Education for Blind Children of Bangladesh

The students of Blind Education and Rehabilitation Development Organization (BERDO) School paid a visit to a historic place -Ahsan Manjil on 31-3-2018. Ahsan Manjir is considered and recognized as historical site by GoB and it situated at old Dhaka city and very close to Buriganga River and Sadarghat Launch terminal. It is now a Museum. Earlier it was Residential Palace and offices of Nawabs of Dhaka. In 1830 Khaja Alimullah bought it from the then French colonial ruler and turned into his own home by making major renovation works. Government public Works and Architectural Department took it up from Khaza Alimuddin and take over all control in 1992 and declared it as protected historical site.

Students of BERDO School who were 32 in number visited this historic place on 31-3-2018. from 10.00-3.00. They got tremendous interest and charm in visiting this site. Students were found more enthusiastic while visiting this site. They shown keen interest and learned about the background and past and present history. Students became cheerful while visiting room to room. Students visited each and every corner of this historic place and shown keen interest about its metamorphosis. They were deeply touched by its natural beauty and architectural design and building. They learned about the history of this historical place and they wondered that each and every year a large number of travelers visit this interesting site and enjoy its scenic beauty.

Ahasan Manjil is truly a large palace and has 140 rooms. Each room is decorated with different painting and terracotta and possesses unique design and architectural excellence. All these attracted and fascinated students a lot. There were much fan fare and enthusiasm and learning aspects.