Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

Type: Tomb

Contributed By: Nayeem

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

image of Shamadhi of Birsresta Mohiuddin Jahangir

Brief

Captain Mohi Uddin Jahangir was born in Rahmatganj village of Barisal. In 1967, 5^th October he joined Kakulistan military academy of Pakistan. He earned commission in June 2^nd 1968. In sector 7 of Mukti-Bahini, he was an officer. In 1971, he was killed while trying to break through the defenses. He was killed close to the Mahananda River. He was awarded Birsrestho by the Government of Bangladesh later for his supreme sacrifice during 1971. The main gate of cantonment known as the Jahangir gate is named after him. He was buried close to Choto Sona Mosque.

How to go

It is located in Chapai Nawabganj Sadar Upazilla of Chapai Nawabganj district. After reaching Chapai Nawabganj you may head there by bus or CNG auto rickshaw.

How To Reach: Chapai Nawabganj

All the buses start from Dhaka to Rajshahi, go to Chapai Nawabganj. For example, Hanif Enterprise, Modern Enterprise, Shyamoli Paribhaban etc.

NAME OF SERVICE DEPARTURE TIME Phone No.
Green Line (Volvo) 08:30AM, 03:15PM, 11:30PM 01730-060080
Hanif Enterprise 04:30AM to 11:30PM (with every 30 minutes interval) 0173-402670
Shyamoli Paribahan 05:00AM to 12:00Pm (with every 1 hour interval) 02-900331, 02-8034275.
Modern Enterprise 06:00AM to 12:00Pm (with every 1 hour interval) 9123743, 327293, 806099
The major transportation system in this town is the bus service to different districts and towns. The main transportation route is Nawabganj-Rajshahi. The bus transportation service is off three types which are gate-lock, direct and local service. The others bus routes are Nawabganj-Shibganj, Nawabganj-Naogaon, Nawabganj-Nachol, Nawabganj-Rohanpur.

The BRTC bus service serves for the long intra-district route to almost all important districts of Bangladesh. The most important long route is the Nawabganj-Dhaka. This route has ample bus service. There are two bus stoppages. The biggest one is called Chapai Nawabganj Bus Terminal and the other is the Dhaka Bus Terminal. Sona Mosjid-Rajshahi-Sona Mosjid bus Service are on at 7.15am to 5.15pm every 1 hour after.

In the past, the main transport system was based on the water path. The river Padma (Ganges), Mahananda River, Pagla, Moraganga and some beels (marshland) were used for intra-district transport system. The water level went down due to adverse effect of Farakka Barrage on Padma (Ganges) river, and therefore, water transport has lost its popularity. But still rivers are used for transportation of daily goods from different parts of the district. Still the transportation from the villages in western and eastern parts of the district depends on the boat. In the Shibgonj Upazila have a small river name [pagla].

There are limited railway services with Rohanpur and Rajshahi. One of the international rail line passes through the district to Malda, West Bengal, India. There are few services of local train from different stations of Chapai Nawabganj such as Nawabganj Sadar, Amnura, Nachole, Nijampur, Rahanpur to Rajshahi and other parts of Bangladesh and also has a shuttle service from Nawabganj to Rajshahi for the intercity train service from Rajshahi to other part of Bangladesh.

Where to Stay

There are many hotels to stay, such as Government Rest House (Rohanpur Upazila), Johrul Cottage (Shahabazpur Upazila), Hotel Al-Hera, Hotel Al-Nahid etc. in the city area.

1. Hotel Rose
Manager/Owner: Anwar Hossain Anu
Capacity: Room- 56, Seat- 73
Address: Station Road (Mohananda bus stand), Lakherajpara, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar.
Mobile: 01761855471

2. Lal Bording
Manager/Owner: Md. Sentu Mia
Capacity: Room- 16, Seat- 33
Address: Dhaka bus stand, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar, Chapai Nawabganj
Mobile: 01718279841

3. Hotel Shopnopuri
Manager/Owner: Md. Babul Hasnat Durul
Capacity: Room- 18, Seat- 8, double- 9
Address: Arambag Mor, Bissho Road, Chapai Nawabganj
Mobile: 01711416041

4. Nababganj Boarding
Manager/Owner: Advocate Kashem Mia
Capacity: Room: 7, double: 8, Seat: 26
Address: Hospital Road, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar, Chapai Nawabganj
Mobile: 01715167646

5. Hotel Al Nahid
Manager/Owner: Alhaz Rofiqul Islam
Capacity: Room- 28, Seat- 40
Address: Shantimor, Arambag, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar, Chapai Nawabganj
Mobile: 01713376902

6. Hotel Rangdhonu
Manager/Owner: Mosharraf Hossain
Capacity: Room- 12, Seat: 17
Address: Lakheraj Para, Mohananda bus stand, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar, Chapai Nawabganj
Mobile: 01712339687

7. Hotel Nazma
Capacity: 22 persons
Address: Kansat, Shibganj, Chapai Nawabganj

Things to do

Click pictures of the grave.
Place flowers on top grave for showing respect.

