Golden Temple, Bandarban

The Buddha Dhatu Jadi, a Thervada Buddhist temple located in Balaghata in Banderban is the largest Buddhist temple of Bangladesh. Set atop a 60m hill, this temple popularly known as The Golden Temple exhibits unique Arakanese Architecture (South-East Asia style) and houses Lord Buddha's dhatu (material remains of a holy person) and the second largest statue of Lord Buddha in Bangladesh. It is obviously an important architectural structure in Bangladesh. Who want to visit Bandarban should not miss the chance to visit this temple. It is situated on top of the hill.



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Lalbagh Fort , Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete Mughal palace fortress at the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was commenced in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam during his 15-month long vice-royalty of Bengal, but before the work could complete, he was recalled by Aurangeb. His successor, Shaista Khan, did not complete the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. His daughter bibi Pari (Lady Fairy) died here in 1684 and this led him to consider the fort to be ominous.

The fort was long considered to be a combination of three buildings:

• the Mosque;
• the tomb of Bibi Pari; and
• The Diwan-i-Aam, comprising two gateways and a portion of the partly damaged fortification wall.

Recent excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh, however, have revealed the existence of other structures, and it is now possible to have a more or less complete picture of the fort.

In the present fort area of 18 acres (73,000 m²), excavations have revealed the remains of either 26 or 27 structures, with elaborate arrangements for water supply, sewerage, roof gardens, and fountains. Renovation work by the Archaeology Department has now put Lalbagh Fort in a much-improved shape, and it has now become an interesting spot for tourists and visitors.

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Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

From Walking For Making Difference

Building at Lalbagh Fort

Lalbagh fort and the Tomb of Pari Bibi.

From Walking For Making Difference

Inside Lalbagh Fort

The Lalbagh Fort was developed by Shaista Khan.

From Walking For Making Difference

The Lalbagh Fort was developed by Shaista Khan.

Boro Katra (Pride of old Dhaka)

Boro Katra (in old Dhaka ), a caravanserai built in 1664 when Dhaka was the capital. Boro Katra is an important architectural view of Dhaka city. It is situated to the south of Chawk Bazar close to the bank of the river BURIGANGA. The Boro Katra was highly fortified and was embellished with all the features of the imperial Mughal style.

The Boro 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.
The building is now used as dormitory for the Madrasa students. Most of its rooms have been changed from its original pattern, bricks are exposed, the whole building in a pale look. Nevertheless, the surviving structure stands as one of the most important monuments of Bengal.
Now this giant building is no more count as a tourist place. But, if you ignore this building from your list of visit, then sure you will be a loser. Though it is a dormitory, but Madrasa authority generally gives permission to have a visit in it.

Ahsan Manjil (Old Dhaka)

Ahsan Manzil is one of the most significant architectural monuments of Bangladesh. It is a giant building and the history of the building is preserved here in the museum. This building is considered very important due to its political witness.
The construction of the palace was begun in 1859 and completed in 1872. Abdul Ghani named it Ahsan Manzil after his son Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah. The newly built palace first came to be known as the Rang Mahal. On April 7, 1888.
Recognising the historical and architectural importance of the Ahsan Manzil, the government of Bangladesh took the initiative to renovate it. In 1985 Ahsan Manzil and its surroundings were acquired. After the completion of the renovation work in 1992 under the supervision of the Directorate of Public Works and Architecture, it was brought under the control of Bangladesh National Museum (20 September 1992). A museum has been established there.

Moynamoti,An awesome beauty in Bangldesh.

Nature has adorned Bangladesh with unique beauty.There are many interesting and historical places in our country where we can relax to get rid of all the anxiety of our mind.One can widen his outlook by visiting these places which enchant and tend the visitors profoundly.In the last summer I got an opportunity to make a trip to a place whcih filled me with vast knowledge and invaluable memories.Moynamoti,the most attractive tourist spot in Comilla is about eight (8) kilometers west of the town among the range of low hills known as Mainamati-Lalmai ridge.It is famous as an important centre of Buddhist culture from the 7th to 12th centuries, the buildings excavated here were made wholly of baked bricks. There are more than 50 scattered Buddhist sites, but the three most important are Salban Vihara, Kotila Mura and Charpatra Mura. Salban Vihara was a well-planned, 170 sq metre monastery facing a temple in the centre of the courtyard. Nearby is a museum housing the finds excavated here, which include terracotta Plaques, bronze statues, a bronze casket, coins, jewellery and votive stupas embossed with Buddhist inscriptions. Kotila Mura comprises three large stupas representing Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, the `Three Jewels of Buddhism'. The most important discovery at Charpatra Mura were the four royal copper-plate decrees, three belonging to Chandra rulers, the other to Sri Viradhara Deva, a later Hindu king.

I went there with three of my friends of my university.We started our trip at 7 am from Dhaka and reached there at 11 am.We enjoyed the journey,but the real pleasure was restored at the arrival place.The view was so beautiful that it can't be described in words.There were green everywhere.Hills of various sizes surrounded the place.And in the middle of the spot,there was the exhilarating Moynamoti monument.There was a temple,some small buildings and some ruins and the whole place was surrounded by walls.From my experience I can say that the magical arts and architectural beauties stunned me.There,I learned the true capability of the great one who decorated the earth with amazing beauties.I also learned the true beauty never dies.I visited the other sights arount it,-the hills,border,mousques etc.They are very pleasant,but none of them is comparable with the Moynamoti monument.

we set out from there at 5:30 pm and get back to Dhaka at about 9:30 pm.I left the monuments but the memories still haunt my minds.

Karzon Hall, University of Dhaka

It was established in 1920 by Lord Carzon. Now it is used as an exam hall in Dhaka university. It has an greatest historical value and spelended to watch. It is a three storied bulding. at a time seven hundred students can be accomodate. It is red in colour. If you come here, i think you will enjoy the surroundings too.