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**We would like to draw your kind attention that there is some inter change in Dept. of Archaeology. Due to Administrative adventage it has some transfer. These are as follows : 1. Mr. Abdul Latif Pramanik, Custodian- In previous he was at Paharpur museum, Now he has trasfered at Tajhat Jaminder Bari, Rangpur. 2. Begum Nahid Sutana, Custodian, In perevious she was at Rabindra Kachari Bari, Sirajganj. Now she has tranfered at Mahasthan Museum Bogra. 3. Mr. Md. Jahurul Hoque, Cutodian, In previous he was at Tajhat Jamindar Bari, Rangpur. Now he has transfered at Rabindra Kachari Bari, Shirajgonj. 4. Mr. Md. Mahabul-ul Alam, Custodian. In previous he was at Mahasthan Museum, Bogra. Now he has transfered at Paharpur Museum, Naogaon.*** Mr. Md. Abdul Hashem, Sub Assistant Engineer, Dept. of Archaeology, Chittagong Division Comilla & Mr. Md. Abdul Latif Miah, Sub-Assistant Engineer, Dept. of Archaeology, Rajshahi Division, Bogra has been promoted as Assistant Engineer in Same Division.
The largest (15msq) monument among the single-domed mosques in Bagerhat is situated 1 km east of Shait Gumbad Mosque. The monument accommodates the largest dome of the country. There are three doorways each on the north, south and east sides. The central ones are larger compared to the side ones. All the entrances are placed in separate recesses tops of which have horizontal rows of terracotta designs.
The west wall accommodates three mihrabs of which the central one is larger. All the mihrabs are flanked by small decorated pillars. The arches in front of the mihrabs are multifold and the apses are profusely decorated with floral, plant and bell and chain motifs.
