Dighapatia Raj, Zamindari estate in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Dighapatia Raj is a mansion estate in Natore, northeastern Bangladesh, set across large grounds with multiple structures. The complex features a main palace building, several residential quarters, administrative buildings, and ornamental gardens with old trees and water features.
The estate was established in the early 18th century as a seat of wealth and power under the Mughal and later British rule. The landowning family retained control until 1950, when the newly independent government abolished the zamindari landholding system.
The landowners of Dighapatia invested heavily in schools, libraries, and museums throughout the region. Their support shaped the intellectual and cultural life of North Bengal for over a century.
The estate is accessible by local transport from Natore, which lies about 50 kilometers from Rajshahi. Visitors should check current access rules beforehand, since the grounds now serve as an official government residence with restricted entry at times.
The grounds now house Uttara Ganabhaban, the official northern residence of Bangladesh's government head, where cabinet and diplomatic meetings take place. This transformation shows how historical estates have been repurposed for contemporary government use.
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