Durgapur in Bangladesh is surely most beautiful tourist spot

[bluesky]

Correction:

The people who lived in Harappa or Mohenjodaro were neither Hindus or Buddhists. They had their own distinct polytheist religion.

Forget religion. But did these Moenjodar/ Harappa people were drowned in the Arabian Sea? Today's Punjabi people bear the DNA of these people. But, you guys want to be Arabs and Persians, instead.

Like it or not, Punjabis have about 32% Dravidian DNA, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. While other groups of Punjabis do not deny their forefathers, only Pakistani Muslim Punjabis deny it.

 

[El Sidd]

Correction:

The people who lived in Harappa or Mohenjodaro were neither Hindus or Buddhists. They had their own distinct polytheist religion.

Correction:

Even though the most recognizable artifact out of IVC is the Sindhu Priest King bust but no temple or statues have been found. The people were said to be ancient atheists.

Forget religion. But did these Moenjodar/ Harappa people were drowned in the Arabian Sea? Today's Punjabi people bear the DNA of these people. But, you guys want to be Arabs and Persians, instead.

Like it or not, Punjabis have about 32% Dravidian DNA, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. While other groups of Punjabis do not deny their forefathers, only Pakistani Muslim Punjabis deny it.

Durga puja is knocking the door. Bangladesh will also observe Durga Puja. I welcome all my Indian friends to visit Durgapur, a very beautiful tourist spot in Bangladesh.

Durgapur is subdistrict in Netrokona district. It's the most beautiful tourist destination of Bangladesh.

Just look the heaven on earth.

A heavenly natural beauty
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Birishiri located at Shushong Durgapur Thana of the Netrokona District about 175 km north from Dhaka. It's a wonderful place with river, garo, ceramic hills, small mountains and the green countryside.

The main attraction of Birishiri is the ceramic hill of Durgapur and the picturesque landscape along the Shomeshwari River. It's not only blessed by the above, is also reach in ethnic culture as there are many ethnic groups like - Hajong, Garo, Achik and Mandi etc lives here.

There is also an ethnic museum at Birishiri. One of the most heavenly places off the beaten track, Birishiri is a favorite amongst all tourists who love nature and adores scenic natural beauty.

There are many ethnic groups in Netrokona District such as Banai tribe, Garo tribe, Hajong tribe, etc. There is an ethnic museum in Birishiri where tourists can have a glimpse of the beautiful and rich history of the tribal people. Birishiri indeed can offer all tourists who visit the place a genuine experience.

Apart from the natural beauty, Birishiri has many places which tourists can visit. The beautiful palace of Susang King, the Dasha Busha Temple, Ramakrishna Temple near Kulapara, Baba Loknath's temple.

The view from the hill is purely subliminal; a fantastic scenic beauty will be observed by the tourists that can only be experienced as words fall short of the description of how beautiful a view tourist will see from the top of the China Matir Pahar.


China Matir Pahar at Durgapur
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Hill of China Clay located at Bijoypur, Durgapur in Netrokona District. Netrakona is situated in the northern part of Bangladesh, near the Meghalayan border. Along with enjoying the blue lake of birisiri, you can explore the china clay hill around the lake area.

There are several hillocks around the lake. You can climb few of those to get the feelings of hiking.

The reason behind exploring the clay hill is its colorful soil. You'll possibly find almost every color there from the rainbow. Sometimes you might feel that the soil was burnt or something like that, but it's the natural clay having such color.

