CRB Chittagong
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The Central Railway Building (CRB) is situated in the scenic hilly area of Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is the governing office for the general manager of Bangladesh Railway. Construction started in 1897, it is one of the oldest buildings of the port city. To the east, across CRB Road, is Railway Hospital at CRB, built in 1994.There is a proposal to establish a 50-bed medical college at CRB and up-grade the existing Railway Hospital to 250 beds.There is a residential area for the railway officers surrounding it. The principal (south) façade is two storeys high and 360 feet (110 m) in length with three projections: a large porte-cochère in the centre and semi-octagonal towers at either end. The porte-cochère consists of a five bay arcade with buttresses of corbelled brickwork at each corner. Each of the two vehicle entrances is spanned by a large pointed arch. The porte-cochère opens on to a 12 feet (3.7 m) wide continuous veranda with pointed arch openings, the tympana of which are filled with louvre frames for ventilation and shade. The veranda on the second storey wraps around the porte-cochère in a narrower strip supported by concrete brackets set on corbelled brick footings. This strip of veranda is covered with a sloping shingled roof. The entrance foyer is surmounted by a hemispherical dome. The blocks behind the semi-octagonal terminal projections are three storeys high. Pohela Boishakh or Nobo Borsho or Bengali New Year celebrated every year on the open stage called "Shireeshtala" at CRB area. This open stage surrounded by several old Albizia lebbeck trees, in Bengali it is called Shireesh. Boli Khela a type of free hand wrestling, is organised every year at this place during the Bangla New Year festival. At the festival it is the centre of attraction for people of all ages. ➡️ Written by [ GW MAHMUD ]
Wahid KhanWahid Khan
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Its 2023😀 CRB is the abbreviation of Central Railway Building. Its a hilly area, and its called heart of Chattogram city. CRB is a perk of Chattogram. The whole area is covered with old and long trees. It means shaded and airy area. Roads are not imperfect. A good place for morning walk. Its also used for open air concert. This place is perfect for the couple which means young age lovers. In the morning time joggers can be seen. Specially Shirishtola is a common phenomenon in this area, and a center of Pahela Boishakh. A lot of bike riders and motor cycle riders often gathered here. Sometimes football matches are held here. People enjoy this type of arrangement. Generally local boys and sports oriented young people live in this region. Sometimes social gatherings occur and tree fair also happend here. Even Pahele Boishakh 😃 celebrate in this place drastically. CRB has enough land area for recreation. A hospital, a mosque, and a railway office are here. A lot of tea stalls, Chatpati and fuchka (local name) vendors available in CRB. Local tea vendors also presented. The architectural structures elegance of aged building allure the visitors.
Abdullah RommanAbdullah Romman
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CRB (Sirish tola) is a popular spot in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The park is well-maintained and has a variety of amenities, including a playground, and a walking trail. I would definitely recommend CRB (Sirish tola) to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable place to spend an afternoon. It is possible to go through several roads to Shirishtala! 1. Via Radisson Blu at Seven Street Junction. 2. Through Kadmatoli and seven road junction. 3. Directly to Shirishtala via Tigerpass. Shops: There are many food carts in Shirishtala. Fuchka and Chatapti shops are annoying. Besides, there are tea stalls, manihari stalls, flower shops, pickle vans, steamed cake vans, momor food carts. Basically there is no dearth of delicious food stalls here. But the price should be confirmed before eating. Beggars and vagrants have annoying demands for money. There is also the violence of Hijra. The park is bustling with people from morning to midnight. But staying alone at night without friends is a bit risky. In holiday, this place become too crowded.
Zahid HasanZahid Hasan
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The name of the place is CRB or CRB Hills area, CRB Hill area has many small and big hills that makes the place views more attractive. This place located in the heart of Chittagong city. It is about 3 km from our Zero point from Chittagong New Market area.This area also have a circle road namely CRB 7 Raster Matha. From this circle whole CRB area easily can be seen. It seems to be a little green heaven in city. Many times I need to move through that place for my general works but whenever I remain less busy I stop for a while and keep watching the beauty of that place and also take a little rest by sitting under a tree at roadside! If you are close to nature this will attract you. The real beauty of CRB shows up at morning & afternoon. You must go & enjoy the beauty of green... And yeah CRB also know as the lungs of Chittagong.
Hridoy HosainHridoy Hosain
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The Central Railway Building, also known as the CRB, is a historic building located in the city of Chattogram, Bangladesh. This historical building was constructed in 1904 and served as the headquarters of the Assam Bengal Railway, which was one of the first railways in the country. The CRB is a notable example of colonial-era architecture and is characterized by its distinctive clock tower and colonial-style design. The building has been well-preserved and is now used as office of Eastern zone's head office of Bangladesh Railway. The CRB is also a popular tourist attraction and is considered one of the landmarks of Chattogram. Its called Oxygen tank for the city. Also it became a cultural venue for various social activists.
Sohail RashidSohail Rashid
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Lungs of Chittagong! 💚☘️ It is a place of natural beauty, with many age-old trees and hills. People come to visit this place everyday for passing time with friends & family and for playing cricket & football. It is also a beautiful place for exercise (like walking & cycling) and recreation for everybody as the greenery looks amazing! You will get street foods like Fuchka, Chotpoti, Jhalmuri, Icecream & ofcourse TEA here. CRB (Central Railway Building) is the governing office for the general manager of Bangladesh Railway. The building was completed in 1872. It is one of the oldest buildings of the port city. Also there is a residential area for the railway officers surrounding it.
Shoikot AhmadShoikot Ahmad
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