In the mid-18th century, the peasant rebel Shamsher Gazi wrested control of Chakla Roshnabad from the Tripura king and established his own brief administration from this red-clay ridge. The surviving site holds overgrown earthen ramparts, a large ceremonial pond known as Kaiyar Dighi, and traces of brick tunnels used as defensive bunkers. Few casual tourists reach this quiet border outpost, but local elders readily point out the outline of the old moat. Wear sturdy walking shoes, as paths across the mound can be slippery with fallen leaves.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free entry; CNG and local transport from Feni about ৳200–250 each way
How to get to Shamsher Gazi Fort
Located in Jagannath Sonapur near the Tripura border, about 30 km east of Feni town. Take a CNG from Feni to Chhagalnaiya, then an auto-rickshaw toward the border; takes about an hour.
Feni town is about 151 km from Dhaka, around 3.5 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Feni guide.
The site lies close to the international border; carry official identification and avoid wandering past demarcated areas.
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- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free to visit; auto-rickshaw from Mohipal about ৳30–50
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- Best time
- October to March
- Give it
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- Cost
- Free to access; CNG auto-rickshaw from Feni roughly ৳250–350 each way
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- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free to enter; CNG and rickshaw from Feni roughly ৳150–200 each way