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Hidden within the lush greenery of Tangail stands a timeless symbol of Bengal’s aristocratic past, Mohera Zamindar Bari.

From Rangamati, Bangladesh.

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Chittagong, Bangladesh.

This photograph contains a temple located in Panchagar, Bangladesh. This extreme northern region of Bangladesh has been ruled by Pundra, Gupta, Paal, Sen, and Muslims previously. Different architectural beauties have been built by them over centuries in the land.As a part of village centric system for decades, religious structures were a significant part of that society. In Bangladesh, we do have plenty of Mosques, Temples, and Monasteries spread all over its lands. This particular temple in the photograph is one of them from an unknown time. Are we enough serious about protecting this precious heritage that we have?

Bangladesh is fortunate enough to accommodate a variety of architectural monuments from a wide array of times. Our culture also has vibrant inputs. Cultural artifacts may not hold tangible benefits, which is a significant factor to be considered in a developing state. We may not effort to take enough protective measures needed to preserve this heritage. We should remember how this resource can’t be found again as it left as the last sign of the time.

Culture is the most distinctive thing to pass to the next generation as a nation. Elements of our culture hold the identity we shared and the elaboration or transition we made through time. We lost most of the things from a time lived by others in the past. But these elements are needed to delineate our folklore, trends, and beliefs. It is the story we collect from the past which resonates with our present. Architecture and public space designs are essential parts to describe a city. This is true no matter how big or small the building is.

Feilden defines the cultural heritage by making the architectural heritage an important part of it, because it is “the physical image and material embodiment of unique human components in which man is the basis of creation, creativity, and production”

Additionally, the importance of having experience with the physical expression of past generations is significant. Urbanization may run fast with time but since the ruins or buildings can’t be separated, urban conservation is what we seek. Population growth is going to expand contemporary cities. We as a nation or as humankind are going to prioritize gentrification in every corner eventually. So, the adoption of policies that are conservative toward these structures should be taken.

Preservation can be done by educating people living there about the essence and the intensity of these components. People are habituating there have been with these for generations and they can be the best to take responsibility for little fragments that can’t be monitored in a centralized way. They’ve been holding these, they don’t have any intention to destroy them. We just have to enlighten them with proper ways to clarify the delicacy.

Beautiful natural phenomena should be documented no matter how common they are now. Nature will eventually stop showing its magnificence being subdued by us to the limit. Not all the generations coming will catch sight of the mountains in the golden hour every day. No remorses will bring back the things we’re losing. We are giving up on the place we are living in.

From Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh.

The PHOTOSERIES is about the Sangrai Festival happens on Chitmorom, Kaptai.

The meaning of 'Sangrai' is 'Year Changes' in English. Bangladeshi Marma and Rakhine groups celebrate this day as one of the main festivals of them. The calendar of the Marmas is called "Mraima Sakraoy". The Marmaras observe Sangrai as a total of three days, including the last two days of the old year and the first day of the new year.

Sangrai actually means saying goodbye to a year and welcoming a new one. Traditionally the 'Jhum' farming session also begins with this calendar opening. Marmas also do not get married after the 'Maghi Full Moon' until Sangrai. Which portrays Sangrai as a new beginning by throwing away all old things.

The festival continues for three days. On the very first day, people cleans their house premises and decorate with flowers. According to Marma belief, the Sangrai goddess comes on earth on this day. People also go to 'Bihar' on this day to praise Buddha.The second and third day includes traditional sports, cultural programmes and water festival.

The main attraction of Sangrai is the water sport called Marmara "Ri Long Poye". This water sports festival is held on the last day of Sangrai festival. Sangrai water sports are performed not only by the Marmas, but also by the Dai tribes of Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and China in mid-April. In Myanmar, such events are called "Thingon" and in Thailand and Laos this ceremony is called "Sankran". To perform the ritual, people wish for a prosperous and trouble free year ahead.

The festival has catered some modern day entertainment like concerts also nowadays. It’s all about celebration and welcoming a new year with the expectations and prayers for good things.

Photo By: Ssayeed Bin Mohiuddin

From Chittagong, Bangladesh.

This one is from Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Dhaka has a river going by its side in some places. Though the river is used for various reasons but the pollution is also visible.