a permanent building for the federal legislature of both West and East Pakistan. However, it was the eighth (and last) session of the second parliament of Bangladesh that first used it on 15 February 1982 after its construction was completed on 28 January of the same year. It was designed by Louis Kahn. First, Muzharul Islam was given to design Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban by the government. But, Islam brought his teacher Louis Kahn into the project to do a significant work for future generation. According to Robert McCarter who wrote the Kahn biography, “it is one of the twentieth century's greatest architectural monuments, and is without question Kahn's magnum opus”.
Type of Capitol: National
Address:
Shere Bangla Nagar
Dhaka, Bangladesh
1207
Dates of Construction: 1974
Hours: Session days : 9.00 am to till the end of sitting. 9.00 am to 12.00 am ( Friday & Saturday) Non-Session days: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Major Renovations: Not listed
Historical Monuments/Memorials: Not listed
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