(Dhaka division)

BANGLADESH NATIONAL MUSEUM , NATIONAL MUSEUM BANGLADESH, NATIONAL MUSEUM

Bangladesh National Museum

DHAKA

The Bangladesh National Museum originally established on 20 March 1913, albeit under another name, and formally inaugurated on 7 August 1913, was accorded the status of the national museum of Bangladesh on 17 November 1983. It is located Shahbag, Dhaka. The museum is well organized and displays have been housed in several departments like department of ethnography and decorative art, department of history and classical art, department of natural history, and department of contemporary and world civilization. The museum also has a conservation laboratory.

Ground floor

The ground floor consists of some old guns in the entrance and the hall where the people book their tickets or assemble to hear the history of the museum. The hall leads to a grand staircase. Beside the hall there is a smaller room which also acts like the hall (it is also used by the guides to tell the visitors about the history) and a simple staircase.

Frist floor:

The 1st floor is divided into 22 rooms.

1st room: The first room consists of a large map showing the map of Bangladesh and the 64 districts.

2nd room: The 2nd room consists of an under going work of a large statue of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
3rd-10th room:  These rooms consists of natural beauties found in Bangladesh. In one of the room there is showcase of a tongue of a whale. 

10th-22nd room: The other rooms contains some historic relics of Bengal up to 1900. There is a room which shows the different boats used by the rural people.

2nd floor: 

The 2nd floor consists of photos of famous people and showcases the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Language Movement of 1952. There are posters used in the war, a torture machine and much more. There are also two libraries.

3rd floor:

The 3rd Floor consists of Pictures of International politicians, artists, scientists, famous pictures and three international galleries- Korean, Iranian and Swiss.

Gallery Index

 

1. Bangladesh in Map

 2.  Rural Bangladesh

 3.  Sudarbans

 4.  Rocks and Minerals

 5.  Plants of Bangladesh

 6.  Flowers Fruits and Creepers

 7.  Animals

 8.  Birds of Bangladesh

 9.  Mammals of Bangladesh

10. Elephant

11. Life in Bangladesh

12. Boats of Bangladesh

13. Tribes of Bangladesh 1

14. Tribes of Bangladesh 2

15. Potteries

16. Archaeological Artifacts

17. Sculpture 1

18. Sculpture 2

19. Architecture

20. Inscriptions

21. Coins, Medals and Ornaments

22. Ivory Works

23. Arms and Weapons

24. Metal Works

25. Porcelain and Glass Ware

26. Rest Room

27. Dolls

28. Musical Instruments

29. Textile and Costumes

30. Embroidered Quilt

31. Wood Carvings 1

32. Wood Carvings 2

33. Manuscripts and Documents

34. Traditional and Miniature Painting

35. Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Gallery

36. Contemporary Art 1

37. Contemporary Art 2

   38.  Bangladesh's Struggle for  Independence Bangalee Bangladesh War of Libaration-1

39. Bangladesh's Struggle for  Independence Bangalee Bangladesh War of Libaration-2

40. Bangladesh's Struggle for  Independence Bangalee Bangladesh War of Libaration-3

41. World Civilization

42.  Western Arts

43. Portraits of World Intellectuals

44. a. Chinese Corner

       b. Korean Corner

       c. Iranian Corner

       d. Switzerland Corner

Saturday, October 29, 2011

BARA KATRA

Bara Katra
DHAKA

 Bara Katra - sketch by Charles D'oyly in 1823

The Bara Katra is one of the legendary monuments of Dhaka city placed on the bank of the river Buriganga and to the south of modern Chalkbazar.It is a palatial building dating to the reign of the Mughal dynasty in the Bengal region.
In 1645 Mir Abul Qasim, diwan of Shah Shuja, built the spacious Building named Bara Katra.The Bara Katra was the official residence of Mughal prince Shah Shuja, who was the second son of emperor Shah Jahan. The prince endowed it to his diwan and the builder of the serai, Abul Qasim. According to an inscription composed by Mughal poet Sa'ad ud-Din Muhammad Shirazi.

