The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
These beautiful places to visit in Bangladesh will help you plan a travel itinerary packed with ancient history, vibrant culture, and raw beauty.
This post is written for the heritage travelers and individuals who are curious about the cultural heritage sites in this region...
The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
যত্নে থাকুক আমাদের ঐতিহ্য . . . .আহসান মঞ্জিল, পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধবিহার, মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রা, সুন্দরবন, কেন্দ্রীয় শহীদ মিনার, ষাট গম্বুজ মসজিদ,কক্সবাজা
Have a look at some of our favourite historical places in Bangladesh where you can learn more about this country's history.
Chini Masjid : A 'Chini Tikri' Spectacular Location: Saidpur, Nilphamari, Bangladesh Since the inception of Muslim rulers in this region in 1204, building masjid in populous hubs become a tradition.Even at present, many Masjids of medieval age are still standing with pride with very rich plinth of architecture,unique terracotta and longevity.Many of this Masjids are still in use for prayer, without any fear of expiration. Most of these Masjids, along with the medieval Mandirs are the main interest of research and exploration for our native archeologist. Day by day the archeological value of these ancient architecture is getting rich. Chini Masjid is one of most significant example of archaeological heritage, situated in Saidpur, the northern railway and industrial town of Bangladesh. This masjid was built in 1863. Perhaps the best and renowned masjid for its mosaic work or Chini Tikri art of Decoration. 'Chini Tikri' is art of decoration with mosaic where small chips of Chinaware-plate, and pieces of glass(both color and non color) porceline, lends and jewels used as materials. Most of the Historic Masjids that were built in age of Mughals in Bengal(1576-1757)are the best examples of this type of decoration culture. Chini Masjid is the latest decor and significant example of such mosaic fabrication. This seemingly improbable masterpiece was built in one year. Entire complex, both interior and outside including minarets and domes is fabricated, only the floor of the compound is left untouched for any artwork. ---------- Just Look Around | Google Earth KMZ | Panoramio Pixes
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The 'Shat Gombuj Mosque' is a heritage of Bangladesh. Which was built during the Bengal Sultanate. Nowadays, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions site.
Every country has its own heritage crafts. While we may have many, from weaving authentic Jamdani to knitting bamboo baskets, very few people know about their history and traditions. Today, in this article we will be talking about one of our most talked about heritages: the art of pottery making and the village that stays awake in keeping our pottery heritages alive. The Bengali term for Pottery making is ‘mritshilpo’, which mostly specifies the maneuver of the craft: the soil of Bangladesh.
The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
Bangladesh: Sundabars, Sylhet's tea gardens, monuments, holidays, Cox's bazaar, Banderban, why visit Bangladesh? A new country with many great sites.
Shah Mahmud Mosque: built in 1680 AD at Egaroshindoor.
It was really beautiful outside. Unfortunately the exhibits inside were not as nice. The interior is quite run down and there were a lot of insects and dust inside the displays.
Structure Jomuna feature park
The view down onto the spires of the Govinda Hindu temple of Puthia, viewed from the top of the town's rajbari.
Indian history down the years, courtesy Time magazine, USA. Tell us the ones we missed and point us to them in the comments section
The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
With each passing day in March of 1971, Bengali disobedience grew and the people of East Pakistan eventually erupted. The spirit also touched the Bangalee expatriates living far away. London was one such place where the Bangalees took to the streets for an independent Bangladesh.
