lalbagh fort

Lively Eid crowds at Lalbagh Fort

Despite the Eid holidays having ended, Lalbagh Fort in Old Dhaka has drawn a lively crowd on Friday, as families, friends, and couples flocked to the city’s historic fortress to soak in the festive atmosphere.

Crowds swell at Lalbagh Fort as schools close

Lalbagh Fort usually sees a large turnout on weekly holidays, but this Friday, Dec 12, 2025, the crowds were significantly higher. Staff at the site say many families visited as schools have closed after annual examinations, increasing footfall on the holiday.

Lalbagh Fort covered with posters, banners

The ban on pasting any kind of posters, or putting up banners or festoons on the walls of the Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka serves no purpose, as miscreants ignore the rules to leave the walls littered with posters.

Lalbagh Fort’s Hammam Khana restored