 1870 photograph of Bara Katra, taken by an unknown photographer.

Originally, the Katra enclosed a quadrangular courtyard with 22 rooms on all of its four sides. Two gateways were erected, one each on the north and south. The ruins consist of an edifice having a river frontage. The southern wing of the structure was planned on a grand scale and was marked with an elaborate three-storeyed gate containing an octagonal central chamber. The remaining portion was two-storeyed and encased by projected octagonal towers. The gateway structure is rectangular in plan. It is lofty in height and its fronton is projected towards the river.
A tall alcove rising to the second storey reduces the mass of this projection. The wall surface is relieved with panels that are square as well as rectangular and that contain a variety of decorations of four-centred, cusped, horseshoe and flat arches. Above the apex of the alcove open the windows of the third storey.

Octogonal Tower : Bara Katra

Under the alcove is the main arched entrance which leads to the guardroom. Furthermore, as one passes through two successive archways, one comes across an octagonal domed hall, the ceiling of which is plastered and bears various net-patterns and foliaged designs. The double storeyed structure resolves on both sides of the central entrance into a row of five vaulted rooms in the ground floor and living rooms with a continuous corridor on the upper one.

Likewise, the upper floors of the entrance are furnished with rooms. The three storyed corner towers are hollow and can be approached from the subsidiary structures.

Following the traditional pattern of the caravan-sarai of Central Asia, the Bara Katra was highly fortified and was embellished with all the features of the imperial Mughal style.

The Bara Katra contains two inscriptions in Persian: one records that it was built in 1053 AH (1643-44 AD) and the other contains the date 1055 AH (1645-46 AD) and confirms that shah shuja gave the building to Mir Abul Qasim to be used as a Katra on the condition that the officials in charge of the endowments (waqf) should not take any rent from any deserving person alighting therein.

More than half of the Bara Katra building was destroyed over time owing to neglect. The building remains in a dilapidated condition. The Bangladeshi government has been unable to take charge of the monument owing to litigation and resistance from its present owners. The owners have made several alterations to the original character of the building and have also started construction of a new multi-storeyed building in the area. Urban encroachment and shanty constructions envelop the palace today.

Friday, October 28, 2011

BAHADUR SHAH PARK

Bahadur Shah Park

DHAKA

Bahadur shah park which was known Victoria park initially. This is located at Lakkhi bazar(laxmi or lokkhi bazar) or old Dhaka. It has roads all around of it. This is a small park and it may appear to you as a road circle to you.

Top of the monument : inside

This was mainly built to commemorate the several martyrs of the first Liberation War that took place in between the year 1857 and 1859, against the British rule. This memorial was the very place where the revolting sepoys along with all their civil compatriots were hanged publicly.

This park was renowned as Victoria Park till 1947. But after that its renamed as Bahadur Shah Park after the name of "Bahadur Shah II", the last Mughal Emperor. But still now, local people used to call this park as Victoria park. 

The tourists coming to Dhaka must visit this memorial park. There are many other historical spots in this part of the world, which are worth paying a visit. The location of the park can be reached very conveniently from ant nook and corner of the city.

ARMENIAN CHURCH AT DHAKA

Armenian Church

DHAKA

The churches in Dhaka are truly a great attraction of the city which has been drawing loads of tourists from all corners of the world. The visitors always enjoy a great time in visiting the churches of the city. The best of the lot in the city is the Armenian Church which was built in 1781 A.D. this is one of the churches of the city which still remains functional. The Armenian Church is comparatively smaller than the other present across the globe, but the beauty and the grandeur of the church is unmatched. The church is located in one of the narrow back streets of old Dhaka. 

Before the church was built, the site was an Armenian graveyard. Agaminus Catachik an Armenian gave away the place to build the church. There is a hearsay that, "Michel Cerkess, Okotavata Setoor Sevorg, Aga Amnius and Merkers Poges helped to build the church. Johan Kerupieath Cerkess, also Armenian, built a clock house beside the church. There is a rumour about the clock stating that, "The sound of the clock can be heard from four miles away. People match their watch's time with the church clock by hearing the bell's sound. In 1880 the clock stopped and in the earthquake of 1897 the clockhouse was destroyed.

