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Poet Jasimuddin's House

Faridpur · History and heritage

Poet Jasimuddin's House, Faridpur
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What you can see and do

At Ambikapur on the Kumar River, the family home of the rural poet Jasimuddin keeps his belongings and photographs. He lies in the family graveyard next to the courtyard, beneath a pomegranate tree. If you have read Nakshi Kanthar Math, the village will feel familiar.

How to get there

Ambikapur is only a few kilometres from Faridpur town. You can go by rickshaw or auto-rickshaw.

Safety notes

Do not climb on old walls or ruins or write on them; check the opening hours and closing days first.

Other travel details

  • When to go: November–February
  • How long to allow: About 2 hours
  • From Dhaka: 107 km · 5 trains · Bus from ৳317

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

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