Dinajpur Ramsagar Dighi

in blurtconnect •  7 months ago 

Dinajpur's Ramsagar is one of the historical and archaeological monuments of Bangladesh.
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Ramsagar attracts many local and foreign tourists every year for its historical foundation and natural beauty.
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The Ram Sagar watershed, situated on the roadside about 8 km due south of Dinajpur town, has an area of 77 acres, but with the surrounding dune banks, the total area is 147 acres.
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The main ghat of the 150-feet-long sandstone-bound Dighi attracts everyone's attention.
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The depth of Ramsagar is about 30 feet.
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The water in this deep lake never dries up. The lake was excavated between 1750 and 1755 AD during the reign of Ramnath Alivardi Khan, the famous king of Dinajpur.
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It is said that the king dug this dighi to provide employment and water to the drought-stricken people at that time.
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More than fifty thousand tourists come to Ramsagar every year to enjoy the wonderful beauty and scenery.
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At present, its reflection in the lake, which is decorated with numerous plants, and the vast body of water has created a stunning scene.
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Various plans are currently being taken for the overall development of Ramsagar under the initiative of the government and under the supervision of the district administration.

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