In Dhaka, in the old Armenian graveyard there is a grave of the Armenian Catachik Avatik Thomas. The grave has a statue on, His wife bought it from Kolkata for the specific purpose of placing the statue on his grave. She mentioned her husband as the "Best Of Husbands" in the epitaph.

Archbishop of the Armenians 

This church has architectural consequences. Its plan is rectangular. It has arched gate and arched door. There are 4 doors and 27 windows in the church. The church is 750 feet long and the entry passage is 14 feet wide. The main square tower is into the 15 feet of the plan. The hall's floor is divided into 3 parts: firstly, a pulpit enclosed by railings, a middle section with two folding doors, and finally an area separated by a wooden fence where women and children were seated. There is a spiral staircase into the church.

Mother Teresa stayed in this church during her Dhaka visit.There are no longer any Armenians in Bangladesh. Most of the time the church remain closed.

 

Armenian Inscription

The church draws a small yet enthusiastic crowd. The churches are a place to enjoy the tranquility of heaven amidst the hustles and bustles of the city. The church is the place which supports a small Christian community from the different countries. The original founders of the church, the Armenians were the one's dealing with Bengal's jute and leather trade. Presently they have almost vanished.Now There are no longer any Armenians in Bangladesh.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

JATIYO SRITI SOUDHO

Jatiyo Sriti Soudho

Location

Nabinagar, Savar,dhaka

Jatiyo Sriti Soudho  or National Martyrs' Memorial is a monument in Bangladesh. It is the symbol of the valour and the sacrifice of those killed in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which brought the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule. The monument is located in Savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka. It was designed by Syed Mainul Hossain.

History

Plans for the monument were initiated right after the independence, in 1972. Following the site selection, road and land development, a nation-wide design competition was held in June, 1978. Following evaluation of the 57 submissions, Syed Mainul Hossain's design was chosen. The main structure and the artificial lake and other facilities were completed in 1982. 

 Structure

The monument is composed of 7 isosceles triangular pyramid shaped structures, with the middle one being the tallest. The highest point of the monument is 150 feet. There is an artificial lake, and several mass graves in

front of the main monument.National Martyrs' Memorial situated at Savar, about 35 km north-west of Dhaka, symbolises the valour and sacrifice of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh. A national competition was held for the design of the project in June 1978. Among the fifty-seven competitors Architect Syed Moinul Hossain's design proposal was selected. The main monument is composed of seven

isosceles triangular planes each varying in size in its height and base. The highest one has the smallest base while the broadest base has the lowest height. The planes are folded at the middle and placed one after another. The highest point of the structure reaches 150 feet. This unique arrangement of the planes has created a structure that seems to change its configuration when viewed from different angles. The architect has used concrete for the monument while all the other structures and pavements of the complex are made of red bricks. Use of different materials has added to the gravity of the monument.

The whole complex is spread over an area of 34 hectares (84 acres) which is again wrapped around by a green belt of 10 hectares (24.7 acre). Several mass-graves and a reflection water body are placed in front of the monument. Once one enters the complex through the main gate he or she can see the monument axially but to reach it one has to walk through different ups and downs of pavements and cross an artificial lake by a bridge-all these represent the struggle for independence.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

STAR  MOSQUE 

(Tara Masjid)

Star Mosque, locally known as Tara Masjid , is a mosque located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is situated at the Armanitola area of the old part of the city. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by one Mirza Golam Pir (Mirza Ahmed Jan).

Built in the Mughal style by Mirza Ghulam in the late 18th century, this mosque was originally a simple rectangular mosque, measuring 33' x 11' with three doorways on the east façade (main façade) and one on the north wall and another on the south wall. Three domes crowned the mosque, the central one being the larger. Towers accented the corners and the façades displayed plastered panel decoration.

