Postogola/Millbarrack is seen in the back
It can hardly be overemphasized that the conservation of our cultural past is very important to nourish our sense of identity, national pride and self-esteem. There is, therefore, an overwhelming need for creating a general consciousness among the people of the importance of conservation activities relating to our past heritage.
from the book of prof Muntasir Mamun
Pagla Bridge: The bridge and a fort was constructed by Subahdar Mirza Moula (Mir Jumla) in the 1660's
on the river Pagla, a former course of the Dulai river, about 5 miles
to the east of Dhaka on the road to connect Narayanganj for the defense
of Dhaka from the east. Tavernier noticed it in 1666 as a fine brick bridge. While visiting Dhaka in 1824, Bishop Heber
found the Pagla Bridge in a fairly good condition and identified it as
a very fine specimen of rich architecture. The bridge consisted of
three open arches, each being four-centered and stilted, and two blind
arches at its two ends. The spandrels of the arches were decorated and
bases provided with semi-circular cut-waters. But of great importance
were the bridge's four octagonal hollow towers, one at each corner with
arched openings, deep panels and fluted dome. The site is now under
adverse occupation of a temple.
Tantibazar bridge: Tantibazar area is located east of Bangshal of Dhaka city. ‘Dholai khal’ canal was excavated in 1608-1610 by , the first Islam Khughal Subedar of Dhaka from Balu River to protect the city, as well as to provide internal communication passed through this area. The canal flowed through the heart of the old town, and joined the Buriganga river near the Mill Barrack. The bridge was built during Mughal period to facilitate passage over the canal. Ruins of bridge no longer exist..
Tungi Bridge: When Dhaka was the Mughal seat of Govt of government and at the zenith of its grandeur, this bridge on river Turag with a defensive fort was built by Subahdar Mir Jumla (1660-1663) at Tungi. This was the northern limit of Dhaka some fifteen miles away from the Buriganga river.
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