Betila Zamindar Bari (Betila Zamindar Bari) is a historical building located in Betila of Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Betila canal, which runs through the green surrounded Betila village, was once used by various Mahajani boats and barges. Dhaleswari and Kaliganga rivers were easily accessible through the Betila Canal. As a result, the big merchants of that time used this Betila Canal as a safe route. The homestead of Satya Babu, one of the foresters of the region, became popularly known as Betila Zamindarbari. In Ajparagaon, such grand buildings and displays of nobility were no less than zamindari to the locals.
No reliable sources have been found about the construction of the Betila Zamindar house and the course of events of that time. According to local residents Jyoti Babu, a banker from Calcutta, was the progenitor of the Betila Zamindar family. It is believed that he built this zamindar house for the convenience of jute business.
How to go
Buses like Neelachal, Padma Line, Selfie leave for Manikganj from Gabtali Bus Terminal in the capital Dhaka. Bus fare will be 120 to 150 taka. There are various bikes, baby taxis and buses from Manikganj bus stand to Betila bus stand. Betila zamindar house located near Betila market can be reached by auto bike from Betila bus stand.