How to get to Lalbagh Fort by metro

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

Quick answer

Take MRT Line 6 to Dhaka University station (MRT Line 6), then it is a rickshaw or CNG auto-rickshaw (about 20–25 minutes) into Old Dhaka to Lalbagh Fort, the Mughal citadel of Old Dhaka.

The Dhakeshwari Temple, Hoseni Dalan and the Armenian Church are all in the same historic quarter.

Alternatively: Bangladesh Secretariat station (MRT Line 6).

Overview

Lalbagh Fort is an unfinished 17th-century Mughal citadel in Old Dhaka, begun in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam and never completed after the death of Pari Bibi, whose tomb lies at its heart. Within the walls stand a three-domed garden mosque, the Diwan-i-Aam with its hammam, formal gardens and a small museum of Mughal relics. The metro does not reach Lalbagh: the nearest station is Dhaka University on MRT Line 6, from where a rickshaw or CNG auto-rickshaw takes about 20–25 minutes through the old city toward Azimpur.

Getting there from key points

Starting point	Metro route
Motijheel	MRT Line 6 to Dhaka University, ~7 min, then rickshaw/CNG
Shahbag	MRT Line 6, ~2 min, then rickshaw/CNG
Uttara North	MRT Line 6 toward Motijheel, ~33 min, then rickshaw/CNG

Step by step

Take MRT Line 6 and get off at Dhaka University station.

Leave the station and take a rickshaw or CNG auto-rickshaw (about 20–25 minutes) into Old Dhaka.

You arrive at Lalbagh Fort, the Mughal citadel of Old Dhaka.

What else to see nearby

Dhakeshwari Temple📍 Maprickshaw / CNG
Hoseni Dalan📍 Maprickshaw / CNG
Armenian Church📍 Maprickshaw / CNG

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

From Dhaka University station take a rickshaw or CNG toward Lalbagh and Azimpur. The fort is closed on Sundays and opens only in the afternoon on Mondays, so time your visit — and agree the rickshaw fare in advance. Late afternoon light is best for the garden and mosque.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Lalbagh Fort by metro?

Take MRT Line 6 to Dhaka University station, then take a rickshaw or CNG auto-rickshaw (about 20–25 minutes) into Old Dhaka to Lalbagh Fort.

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 to Dhaka University, ~7 min, then rickshaw/CNG.

Which station is nearest to Lalbagh Fort?

Dhaka University station on MRT Line 6 is the nearest — then a short rickshaw or CNG ride.

Where can I see more attractions?

See all attractions near the metro.

Updated: July 2026