রবিবার, ১২ জুন, ২০১১
সোমবার, ৩০ মে, ২০১১
tour of kaptai,rangamati
Another nice picture of kaptai lake
A bridge over the kaptai lake in rangamati
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রবিবার, ২৯ মে, ২০১১
chitagong bandhar thana
Bandar (chittagong port) Thana (chittagong district) with an area of 44.63 sq km is bounded by pahartali and double mooring thanas on the north, bay of bengal and anwara upazila on the south, patiya upazila on the east and Bay of Bengal on the west. Main river is karnafuli.
Bandar Thana area under the Chittagong City Corporation, consists of 9 mouzas and 5 wards. The Chittagong Port is located in this thana. Amanat Shah (previous name MA Hannan) International Airport and Patenga Sea Beach are important places of the thana.
Administration Bandar thana consists of 5 wards and 9 mouzas.
Historical events During the war of liberation in 1971, the freedom fighters (naval commandos) conducted a number of attacks from here. Many foreign ships were damaged due to bomb explosions. Pakistan army, on the verge of their defeat, planted mines in the port area in order to deadlock the port. After 16 December 1971, the then Soviet Naval Forces came here to clear mines. Several Soviet marines were killed in this mine removal operation.
Marks of the War of Liberation Memorial 1.
Religious institutions Mosque 30, tomb 4 and temple 8, the most noted of which is Hafez Syed Moniruddin Shah Mazar.
Population 187739; male 57.22%, female 42.78%; Muslim 92.15%; Hindu 6.95%, Buddhist, Christian and others 0.9%; ethnic nationals: Chakma, Marma, Larma and Tripura 241 families.
Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 56.5%; male 63.3%, female 46.8%. Educational institutions: college 3, high school 18, madrasa 3, primary school 19 and marine academy 1.
Cultural organisations Club 55, orphanage 2, playground 10.
Main occupations Agriculture 1.46%, fishery 1.29%, transport 6.3%, agricultural labourer 1.99%, wage labourer 3.02%, industry 2.04%, commerce 11.70%, construction 1.4%, services 53.20%, house rent 1.82%, others 15.78%.
Main crops Paddy.
Main fruits Mango, jackfruit.
Fisheries, dairies, poultries Poultry 85, hatchery 1.
Communication facilities Roads: pucca 30 km, semi pucca 20 km.
Traditional transport Palanquin and horse carriage. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.
Manufactories About 50 mills and factories including garments, sports related industry, edible oil, steel mill, refinery and welding, etc. The first EPZ of Bangladesh is located here.
Cottage industries Goldsmith 50, blacksmith 100, wood work 60, tailoring 60.
Hats, bazars and fairs Total number of hats and bazars are 4, most noted of which are Yasin Mistry Hat, Steel Mill Bazar and Bandar Bazar.
Main exports Garments, oil, edible oil, steel.
NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, proshika.
Health centres Hospital 4, family planning centre 9, health centre 8.
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Bandar Thana area under the Chittagong City Corporation, consists of 9 mouzas and 5 wards. The Chittagong Port is located in this thana. Amanat Shah (previous name MA Hannan) International Airport and Patenga Sea Beach are important places of the thana.
Administration Bandar thana consists of 5 wards and 9 mouzas.
Historical events During the war of liberation in 1971, the freedom fighters (naval commandos) conducted a number of attacks from here. Many foreign ships were damaged due to bomb explosions. Pakistan army, on the verge of their defeat, planted mines in the port area in order to deadlock the port. After 16 December 1971, the then Soviet Naval Forces came here to clear mines. Several Soviet marines were killed in this mine removal operation.
Marks of the War of Liberation Memorial 1.
Religious institutions Mosque 30, tomb 4 and temple 8, the most noted of which is Hafez Syed Moniruddin Shah Mazar.
Population 187739; male 57.22%, female 42.78%; Muslim 92.15%; Hindu 6.95%, Buddhist, Christian and others 0.9%; ethnic nationals: Chakma, Marma, Larma and Tripura 241 families.
Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 56.5%; male 63.3%, female 46.8%. Educational institutions: college 3, high school 18, madrasa 3, primary school 19 and marine academy 1.
Cultural organisations Club 55, orphanage 2, playground 10.
Main occupations Agriculture 1.46%, fishery 1.29%, transport 6.3%, agricultural labourer 1.99%, wage labourer 3.02%, industry 2.04%, commerce 11.70%, construction 1.4%, services 53.20%, house rent 1.82%, others 15.78%.
Main crops Paddy.
Main fruits Mango, jackfruit.
Fisheries, dairies, poultries Poultry 85, hatchery 1.
Communication facilities Roads: pucca 30 km, semi pucca 20 km.
Traditional transport Palanquin and horse carriage. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.
Manufactories About 50 mills and factories including garments, sports related industry, edible oil, steel mill, refinery and welding, etc. The first EPZ of Bangladesh is located here.