Explore Durgapur Netrokona Bangladesh – Piece of Heaven on Earth
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Nature purifies our soul by releasing stress. It is said that we should visit a new place every year. However, it may not be possible to plan a luxury tour when you work six days a week. If you want to experience the divine beauty of pinkish hills, blue water ponds and a sinuous river but can hardly afford more than a day, visit Durgapur. This heavenly place is located in the North region of Bangladesh. Falling near the border area of India, Durgapur holds the reminiscent touch of the Meghalaya hills. Though not promoted like other tourist spots of Bangladesh, Durgapur is one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh.
Durgapur Upazila falls under Netrokona district in Bangladesh. Durgapur is enriched with versatile topography. This remote area of Bangladesh attracts the outdoor enthusiast from within and outside the country for its mesmerizing natural beauty. The most popular tourist spots of Durgapur includes Shomeshwari River, China Clay Hill, China Clay Lake, Ranikhong Church, Hajong Mata Roshimoni Monument, Cultural Academy (Palace of Maharaja Susang), Tribal community of Hazong people, Garo village, Dasha Busha Temple, Ramkrisna Temple, Bijoypur Border, Orange Forest, Kongsha River, Gajarie Forest, etc. Stay with us to know some fascinating details about these places.

Shomesshori River, Susang Durgapur, Netrokona, Bangladesh
Stepping on the soil of Durgapur, the enchanting beauty of Shomeshwari River will steal your mind. Not to mention, it is one of the most stunning rivers of Bangladesh. Originating from Garo Hill, under Garo-Khasi range at Meghalaya in India, this hilly river entered the country through Bijoypur border, Netrokona. You have to cross the Shomeshwari River by boat to explore different places in Durgapur. With the change of seasons, this magical river Shomeshwari brings changes in this landscape. Monsoon rains make this river unruly, but blossoms its beauty in full. The photogenic beauty of this undulating river at the backdrop of Meghalaya hills will remain in your mind forever. However, during the winter the water dries up almost!
Ceramic Hill area is another unforgettable natural treasure of Durgapur. In several places you will find hills built with China Clay soil. Ceramic Hills at Birishiri Union in Durgapur Upazila have acquired a significant reputation among travellers around the world. These clay hillocks are also available around the Limestone Lake at Kulagora union. These hills are also known as China Matir Pahar or China Clay Hills. What makes these hills stand out from general hills is their amazing pinkish colored soil. The secret behind this exclusive appearance is the special chemical composition of the soil. Since 1960, Ceramic companies had been excavating at Birishiri to collect the ingredients for ceramic objects and crockeries. You can hike these Ceramic hills to add some thrills in your trip. What is more? During the rainy season blue water is stored at the valleys of these hills making the whole environment blissfully romantic.

Limestone Lake Birishiri Netrokona - Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Want to spend some tranquil moments beside a picturesque blue water pond at the backdrop of pinking hills? You will find such a paradise called 'Limestone Lake' at Kulagora union in Durgapur Upazila of Netrokona District. The heart-touching scenic beauty of this divine blue water will pacify your soul taking you far away from the humdrum of hectic city life. This Limestone Lake is also known as Neel pukur, China Matir Lake, China Clay Lake, etc. The mystery behind its exclusive blue water is the presence of chemical compounds specially Copper Sulphate in the soil. However, being mesmerized by the beauty of this pond, don’t try to jump in the water. This Limestone Lake is fairly deep, so any attempt for swimming can cost your life.
While planning your itinerary at Durgapur, don’t miss the BGB camp located adjacent to the Bangladesh-India border at Bijoypur Netrokona. From this place you can enjoy the mind-blowing cloud-hugging green mountains of Meghalaya in India. Not to mention, here you can enjoy the thrill of visiting a foreign land without a passport or visa. As the BGB Camp is standing beside the Shomesshori River, you can take a boat trip to view the surrounding place.

Hills of Netrokona - Image Credit Wikipedia
During your journey towards Bijoypur BDR Camp, you will find Hajong Roshimoni Monument which was built as a remembrance of the courageous sacrifice of Hajong Roshimoni. Looking back to history during British empires the Zamindar used to own all lands of this area. The poor farmers were permitted to cultivate the lands, but were forced to pay their yield which made them economically handicapped. In 1938 the ethnic farmers of Netrokona and Mymensingh created a collective movement called Tonk Andolon under the leadership of Roshimoni. In 1946, Roshimoni Hajong was mercilessly killed by the dictator. Though looking simple, this monument inspires the people and the tourists to stand against oppression.

