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Rajshahi
has seen the most glorious periods of Bengal's Pala
dynasty. It is famous for pure silk, mangoes and litchis.
Attractive silk products are cheaper. A visit to Varendra
Research Museum at the heart of the city of rich archaeological
finds, would be most rewarding. There are also a number
of ancient mosques, shrines and temples in and around
Rajshahi.
Located
at a distance of 18 km. north of Bogra town. Mahasthangarh
is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh on the
western bank of river Karatoa. The spectacular site
is an imposing landmark in the area having a fortified
long enclosure. Beyond the fortified area, other ancient
ruins fan out within a semicircle of about 8-km. radius.
Several
isolated mounds, the local names of which are Govinda
Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir kunda, Parasuramer
Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. surround the fortified city.
About
40 km. from Rajshahi by road is Natore, an old seat
of Maharajas with a beautiful palace, now serving as
the Uttara Ganabhaban (President's Official residence
of the northern region). It was residence of the Dhigapatiya
Raj. It is situated amid well-kept grounds, surrounded
by a fine moat. The buildings are modern. These include
a well-equipped guesthouse, an imposing gateway and
a fine garden decorated with statues of white marble.
Shahjadpur
Kuthibari -
about 75 km. from Pabna town. It is also a historical
place connected with the frequent visits of poet Rabindranath
Tagore.
Kuthibari, Kushita
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