Central Railway Building, the British colonial architecture and picturesque beauty in Chittagong city CollectedEstablished in 1872, the CRB is a part of Chittagong's heritage and should be conserved for the future generationSituated on a low hilltop in Chittagong, the Central Railway Building (CRB) is a perfect blend of British colonial architecture and picturesque beauty. Bangladesh Railway (BR) is divided into two zones in Chittagong - East and West. During their rule, the British built several buildings to ease their administrative works; CRB is one of those buildings. The architectural beauty of the old building and peaceful ambience attracts a lot of visitors every day, particularly in the afternoon. According to railway sources, originally the building was a two-storey structure having thirty four rooms on the ground floor and thirty three in the first.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 10, 2020 18:11 UTC