Mymensingh – University life of students is busy with class, exam, practical, presentation and assignment. For a break from the monotonous daily schedule and to learn the beauty of nature, field tour is essential.After passing 4 years of friendship, we the students of agriculture faculty of level 4 students, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) went to see the natural scenic beauty of Sylhet. The tour was organized by the Department of Environmental Science. The students were escorted by Prof Dr Murad Ahmed Farukh and Associate Prof Dr Azharul Islam.
We started our tour from helipad, BAU campus at 10 pm and reached our destination Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) in the morning. After taking rest, we went for seeing the landscape beauty of Bisnakandi. In long boat ride, we enjoyed the journey and were amazed as we came close to the destination. It is an area full of different types of rocks and crystal clear water comes down the Indian hills.
The hills in India come out unexpectedly through the clouds like a distant concierge. The territory of Bangladesh ends at the feet of the hills. The view was exceptional. After taking some photographs and making a purchase of articles, we came back to the Sylhet town. After taking our dinner at famous ‘Pach Bhai’ restaurant and we went to the Shahjalal Dorgha, where the tomb of Hazrat Shah Jalal is located. Hazrat Shahjalal came to Sylhet in 1303 to preach Islam religion.
The next day early in the morning started our destination to country’s oldest and largest Tea Garden Lackatoorah Estate and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The trip to tea garden was an unforgettable memory and a great experience as well.
After tasting the Romesh Ram Gour invented seven layers tea, we started our journey to Madhabkunda waterfall. From the entrance of Madhabkunda eco-park, it was a fifteen-minute walk to the falls. The walkway was lined with trees on both sides of the well-kept path. Big stones, surrounding forest, and the adjoining streams attracts us.
During the 2 days, we passed our time with full entertainment in a bus and captures our memories by taking photos, video footages. Our souls want to be back again to these places to retrieve the entertainments and memories. – Md Musfiqur Rahman Sifat
