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Ahsan Manzil Museum opens

Govt to renovate, preserve historical relics: PM
Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday said the government had taken up a policy to renovate and preserve the country's historical relics and called for private and individual initiatives in this regard, reports UNB
The first and foremost thing about nationalist sptrit is to know the country and Its people." she said while open ing the renovated Ahsan Manzil. the palace of the ex-Nawabs of Dhaka, tn Dhaka Sunday morning.
Reminding that the present Is built on the past and the two
are twinned to herald the fu ture. Begum Zia recalled the country s glorious history of thousand years that Is replete with rich cultural heritage.
That glorious past has given us a distinct Identity which we have to hold high. We have to nurture our past glory and cultural traditions,~ she said
The Prime Minister urged the scholars and historians to undertake research on the country* past traditions and culture to project those to the people at home and abroad.
In this context, she re-
ferred to the practice of preserving ancient relics In dlf ferent countries which not only Inspires the future gener ation. but also attracts foreign tourists and brightens the na tional image abroad
Begum Zia underlined the need for following examples from those countries In preserving our past glories and architectural edifices.
The historic Ahsan Manzil, situated on the bank of river Burlganga. has been renovated at the cost of about Taka 13.58 crore and turned into a mu-seum for the public.
The Prime Minister regret ted that there were many historical relics, like the Ahsan Manzll. which are tucked aWny across the country, including capital Dhaka. Some of those have already been destroyed due to carelessness and lack of maintenance
"But n^ny still remain to which we should give our at tention for their restoration and maintenance." she said and called for creating mass awareness In thia regard.
In a flashback on to late 16th century, Begum Zia said the fame of Dhaka spread far and wide. and Its Influence was like a legend
Traders and merchants from distant countries used to be attracted by Dhaka* glories — Muslin, Jamdant and other handicraft. One of the Seven Wonders of the world — Mummies — were wrapped by the apparel produced by Dhaka's deft craftsmen."
Every capital city have their own distinct characteristics which were not given due cog ntzance In planning Dhaka, leading to its present condition. the Prime Minister resented
The present democratic government Intends to give the capital a well trimmed, beautiful and planned look, she said. We want io instil our own tradition in its expansion," she added, making a call for all concerned to take a lead In this regard.
The Ahsan Manzll. situated In Islampur area of the old Dhaka, was purchased by Khwaja Alimullah from French merchants in 1835. Later, Al-imullah's son Khwaja Abdul Gant rebuilt the palace In 1872, naming it after his son Ahsanuilah. The last renovation of the Nawabi palace was done In 1888 after a devastating cyclone had damaged the edifice along with its dome.
The new museum, renovated under the supervision of the National Museum, has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying portraits, furniture and
household articles and utensils used by the Nawab family
Sunday’s Inaugural function, presided over by State Minis ter for Cultural Affair* Prof Ja hanara Begum, was also addressed by Cultural Secretary Islam Uddin Malik and Direc tor General of the National Museum Sheikh Akram Ait
Ministers. State Ministers, members of the Nawab family.
tended the function marking the opening of Ahsan Manzll Museum
The museum- will remain open for public from Saturday to Wednesday between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. It will remain open from 3 pm to 6 pm on Fridays and closed on Thurs days. Entry fee has been fixed at Tk 2 per head.