The Atani Zamindar Palace in Muktagachha of Mymensingh has been in a dilapidated state for a long time, much to the frustration of hundreds of visitors and locals.
The Atani Zamindar Palace in Muktagacha of Mymensingh has been in a dilapidated state for a long time, much to the frustration of hundreds of visitors and locals.
Standing tall since 1820, the Shree Shree Anandamoyee Shiva and Kali Mata Mandir, also known as “Dhaksinashar Mandir,” or “twin temple” in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha upazila were once revered for their architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
The 144-year-old water tank, locally known as “Bahadur Shah Park Panir Tanky” on Old Dhaka’s Johnson Road, was declared a historical monument in May 2020 by Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk). Despite the recognition, it has been forgotten and neglected.
Patuakhali artefacts unearthed: The artefacts, over 300 years old and from the Bakla-Chandra kingdom will be displayed at Barisal Divisional Museum, sources at Department of Archaeology said.
Tourism master plan focuses Shaṭ Gambuj Mosque and the Sundarbans Padma Bridge will allow tourists to visit Bagerhat and return to Dhaka on the same day Four centres being built to accommodate tourist rush to the Sundarbans The Padma Bridge will boost tourism of Khulna's Bagerhat, which is home to two world heritage sites – Shaṭ Gambuj Mosque and part of the Sundarbans,
Magnificent ‘Neel Kuthi’ needs urgent restoration
The dilapidated Neel Kuthi, near Khalishpur Bazar in Moheshpur upazila of Jhenidah, which was used by indigo traders in the British era. Photo: Azibor Rahman Our Correspondent, Jhenidah Our Correspondent, Jhenidah
A British-era structure known as 'Neel Kuthi', located beside the Kabodak river near Khalishpur Bazar in Moheshpur upazila, is on the verge of collapse.
Established in 1847, the grand building is said to have been a place where local peasants were subjected to physical torture and abuse by British indigo (Neel in Bangla) traders.
Peasants in the then Bengal were persecuted during the era for refusing to cultivate indigo on the best soils in which they preferred to cultivate rice.