lal bagh kella

Light and sound shows at historic monuments and forts in many big cities are major attractions to tourists from all corners of the world. Through a 'laser-light and sound' show, the Department of Archaeology under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs is all set to present the history of Lalbagh Kella.
Construction of the fortress started in 1678-79 by Prince Muhammed Azam (third son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb), and was continued by the next viceroy, Shaista Khan. Located near the Buriganga river, in the south-western part of the old Dhaka, Lalbagh Kella is also known as 'Fort Aurangabad'. The edifice remains an incomplete Mughal fortress, as the construction stopped abruptly after the death of Shaista Khan's daughter, Iran Dukht -- popularly known as Paribibi. Paribibi's tomb is one of the monuments on the site, which also includes an audience hall with attached hammam, a mosque and others.
Four years back Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) had arranged two 'light and sound' shows at Lalbagh Kella to feature the architectural heritage of Bangladesh for delegates from overseas.
On the government initiative, Dr. M Shafiqul Alam, head of Department of Archaeology, informed that the department has plans to highlight the Kella to the world. To quote him, "On February 17, 1999, we had submitted an official proposal to UNESCO to declare Lalbagh Kella as a 'world heritage site' under cultural category. Since then we have taken initiatives to present the history of the Kella through the 'laser-light and sound' show that should appeal to a broader audience. Currently the constructor, Project Builders Ltd, is implementing the project. Each day there will be three 25-minute-long 'laser-light and sound' shows -- two in Bangla and one in English."
"The script has been submitted to a panel of editors. We will also take opinions from experts. Project Builders Ltd is setting up 'water screen structure' and 'beam house', necessary features in a 'light and sound show'. If everything goes smoothly, we hope to open the Tk 5.9 crore project within next four months.