Pratap pur Jamidar Bari

Pratappur Zamindar Bari (Pratappur Zamindar Bari) is a historical structure located in Pratappur village of Purvachandrapur union of Daganbhuanya upazila of Feni district. At that time the position of Pratappur zamindars was at the top of all in that region. It is known from various sources that between 1850 and 1860, zamindar Rajkrishna Saha built a spectacular Zamindar house on the 800th-century land. Zamindar Rajakrishna Saha’s five children lived in five two-storied buildings. There are a total of 13 fish farming ponds in this Zamindar house, and 5 ponds have shaanbandhano ghat for the wife of the house. At that time the zamindars of the surrounding area used to stay at the Pratappur zamindar house during their vacations. From this house, the administration of the area was conducted.
Pratappur Zamindar Bari is known by various names like Rajbari, Big Bari, etc. in Pratappur village and surrounding areas. Every year in the month of Baisakh, traditional devotees celebrate a three-day festival at this zamindar house. Pratappur High School built by the Zamindars is next to the Zamindar house.

How to go

From Dhaka by train to Chare Feni, come to Mohipal bus stand by easy bike, CNG, or city bus service from in front of the railway station. And Feni can get down to Mohipal by bus from Dhaka. From the Mohipal bus stand take the Noakhali-bound Sugandha King bus to Seberhat Bazar for a fare of Tk. 25-30. CNG is available from Sebarhat Bazar under Noakhali District to Pratappur Bazar. Location of Pratappur Zamindar house next to Pratappur market.

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