10-06-2018 03:19 PM
Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex (বঙ্গবন্ধুর সমাধি সৌধ)
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founding leader of Bangladesh. His family home in Tungipara, Gopalganj district is located 144 km west of Dhaka. It has been upgraded into a complex containing the grave of the great leader. The graveyard of Sheikh Mujib and his parents has been converted into a mausoleum which is visited by a large number of well-wishers from all over the country and even internationally throughout the year. The complex is known as the 'Mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman' or colloquially as (Tomb of Bangabandhu). It was established on 15 June 2001 by the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex is situated at Tungipara Upazila of Gopalganj district under Dhaka division, Bangladesh. The Mausoleum Complex is located at the Tungipara town. The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born at Tungipara and his grave is also here.
Geography: Tungipara is located at 22.9000°N 89.8833°E on the north-eastern bank of the Modhumoti River.
History: Tungipara was the birthplace of Bangobandhu. So people of all classes of Tungipara paying their response to Bangobandhu started fighting against the Pakistani rulers for the independence.On 10 March 1971 the members of Borni Union Ali Molla, Gazi Md. Salah Uddin, Moktar Hossain Molla, and Harunur Rashid took Demy rifle from Gopalgonj and started Gerila attack in several places.Taking training from India Sheikh Ahmed Mirza joined in the liberation war under Major Jolil in sector 9.
Description of Mausoleum: Infront on mazar entry gate at Mausoleum. The building at the leftside was his parents house. The Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex is at the right side. Here is the graveyard of great Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the father of our national who was killed in the year 1975, 15th August.
It requires to go through a long path from the gallery to the grave. The grave is covered under a nicely designed structure. Everyone is allowed to enter inside the structure, but not allowed to take any photographs.
The complex has well-organized space. There is a museum where tourist can see the popular and rare photographs of Sheikh Mujib's life. There's also a small library in the museum. The complex contains a small shop and a large cafeteria for hungry visitors. In a far corner, there's a small open stage which signifies the countless number of times Sheikh Mujib stood up and gave powerful, resonating speeches to his fellow Bengalis.
A 200 metre-long straight walkway connects the museum with the graveyard. There's a small pond and a park to the either side of the walkway. There is also lying the grave of Sheikh Mujib's parent Sheikh Lutfar Rahman and Sayera Khatun next to each other.
Another Picture of Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex
After exploring everything around, you can return from there and come outside to have foods. There are several fast food shops which basically sell the Chotpoti and Fuchka. There is a vast paddy field beside that area.
The mausoleum of Bongobondhu is located at the Tungipara Upazila of Gopalganj district. To visit this mausoleum, you have to come to the Tungipara first. Here are the steps to visit this place.
2) Take a battery drive vehicle to reach at the Mausoleum from the Patgati. It will be 10 Taka per person and will take around 6-10 minutes.
1. Modhumoti Paribahan
Gopalganj to Saydabad/Gulistan via Mawa Ferry Ghat
Mobile: 01716019937 (Gopalganj)
01711900619 (Dhaka)
2. Tungipara Express
Gopalganj to Saydabad/Gulistan via Mawa Ferry Ghat
Mobile: 01716479631 (Gopalganj)
01716211642 (Dhaka)
3. dola Paribahan
Gopalganj to Saydabad/Gulistan via Mawa Ferry Ghat
mobile: 01711311756 (Gopalganj)
01199030181 (Dhaka)
Where to Stay:
Circuit House, Gopalganj
Contact to: Nejarot ( নেজারত ) Deputy Collector
Phone: 02-6685234 & 02-6685565
Hotel Modhumoti, Tungipara, Gopalganj
Contact to: Mr. Sheikh Ahmed Hossain Mirza
Phone: 02-6656349
Mobile: 01712-563227
10-06-2018 03:25 PM
Thanks for share Bangladeshi one historical place brother @Polash0001
10-06-2018 03:27 PM
খুব সুন্দর লিখেছেন ভাই।
আমি কিছু দিন আগে গিয়েছিলাম।।
10-06-2018 03:37 PM - edited 10-06-2018 03:39 PM
@MahabubMunnaand @SunMoon Brother I went to that area last year but was not shared due to various busy ends. I got some time today so I shared.I've moved to a lot of places that are not yet shared. Sometimes I will share it. and In this way, we will all be presenting the history, Traditions of our country in front of the world. Insha Allah.
I shared shaikh Rashel Shishu park's Tungipara pictures below-
10-06-2018 03:53 PM
10-06-2018 04:02 PM
Thanks a lot @Polash0001 for your nice representation about a Bangladeshi one of the historical place.
03-06-2019 10:57 AM