In early 20th century, Ali Jan Bepari, a local businessman, financed the renovation of the mosque and added a new eastern verandah. The surface was redecorated with Chinitikri work (mosaic work of broken China porcelain pieces), a decorative style that was popular during the 1930s. The mosque, which previously lacked any historical significance, is one of the few remaining architectural example of the Chinitikri (Chinese pieces) method of mosaic decoration. This decorative technique is found in the striking star motif that is in part the reason for the mosque's current acclaim and popular name, Star Mosque or Sitara Masjid. In 1987, the Ministry of Religious Affairs commissioned Giasul Huque and Zahiruddin Zahiruddin to make additions to the prayer hall, which was extended to include two more domes.

The mosque is decorated with imported Japanese and English china clay tiles and utilized both methods of the Chinitikri application. One approach uses solid color, cut clay tiles and form patterns through the placement of these colored tiles in white plaster. The domes and the exterior surface are covered with different colored star shaped china clay tiles. The upper portion of the eastern façade also incorporates a crescent motif.

Chinitikri tile work assumes another texture by using assorted pieces of different designs of glazed tiles on the interior surfaces of the mosque. The three mihrabs and the doorways are decorated with mosaic floral pattern. A plant and vase motif is repeated as a decorative element on the pendentives as well as on the interior of the verandah wall. Curiously, a very interesting decorative element, the Japanese Fujiyama motif, is found on the surface between the doors.

Location

Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Armanitola, Dhaka, Bangladesh

AHSAN MANJIL, THE PINK PALASE

Ahsan Manzil  was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family. This magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Bangladesh. The construction of this palace was started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869. It is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. To preserve the cultural and history of the area, the palace became the Bangladesh National Museum on 20 September 1992.For more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahsan_Manzil

History

Ahsan Manzil, Bangladesh National Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh|Ahsan Manzil, Bangladesh National Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh. During the Mughal Period, Sheikh Enayetullah’s the illustrious landlord of Jalapur Garden House was situated here. In about the year 1740, his son Sheikh Motiullah, sold the Graden House to the French traders who used it as their business center. Khwaja Alimullah, the father of Nawab Adul Ghani, purchased that French trading center building in 1830 and renovated it into his residence. Nawab Abdul Ghani built an enormous palace on the eastern side of the kuthi and named it Ahsan Manzil after his son, Khwaja Ahsanullah Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah.

How can i reach there

In Dhaka The exact location of the palace is at beside Islampur bazar. Also if you know the "Jagannath University", then it will be easier for you either. Cause its just few minutes of distance apart from the university.

LALBAGH FORT (The Aurangabad Fort)

LALBAGH  FORT 
The Aurangabad Fort

DHAKA

Lalbagh kella or Aurangabad Fort is a Mughal palace castle located at the south-western side of Buriganga River. Construction was started in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam, When he was viceroyalty of Bangla. But before finishing the work, he was recalled by Aurangzeb.

His heiress, Shaista Khan, did not finished the work. though he stayed in Dhaka upto 1688. Shaista Khan's daughter Iran Dukht or Pari Bibi died here in 1684 and she has been buried in this castle

  

Layout of fort

The fort is combination of three buildings: the mosque the shirin of Pari Bibi and the Diwan-i-Aam, consisting two gate and a portion of the partly depreciated castle wall.

Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh now maintained the fort. however. In the Current fort area of eighteen acres (73,000 m²). 26 or 27 structures are exhibited now, with elaborate arrangements for water supply, sewerage, roof gardens, and fountains. Reparation work has now put Lalbagh Fort in a

much-exalted configuration, and it has now become an importent tourist spot for local and foreign visitor.
  
Gateways

Of the three surviving gateways, the southern one is the most imposing. Seen from the front, it is a three-storeyed structure with a front-on, bordered with slender minarets. From inside, it gives the impression of a two-storeyed structure. The gateway on the northeast is a much smaller and simpler structure. Structural evidence indicates that the fort extended to the eastern side, beyond the present Shaista Khan Road. The third gate, now in the centre of the northern boundary wall, was left incomplete. The present one is a recent construction.

