Bangladesh historical mosque at risk of demolition

A 406-year-old mosque in Bangladesh that is at risk of demolition is suffering from neglect by the authorities, despite archaeologists’ repeated warns of losing the historical site.
Located adjacent to the shrine of Shahan Shah who came from Kashmir to Atia in about 1508 along with 49 followers to preach Islam in the region, the archaeological site has a national significance.
Reflecting the beauty of the Bengali art, the nine-foot walls of the mosque is decorated with terracotta plaques.
Nowadays, most of the colorful plaques are fading and losing their paints, while others are damaged.
Partially repaired in 2000 and 2009, the mosque needs urgent repairs, according to the mosque’s caretaker Monirul Haque.
It’s noteworthy that Bangladesh is the world’s third-largest Muslim-majority nation with a population of 144 million.