Amid criticism of distorting a portion of the historic Lalbagh Fort by the department of archaeology, the government has taken an initiative to demarcate archaeological sites in the country in a bid to protect those from encroachment. The government will also control development work in the buffer zones of these sites, cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman ... Read more
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Protecting archaeological sites underscored
Archaeologists on Sunday demanded initiatives to conserve and protect the heritage and archaeological sites of the country. Speakers said that due to mismanagement and a lack of proper conservation, a number of heritage and archaeological sites are at the brink of extinction, causing economical losses to the
Many sites of archaeological importance yet to be enlisted
Many of the Dhaka city sites and structures, which are more than 100 years old and have historical, architectural, aesthetical and cultural significance, are yet to be enlisted as archaeological sites. As per the provision in the Antiquities Act 1968, the Department of Archaeology can consider enlisting a historic or archaeological edifice only if it ... Read more