Jahangirnagar University Swimming Pool built in 1978, is a swimming sports competition hosting and training swimming pool.[1][2] It is located in the South of the University Gymnasium. Unlike most sports swimming pools in Bangladesh, it is not affiliated to the National Sports Council. The overall maintenance of the pool is under the management of the physical education department of the university.[2]
| Jahangirnagar University Swimming pool | |
|---|---|
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| 23°52′27″N 90°15′56″E / 23.874082°N 90.265564°E | |
| Location | Dhaka - 1342 |
| Operated by | Physical Education Department |
| Owned by | Jahangirnagar University |
| Status | abandoned |
| Cost | ৳ 42 lakh |
History edit
Construction of the swimming pool began in 1978. 42 lakh Bangladeshi taka was allocated for the construction of the project. Although the main reservoir was constructed, the spectator gallery and swimmers' rest and changing rooms were left untouched from original design. The pool was usable for 8 years since construction. Due to faulty construction, the pool water used to rapidly drained, resulting in, the water supply being cut off from 1996. It is now abandoned.[1][3]
Hosting edit
This pool hosted several inter-department swimming competition before being abandoned.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ujjal, Arifuzzaman (2021-11-06). "জাবিতে জিমনেসিয়াম ও সুইমিংপুলের বেহাল দশা". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ a b "জাবির জিমনেসিয়াম ও সুইমিংপুলের বেহাল দশা". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "JU swimming pool remains abandoned for 20 years". The New Nation. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
