Lalbagh Fort

Lalbagh Fort (1678 A.D.)

The lalbagh fort is another attraction of Dhaka as well as Bangladesh. It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb.

The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces.

Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady),

Lalbagh Mosque,

Audience Hall and a grave of Mirza Bangali with two unknown child grave,

Hammam of Nawab Shiasta Khan,

a underground tunnel, a large pond. This amazing place is now housing a museum.

Required Information:

Entry Fee: 10Tk for Bangladeshi Entrants and tk.50 Foreign Entrants.

Close Days: Sunday and all other listed government holidays.
Visiting Hours: Monday from 1.30pm-5pm; Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm during October-March; 10am-6pm, during April-September; During Friday the place, remain closed from 12.30pm-2.00pm due to prayer.

Tel: (+8802)9673018.