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‘Water Village’ gaining popularity in Moulvibazar


Published : 04 Aug 2022 08:10 PM | Updated : 04 Aug 2022 08:10 PM

Cowardighi Haor of Rajnagar Upazila of Moulvibazar is a tourist destination. At the western edge of this haor is Antehri, a secluded village 'water village' of Fatepur union.

This village of Haorpar stands on the water and gives a touch of greenery. As the name suggests, Gramkhani is an ideal place of tranquility. Antehari is a village of water and greenery at the foot of Cowadighi Haor. Hijal-Karach-Tamal forest makes this village very unique. Shapla-Shaluk spread fascination in monsoon. A nest of safe peace for birds in the kingdom of green in winter. This year there is a lot of water in Kawadighi Hawar during monsoon. Locals said that there was no such water in the last four to five years.

'Barshay Nao Hemante Pao' means boat is the main source of transportation in Antehari village during monsoons. In the winter season, you have to walk on the village paths. In the rainy season, there is water on the chest of the haor or a little green brush on the water. Shapla-shaluk or nameless spring flowers should say - Welcome, guest.

In the past, water was low and many tourists and visitors did not come due to the effect of Corona, but this year, people are flocking to see the water village in the heart of Haor.

During the conversation, the locals said that during the monsoon, the village houses seem to be floating on water. It is opposite in winter season. In winter, a house looks like standing on a hill. Haor houses are easily submerged in water, so the houses have to be built very high. Different types of plants will be seen around every house. One of these is Hijal-Tamal-Karach. These trees protect houses from monsoon rains, and are a safe habitat for native birds throughout the year.

Antehari village in Rajnagar's Fatehpur union is actually populated around the Cowadighi Haor. The village takes on a colorful appearance when the Haor is full of water. And that is the perfect time to visit Antehari. Local tourists said that the beauty of this water village can be seen while riding the boat.

Nipa De, who came to visit the water village, said, 'I have heard many descriptions of the beauty of this water village, a resident of Comilla. I came to see this for the first time, I was impressed, I feel lost seeing this beautiful presentation of nature.'

Another tourist Sunny Ahmed said, I like everything here. Scenery of vast Haor, Haor shore village, people traveling by boat, fishing in Haor. The diverse life of Haor and Haor Para is on the one hand difficult but on the other hand happy. I am impressed, that's why I come back here again and again. Piklu Das, a resident of Antehari village, said, 'Most of the people of this village are farmers. 

A common crop in Hawar is the boro crop. Dependence on this crop has to go on throughout the year. All basic needs and social programs including food, education, medical care are run from the income of this crop. Besides, he makes a living by doing the work that he gets. Some catch fish during the rainy season and sell them in the market to meet the demand.'

It is known that this village was officially declared a tourist center in 2018, named as 'Jaler Gram Antehari' and various initiatives are being worked on to attract tourists throughout the year. There has been some development through government initiatives. Plans are underway for the development of infrastructure infrastructure by government and private initiatives. Declaring this village as a tourist center will provide employment opportunities to many poor people of the village who depend on Boro crops. Also, their standard of living will increase.

Fatepur Union Chairman Nakul Chandra Dash said that there are many boats of high quality along with small boats. Different types of beetroots bloom here, currently kachuripana is causing problems for beetroot to bloom, so kachuripana has been removed. Besides, this tourist center will be developed and beautified while keeping the environment intact.