  

The southern fortification wall, running westward from the South Gateway, stretches up to the huge bastion in the southwestern corner of the fort. It runs northward for a distance, and is then lost. The boundary wall on the eastern side, connecting the southern and northern gateways, is a modern wall, and it is now assumed that the fort originally embraced areas further east, beyond the present Shaista Khan Road. h

On the northern side of the southern fortification are placed utility buildings, such as the stable, the administrative block, and its western part accommodates a beautiful roof-garden, with arrangements for fountains and a water reservoir. The residential part is located on the eastern side of the western fortification, mainly to the south-west of the mosque, where the remains of a sewerage line have been found.

The southern fortification is a twin wall: the outer one is about 6.10 m high and 1.37 m thick; and


the inner one is 13.7 m high with same thickness.
The two are solid up to a height of 6.10 m, and there are regular openings in the upper part of the inner wall.

The original fortification wall on the south has five bastions at regular intervals, and the western wall has two. Among the seven bastions, the biggest one is near the main southern gate at the back of the stable, which occupies the area to the west of the gateway. The bastion has an underground tunnel. Among the five bastions of the southern fortification, the central one is single-storeyed, while the rest are double-storeyed structures. The central one contains an underground room with verandahs on three sides, and it can be approached either from the riverside or from its roof. The double-storeyed bastion at the southwestern corner of the fort is possibly a Hawakhana, with a water reservoir on its roof.

Two lines of terracotta pipes have been found that connect all the establishments of the fort with the reservoir. An extra-strong terracotta pipe line, made with double pipes (one inside the other), has been uncovered in the area between the Hammam and the tomb of Bibi Pari.

The area westwards from the stable, parallel to the southern fortification, once had a beautiful roof garden with fountain, rose, flower beds (marked with star designs), and a water reservoir. The buildings underneath contains the administrative blocks, and the residential part on the western side. 

Central area:

The central area of the fort is occupied by three buildings:the Diwan-i-Aam and the Hammam on its east; the mosque on the west; and

the tomb of Pari Bibi in between the two (in one line, but not at equal distance).The mosque is a three-domed mosque, with a water tank in front (on the eastern side) for ablution.A water channel, with fountains at regular interval, connects the three buildings from east to west, and two similar channels run from south to north:one through the middle of the ground, in between the Diwan-i-Aam and the tomb, forming a square tank, with fountains at the intersection with the east-west channel; and the other, from the water reservoir, passing through the bottom of the tomb.

The water channels and the fountains, a very common feature of Mughal architecture, create an atmosphere, not unlike those of the north Indian Mughal forts. A big square water tank (71.63 m each side), placed in front of and to the east of the Diwan-i-Aam, between the southern and northern gateways, adds to the beauty of the building. There are four corner stairs to descent into the tank.

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BRITISH COLONIAL BUILDING AND ZAMIDAR MANSION

Brtitish Colonial Buildings And Zamindar Mansions

FARIDPUR

Faridpur is a lovely town.If you get any chance to visit the town, I'll request you to visit the town using a rickshaw for 1-2 hours.

 
At every turn of the town, you'll find numerous numbers of edifices those are built during the British Colonial period.

Some of the structures are occupied by the Government, and some are private properties of rich people. The police line buildings are developed during the era of British. Also the General Hospital(Sadar Hospital) was also built during that period.

If you go further, you'll find the Zilla high school and the Government Rajendra university colleges are also built that period. The Jasimuddin Hall is just beside the Judge Court area, and the Alimuzzaman Hall either.

There are other government office which are taken place inside some old buildings. Some of them are restricted to enter, and some of are open for public for their regular interaction with government work.

DIGHIR PAR MASJID: A MOSQUE IN BHANGA BUILT DURING THE MUGHAL ERA

Dighir Par Masjid: a mosque in Bhanga built during the Mughal era

FARIDPUR

People used to call this as "Dighir Par Mosque", also it has a name that is listed at Bangladesh government, "Majlis Awlia Mosque". This Mashjid has three domes at the top of it. After taking the mosque under the Archaeological Heritages of Bangladesh, the government did some furnishing task over the mosque, so that it doesn't collapse, or doesn't become a ruin.

