Zamindar Bari

Bangladeshi classic ‘Surja Dighal Bari’ set for open-air screening in Australia

Following the screening of “Jibon Theke Neya”, another iconic Bangladeshi film, “Surja Dighal Bari”, is set to be showcased in Australia. The film, which centres on the resilience of a woman named Joygun amid life’s struggles, will be screened on August 3 at a special venue called Zamindar Bari.

Echoes of a forgotten palace

The century-old Poune Tin Ani Zamindar Bari, a historic palace located in Sherpur Sadar upazila, is now on the verge of ruin.Constructed by the zamindars (landlords) Satyendra Mohan Chowdhury and his brother Gyanendra Mohan Chowdhury, the palace has a striking architectural design that exudes a rich cultural and aesthetic heritage with Greek influence.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

Bangladeshi classic ‘Surja Dighal Bari’ set for open-air screening in Australia

Following the screening of “Jibon Theke Neya”, another iconic Bangladeshi film, “Surja Dighal Bari”, is set to be showcased in Australia. The film, which centres on the resilience of a woman named Joygun amid life’s struggles, will be screened on August 3 at a special venue called Zamindar Bari.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Echoes of a forgotten palace

The century-old Poune Tin Ani Zamindar Bari, a historic palace located in Sherpur Sadar upazila, is now on the verge of ruin.Constructed by the zamindars (landlords) Satyendra Mohan Chowdhury and his brother Gyanendra Mohan Chowdhury, the palace has a striking architectural design that exudes a rich cultural and aesthetic heritage with Greek influence.