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The second largest city Chittagong was termed as "
a sleeping beauty emerging from the mist and water"
in the 7th century and "Ports Grande" in the
16th century. This large and thriving port city has
developed amidst lively and lovely natural surroundings
studded with green-clad knolls, coconut palms, mosques,
minarets and shrines of Muslim saints as well as Buddhist
and Hindu temples against the background of the silver
blue waters of the
Bay
of Bengal. Chittagong is connected with Dhaka by
rail, road and air and with Calcutta in India by air.
Good accommodation is available in hotels and motels.
COX'S BAZAR
A
small town founded in 1798 A.D. by Captain Cox
of East India Company and named after him, Cox's
Bazar has one of the longest sea beaches in
the world.Well protected by Greendale jungle
slopes on one side and the sea shore on the
other, it is a small exquisite town with a mixed
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The female folk of Burmese origin in their traditional
costume is a common sight. Good accommodation and eating
facilities are available at the tourist motels, cottages
and hotels. Cox's Bazar is connected with Chittagong
and Dhaka by road and air.
RANGAMATI
Rangamati, the headquarters of
Chittagong
Hill Tracts region, is on the eastern bank of the
famous Kaptai lake. It is inhabited by colourful and
hospitable tribal folks. Rangamati is connected with
Chittagong by road and with Kaptai by launch. Accommodation
is available at a reasonable cost with the tourist motels
and cottages situated at scenic spots on the bank of
the lake. Mechanised and country boats are available
for cruise in the lake.
KHULNA
Gateway to the
Sundarban,
the home of the
Royal
Bengal Tigers, Khulna is an industrial and commercial
city and the Divisional Headquarters. The Mongla Sea
Port is located nearby. Some of the biggest jute mills
in the country are located here. Khulna is connected
with Dhaka by rail, road, river and air.
SUNDARBAN
Fascinating
tropical forest covering 2,316 square miles
of deltaic swamp alongwith the coastal fringe
of the southern. |
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Most part of Bangladesh, Sundarban is the natural habitat
of many of the wild life like crocodile, dotted deer
, python, wild bear, monkey and the famous Royal Bengal
Tiger
RAJSHAHI
The royal seat of the Pala kings of ancient Bengal,
Rajshahi is the main centre of sericulture, mangoes,
lichis and spices. A centre of education and culture,
Rajshahi
has a rich museum with research facility for study of
ancient history and culture. It is connected with
Dhaka
by air, road and rail.
BOGRA
This district town serves as the nerve centre of northern
Bangladesh and is the entrance to the oldest archaeological
site of the 3rd century B.C. It is connected with Dhaka
by rail and road.
SYLHET
The land of tea gardens, it is also a playground for
naturalists and game watchers.
Sylhet
is famous for its Manipuri tribe and their dances. Its
cane and cane products are equally fascinating. The
hills in the north add to its natural beauty. It is
connected with Dhaka by rail, road and air.
MAINAMATI
Five miles to the west of Comilla town, lies
a range of the low hills known as the Mainamoti-Lalmai
range. It was an important seat of Buddhist culture.
Large scale excavations have revealed valuable facts
about Buddhist rulers who flourished here as independent
kings during the 7th and 8th centuries. The whole range
of hillocks, about 11 miles in length, is believed to
be studded with more than 50 Buddhist archaeological
sites. Comilla is also famous for Khadi (cotton dress)
and bamboo products.
KUAKATA
Kuakata, situated in the district of Patuakhali,
is a wonderful picturesque spot. The 25 KM long sea
beach situated at the periphery of the southern part
of Patuakhali is a potential tourist resort. It provides
a unique opportunity to witness both sun rise and sun
set. The local Rakhain population have rich cultural
tradition and their hospitality is well known. The 200
acres dense forest gives the beach a pleasant look and
it serves as a wall against tidal bore. A Buddhist pagoda
is located at the sea-shore and a Buddhist statue weighing
over 1.5 metric tons is preserved inside the Pagoda.
