SLC33-W1 |The Real Video Vlogging Adventure Challenge,E2|

Hello Everyone I Am @alihassan4 From #Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Why did you choose this place for your video vlog, and what makes it special or unique?

The reason I chose this location for my blog is that it features one of the oldest canals, known as the Shyamasundari Canal. A notable aspect of its history is that in 1890, the then-ruler Janaki Ballabh named the canal after his mother, Shyama Sundari. It was originally constructed to facilitate water drainage at a time when the local population was suffering from diseases such as dysentery, diarrhea, and cholera.

Scene of fishing in the canal with nets

What are the main attractions, activities, or historical and cultural features of this location?

In 1890, Janaki Ballabh Sen—the Raja of Dimla and the first Mayor of the then Rangpur Municipality—excavated this artificial canal, known as the Shyama Sundari Canal. He named it after his mother, Shyama Sundari Devi, who had passed away by drowning, in order to preserve her memory. The canal stretches for approximately 15 to 16 kilometers, originating from the upper reaches of the Ghagot River. It flows through the heart of Rangpur city, traversing 15 of its wards. The canal plays a significant role in regulating the city's temperature and facilitating the drainage of groundwater.

There is a bridge over the canal

What was your personal experience while visiting this place, and what did you enjoy the most?

I was deeply captivated while traveling along this canal, as it flows through a picturesque, open natural setting. My journey took me towards the Sal forest area; it felt as though the city lay on one side of the canal and the village on the other. The canal seemed to flow on, fulfilling its course with a sense of serene purpose. I spotted a fisherman casting his net there; the sight of him fishing amidst the natural beauty of the afternoon was truly enchanting.

The shadow of a tree in the canal water

View of green fields and blue sky next to the canal

What advice or tips would you give to visitors who plan to visit this place in the future?

For those wishing to visit the Shyama Sundari Canal in Rangpur city, it is worth noting at the outset that the canal in its current state is far from being a manicured lake or park. Due to the accumulation of vast amounts of municipal waste, the canal has become a source of a pervasive, foul odor. However, rather than attempting to traverse the entire 16-kilometer stretch, it is better to focus on specific key sections. For instance, visiting the point where it originates from the Ghaghat River near CO Bazar offers a great opportunity to truly appreciate the nature of the waterway.

The water was calm

Me standing in front of the canal

---

---

Mention my friend @acun, @sappola, @d3an

Google maps	Link
Atlas	[//]:# (!steematlas 25.753733 lat 89.272264 long Shyamasundari Canal d3scr)