Shadhinata Complex

Shadhinata Complex
Mini Bangladesh
Shahid Zia Memorial Complex
স্বাধীনতা কমপ্লেক্স
Shadhinata Tower and Revolving Restaurant
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TypeAmusement park
LocationBahaddarhat, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Nearest cityCDA Residential Area
Coordinates22°22′28″N 91°50′58″E / 22.374551°N 91.849393°E / 22.374551; 91.849393
Area11 acres (0.045 km2)
Created2006; 19 years ago (2006)
Operated byMinistry of Liberation War Affairs

Shadhinata Complex (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা কমপ্লেক্স, lit. 'Independence Complex') also known as, Mini Bangladesh and formerly known as the, Shahid Zia Memorial Complex, is an amusement park situated in Chattogram, Bangladesh.[1]

Location

Shadhinata Complex is located near the Bahaddarhat Bus Terminal, Chandgaon Thana of Chattogram. Kalurghat Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (lit. 'Kalurghat Independent Bengali Radio Station') is situated on its north-east side.[2]

Bahaddarhat Bus Terminal, along with the entrance of the complex (bottom left corner)

History and naming

The complex was constructed and established in 2006 with the name, Shahid Zia Memorial Complex under the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs in the name of former. President of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman. It was later renamed as the 'Shadhinata Complex'. It is also known as Mini Bangladesh as the park's theme contains various miniature of sights and historical structures of Bangladesh.[3]

Structures

The complex includes miniatures of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Ahsan Manzil, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Curzon Hall, Kantajew Temple, Durbar Hall, Boro Kuthi, Chhoto Kuthi, Choto Sona Mosque, Lalbagh Fort, Somapura Mahavihara, National Martyrs' Memorial, Shaheed Minar, St. Nicholas Church, Chirantan Palli.[4][5]

Shadhinata Tower inside of the complex.

There is also a 71 m or 230 ft tall tower named the "Shadhinata Tower" containing 23 floors, commemorating the 1971 Liberation War. The whole city of Chattogram, Karnaphuli river and Bay of Bengal is said to have been visible from the restaurant situated at the top floor of the tower.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ Rashed, Mortuja. "চট্টগ্রামের 'মিনি বাংলাদেশ'" (in Bengali). ঢাকা: Deutsche Welle. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "চট্টগ্রামে 'মিনি বাংলাদেশ'" (in Bengali). Bangladesh Pratidin. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  3. ^ "সৌন্দর্য হারাচ্ছে স্বাধীনতা কমপ্লেক্স" (in Bengali). Samakal. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. ^ "সৈকত, চিড়িয়াখানা, পার্ক—মানুষের ভিড়ে জমজমাট চট্টগ্রামের বিনোদনকেন্দ্র". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 13 April 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  5. ^ "স্বাধীনতা দিবসে চট্টগ্রামে ফুলেল শ্রদ্ধা, কুচকাওয়াজ". Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 26 March 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  6. ^ Dey, Arun Bikash (3 February 2020). "Bangladesh in a short walk". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  7. ^ "চট্টগ্রামে স্বাধীনতা কমপ্লেক্স পার্কের টেন্ডারে অনিয়ম" (in Bengali). Manab Zamin. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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