Cottage industries Goldsmith 50, blacksmith 100, wood work 60, tailoring 60.
Hats, bazars and fairs Total number of hats and bazars are 4, most noted of which are Yasin Mistry Hat, Steel Mill Bazar and Bandar Bazar.
Main exports Garments, oil, edible oil, steel.
NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, proshika.
Health centres Hospital 4, family planning centre 9, health centre 8.
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Adventure on cox's bazar
Cox's Bazar District is a district in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh. It is named after Cox's Bazar, which is one of the world's longest natural sea beaches (120 kilometres (75 mi) including mud flats). It is located 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Chittagong. Cox's Bazar is also known by the name Panowa ("yellow flower"). Another old name was Palongkee. The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Cox (died 1798), an army officer who served in British India. It is one of the fishing ports of BanglDESH
As one of the most beautiful and famous tourist spots in Bangladesh, the major source of economy in Cox's Bazar is tourism. Millions of foreigners and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. As a result, a large number of hotels, guest houses and motels have been built in the city and coastal region. Many people are involved in hospitality and customer service orientated businesses. A number of people are also involved in fishing and collecting seafood and sea products for their livelihood. Various kinds of Oyster, Snail, Pearl and their ornaments are very popular with tourists in seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business for tourists. Cox's Bazar is also one of the few major spots for aquaculture in Bangladesh.[12] Along with Khulna, it is considered a major source of revenue from foreign exchanges. Beside a mix of small-scale agriculture, marine and inland fishing and salt production are other industrial sources from this region that play important roles in the national economy.
Tourist attractions near the town
Shemon Local hotels arrange beachside accessories for the tourists at Cox's Bazar
The beach is the main attraction of the town. Larger hotels provide exclusive beachside area with accessories for the hotel guests. Visitors in other hotels visit the Laboni beach which is the area of the beach closest to the town. Other than the beach there are several places of interest near the town which can easily be visited from town center.
Aggmeda Khyang: a large Buddhist monastery, and a place revered by around 400,000 Buddhist people of Cox’s Bazar; and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The main sanctuary is posted on a series of round timber columns. It has a prayer chamber and an assembly hall along with a repository of large and small bronze Buddha images and a number of old manuscripts.
Ramu: about 10 km from Cox’s Bazar,[13] is a village with a sizeable Buddhist population. The village is famous for its handicrafts and homemade cigars. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones. One of the most interesting of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali river. It houses not only interesting relics and Burmes handicrafts but also a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and rests on a six feet high pedestal. The wood carving of this khyang is very delicate and refined. The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.
Dulhazra Safari Park: This safari park is an extension of an animal sanctuary located along the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar road about 50 km from Cox's Bazar town. The sanctuary itself protects a large number of wild elephants which are native to the area. In the safari park there are domesticated elephants which are available for a ride. Other animal attractions include lions, Bengal tigers, Crocodiles, Bears, Chitals and lots of different types of birds and monkeys.which is wonder full project to attract the tourist
The beach
Cox's Bazar beach: regarded as the world's longest natural beach.
The main attraction of Cox's Bazar is the long sandy beach that stretches from the mouth of the Bakkhali river going all the way to Teknaf. Although commonly known as Cox's Bazar beach, it stretches far beyond the area designated as Cox's Bazar town.
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Tourists and accommodation
Cox's Bazar, arguably the best tourist spot in Bangladesh, is visited by a large number of tourist from Britain, America, Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and many more countries each year. Though there is no specific record in Bangladesh Porjatan Corporation (BPC) on how many people usually visit Cox's Bazar each year but an AFP report says that during the winter 10,000 available rooms in the beach area hotels usually remain occupied almost seven days a week.[14] Accommodation near the beach varies from an expensive range to a reasonable price. Many private hotels, BPC Motels and two Five Star hotels [1] are located near the beach.
Places of interest along the beach
Cox’s Bazar, mostly famous for its beautiful sea beach and the sunset, has several other attractions, including:
Himchari
Laboni Beach: This is the main beach of Cox's Bazar and is considered the main beach due to the fact that it is closest to the town. Close to the beach, there are hundreds of small shops selling souvenirs and beach accessories to the tourists.
Himchari: Located about 18 km south of Cox’s Bazar[13] along the sea beach, is a nice place for the picnic and film shooting. This picnic spot is famous for its waterfalls. The road to Himchari runs by the open sea on one side and hills on the other which makes the journey to Himchari very attractive. Its another attraction is the Christmas tree.
Enani Beach: Located 35 km south of Cox’s Bazar, this white sandy beach is located within Ukhia Thana.[15] This beach is famous for its golden sand and clean shark free water which is ideal for sea bathing. Most tourists prefer to come down here for relaxing because it is free from the crowd of tourists that is usually seen at the Laboni beach.
Climate
The annual average temperature in Cox's Bazar is 34.8 °C and a minimum of 16.1 °C. The climate remains hot and humid with some seasons of temperate weather. The average amount of rainfall is 4285 nm.
