Bangladesh Railway Museum, Railway museum in Chattogram, Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Railway Museum is a railway museum in Pahartali that displays historical objects from railway operations across different eras. The collection includes lamps, uniforms, signaling gear, telephone systems, switch mechanisms, and railway sleeper components that document the technical growth of the nation's rail network.
The museum was founded in 2003 on the grounds of a former colonial bungalow site and brings together remnants from three major railway periods: the Assam Bengal Railway, Eastern Bengal Railway, and the Pakistan Railways era. These phases marked different stages of rail development in the region.
The museum shows how railways changed the way people and goods moved across Bangladesh over generations. The objects on display tell the story of different railway eras and the technical advances that shaped the nation's growth.
The museum sits on elevated ground across from a railway workshop in Pahartali and spans about 12 acres of land. Visitors should check current accessibility before arriving, as the facility had been closed for a period but may have reopened.
The facility was the only institution of its kind in Bangladesh and attracted hundreds of daily visitors who were interested in the country's railway history. This visitor count reflects how much local people valued learning about the role railways played in shaping their nation.
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