The historic Teota Zamindar House in Shibaloy upazila of Manikganj, once a symbol of cultural and architectural grandeur, is now facing severe decay. The mansion, associated with national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Promila Devi, is deteriorating due to neglect, poor maintenance, and illegal occupation. Locals have urged the government to take immediate steps to preserve the site, which holds deep historical and cultural significance.
Built in the late 18th century by Babu Him Shankar Roy Chowdhury and Kiran Shankar Roy Chowdhury, the estate once served as an administrative and economic hub. The three-story structure, featuring 55 rooms, intricate terracotta and ironwork, and the country’s first Navaratna temple, has lost much of its original splendor. Many valuable parts have been stolen, and parts of the building have collapsed.
District Commissioner Nazmun Ara Sultana confirmed that the Department of Archaeology has taken over the property but little progress has been made in its restoration. MP S. A. Jinnah Kabir emphasized that government-led renovation could preserve history and boost local tourism and business.
রফিকুল ইসলাম, শিবালয় (মানিকগঞ্জ) প্রকাশ : ১৮ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১০: ৪৭ মানিকগঞ্জের শিবালয় উপজেলার তেওতা গ্রামের ঐতিহ্যবাহী জমিদার বাড়িটি এক সময় ছিল গৌরব, ঐশ্বর্য ও সাংস্কৃতিক সমৃদ্ধির প্রতীক। জাতীয় কবি কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম ও তার স্ত্রী প্রমীলা দেবীর স্মৃতিবিজড়
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