Sheikh Fazlul Karim House and His Grave
Type: Tomb
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
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
How to go
From Lalmonirhat you can take rickshaw, Local bus and also use boat to visit this area.
How To Reach: Lalmonirhat District
Dhaka and Lalmonirhat district is linked by road. You can take a bus from Dhaka to reach Lalmonirhat. Some of the bus services have been listed below for your assistance.
1. DR Enterprise
Starting time: 8:30pm
Bus Fare: BDT 450- BDT 500 (Approx.)
2. S R Travels
Gabtoli, Contact: 02-8011226
Kollanpur, contact: 02-8013793, 01711-394801
Abdullahpur, Contact: 0171944023
Uttora, Contact: 01552315318
3. Kurigram Paribahan
Contact: 01924-469 437, 01914-856 826
4. Bablu Enterprise
Shyamoli, Contact: 8120653, 01716 932 122
Lalmonirhat and Dhaka are also linked by railway. There is only one intercity train available to get from Dhaka to Lalmonirhat.
Train name: Lalmoni Express
Train operates every day except Fridays.
Departure time: 22:10
Arrival time: 8:20
Where to Stay
There are some places available to stay in Lalmonirhat. However, their quality is not up to the mark. Accommodation facilities of Lalmonirhat could be improved to meet the tourists’ expectations.
1. RDRS GUEST HOUSE is one of the places you may consider staying in. It is a decent place with homely environment. It offers food and non-alcoholic beverages, modern conference, workshop and meeting facilities. Both AC and non AC rooms are available here. It is a standard choice for your stay. Contact: 01713-200185
You can also stay in-
2. Paradise Hotel and Restaurant
Address: Rail Gate, Puran Bazar Rd,
Lalmonirhat Sadar, 5500
Phone: +880 1744-859191
Things to do
- You can take information about Sheikh Fajlal Karim’s House and His Grave.
- Take pictures and share those with your friends.
- You can also visit the places nearby.
Eating Facilities
You can get different types of food items there. It won’t be a great problem to find a suitable restaurant for you to eat. The foods are also very delicious. You can get foods also from the resident hotel where you are staying.
Travel Tips
There is a small market where you can find different types of items.
