Ethnological Museum, Chittagong
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  Location of Ethnological Museum of Chittagong, Bangladesh | |
| Established | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Location | Agrabad C/A, Chittagong |
| Coordinates | 22°19′41″N 91°48′54″E / 22.32799°N 91.81498°E |
| Type | Ethnological |
| Visitors | 200-300 (per day) |
| Curator | Mohammed Amiruzzaman[1] |
| Website | Website |
The Ethnological Museum of Chittagong (Bengali: জাতিতত্ত্বিক জাদুঘর) is the only ethnological museum in Bangladesh and is located in Agrabad, Chittagong.[2] The Museum contains displays featuring the history of Bangladesh's tribal people.[1][3]
History
The Ethnological Museum was established in 1965 and the museum opened to the public in 1974.[1] Two rooms were added to the museum during 1985-1995. In 1996, a gallery with folk articles of Bengali-speaking people was added.
References
- 1 2 3 Minhaj Uddin, Ctg. "Breaking & Latest News from Bangladesh". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ↑ Prof. Sirajul Islam (2009-10-01). "Ethnological Museum". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "Ethnological Museum Chittagong | By Bangladesh Channel". Bangladesh.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
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