This mosque was built during anytime between 1393 to 1410. The pundits are assuming that the mosque was built by the great ruler, Sultan Azam Shah. At the Southern side of the mosque, "Majlis Awlia Khan", the mosque was named after his name.

There is a majar just near the mosque. The mazar was formed using the name of "Mastan Darbesh Nazimuddin Dewan" and "Fakir Salimuddin Dewan". Once again, I don't like the concept of Mazar, thats why you won't see any photos of mazar here with the article.

There was a large Dighi(water tank) was created just near the mosque. The water tank was made to ease the water problem of the peasant. Thats why people used to call the mosque as "Dighir par jame moshjid".

How can i reach trere

If you wish to visit the place, you have two choices to pick. One is from Dhaka, and another one is from Faridpur. I'm showing you both of the paths. First of all, you have to reach the "Pulia" Bus stand before anything. If you are from Dhaka, then you have to first come at Mawa Ferri Ghat. To come from dhaka, you can use Bus "Elish" from Gulisthan. Then cross the river Padma using speed boat, launch, or ferry. After crossing the giant river, take any local bus, that will take you at "Pulia". It will take around 20-25 minutes to reach the bus stand.

reference:

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Saturday, October 1, 2011

MATHURAPUR DEUL : MOUND FROM THE BARA-BHUIYAN REIGN

Mathurapur Deul 

Ganja : Madhukhali : Faridpur : Bangladesh

Mathurapur Deul(high mound) is an archeological heritage, a unique vestige of the Bara-Bhuiyans reign in Faridpur. Like most of the archeological places, this one is a 16th century architect comprising terracotta from Hindu Myth. The Deul is situated at Mathurapur of Gajna union under Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur district. Though Deul means the wall in Bangla, but its not a wall at all.

Hight of Mathurapur Mound

confused about the hight of this medieval mound, because there are several statistics available about its hight varied from 70 to 90 feet. Department of Archeology provided that this authentic structure is 80 feet hight.

Terracotta

One look at the structure reveals its unique beauty: Fashioned out of terracotta, the Deul is decorated with numerous mythical figures such as terracotta flowers and foliage, gods and goddesses, Hanuman in ecstatic mood, nude dancing figures, and horses in motion.

Faridpur zila school

Faridpur zila school

Faridpur town has lots of edifices those are built during the period of British Colonial era. Faridpur Zila School is one of them. This school was established during 1840. This is one of the oldest school from the country Bangladesh.

Many famous people were the student of this school. Our beloved folklore poet(palli kobi) Jasimuddin was one of the great from the school. He was matriculated from that school at 1921 successfully. The quality of the school is still high as before. Even for these days, its really hard to get admission at this school, unless you are a masterclass student.

The red old building from the school is still looking gorgeous. You can easily say that it was built during British era. Anyone whoever passes beside the school, and still doesn't know the name of this, will be easily attracted by the beauty of this old school. So don't miss this school from your visit list during Faridpur expedition.

Location:  Faridpur

Faridpur District Court: 19th century colonial styled court house

Faridpur District Court: 19th century colonial styled court house

The Faridpur "Zila Judge Court" was established during the 1889 by the British rulers to provide the justice for local people.

This medium sized court building is an attractive one, and not that much rush inside of it. The structure of the building is really simple, but which period it was built, you can easily read from its structure.

Inside the court building, I have found several court rooms. One room was empty, I think it was break time, and others were conducting judgment by the judges. I'm not sure whether its permitted or not to climb the second floor of the court building. But I have shown some courage to get at the top floor. Apart from the court rooms, others were occupied by the stuffs of the judge court who were doing typing, or busy with handling public people

The court building has a "foot over" that connects to another building at the other side of the road. That building is called "Advocate's Library", where the advocates used to talk with their clients, or do some study about their cases.

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BHAWAL NATIONAL PARK

Bhawal National Park

GAZIPUR

Bhawal National Park is situated beside Dhaka-Mymensingh High way at Gazipur district.