Hajong Roshimoni Monument - Picture Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Near BGB camp you can visit Orange hill, which is another tourist attraction of Durgapur. Moreover, at the vicinity of BGB Camp, you can spend some time at Ranikhong Church. This holy place was built around 1910 to 1915. Standing over a small hillock, this historical church attracts both the pious minds and the tourists.
In Durgapur you can observe the lifestyle of two ethnic groups – Hajong and Garo. To know more about the culture and history of these ethnic groups, you can visit the Tribal Cultural Academy – former palace of Maharaja (King) Susang – at Birishiri in Durgapur.
How to Reach Durgapur:
Starting the journey from Dhaka, you can reach Durgapur by bus, train or private transport. From Mohakhali bus stand of Dhaka, you can take a bus heading towards Birishiri. The journey will take around 7 hours. The last few hours can be very tough, as the road is quite bumpy near Birishiri. However, the train journey is comparatively more comfortable than the bus ride. Reaching at Kamalapur Railway Station, catch the train on the Dhaka – Jharia route. This journey by train usually takes around 10 to 11 hours. Dropping at Jharia station, you can hire a local transport to reach your desired tourist spots. Usually it takes one day to visit all places in Durgapur.

7 hours.

That is so long. This is not very tourism friendly.

 

[Maula Jatt]

Masha Allah,very beautiful.

Bhai as a secularist,can you tell us the basis for our existence.Pakistan can never be able to exist without Islam.

Mohammad Ali Jinnah established Pakistan on the slogan of Islam.
May be you think Islam and Islamists are two different things

You know Jinnah was pretty liberal?, I don't think most would consider him a Muslim, a cultural muslim at best infact his resentment for islamist (different from Islam itself btw) is well known

for at least a thousand year our people are Muslim, we were living in the same Indus system for 1000s and thousands of years
all of this creates a dependence on each other as far as food sources, internal migrations, navigation, genetic mixings, farming are concerned

Being Muslims was a important part of Pak, its culture but its not the whole story

but its probably better to discuss in a relevant thread

Forget religion. But did these Moenjodar/ Harappa people were drowned in the Arabian Sea? Today's Punjabi people bear the DNA of these people. But, you guys want to be Arabs and Persians, instead.

Like it or not, Punjabis have about 32% Dravidian DNA, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. While other groups of Punjabis do not deny their forefathers, only Pakistani Muslim Punjabis deny it.

you have no idea what you are talking about, like seriously

check the last names of Punjabis- Bajwa, kokhar, Jutt, Janjua, and all the 100s of clan systems
clearly they are trying to be someone else... lol

and same in Sindh ,Baloch, literally same for every other group in Pak, just look at their last names (last names are used for ancestry btw)
You are trying to put someone else's experience (I don't know about Bangladesh- (in my personal experience its the same as Indian Muslims) but Indian Muslims do not have native last names, but its not the same for people of Pakistan)and generalizing it for everyone

 

[Al-zakir]

My flags are correct. I am a secular Muslim Bangladeshi who is proud of his Hindu roots. We Bangladeshis are Bengalis. Our ethnic identity is derived from Hinduism. I consider myself as both Muslim by faith and Hindu by ethnicity. All Bangladeshis are same. Bangla language use Brahmi lipi (Brahmi script). Brahmi script is Hindu script. We Bangladeshis and Indians are same people living in two countries because of nasty politics and religious riots during partition time.

Bangladesh is separate country but how can we ignore our Indian roots? Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are three countries but Pakistan has deep ethnic roots with North India and Bangladeshis have deep ethnic roots with Eastern India. We can not deny it.

I am okay with your opinion so long Jalalabad (sylhet) is not part of it.

 

[Al-zakir]

The name Bangladesh, flag, anthem, bangla script, literature all are production of Hindu pundits.

Change it if dare otherwise let's stay quiet.

@Riyad guy is correct.

