Madani Square
মাদানী চত্বর | |
Sylhet, Bangladesh | |
Designer | Jishnu Kumar Das (Nirmanik Architects)[1][non-primary source needed] |
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Type | Monument |
Opening date | 18 February 2019 |
Dedicated to | Hussain Ahmed Madani |
Madani Square, (
Sylhet, Bangladesh. It was completed and opened on 18 February 2019 replacing the junction marking Nayasarak Point.[2][3]
Construction and history
In early August 2017, the mayor of
Islamic scholar Hussain Ahmed Madani.[4]
The monument was designed by Bangladeshi architect Jishnu Kumar Das.[citation needed]
Due to the point being opposite Noyasharak Jame Masjid – a mosque in which the scholar visited and stayed in since 1922, teaching the local community about Islam.[5] During the opening ceremony, Asjad Madani, the scholar's son was also present.[5][6]
Structure
The structure contains four pillars, designed like
Allahu" is written. The chattar also contains lights which operate at night.[7]
See also
- Allah Chattar, a similar monument built later in Muradnagar
- Shapla Square
References
- ^ "Nirmanik Architects at Nayasarak". Facebook.
- ^ Qiyampuri, Junayd (19 February 2019). মাদানী চত্বর উদ্বোধন ; মেয়র আরিফের প্রতি আরেকটি আবেদন. Ekushe Journal (in Bengali). Sylhet. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ Prabartak, Ojana (19 February 2019). নয়াসড়কে মাদানী চত্বর উদ্বোধন. Sylheter Sokal (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ সৈয়দ হুসাইন আহমদ মাদানীর নামে সিলেটে ‘মাদানী চত্বর’ হচ্ছে. Sylhet Report (in Bengali). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ a b সিলেটের নয়াসড়ক এখন থেকে ‘মাদানী চত্বর’. BanglaNews24 (in Bengali). Sylhet. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ a b নয়াসড়ক পয়েন্ট এখন মাদানী চত্বর. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Sylhet. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ সিলেটের নয়াসড়ক পয়েন্ট এখন ‘মাদানী চত্বর’. PBD News (in Bengali). Sylhet. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.