Bhawal National Park is in Gazipur district 45 km far from Dhaka in the north side. It is a vast (1,600 acres) national recreational forest with Picnic spots; jangles of Gajari trees surrounded by a beautiful lake .you can enjoy boats horse riding here. Especially in the winter, season lots of picnic party enjoy their day in this park.

Any one can go from Mohakhali Bus stand by public buses which go to Mymensingh, Sreepur or Kapasia. One can go there by hiring a Taxi-cab or a rental car. It takes about one and half hour to reach there from Mohakhali. There are many Picnic spot here. Also 13 Cottage & 6 Rest House are here. But it is not permitted to stay here at night.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

ANSAR VDP ACADEMY

Ansar VDP Academy

GAZIPUR

The Ansar-VDP Academy, located at Shafipur, Gazipur on Dhaka-Tangail highway is about 50 km away from the capital city. It is the apex training institute of the Organization covering 359 acres of land with excellent picturesque beauty.

To impart proper training to the Ansar & VDP members, NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (NTC) was established in 1970. In 1983 it was renamed as ANSAR TRAINING SCHOOL (ATS), in 1986 as ANSAR ACADEMY and finally in 1995 as ANSAR-VDP ACADEMY. The academy is capable of imparting training to 5000 trainees at a time.

Here you found

Parade Ground
Hospital
Garments Factory 
Handicrafts Training Center
Stadium and Gym 
Auditorium
Ansar-VDP Academy College and High School
Umbrella Shade in the Lake

Picnic and Shooting Spots

The natural picturesque beauty of the Academy attracts huge visitors round the year. One can hire shooting and picnic spots following certain procedures. For details you may visit the website http://www.ansarvdp.gov.bd/picnicspots/picnic.php

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ULPUR ZAMIDAR PALACE AND MANY OTHER ZAMIDAR MANSION

Ulpur has a former Zamidar palace  and many other Zamidar mansions
GOPALGANJ

The Basu Roy Chowdhury of Ulpur family and his Zamidar place

 Zamidar basu Roy Chowdhury

Ulpur is a village to the north of Golpalganj in Bangladesh. It has been founded by the Basu family as seat of their Zamindari & Jagir called Shahpur.
Shahpur Pargana consisted of 27 villages and a population of 30200 in 1931 with Ulpur being the central village and seat of the Zamindari.

Ulpur Zamidar place

Dasarath Basu arrived in the 11th century in Bengal. One of his descendants, Raghunandan Basu, was  reconfirmed the Zamindari / Jagir of Ulpur / Shahpur  by the Moghuls in the 16th century where his descendants settled. The Basu Roy Chowdhury of Ulpur family lost their ancestral home in East Bengal (now Bangladesh) when India was divided in 1947.

The estates of the different family members can still be found in Ulpur and are now used by the villagers as their homes. The smaller temples and ponds are in a devastating condition, but the main Khali temple is still in use and has been recently renovated.

The village of Ulpur, next to the Padma river, is now part of Gopalganj district, but was originally part of Faridpur district. It is 12km from the town Gopalganj which can be easly reached from Dhaka as well as Kolkata.

SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN AND HIS GRAVE

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman And His Grave
GOPALGANJ

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), also popularly known in Bangladesh and West Bengal as Bangabandhu (Friend of Bengal) and Sheikh Mujib, was a Bengali politician and the founding leader of Bangladesh. He is generally considered in the country as the Jatir Janak, or Father of the Nation.

 Grave: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Mujib served twice as the President of Bangladesh, including the first presidency of the country and later during one party rule.

 Mujibur Rahman’’s Dead Body after the Assassination

On August 15, 1975, a group of junior army officers invaded the presidential residence with tanks and killed Mujib, his family and personal staff. Only his daughters Sheikh Hasina Wajed and Sheikh Rehana, who were visiting West Germany, escaped

 Grave: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's family members

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members grave are situated in Tungipara

This  historical place which carries  our glorious history of independent.

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