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The home of the legendary poet Jasim Uddin, widely known as the “Palli Kobi,” is located in Ambikapur, Faridpur.
This quiet rural village beside the calm, slow-flowing Kumar River is filled with natural beauty. The poet’s residence
lies on the western side of the river, where the peaceful atmosphere immediately welcomes visitors.
Surrounded by trees, gardens, and birdsong, the poet’s house includes four tin-roofed structures, each labeled to
indicate who lived there. Entry inside the poet’s main room is restricted, but visitors can walk around the veranda
and see the small jute mats and decorated clay pots placed inside the home. Walking around the surroundings, one can
almost feel the poet’s presence.
The great poet was born in a very simple house. That humble tin-roofed home still stands as the place where
Jasim Uddin was born. Inside the memorial house, photographs from various moments of his life are displayed, along
with personal belongings such as his wooden wardrobe and even a beautifully crafted palanquin.
Among the most fascinating exhibits are the numerous clay dolls kept in two cabinets inside the memory house. These
dolls were dearly loved by the poet himself, and they seem to invite every visitor for a closer look. In front of the
memorial house stands a signboard featuring quotes from the poet that beautifully capture his artistic essence.
To the east of the courtyard stands the old Dheki House (traditional rice husking shed). A plaque there features
emotional words written by the poet about his childhood and his mother:
“We were a poor family. My mother had no luxury ingredients like ghee or chhana to make fancy cakes. All she
had was rice flour and molasses.”
His words reflect purity, affection, and a deep appreciation for his mother’s sacrifices. They also remind us of how
little one needs to be truly happy—something the poet expressed beautifully throughout his works.
Beside the Dheki House is another room where many photographs are displayed. Among them is the picture of the poet’s
wife, Momtaz Jasim Uddin. At just 14 years old and in the 9th grade, she entered the poet’s life as his bride. Long
before their marriage, Jasim Uddin wrote his immortal poem “Kobor,” inspired by his love for her.
Across the walls are memories, stories, manuscripts, and the poet’s everyday belongings—his pens, books, notebooks,
and various personal artifacts. Clay and cotton dolls are also found here, along with many handwritten notes and
photographs that preserve the life of the poet.
These memories vividly keep his presence alive within the home. Just outside, visitors can see a tree planted by the
poet himself, still standing tall and adding beauty to the house. Many clay pots hang from the branches—an arrangement
the poet used so that birds could nest peacefully in the tree. This reflects how deeply Jasim Uddin loved rural
nature and its living creatures.
Stepping further east, visitors reach the memorial house of the poet’s father, Ansar Uddin, built in 2011. This house
is distinct from the others, decorated with jute mats, clay pots, and wooden furniture. The center of the room
features a glass box containing sarees, shawls, a typewriter, pens, and other items once used by the poet and his
family. The room also displays photographs and the complete family lineage.
Nearby lies the burial site of the poet and several family members. Although clouds often fill the sky, the cool
breeze from the Kumar River offers peaceful comfort. The poet’s memories still seem to flow with the river’s clean
water. Time moves on, the river continues its journey, but the vibrant dreams of the poet rest peacefully beneath
the pomegranate tree where he is buried.
Standing before his grave, one cannot help but recall the famous line:
“Here lies the Palli Kobi, asleep beneath the pomegranate tree.”
How to Go
The house is located approximately 2 kilometers from the Faridpur bus stand. Visitors can reach the site easily by
rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, or microbus.
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