Bangladesh, May 19 -- Mahasthangarh is one of the ancient urban settlements of the subcontinent.
Bearing evidence of nearly 2,500 years of uninterrupted human habitation, the site is a key connecting point not only on the cultural map of Bangladesh but also of the entire South and Southeast Asia.
Despite the global importance of the place, much of it is still unexplored. This ancient artifact is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Because of the negligence and indifference of those concerned in the conservation, supervision and even protection of this traditional archaeological resource, temporary structures have been built here, a lot of land has been occupied and even important artifacts are being stolen constantly.
That is wh...