Ancient Brick Staircase Discovered in Balurghat Pond, Hints at Buddhist Past

• An ancient brick staircase, believed to be Buddhist architecture, was discovered in a pond in Balurghat, South Dinajpur district.
• The structure emerged in the Nazirpur Panchayat area when the pond's water was drained for bank reinforcement.
• Locals and historians suggest it could be remains of an ancient Buddhist monastery or architectural site.
• The approximately 9-bigha pond, owned by Bapi Mahato, has mysteriously never dried up, even during droughts.
• Calls are being made for the archaeological department to initiate excavation and research to uncover the hidden history.