National Heritage Foundation of Bangladesh
Encyclopedia
National Heritage Foundation of Bangladesh is a civil society
group in Bangladesh
. Led by Rizwan Bin Farouq, convener of the foundation, it was formed in 2007. The target of the group is to promote and preserve Bangladeshi culture and heritage. The foundation identified a number of sites across the country that require special attention for preservation and protection. It also wanted to add 10 more Bangladeshi sites to the World Heritage Site
s declared by UNESCO
, of which Bangladesh has three - the Sundarbans
, Somapura Mahavihara
at Paharpur and the Sixty Pillar Mosque
at Bagerhat. The sites identified by the foundation include Kantaji Temple
, Mahasthangarh
, Ahsan Manjil, Sitakunda
and Madhabkunda waterfall
among others.
Civil society
Civil society is composed of the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society, as distinct from the force-backed structures of a state , the commercial institutions of the market, and private criminal...
group in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. Led by Rizwan Bin Farouq, convener of the foundation, it was formed in 2007. The target of the group is to promote and preserve Bangladeshi culture and heritage. The foundation identified a number of sites across the country that require special attention for preservation and protection. It also wanted to add 10 more Bangladeshi sites to the World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
s declared by UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
, of which Bangladesh has three - the Sundarbans
Sundarbans
The Sundarbans [Sundarban Tour Booking-9051115228] is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.The name Sundarban can be literally translated as "beautiful jungle" or "beautiful forest" in the Bengali language...
, Somapura Mahavihara
Somapura Mahavihara
Somapura Mahavihara in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas in the Indian Subcontinent and is one of the most important archeological sites in the country...
at Paharpur and the Sixty Pillar Mosque
Sixty Pillar Mosque
The Sixty Dome Mosque is the largest historical mosque in Bangladesh and one of the most impressive Muslim architectural structures on the Indian Subcontinent.- Style :...
at Bagerhat. The sites identified by the foundation include Kantaji Temple
Kantaji Temple
Kantojiu Temple is a late medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Built by Maharaja Pran Nath, its construction started in 1702 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E. , during the reign of his son Maharaja Ramnath...
, Mahasthangarh
Mahasthangarh
Mahasthangarh is the earliest urban archaeological site so far discovered in Bangladesh. The village Mahasthan in Shibganj thana of Bogra District contains the remains of an ancient city which was called Pundranagara or Paundravardhanapura in the territory of Pundravardhana...
, Ahsan Manjil, Sitakunda
Sitakunda
Sitakunda or Sitakunda Town, is an administrative center and the sole municipality of Sitakunda Upazila.-Administration:...
and Madhabkunda waterfall
Madhabkunda waterfall
-Description:Madhabkunda is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh situated in Barlekha thana in Moulvi Bazar District, Sylhet Division. The waterfall is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Bangladesh. Lots of tourists and picnic parties come to Madhabkunda every day for their enjoyment....
among others.