The historic Zamindar House in Kalsakathi village of Bakerganj upazila, Barishal, is on the verge of destruction due to years of neglect and absence of preservation initiatives. Built in the late seventeenth century by Janaki Ballav Roy Chowdhury, the estate once symbolized wealth and cultural refinement but now stands as a fading relic of history. Despite its architectural and archaeological significance, no official steps have been taken to protect or restore the site.
The Kalsakathi Zamindar House complex once hosted around thirteen Zamindar families and includes eleven buildings and three temples adorned with intricate terracotta and brick designs. The structures feature tunnels, secret chambers, and ornate carvings of deities and foliage that still attract visitors. However, plaster is peeling off, vines cover the walls, and valuable artifacts are being stolen.
Local residents have expressed concern that without immediate intervention from the Department of Archaeology, this heritage site may disappear entirely, erasing a vital part of regional history and tourism potential.
দানিসুর রহমান লিমন, বাকেরগঞ্জ (বরিশাল) প্রকাশ : ০৬ জুলাই ২০২৬, ১০: ৪৫আপডেট : ০৬ জুলাই ২০২৬, ১১: ০১ অযত্ন-অবহেলায় ধ্বংসের মুখে বরিশাল জেলার বাকেরগঞ্জ উপজেলার কলসকাঠির ঐতিহ্যবাহী জমিদারবাড়ি। ঐতিহ্যবাহী এই জমিদারবাড়ি রক্ষায় নেওয়া হচ্ছে না কোনো উদ্যোগ
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