The Bose Museum at Rarikhal village in Sreenagar upazila, birth place of the scientist, is left uncared for.

His 148th birth anniversary falls today but no organisation-- national or local-- took up any programme to commemorate his great contributions to science.

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose was born in Bose family at Rarikhal village in 1858.

The then British government conferred 'Sir' title on him in recognition of discoveries and contributions in science. It is he who first discovered that plants have life as human beings do.

He also played a pioneering role in inventing Radio. But he did not get the credit as he did patent his discovery.

His concrete monument built in front of his 300 year-old ancestral house is decaying due to lack of care. A portion of the dilapidated house is being used as a museum. People of all ranks and age visit this museum every day but the lack of care is apparent all around.

Jagadish Chandra has about 100 scientific discoveries to his credit, which were also lauded by Einstein.

Jagadish Chandra established the Bose Institution in this old building in 1921. The total area of the institution is about 25 acre that includes 8 ponds.

In 1884, Jagdish started his career as a science teacher in the then Presidency College in Calcutta. He retired from Presidency College in 1917 and established the Bose Science Centre to spread research and study on science in the subcontinent.

In January 1, 1903 the then British government honoured him by awarding him 'Night' title.

In 1911 he was awarded the C.I.E. (Crown of Indian Empire) title for his outstanding contributions in science.

He died on November 23, 1937 in Kolkata. His wife Abala Bose died in 1951.