 

[313ghazi]

"According to Hindu legend, Lahore's name derives from Lavpur or Lavapuri ("City of Lava"), and is said to have been founded by Prince Lava, the son of Sita and Rama".

Above is the history of naming your Lahore. By this account, it seems that Pakistan still remains a Hindu state. Please say something. Why do you suggest changing the name of a place?

How about Harappa or Moenjodaro where your Hindu ancestors lived? And how about the name Multan which was built by your Hindu forefathers? Do you want to deny it? Please come with proofs.

PMLN supporters will now claim Shabaz Sharif used the lava to provide free heating and energy to all of Lahore, during his rule of milk and honey.

 

[Saiful Islam]

you have no idea what you are talking about, like seriously

check the last names of Punjabis- Bajwa, kokhar, Jutt, Janjua, and all the 100s of clan systems
clearly they are trying to be someone else... lol

The one thing that isn't present in Bangladesh is the use of castes/clans, many of these clans span front North India, incl Pakistan all the way to central and as far as Bihar. But these castes are non existent in BD. Rajpors, Jat, Chohan these castes span from northern India all the way to central/east India but records show little to no mention of such in East Bengal (Bangladesh). We have much more localized system/groups, eg Bhuiyan, Barua, Choudhury and smaller clans such as Kamali.

Bangladeshis are very mixed bunch, one could trace his ancestry to somewhere like UP India, the next one could be a mix of local tibeto Burman ancestry (which makes sense as Bangladesh is surrounded by such groups, mizos, garos, chakmas etc)

If a Bangladeshi can correct me if I'm wrong but this is my understanding.

The name Bangladesh, flag, anthem, bangla script, literature all are production of Hindu pundits.

Change it if dare otherwise let's stay quiet.

@Riyad guy is correct.

Zakir bhai maybe you are not in agreement with the current political identity of BD.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

"According to Hindu legend, Lahore's name derives from Lavpur or Lavapuri ("City of Lava"), and is said to have been founded by Prince Lava, the son of Sita and Rama".

Above is the history of naming your Lahore. By this account, it seems that Pakistan still remains a Hindu state. Please say something. Why do you suggest changing the name of a place?

How about Harappa or Moenjodaro where your Hindu ancestors lived? And how about the name Multan which was built by your Hindu forefathers? Do you want to deny it? Please come with proofs.

One has to be a top class idiot to even consider mohenjodaro , Sindhi word for mound of the dead or harapa as hindu. These predate hinduism by thousands of years.
As for Lahore.. locals pronounce it "Lore". And these lav luv are most likely myths.
That said we know you guys are crypto hindua

I consider myself a secular too, I am proud of taxilla, IVC, the wider Indus culture that has been a part of the region for 1000s of years and no issues with modern day pakistanis Buddhist converts while minority hindu converts etc

But Kya ch**** hai yeh?, Why are you so pathetically trying to kiss someone a**?

Especially the highlighted stuff, it's like frickin embarrassing to read "Hindu by ethnicity"

I don't know what kind of secularism they have in Bangladesh, but this isn't it, this is mental capitulation

It seems the only way to be a secular is to Hinduize everything?

To see your response is a culture shock,

Pakistani seculars are probably more nationalist than the islamist whose only beef is religion but the liberal guy look at itself as a distinct entity

Just look at this forum lol, lots of our liberals are very nationalist more so than the islamists

But the kind of secularism y'all are pushing is to become as Indian/Hindu as humanly possible?

His ethnicity is a religion lmao.

 

[Michael Corleone]

Sorry guys, interrupting. Do you know from where Munshiganj (BD) name came?
What does Munshi mean?

Hint, there are multiple Munshiganj in India both in Bihar and UP.

I’m not aware of how the name came to be, but do enlighten me

 

[bluesky]

Can you be more clear on this. I am interested.

It is a vast history that cannot be written in the short space of this Forum. You have to read through the political history of Bengal since the arrival of Bakhtiar Khaliji in 1200 AD and his subsequent simultaneous invasion of Jaznagar in Orissa and Assam.

