Shashi Lodge,
region, is in poor shape as neither the Ministry of Cultural Affairs nor the Education Ministry is taking necessary steps to preserve its past glory. Only three rooms of the structure are being used for official purposes, other 21 rooms remain closed and in a state of neglect.
Though there was a negotiation between the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Education Ministry in 1995 to hand over the responsibility of the site to the Archaeological Department for better preservation, the issue is yet to be settled, according to sources. The meeting was held at Mymensingh Circuit House and attended by higher ups of both the ministries, sources said.
Since 1952, the building has been used as the Teachers’ Training College (female), Mymensingh, the only one of its kind in the country. However, the building is not used for holding classes currently as new buildings were constructed in recent years.