The Bharardaha Beel next to the Badarganj municipality in Rangpur, which was lost due to silt storage half a century ago. After excavating the waterbody, a guest bird fair can be seen there. The whole Bharardaha Beel area is full of the chirping of various guest birds. Multiple flocks of different species of birds have come running from the cold countries. The huge variety of plants on the banks of the Bharardaha Beel is a sight to behold. Many locals and locals are flocking to the Bharardaha Beel every day to enjoy the beauty of the waterbody.
The abyssal and whirling part of a river or a large body of water is called Daha. Jamubari mouza of Darganj upazila is one such Daha which is known as Bharardaha Beel. This waterbody was the confluence of the Chikli and Gaddangi rivers flowing over the Upazila Sadar. As a result of changes in the course of the Chikli River, this section retains its existence in the form of a huge waterbody. About half a century ago, the Beel was a source of native fish. During the youth of thus waterbody, the locals used to fish in the area. Different species of native fish could be found in abundance here.
The Bharardaha Beel, once neglected, turned into a swamp. At one stage the locals occupied the Beel and turned it into agricultural land. After half a century, the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) took the initiative to re-excavate the Beel in consultation with the locals, local people's representatives, district and upazila administrations. The boundaries of the Beel are determined by looking at the design. The 11.59 acre Beel was dug last year under the Irrigation Extension Project (EIRP) in the greater Rangpur district by making the best use of surface water and conserving rainwater. The Bharardaha Beel then got back its lost life.
Going to Bharardaha Beel on the spot, it can be seen that there is a fair of life and nature. The pulses are surrounded by arahar trees. Occasionally pigeons create a different atmosphere on the bank of the Beel. Various trees of rare species have been planted on the banks of the 100 feet wide Beel. These include Sonalu, Krishnachura, Jarul, Nageshwar, Nagalingam, Kurchi, Chatim, Kadam, Chikrashi, White Sandalwood, Bakul, Gandharaja, Mahua, Shimul (Burmese), Desi Shimul, Palash, Kanchan, Hijal, Ashoka, Parul, Taum. Champa, Karam, Bajna, Gaurichouri, Radhachura, Kathamallika, Madhavilata, Togar, Haimanti, Fig, Dhewa, Khadki Jam, Korean Jam, Katbel, Anjir, Saffron, Haritaki, Amalki, Panial, Gab, Nanifal, Hundreds of species of fruit, forest, medicinal and flowering plants including Kyzyllia, Epil, Acacia, Baola, Jigni and many more.
At the same time, big opportunities for fish farming have been created in the Bharardaha Beel.
The flock of guest birds has created a pleasant environment in the Bharardaha Beel area. The whole area is covered with the chirping of different species of birds including Pati Sarali, Jalmayur, Chapakhi, Loriyati and many more. Nature lovers from different areas including locals are rushing to the banks of the bill in search of some peace. The green nature full of rare trees, the free movement of the wings is attracting their minds. Local teacher Helal Hossain Shah said the Bharardaha Beel has now become a sight to behold in Badarganj. The rescue and excavation from the hands of illegal occupants was a demand for the lives of the people of the area. Majnu Mia, a local farmer, said: There are many rare species of trees here. People from different areas are coming to see it every day.
AKM Fazlul Haque, assistant engineer in charge of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority in Badarganj, said that although the Beel was mentioned in government documents, in reality it had turned into wetlands and agricultural land. At the beginning of the work, the illegal occupants had various obstacles. The excavation work was completed last year with the help of locals. Rare species of lost species have been planted on the banks of this beautiful Beel. The trees in this Beel will play an important role in introducing trees to those who do research on trees.
Habibur Rahman Khan, Director and Supervising Engineer, EIRP Project, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority, said, “The trees planted on both sides of the Beel will play a positive role in the natural biodiversity and environment of the area to maintain the ecological balance. The Beel will also play an important role as a place of recreation in the area. This will reduce the pressure on the groundwater.”
