Bangladesh National Parliament is one of the many beautiful historical buildings in Bangladesh. Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or Building of the National Parliament is also well-respected as an international architectural landmark. Bangladesh National Parliament is located in Sher Bangla Nagar in the capital city of Dhaka. The magnificent National Parliament Building was completed according to the design of the American architect Louis I Kahn. The construction of the Parliament Building started in 1961 and was completed in 1982. The construction cost was 32 million US dollars. Bangladesh's heritage and culture have been highlighted through this global architecture.
The elected members of the People's Republic of Bangladesh make many important laws for the country and work towards the development of the country through the meeting held in the National Parliament building. Basically, the building is the highest legislature of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the heart of law-making and government activities.
The total strength of the unicameral legislature is 350. Out of this, 300 members are elected by vote and the remaining 50 seats are reserved for women. 50 women members were elected by the votes of 300 elected members, this is called indirect election. The term of the elected parliament is maximum 5 years.
I have visited the Bangladesh National Parliament area several times. As the main complex of the Parliament building and associated buildings are located in a protected area and the area is always surrounded by security due to the movement of members of Parliament, there are certain rules and regulations for public access, and not many people can enter here at once. I was staying at my friend's house in Dhanmondi, from there it is very easy to go to Sangsad Bhavan by rickshaw or CNG. No matter where you live in Dhaka, you can get a vehicle to go to the National Parliament from everywhere.
An ordinary citizen has to take the permission of the Parliament Secretary to visit the National Parliament building. And the case of foreign nationals needs to provide photocopies of their passport and visa, fill a form, and pay a fee of 600 rupees to get entry permission. It was very difficult and time-consuming for me to get permission from the Parliament Secretary, and so I only managed to capture as much of the Parliament building as I could from the outside.
However, it would have been possible to take a picture of the main complex of the Parliament building if seen from another angle. I was able to see as much as I could without going here and there in tiring conditions. I was fascinated to see this one of the most amazing structures in Bangladesh and the whole world. This incomparably beautiful structure that captures the tradition and culture of Bangladesh is the pride of our country.
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