Murapara Jamidar Bari Narayanganj

The houses where the zamindars once lived are found as archeological monuments in Bangladesh. Murapara Jamidar Bari or Matherghat Zamindar Bari located in Rupganj Upazila of Narayanganj is one such century-old zamindar bari that has survived the evolution of time . Which is quite interesting among the surviving manor houses. A day outing or a day trip can be the ideal choice for a day return wrap.

Established by Babu Ramratan Banerjee in 1889 on about 62 bighas of land, this zamindar house has been renovated several times. After that, the descendants of Babu Ramratan Banerjee at various times worked on the extension of the front and back of the main building, the digging of the pond and the elevation of the building. The Murapara zamindar house has 95 elaborate rooms, temple, storehouse, kachari house, guesthouse and meeting room, stables, spectacular dance hall and two ponds in front and back. The huge gate at the entrance of the building already gives a glimpse of the grandeur of the landlord's house. Besides, the temple spire of the building is about 30 feet high.

After the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, the zamindar family moved to Calcutta, and the house remained abandoned for some time. In 1948, the Government of Pakistan opened a juvenile correctional center and hospital here. Later, around 1966, the building was used to conduct school-college work. In 1986, the Bangladesh Directorate of Archeology listed Murapara Zamindar's house as an archaeological site. At present a college has been established in the house of Murapara zamindar, known as Govt Murapara College.

From Dhaka's Syedabad, Gulistan or Jatrabari bus terminal, take a bus (Meghla, Asean or Glory) to Bhulta or Rupsi bus stand. From Narsingdi and Bhairab going to Bhulta, you can take rickshaw or CNG (fare Tk. 20 per person) to go directly to Murapara zamindar house.

Another way, from under Kuril flyover to Kanchan Bridge at a fare of Tk 60 per person. After reaching Rupganj Shitalakshya Ferry Ghat near Kanchan Bridge, you can take a rickshaw or an auto and go to Zamindar's house at a CNG fare of Tk 40 per person.

Sonargaon, near Murapara Zamindar Bari, has the Folk Art Museum, Panam City , Taj Mahal of Bengal and Mayadip . You can visit these places as a day trip.