Betila Zamindar Bari Manikganj

Betila Zamindar Bari (Betila Zamindar Bari) is a historical building located in Betila of Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Betila canal, which runs through the green surrounded Betila village, was once used by various merchant boats and barges. Dhaleswari and Kaliganga rivers were easily accessible through the Betila Canal. As a result, the Betila Canal was used as a safe route by the big merchants of that time. The homestead of Satya Babu, one of the foresters of the region, became popularly known as Betila Zamindarbari. In Ajparagaon, such grand buildings and displays of nobility were no less than zamindari to the locals.

No reliable sources have been found about the construction of the Betila Zamindar house and the course of events of that time. According to local residents Jyoti Babu, a banker from Calcutta, was the progenitor of the Betila Zamindar family. It is believed that he built this zamindar house for the convenience of jute business.

Buses like Neelachal, Padma Line, Selfie leave for Manikganj from Gabtali Bus Terminal in the capital Dhaka. Bus fare will be 120 to 150 taka. There are various bikes, baby taxis and buses from Manikganj bus stand to Betila bus stand. Betila zamindar house located near Betila market can be reached by auto bike from Betila bus stand.

Being close to the capital Dhaka, one can return day after day to see Betila Zamindar's house. In addition, there is no such arrangement to stay by the side. However, you will find several residential hotels in Manikganj city. For food, there are several hotels and restaurants of normal and medium quality. But if you get a chance, definitely do not miss to taste the famous Nizam's sweets of Terashri village in Ghior upazila of Manikganj district.

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