The historic Rabindra Kachari Bari in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj — once home to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore — has reopened for visitors after a two-day closure.
The premises were closed on Wednesday following an incident of alleged misconduct involving a visitor and a staff member during the Eid holidays, which created temporary tensions in the area.
Sirajganj Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nazrul Islam officially reopened the Kachari Bari today by handing over an entry token to a visitor. Speaking to reporters, he confirmed that the main premises, the iconic Kachari Bari, remained completely unharmed.
“No attack took place on Rabindra Kachari Bari. The misunderstanding was centered on a personal altercation over an entry token between an expatriate visitor and a staffer. It had no political or religious motive,” the DC clarified. He also mentioned that the nearby Rabindra Auditorium, located next to Kachari Bari, faced some trouble during the incident but no significant damage was done.
The DC assured the public that there are no security risks for visitors at Rabindra Kachari Bari, one of the country’s most significant heritage sites associated with Tagore’s time in Shahjadpur.
The temporary closure was a precautionary step taken by the authorities to ease tensions and ensure safety for both visitors and staff.
Following the reopening, a good number of visitors were seen gathering at the premises to explore the historic residence where Tagore spent significant time managing his zamindari and composing some of his finest works.
Locals expressed relief at the reopening of the site, which remains a major cultural and tourist attraction in the region.
