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Asia's largest and ancient banyan tree is situated at Bethuli mauza of Maliyat union, 10 km east of Kaliganj town. The banyan tree at present covers an area of 11 acres. It is specially known as the Suitala-Mallikpur banyan tree.
The tree is two hundred years old. Full of branches and leaves by the side of the road, in a lonely place the tree is a resting place of travelers' wonder. The banyan tree has taken a huge shape, one branch bending after another. The owner of this place was Nagendra Sene, a zamindar of Roygram village; his wife was Shailabala Sen. Later on this was sold off. According to earlier information, a bull was tethered here. Beneath this tree a permanent Kali Puja pavilion has been set up. Even now people worship here. The tree gained worldwide recognition in 1992 through a BBC news commentary; the tree brought international fame to this area. Many domestic and foreign tourists come here. But there is no proper tourist arrangement for the banyan tree. From neglect, carelessness and oppression the tree is becoming hollow. Every day its branches are being cut.
Considering the historical importance of the banyan tree, a rest house was built here in 1990 with government grants for the convenience of tourists. If this heritage is cared for with importance, this area can become a tourist center. The sight of this vast banyan tree, its natural beauty and the cool environment fanned by the breeze of the lake fills a tired mind with wonder and joy.
How to go: From Jhenaidah one can go to see this ancient banyan tree by bus or CNG (25 km from Jhenaidah district headquarters).
Location: Suitala-Mallikpur, Kaliganj (25 km from Jhenaidah district headquarters).
