Ramsagar is situated in the village Tejpur which is about 8 kilometers south of the Dinajpur town. Barind tract formed on the old alluvium of Pleistocene period by new alluvial deposit of Tista silt and the Gangetic alluvium is rich in archaeological specimen. In this tract Ramsagar is a splendid excavation of Raja Ramnath. Though not a sea- for its overwhelming dimension, tranquility and scenic beauty it recalls that vision. Soon after partition in 1947 AD it was visualized in all sections of people as a place to watch and enjoy. Visitation was intensified. Surrounding areas still remained as depiction of desert. Conversion it into green image-along with water body gave rise to panoramic view. As a step ahead towards nature and solitude the area was declared as Rasagar National Park on April 30, 2001.
Ramsagar at a glance
Name: Ramsagar
Location: Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Excavated by: Raja Ramnath
Excavation period: 1750-1755
Length: 3399 feet
Breadth: 998 feet
Park area: 68.54 acres
Lake area: 77.90 acres
Legend:
In old days this area once became famine stricken owing to long drought. Many lives were lost for want of food and drinking water. Then lake was excavated by the king of Dinajpur, Raja Ramnath by employing a huge number of peoples. But not a single drop of water found in the lake. The prince Ram was sacrificed his life as per divine message. The lake got filled up with water. Thus the people got a perpetual source of water. To quench their thought the lake was named after the name of prince Ram.
