Jangalbari Fort

Jangalbari Fort is located in Kadirjungal Union of Karimganj Upazila, just 7 kilometers away from Kishoreganj district . Isha Khan, chief of the Bar Bhuiyans of Bengal, established his second capital at the fort of Jangalbari. It is currently listed as a historical archaeological site by the Directorate of Archeology of Bangladesh.

It is known that Isa Khan (Isa Khan) came from Afghanistan with 1400 horsemen, 21 boats and a lot of ammunition to the then state of Tripura after receiving a secret invitation from the zamindars of Bengal who were helpless under the exploitation of the Mughal emperor and the English. In 1585 Koch defeated Raja Lakshman Hazra and Ram Hazra and captured the fort of Jangalbari. After capturing the fort, Isha Khan constructed some structures inside the fort and converted the fort into a round island by digging moats on three sides and connecting it with Narsunda river. However, the original Jangalbari fort is believed to be built in the pre-Muslim era. Later, Isha Khan captured a total of 22 parganas including Sonargaon from this fort. In the earthquake of Bengal 1326, almost all the structures of the fort were destroyed except the Durbar Hall, the living room and a mosque.

Jangalbari Durg and Isha Khan Mosque

Durbar Hall: You can still see the various designs and architecture of this almost ruined Durbar Hall which will give you an idea about the history and culture of that time.

Isha Khan Masjid: There is an ancient mosque built by Isha Khan in Jangalbari, which is full of memories of twelve Bhuiyans. As there is no nameplate in the mosque, no idea about its construction date was found. The mosque is 44 feet long and 18 feet wide and has three large domes on its roof. There are beautiful minarets at every corner of the mosque. The walls of the mosque are about four feet wide. On the eastern side of the mosque there is an 11 feet open balcony. Still worshipers regularly offer prayers in this mosque.

Isha Khan Memorial Museum: Under the initiative of Karimganj upazila administration, part of Isha Khan's house is renovated and used as 'Isha Khan Memorial Museum'. This museum has a library and a collection of various items used by Isha Khan.

If you want to visit Jangalbari Fort or Isha Khan's house, you have to come to Kishoreganj district headquarters first. Kishoreganj can be reached by train or bus from Dhaka. To come to Kishoreganj from Dhaka by train, take the train from Kamalapur or Airport railway station at 7:15 am to Egarosindhur and you will reach Kishoreganj by 11 am. Dhaka to Kishoreganj train ticket costs from 135 taka to 368 taka depending on the class. Then go to Ekrampur intersection in the center of the city with an easy bike for only 5 taka.

And if you want to come by bus, take any Kishoreganj-bound bus from Dhaka's Mohakhali or Golapbagh bus stand to Kishoreganj Gaital Bus. Bus fare 270 to 350 taka. Then take rickshaw or easy bike to Ekrampur junction of the city. Easybike will cost 10 taka and rickshaw will cost 25 taka.

From Ekrampur junction, you can easily go by CNG, rickshaw or easy bike to see the Jangalbari Fort or Isha Khan's house. Local easybikes will be rented at Tk 20 per person. If you want to reserve, it will cost 350-450 taka including travel.

There are no good food options around Jangalbari Durg. There are small hotels in Jangalbari market near the fort. If you want, you will get rice, vegetables and some local food. It is better to return to Kishoreganj city and eat favorite food at Dhansindi, Daruchini, Gangchil, River View Kitchen, Taj, etc. If you are crazy about sweets, you can try it at Ekrampur's Lakshi Narayan Mistanna Bhandar or Madan Gopal.

There is no accommodation in the vicinity of Junglebari Fort. If you want to stay at night, you have to return to Kishoreganj Sadar. There are several good quality residential hotels in Station Road area of ​​Kishoreganj Sadar namely River View, Gangchil, Nirala, Ujanbhati, Castle Salam. Besides, subject to permission, you can stay in the government post office bungalow of the district headquarters.

If you have time, the other things you can visit in Kishoreganj are Kabi Chandravati Mandir , Gangatia Zamindar Bari , Kishoreganj Lake Watch Tower, Mithamin Haor and Nikali Haor etc.