National Assembly Building

　　    The construction of the National Assembly Building began in 1961 and was completed on January 28, 1982. It was built by the then government of Pakistan with the intention of creating a permanent federal legislative body to govern both East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan). On February 15, 1982, the Eighth Session of the Bangladesh Parliament was held here, and it has since remained the sole venue for such gatherings.

　　    The National Assembly Building was designed and constructed by Louis I. Kahn and serves as the venue for all activities of the Bangladesh Parliament. It is also one of the largest legislative office buildings in the world. The structure consists of nine separate blocks unified into one complex, with eight peripheral buildings each standing 110 meters tall and an inner octagonal building reaching 155 meters in height. These nine blocks house different functional areas but are interconnected through corridors, elevators, staircases, and lighting, forming a cohesive architectural whole. Majestic and imposing, the National Assembly Building has been hailed as one of the greatest architectural landmarks of the 20th century and is undoubtedly a masterpiece of Louis I. Kahn.

　　    National Assembly Building of Bangladesh (Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban) Reason to visit: One of the largest legislative office buildings in the world Continent: Asia Country/Region: Bangladesh Province/State: Dhaka Division City: Dhaka