How to get to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban by metro

Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Bijoy Sarani station (MRT Line 6). From there it is a ~15-minute walk to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the National Parliament House.

Chandrima Udyan and Crescent Lake, with the tomb of President Ziaur Rahman, lie just across the road from Parliament.

Alternatively: Agargaon station (MRT Line 6).

Overview

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the National Parliament House, is the masterpiece of American architect Louis Kahn and one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. Its monumental concrete geometry, pierced by huge circular and triangular openings, rises above the wide lawns and reflecting water of Manik Mia Avenue. Completed in 1982, it is the defining landmark of modern Dhaka. The nearest metro is Bijoy Sarani on MRT Line 6, about a fifteen-minute walk — or a short rickshaw ride — from the South Plaza where visitors gather.

Getting there from key points

Starting point	Metro route
Motijheel	MRT Line 6 toward Uttara North, ~19 min, then walk/rickshaw
Uttara North	MRT Line 6 toward Motijheel, ~21 min
Farmgate	MRT Line 6, ~3 min

Step by step

Take MRT Line 6 and get off at Bijoy Sarani station.

Follow the signs to the right exit.

In about 15 minutes on foot you reach Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the National Parliament House.

What else to see nearby

Chandrima Udyan📍 Map15 min
Crescent Lake📍 Map16 min

Useful information

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Ticket

A single MRT Line 6 fare is ৳20–৳100 by distance; an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass gives a 10% discount and children under 5 travel free.

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Accessibility

Every MRT Line 6 station has lifts, escalators and tactile guide paths for step-free access from street to platform.

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Tip

The building's interior is not open to casual visitors, but the South Plaza and the lawns along Manik Mia Avenue are the best places to admire it, especially at sunset. From Bijoy Sarani station a rickshaw to the plaza takes only a few minutes and costs very little.

Bijoy Sarani station Route planner Network map

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban by metro?

Take MRT Line 6 to Bijoy Sarani station, then it is about a 15-minute walk to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

How much is a Dhaka metro ticket?

A single MRT Line 6 fare ranges from ৳20 to ৳100 depending on distance. MRT Pass and Rapid Pass holders get a 10% discount, and children under 5 travel free. See the fares & tickets page for details.

How long does it take from Motijheel?

Motijheel: MRT Line 6 toward Uttara North, ~19 min, then walk/rickshaw.

Which station is nearest to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban?

Bijoy Sarani station on MRT Line 6 is the nearest — about a 15-minute walk.

Where can I see more attractions?

See all attractions near the metro.

Updated: July 2026