Eating Facilities

If you are hungry you may search for restaurants or fast food shops nearby. You may also carry your own food.

Map

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Sheikh Fazlul Karim’s house is in The Union kakina kaliganja kakina mauja which is widely known as "kabi bari"(poet’s house.) Karim was born in Bengali 30th chaitra in 1289, (according to history researcher Samar Pal 14 April 1883) at the end of Monday night (Tuesday), in Kaliganja Sadar in kakina village. Kokila Bibi was his mother. His wife's name was Basiron Nesa. He died in the mid-night of September 8, 1936 kakinaya in his own home, He occupied in front of his house. To bright his memory fajlal Sishu Niketana and Karim Girls' High School was made in Lalmonirhat corporation khordoshaptona mouja in west in collectoret field in 1945.

The lines “Kothaye shorgo, kothaye norok, ke boley ta bohudur/ Manusher majhey shorgo norok, manushetey shurashur” are only too familiar but poet Sheikh Fazlul Karim, who penned the verses, has been relegated to obscurity.

Though the poet's 75th death anniversary was observed at his native village, Kakina of Kaligonj upazila, in Lalmonirhat district, on September 28, no major programme was held to mark the occasion in Lalmonirhat town. Likewise no government or cultural organisation has taken the initiative to observe Karim's birth anniversary in Lalmonirhat district, despite the fact that his poems are included in textbooks. At least 55 books of the poet were published from Calcutta (now Kolkata). Karim died on September 28, 1936. The poet was born into an affluent family on April 13, 1883. His parents were Amir Ullah Sarder and Kokila Bibi.

Kobi Sheikh Fazlul Karim Girls High School in Lalmonirhat town and a reading club were founded at the poet's native village Kakina. Except these two establishments, no initiative had been taken to preserve the poet's memory.

The poet's grandson Wahedunnabi Islam, 70, lamented: “People from different areas regularly visit the poet's home and his final resting place but no initiative has been taken to protect and preserve the poet's home.”

Source: The Daily Star

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In every single part of Bangladesh there are some Archaeological & Historical remains, which has enriched our cultural history. Lack of awareness and proper knowledge in common people results in gradual ruining of many Historical & Archaeological sites in our country.

One of the great example of deteriorations of an Archaeological site in Narsingdi district is ‘Single domed Mosque and Tomb of Shah Mansur’ located at Kumradi, Shibpur upazila.

It was built in eighteenth century by a Muslim saint named Shah Mansur. In course of time, the existence of the mosque is totally replaced by a new built Madrasa. But, still now the remaining of ‘Tomb of Shan Mansur’ is existing, although it is hard to assume how the original structure was.

Architectural Property and Layout:

Tomb of Shah Mansur, A massive structure which is architecturally rich and decorated with different kinds of design. It is in rectangular shape and built in very unique way. In the western wall of this building there are five arch shaped entrance, among them middle one is open and decorated with multi foil design. Others are Closed arch & also contains the same design like the opened one. The southern side of the tomb is severely disturbed, broken and ruined. Main entrance of the tomb is totally vanished, but still we can observe some three archways very close to the grave of Shah Mansur. It seems like there are two grave inside the building. We assume that other grave might be Shah Mansur’s wife.

There is another unique structure situated in the southern side of the tomb. It is just a square shaped Minar containing open space inside of it, in the roof top it contains a bulbous shaped dome. It has four arch shaped ways in four brick wall.

In the most eastern part of this tomb there is a large pond. Which is probably same years old as the tomb is.

Myth related to this Structure:

There are several myths interrelated with this feature. People say that Shah Mansur used to pet a tiger inside of square shaped structure which is situated in the eastern side of the tomb. Although, It’s a myth but it contains some evidences which might prove it true. Inside of this square shaped structure there are two iron’s ring attached with brick wall.

And it is also said, Once there were some big fishes in the pond. Local people believe that, those fish were actually cursed human being and for this reason they buried those death fish in a grave yard near to Pond.

Present Condition and Immediate Conservation Issue:

Present condition of the features situated in this complex is in very sensitive condition. One domed Mosque built by Shah Mansur is vanished and a new Madrasa replacing it. The tomb of Shah Mansur is near to destruction. The whole brick building contains several banyan tree and different species of trees.
The unique square shaped Minar is also near to ruin. Beside this structure there is bathroom built very recently for Madrasa students.

Immediate steps should be taken to conserve and preserve these features from its deterioration.

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