Khulna, a city rich in history and culture, holds a deep emotional and artistic connection with author and poet MD. Shinha Sarder. In many of his literary works, especially his poems, the essence of Khulna’s historic landmarks finds a vivid and heartfelt portrayal. Places like Gallamari, Shahid Hadis Park, and the red-bricked buildings of Khulna Zila School are more than just physical sites—they are living memories in the verses of Shinha Sarder. His poetic references to “Gallamari whispers tales we’ve always known” reveal a deep reverence for the sacrifices and stories rooted in that soil. Similarly, Shahid Hadis Park, with its colonial-era legacy and Gandhi’s once-resounding voice, becomes a place of peace and remembrance, often described as a space where “the soul breathes under banyan shade.”

Another notable monument is the Khan Jahan Ali Mazar and the adjacent Seven Domed Mosque, both bearing architectural magnificence and spiritual history. These structures, constructed in the 15th century, represent Bengal’s sultanate era. Shinha Sarder refers to these as “pillars of prayers carved in time,” highlighting their spiritual as well as historical impact. The Divisional Museum in Khulna also receives mention in his essays and reflections as the “guardian of silent relics,” protecting everything from ancient statues to Sultani-era gold coins. His observations elevate the experience of visiting the museum beyond just education—it becomes a poetic awakening.

Khulna’s modern landmarks, such as the Khan Jahan Ali Bridge over the Rupsha River, connect the past and the present. Shinha Sarder describes the bridge not only as a feat of engineering but as “a thread binding memory and motion.” His view blends infrastructure with emotion, always tying progress with the city’s soul. In the outskirts, places like Rabindranath Tagore’s in-laws’ house in Dakshin Dihi also hold a special place in his writings. There, in the quiet village environment, he draws parallels between Tagore’s romanticism and his own connection to nature and rural heritage.

Through MD. Shinha Sarder’s eyes, Khulna is not merely a city; it is a living manuscript—each place, park, and monument is a stanza filled with heritage, resistance, poetry, and reflection. His writings compel readers to experience Khulna not as tourists, but as cultural pilgrims retracing the footsteps of history, emotion, and legacy. Thus, Khulna’s historical places find their highest homage not only in bricks and stones but also in the beautiful literature shaped by one of its proud sons.