Lalpuri Dorbar Sharif Complex
Type: Religion
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
There are some few islands in the Mighty River Meghna. Locally these islands are called “Char” (চর). From Narsingdi to Chandpur, several chars are seen in the Meghna.
In Narayanganj-Munshiganj area (Sonargaon-Gozaria) there is seen three different islands. Locally they are named Char Balaki (বালাকি), Saydabad (সায়দাবাদ) or Gucchogram (গুচ্ছগ্রাম) and Nuner Tek (নুনের টেক). In Bangla, “tek” means some place isolated by water. Lalpuri Dorbar Sharif Complex is situated at Nuner Tek.
Lalpuri Shah was a preacher of Islam. When he came in this land no one can say exactly. People believe that the man had spiritual power to cure problems or illness. His actual date of demise is still unknown. Followers of him made a dorgah beside his tomb. Recently by the donation of people, a mosque with a tall minaret has made.
The island is isolated. Trawlers commute on scheduled time only on day time. But anyone can visit the place if he is willing to visit sonargaon. Trawlers go there in half an hour interval so anyone can go and after spending 30 minutes can return with the next trawler.
How to go
From Mograpara Bus stop of Sonargaon you have to ride on a CNG or auto rickshaw moving toward Anando Bazar. It will cost around 20 Tk. At Anando Bazar river ghat you will have to find a trawler moving toward Nunertek. It will cost around 10 Tk to ride on. It is to inform that after the evening time there is any boat or trawler moving toward Nunertek. So, If any traveler wants to go there then it would better to move on before time.
How To Reach: Sonargaon Upazila
Frequent bus services to Sonargaon operate from Gulistan, Saidabad and other bus stands in Dhaka. Tickets may be bought on roadside counters. The price of the ticket from Gulistan bus stand is around 35 BDT, and the ride may take about 40 minutes, depending on the unpredictable traffic. Mention your destination as Mograpara. You can reach that place using bus from Dhaka (Gulistan). This will take you around 1 hour to reach at the place. You have to get down from the bus at Mograpara Crossing.From the crossing, you have to take a rickshaw, and have to tell the puller to drop you at Sonargaon. This will require 20 taka for the lift.
There are several Buses moving towards Sonargaon from Dhaka. Some of those are mentioned below-
1.Sonargaon Express
Departing from Gulistan
2.Borak Paribohon
Where to Stay
1. District Parishod Banglo
Sonargaon Upazila Parishad Complex
2.Gono Biddyalay
Ichapara,Sonargaon
Cell: 01712002304
3.Folk & Arts Foundation
Ichapara, Sonargaon
Cell: 027656331
Things to do
Followers of Lalpuri pray here for their well being. Observe the praying style and view of mighty river Meghna.
Eating Facilities
Referred to where to eat at Sonargaon, click here
