As part of his Mymensingh tour, Tagore visited Atharabari Zamindar Palace in Mymensingh on February 19, 1926. He was there at the invitation of Promod Chandra Roy Chowdhury, zamindar of Atharabari in Ishwarganj upazila, and a student of Rabindranath Tagore at Shantiniketan. 

However, despite its historical link with Tagore, the palace is at serious risk of ruination. Locals demand the renovation of the structure to keep alive memories of Tagore's visit 90 years ago. And there are many memories worth a recall. For instance, many know that Promod Roy arranged a grand reception for his beloved teacher at Atharabari Railway Station. Performance of traditional folk culture of Mymensingh region like jari and baul songs were also organised in honour of the poet. Eminent folk artistes received much applause from the poet with their mesmerizing performance.

The zaminder presented the poet an honorary 'Golden Key' of the Kacharibari, adjacent to the main palace. The poet later opened the main door of Kacharibari which is now in a piteous state.

As the news of poet's arrival spread, people in hundreds gathered beside the railway tracks at Mymensingh's Gouripur and Ishwarganj to get a glimpse of the famous poet. Enthusiastic people also stopped the poet's train at Gouripur and Ishwarganj en route to Atharabari.

Poet Sohrab Pasha, Professor of Bengali Department at Ishwarganj Degree College said, negligence of a palace gripped with memories of Tagore's historic visit could not be taken lightly. He also urged the government to take immediate steps to protect the rest of the structure from complete ruination. “We are proud of the palace and want it protected,” said. Md Abdullah Al Mamun, principal of Atharabari Degree College.

Officials of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs visited the structure six months ago but no steps have been taken to improve it, the principal informed.

Razib Kumar Sarker, upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Ishwarganj said the local administration requested the Department of Archaeology last year to oversee the palace's preservation. But there was no response, said the UNO.