Rangpur Town Hall, Town hall in central Rangpur, Bangladesh
Rangpur Town Hall is a town hall in central Rangpur featuring a spacious auditorium with a stage and multiple rooms. The building is designed to accommodate large public gatherings, performances, and community events.
The building was constructed in 1896 as a theater by Rongopur Natya Samaj and granted land by a local landlord with official approval. Its creation marked an important point in the region's cultural development during that period.
The building houses two major libraries, including one dating from 1854, and hosts performances of regional Rangpuri language and Bhawaiya music. These presentations show how the community continues to use the space for cultural expression.
The building is located in the city center and is accessible by local transportation from the railway station. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and plan their visit during regular weekday times.
During the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the Pakistani Army repurposed this cultural venue as a detention camp and torture facility. The building today carries the weight of this troubled chapter in its past.
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