Please read a few authentic history books many of which you may find in the Asiatic Society in Kolkata. For the Muslim period, you may start with

- Taj-ul-Nasiri: by Minhajuddin Siraj. This book narrates the invasion of Nadia to the failed invasion of Assam
- Gour Kahini: Shailendra Kumar Ghosh
- History of Bengal: Buchanan
- History of Bengal: Charles Stewart
- Kopalkundala (কপালকুন্ডলা): Bankim Chandra Chatterjy. Kopalkundala is a novel. But the time period is when Turkic Khaliji/ Afghan troops were invading Nadia Palace.

There are tens of others. But you have to analyze the war/ political events of the entire Muslim period that ended on 23 June 1757 AD.

I am not going further but to understand the flow of Muslim people from west to Bengal, you may read many other books including "Tujukh" written by Emperor Jahangir, "Baharistani Gaebi by Mirza Nathan/ Ispahani who was a Mughal general during a period of 30 years (1576-1605) of war between Delhi and Gour/ Bengal. There are tens of other authentic books.

Please also analyze the 10-year Bengal-Maratha war that caused many Muslims in Odissa/ Medinipur to migrate to central/ eastern Bengal.

 

[Saiful Islam]

One has to be a top class idiot to even consider mohenjodaro , Sindhi word for mound of the dead or harapa as hindu. These predate hinduism by thousands of years.
As for Lahore.. locals pronounce it "Lore". And these lav luv are most likely myths.
That said we know you guys are crypto hindua

By that logic we blame your ancestors for the spread of Hinduism

 

[itsanufy]

I’m not aware of how the name came to be, but do enlighten me

Munshi word can be found in Arabic, Persian. It means person who has mastery over language.
It has encroached in Hindi and Bengali as well. In these languages it means a clerk or a scribe. Later it was conferred as a title by the British to some of their favourite clerks. This surname can be found both among Hindu and Muslims.

For example the name Munshiganj in BD was changed by British in the memory of Munshi Hyder Hosaain. For Hindu, there was a very famous short story writer in Hindi language in the form of Munshi Premchand. Another example Sayan Munshi a small time actor.

 

[Al-zakir]

Zakir bhai maybe you are not in agreement with the current political identity of BD.

Yes, I hate it. It doesn't suit our people ideology.

 

[itsanufy]

It is a vast history that cannot be written in the short space of this Forum. You have to read through the political history of Bengal since the arrival of Bakhtiar Khaliji in 1200 AD and his subsequent simultaneous invasion of Jaznagar in Orissa and Assam.

Please read a few authentic history books many of which you may find in the Asiatic Society in Kolkata. For the Muslim period, you may start with

- Taj-ul-Nasiri: by Minhajuddin Siraj. This book narrates the invasion of Nadia to the failed invasion of Assam
- Gour Kahini: Shailendra Kumar Ghosh
- History of Bengal: Buchanan
- History of Bengal: Charles Stewart
- Kopalkundala (কপালকুন্ডলা): Bankim Chandra Chatterjy. Kopalkundala is a novel. But the time period is when Turkic Khaliji/ Afghan troops were invading Nadia Palace.

There are tens of others. But you have to analyze the war/ political events of the entire Muslim period that ended on 23 June 1757 AD.

I am not going further but to understand the flow of Muslim people from west to Bengal, you may read many other books including "Tujukh" written by Emperor Jahangir, "Baharistani Gaebi by Mirza Nathan/ Ispahani who was a Mughal general during a period of 30 years (1576-1605) of war between Delhi and Gour/ Bengal. There are tens of other authentic books.

Please also analyze the 10-year Bengal-Maratha war that caused many Muslims in Odissa/ Medinipur to migrate to central/ eastern Bengal.

I should have been more specific about my question. This comment in Bold.

You are free to consider yourself a former Sudra, but it is not wise to tag all Bengali Muslims like the ones as you are.

 

[Michael Corleone]

For @itsanufy since you asked about Islam in Bengal