Zia Memorial Museum
Chattogram
The Zia Memorial Museum, originally the Chittagong Circuit House built in 1913 during British rule, is a historically significant site located in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It served multiple roles including a government official residence, a Radio Pakistan broadcasting center from 1954, and a military base during the 1971 Liberation War, where it was used by the Pakistan Army for torture and atrocities against Bengali freedom fighters. The museum commemorates President Ziaur Rahman, the seventh president of Bangladesh, who was assassinated in this building in 1981. The museum houses 17 galleries showcasing Ziaur Rahman's life and contributions, preserving the very site of his assassination including the bullet-marked wall, his personal belongings, and a replica of his mausoleum. It also features the microphone used to broadcast the Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence. Despite its cultural and historical importance, the museum building has faced structural challenges and was closed in 2025 due to earthquake damage, with renovation plans announced in 2026. The museum reflects both the tragic and heroic chapters of Bangladesh's history and honors a key figure in its independence and political development.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to check the museum's current operational status due to recent closures for structural renovation. The best time to visit is during daytime hours when guided tours may be available. Advance ticket purchase is recommended if the museum reopens, and visitors should inquire about any concessions or group discounts. Photography policies should be confirmed on site. The museum is accessible by local transport within Chattogram city.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum building was originally the British Raj's circuit house established in 1913.
- •During the 1971 Liberation War, the Pakistan Army used the building as a military base and torture center.
- •President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated in this building in 1981 during a military coup attempt.
- •The museum preserves the exact site and bullet-marked wall where Ziaur Rahman was killed.
- •Artifacts include the microphone used to broadcast the Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence.
- •The building was closed in 2025 due to structural damage caused by aftershocks from the Bangladesh earthquake.
- •Renovation of the museum building was announced in 2026 to preserve its historical significance.
Histoire
The building was constructed in 1913 as a circuit house for British colonial officials.
In 1954, it became the Radio Pakistan broadcasting center in Chattogram.
During the 1971 Liberation War, it was occupied by the Pakistan Army and used as a torture center.
Following Bangladesh's independence, the site gained prominence as the location where President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated in 1981.
Shortly after his death, the government decided to convert the building into a museum, officially opening it in 1993.
The museum has since been a symbol of both the liberation struggle and Ziaur Rahman's legacy, though it faced closure in 2025 due to earthquake damage, with restoration efforts planned thereafter.
Guide du lieu
Assassination Site and Bullet-marked Wall1981
The exact room and wall where President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated are preserved, offering visitors a poignant connection to the tragic event that changed Bangladesh's political history.
Ziaur Rahman Galleries1993
Seventeen galleries display the life, political career, and contributions of Ziaur Rahman, including personal belongings and a replica of his mausoleum.
Kalurghat Radio Center Microphone1971
The microphone used by Ziaur Rahman and M. A. Hannan to broadcast the Proclamation of Bangladeshi Independence is preserved as a key historical artifact.
Contact
Téléphone: 01716-452426