New Salban Vihara was established in 1995 near the historical archeological site ruin of the 6th to 11th century Mainamati-Shalban Vihara at Kotbari, Comilla with the help of the Young Men’s Buddhist Association having aimed to revival the Buddhist heritage and culture, to protect and promote society and religion. Mr. Akbar Hosain (Bir Pratik), the then Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was kind enough to acquisition 2.28 acres of land for this purpose to Young Men’s Buddhist Association. We get 1 acre of land as a permanent ledge. We bought 0.18-acre land and 0.21-acre land is under process. From the beginning of this Vihara, Ven. Shilabhadra Mahathero and Young Men’s Buddhist Association are trying hard and soul to establish this Vihara and their campaign is going on. At present some projects are running successfully at this temple, such as: Novices(samanera) training centre, Course on Meditation, Education facilities for poor orphans with basic needs, Temple stay etc.
