Bangladesh: Flood Palace?

Question

I've heard on the news some time ago that some time ago that a mansion/palace in Bangladesh (probably a "rajah bari" i.e. king's home) was revealed after the water levels went down. It was rotten (because it was submerged under water for a long time) and people were afraid to explore inside because it was dangerous. I don't think the locals knew the building existed. I remember what it looks like, but can someone tell me the exact location?

Answer 1

I have answered a similar question put forward by you. Therefore, I am taking the liberty to have the same answer submitted hereunder for the benefit of other Users if they come to this question too:

I think you may be referring to the Chakma Tribal King's palace of Rangamati which underwent the deluge of water raised when a dam was created on river Karnaphully at Kaptai for generating electricity by using Hydroelectric method.

The Lake:

Famous Kaptai Lake, the largest "man-made" lake, spreading over 680 sq. km. of crystal-clean water flanked by hills and evergreen forests lies in the Rangamati Hill District. The lake was formed when the Karnaphuli river dam (153 feet high, 1800 feet long crest) was built for the purpose of hydroelectric power project at Kaptai. The old Rangamati town was submerged under lake water and a new town had to be built later. The lake is full of fish and provides facilities for cruising, swimming and skiing. There are also facilities for angling and short trip by Sampan, local name for country boats.

Rangamati:

If you don’t visit Rangamati you will not discover a big portion of natural beauties of Bangladesh. From Chittagong a 77 km. road amidst green fields and winding hills will take you to Rangamati. It is also connected by waterway from Kaptai.

Btw, the discontentment among the Chakmas was created during the rule of Pakistani military regime in the then East Pakistan who were insensitive of the need to protect the palace as well as many tribal heritages those were affected by the Hydro-electric dam. Moreover, this dam is situated in such a dangerous place that if by any chance it is damaged by earthquake or any other means then some portion of the Chittagong city would be hit by the onrush of water and many installations of the port city may get swept into the Bay of Bengal.