Khelaram Data House Dhaka

Shafayet Al-Anik

29 June 2024

Introduction to Khelaram Data House Dhaka

There are several folk tales in this region about Khelaram Data of Nawabganj, Dhaka district. It is known that Khelaram Data was a dacoit chief. He was also widely known as a famous philanthropist. He would help the poor people without hesitation.

There was a tunnel from Khelaram Datar's house to Ichamati river. And it is said that he used to bring home the looted wealth through this tunnel. Khelaram Datar's house has been renovated and access to the tunnel has been banned. As a result, the house cannot be entered at present, Khelaram Data House and temple (Khelaram Data Temple) can only be visited from outside.

There is a huge pond next to Khelaram Data's house. Legend has it that Khelaram Datha jumped into this pond to save his mother and never came up again.

how to go

You can go directly to Bandura by bus from Gulisthan in Dhaka. Or you can come to Doha through Babubazar Bridge or Shaheed Buddhijibi Setu (3rd Buriganga Bridge) and take the road from Kalakopa to Bandura.

where will you stay

Due to its location near the capital Dhaka, one can go and return in the same day.

Other places of interest

Location of Kokilpeary Zamindar House, Buddhist Temple, Sriloknath Saha House, Kalakopa Ansar Camp, Ukil House, Das House, Adnan Palace and Ichamati River near Khelaram Datar House.

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