Ancient Buddhist Stairs Emerge from Balurghat Pond, Sparking South Dinajpur Mystery

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Ancient Brick Staircase Discovered in Balurghat Pond, Hints at Buddhist Past

বালুরঘাটে বৌদ্ধ স্থাপত্যের ধ্বংসাবশেষের সন্ধান

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News18•06-03-2026, 18:22

Ancient Brick Staircase Discovered in Balurghat Pond, Hints at Buddhist Past

•An ancient brick staircase, believed to be Buddhist architecture, was discovered in a pond in Balurghat, South Dinajpur district.
•The structure emerged in the Nazirpur Panchayat area when the pond's water was drained for bank reinforcement.
•Locals and historians suggest it could be remains of an ancient Buddhist monastery or architectural site.
•The approximately 9-bigha pond, owned by Bapi Mahato, has mysteriously never dried up, even during droughts.
•Calls are being made for the archaeological department to initiate excavation and research to uncover the hidden history.

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