Ramsagar ( রামসাগর)

location
Ramsagar is the largest man
made lake in Bangladesh. It is
placed in Dinajpur district in
bangladesh.
Ramsagar located in the
village Tejpur in Dinajpur
District, is the largest man
made lake in Bangladesh. It
is situated about 8 kilometers
south of the Dinajpur town.
Area !!
The lake is about 1,079 meters wide from North to
South, and 192.6 meters long from East to West.
Approximate depth of the tank is 9.5m. There was a
ghat on the middle of the western bank and the
remains of it still exist. Made of sandstone slabs of
different sizes, the structure measured about 45.8m
by 18.3m. The tank is surrounded by 10.75m high
embankments.
History:
Ramsagar was built by RAJA
RAM NATH before the battle
of PALASHI. It was created
in the mid-1750s. Funded by
Raja Ram Nath, after whom
the lake is named.
The excavation cost 30,000
taka at that time, and about
1.5 million labourers took
part in the project.
The reason behind it !!!
The tank was excavated to supply drinking
water to the people living in the
surrounding villages. It is said that there
was a continuous drought and famine in
this part of the country from 1750 to 1755
AD. Perhaps Ram Nath initiated to dig the
tank on the basis of ‘food for work’ and
help to survive the famine-stricken
people.
Myth !!!
There was a several myth stands about Ramsagar.
The best one is ,’’ in 1750 there is a serious drought
happened and the people of the village were going to
die. Raja ram nath was a very kind hearted man. He was
dreamt that he had to built a pond . After the excavated
there was no water in the pond . The next day he was
dreaming again to sacrifice his dearest son and to built a
temple in the middle of the lake . Soon after it happened
the lake is filled with water and his son was drowned.’’
Ramsagar National Parks
 The Parjatan Corporation,
which manages many tourism
projects in Bangladesh, has
developed some visitor
facilities around the lake, such
as rest-rooms, picnic spots and
playgrounds for children to
enjoy. Popular activities in the
area include fishing, boating
and hiking. There is not much
in the line of indigenous forest
in the Ramsagar National Park.
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 The lake is populated by a variety of
fish, as well as fresh water
crocodiles, while animals that
visitors are likely to see on land
include Sambar Deer, Chital Deer,
Wild Boar, Blue Bull, Sloth Bear
and Hyena. Birding enthusiasts can
look out for resident White-Breasted
Water Hen, Jacanas, River Tern,
Sand Piper etc. The lake is a stop-
over for innumerable migratory
water-fowl, making for a spectacular
sight during migration season.
Government initiative !!!
Ramsagar is now a famous tourist spot under the care of
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation since 1995-96. Parjatan
Corporation has taken some initiative for the beautification
of the area.

A resthouse has been constructed on the western side of

the tank and some small recreation spots have been made
for the children on the four sides of the huge water body.

It has taken part in the forest department since 1960.

In 2001 ramsagar was declared the national forest of
Bangladesh.
Today’s Ramsagar !!!
Ramsagar is now a famous tourist spot under the care of
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. There are seven picnic spot
and a children theme park here .
Ticket system required to enter there. Also a cafeteria and a
mini zoo included in the Ramsagar zone.
A library near about a 800 books named ‘’Ramsagar
gronthagar’’ established under a private management.
How to go:

If we are going from dhaka

then the easiest way to reach
dinajpur by taking bus. We
can take any auto from
Dinajpur town that will take
us at the Ram Sagar Dighi. It
will be around 30-40 minutes
of ride. Alternatively, we can
take a van if we wish to enjoy
the surroundings during your
ride.
Plan of government
With the concept of eco-tourism gaining in popularity all
over the world, the Forest Department of Bangladesh is
considering a number of the country’s national parks for
developing this concept, and the Ramsagar National Park is
on that list.
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Eco-tourism allows visitors, both local and
international, to enjoy the natural beauty of the
country, provides local communities with a
sustainable income.
Conclusion :

Ramsagar is a underrated historical place

of Bangladesh . Many people don’t know
about it because of publicity. So
government should take necessary steps
to make it popular among the people of
Bangladesh as well as the world.