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DC Hill is one of the scenic spots now officially named "Nazrul Square". It is 1 km away from Zero Point, the centre of the city. There are many tall trees around. DC Hill holds historical significance by celebrating Bengali New Year every year. Also, various cultural programs including national and cultural days, stage plays, and open film screenings are organized here.
DC Hill, also known as DC's Hill, is a location in the city of Chattogram, formally named Nazrul Chattar. At the top of this hill is the official residence of the Divisional Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Chattogram. The hill is surrounded by many tall trees. Although there was once a decision to declare this place a park, it was never officially made into one. Every year during the Bengali New Year, DC Hill gains historical significance through the celebration of the Bengali national festival, Pohela Boishakh. In addition, various national and cultural events are held here, including stage plays and open-air film screenings. Additionally, hundreds of men and women gather here every morning and evening to walk or exercise.
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A historical structure of Chittagong. Cheragi Pahar is a famous place for art-literature-culture practice. Cheragi Pahar is known as the meeting place of Chittagong's poets, journalists, writers, cultural workers, readers-writers, and organizers. There is no longer a hill called Cheragi Pahar here but there is a Cherag(lamp)-shaped structure at the intersection of three roads.
It is considered as one of the holy places of Buddhists in Bangladesh. There are Kesdhatu of Gautama Buddha, Ashtadhatu statue, Bodhimandap, Chintamani Library, Buddhist Hostel, Dhammavansh Institute, Medical Center, etc. There is a library called Echarao Chintamani Library which contains various rare manuscripts.
Buddhist Vihara Library
A library with various rare manuscripts. Palm-leaf manuscripts are preserved here. This museum has ancient religious scriptures written in Pali, Burmese, and Sanskrit. Classical literature and works of art written on palm leaves enriched this library.
Jatra Mohon Sen Hall
In 1916 Saratchandra Rai Bahadur laid the foundation stone of the first Town Hall named JM Sen Hall. The auditorium is named in memory of Jatramohan Sen, a Bengali lawyer, politician and social activist. There is a club here. There are also busts of Masterda Surya Sen, one of the revolutionary leaders of the anti-British freedom struggle, Jatindramohan, a famous politician in the subcontinent, Mahimchandra Das, a journalist, lawyer and politician, Nelly Sengupta, one of the pioneers of Chittagong's women's movement.
Divisional Martyrs Monument. Shaheed Minar was built on 20 February 1962. It is under reconstruction under the Chittagong Cultural Complex project.
TIC is a cultural performing art centre in Chittagong. It is the theatre hall of fine and performing arts. The institute is organized and controlled by the City Corporation of the district.