Somapura Mahavihara in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila , Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas in the Indian Subcontinent and is one of the most important archeological sites in Bangladesh. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.It is the largest Buddhist Vihara and one of the largest building complex along with its principal temple. History: - A number of monasteries grew up during the Pāla period in ancient Bengal and Magadha. According to Tibetan sources, five great Mahaviharas stood out: Vikramashila, the premier university of the era; Nalanda, past its prime but still illustrious; Somapura Mahavihara; Odantapurā; and Jaggadala. The monasteries formed a network; "all of them were under state supervision" and there existed "a system of co-ordination among them ... it seems from the evidence that the different seats of Buddhist learning that functioned in eastern India under the Pāla were regarded together as forming a network, an interlinked group of institutions," and it was common for great scholars to move easily from position to position among the ARCHITECTURE : It was excavated at 1879 and discovered by Sir Alexandar Cunningham, an archaeologist. - It has been identified as Sompur Vihara its Founded by Dharmapala the 2nd Pala ruler. Dimension: 922X919 ft from east-west to north-south Principal structures: Consisted of three parts -Main temple-cruciform shaped, Dominating part of the whole complex -Monastery-monastic cells enclosing the whole courtyard -satyapir vita Entrace: - Main gateway at north - Another gateway between the 15 & 16 cells Area: 22 acres. 08. No of cells: 177. Material: Entire Temple and monastery were made of brick Principal Temple Plan: 356X314 ft from north-south to east-west and had a cruciform shape. Height: Presently 72 ft height from the ground. It has four tires. Each cardinal point had a rectangular chamber. Temple was designed around a hollow and square shaft rising above the three terraces. Path: All the tapering masses and receding terraces are processional path. Staircase: Grand staircase at the north providing access to the 1st and 2nd terrace. Hall & antechamber: Located at the 2nd terrace. Mondopa: The shaft surrounded by four chambers with four columns- these chambers are called Mondopa. Shrine: Probably at the enter there was a towering superstructure with four columns at the ground level. Hall room & lobby space: Entering the north block a large hall room of 53X47 ft dimension then a lobby space of 37X24 ft. Plinth: It was very high with terracotta decoration expressing mythological incidents. Ornamentation: -terraces are adorned with terracotta decorations. - 3 rows of stone sculptures. - 2000 terracotta plaques in site and 800 were collected during excavation. - Terracotta size was 8’6”X8’4”. Paharpur Monastery Plan: Quadrangular. Area: 22 acres Wall thickness: 16ft Cells: 177 monastic cells, north has 45 and other sides had 44 each and the size of those cells were 14’0”X13’6”. Verandah: Cells were connected by a 9 ft wide verandah which had no access from courtyard to corridor. Central Block: It was extended on each side to the interior having 3 rooms. Gateway: The elaborate gateway complex is flanked on either side by guard rooms. Shrine: At the south-east corner of the courtyard were a group of five votive shrines of various shapes. Kitchen: It was also located in the same spot as the shrine. Toilet: Monastery latrine block was located on the southern side. Passage: Passage is vaulted with radiating true arch. Bathing Ghat: 160 ft away at the southeastern corner. NAMEABLE STATUE Nameable statues found The statues are reserved in the adjacent museum for display. • 'Chamunda' Statue of Clay Stone. • Standing 'Seetala' Statue of Red Stone. • Broken Parts of 'Visnu' Statue of Krishna Stone. • 'Keerti' Statue of Clay Stone. • Damaged 'Haargouri' Statue. • Broken Statue of Laxmi Narayan of Krishna Stone. • 'Uma' Statue of krishna Stone. • 'Gouri' Statue of Clay Stone. • 'Visnu' Statue of Clay Stone. • Nandi Statue. • 'Visnu' Statue of Krishna Stone. • Sun Statue. • 'Mansha' Statue of Clay Stone. Travel Sompur Bihar at Paharpur is about 282 km by road from Dhaka. Iit will take about 6.5 hours to reach Paharpur by bus/taxi/private car if no major stops are made along the way. If one starts from Dhaka, the route shall be Dhaka - Savar - Chandra - Tangail - Jamuna Bridge - Bogura - Naogaon - Badalgashi- Paharpur. The best way to tour the site is to first reach Naogaon and stay there or reach Badalgacchi and stay there in Dakbanglo
Muslin is an important part of the heritage of present-day Bangladesh, and especially its capital Dhaka, which was once the centre of production of the exquisite fabric.
One image of Bangladesh that stands out above all others: the image of a brightly coloured rickshaw, elaborately painted and decorated from top to toe.
Patachitra, vibrant folk art by the patuas from West Bengal is a truly colourful one. Pata is a Bengali word, evolved from Sanskrit word Patta means cloth.
Discover the diverse weather of Bangladesh and seasonal highlights in this informative guide. Plan your trip accordingly for the best experience.