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Economy and development
The major livelihood of Cox's Bazar district is tourism. Millions of foreign and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. A number of hotels, guest houses, and motels have been built in the city and coastal region and the hospitality industry is a major employer in the area.
A number of people are involved in the fishing and collection of seafoods and sea products. Oysters, snails, searls and jewelry made from shells are popular with the tourists in the seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business for tourists. Many people of the district are farmers.
In 2002, a surfing club was initiated at Cox's Bazar by a local Bangladeshi. It has now extended to holding an annual competition including locals and foreign tourists. This is the first surfing initiative in Bangladesh's history.
Geography
Often termed as the world's longest beach, Cox's Bazar has yet to become a major tourist destination in Asia.
Cox's Bazar district has an area of 2491.86 km². It is located at 21°35′0″N 92°01′0″E and is bounded by Chittagong District on the north, Bay of Bengal in the south, Bandarban District on the east, and the Bay of Bengal on the west. Major rivers include Matamuhuri, Bakkhali, Reju Khal, Naf River, Maheshkhali channel and Kutubdia channel. The area of the city of Cox's Bazar is 6.85 km².
Other tourist attractions near Cox's Bazar
Maheshkhali is a small island (268 square kilometres) off the Cox’s Bazar coast. The island offers panoramic scenic beauty and is covered by a range of low hills, about 300 feet (91 m) high, streatches through the center of the island and along its eastern coastline. The coasts of the island on the west and north form a low-lying tract that is fringed by the mangrove forests.[18] Adinath Temple, a temple of Shiva, and a Buddhist pagoda are also located on this island.
Sonadia Island, a small crescent shaped island of only 9 square kilometres, it is 7-km north-west of Cox's Bazar. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fisherman set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea fish. Sonadia Island supports the last remaining part of mangrove forest in southeast Bangladesh. Sonadia's mangroves are distinct from the well-known sunderbans, due to their development in a coastal lagoon setting rather than in a delta.[19] Another attraction of this island is the sight of game birds migrating here in great numbers during the winter seasons.[18]
Teknaf, a place situated by the side of Naf river is the southernmost part of mainland Bangladesh. This also marks the end point of Cox's Bazar beach. Tourists usually come here to have a river cruise along beautiful Naf river, which flows between Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Dead corals at St. Martins Island.
St. Martin's Island, a small island in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh. It is about 8 km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar at the mouth of the Naf River. The local name of the island is "Narical Gingira", also spelled "Narikel Janjina/Jinjera", translated from Bangla, meaning 'Coconut Island'. St. Martin's Island has become a popular tourist spot. Three shipping liners run daily trips to the island. They are Kutubdia, Sea-Truck and Keary-Sindbad. Tourists can book their trip either from Chittagong or from Cox's Bazar. The surrounding coral reef of the island has an extension named Chera Dwip. The island is home to several endangered species of turtles, as well as the corals, some of which are found only on this island.
Chakaria: One of most large area in Cox's Bazar.
References
^ a b Municipal data; Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
^ "The Longest Beach". Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ "Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh - the World's Longest Beach 120km". Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ "World's longest beach hidden in Bangladesh". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ Cox’s Bāzār. (2008). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2008-01-14, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
^ a b c d Siddiqi, Mahibbullah (2003). "Cox's Bazar District". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ a b c Chowdhury, Sifatul Quader (2003). "Beach Sand Heavy Mineral". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ Alam, Badiul (2003). "Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ Kabir, SM Humayun (2003). "Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "Much needed Submarine Cable - Bangladesh". Bangladesh Development Gateway. 2006-03-02. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
^ Ahmed, Rafique (2003). "Climate". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "The Development of Export-Oriented Shrimp Aquaculture in Bangladesh: a preliminary assessment of moves to more intensive production in southeastern Bangladesh". Retrieved 2008-02-01.[dead link]
^ a b Hossain, Mofazzal (2003). "Cox's Bazar". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "An AFP report by Nadeem Qadir". Retrieved 2008-01-14.[dead link]
^ "Cox's Bazar". Tourist Spots: Beaches. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
^ a b c Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region (1988); Mineral sands in Asia and the Pacific: New York, United Nations, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and Australian Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics; v. 4, 129 p.
^ Sachinath Mitra, Syed Samsuddin Ahmed and Hi-Soo Moon; Mineralogy and chemistry of the opaques of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) beach sands and the oxygen fugacity of their provenance; Sedimentary Geology, Volume 77, Issues 3-4, May 1992, Pages 235-247.
^ a b Hossain, Mofazzal. 2003. Cox's Bazar. In the Banglapedia. The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. P. 145
^ Islam, M Aminul (2003). "Ecologically Critical Area". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
Places of interest
Sunset in Cox's Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar, mostly famous for its beautiful sea beach and the sunset, has several other attractions, including:
Aggmeda Khyang,[1] a large Buddhist monastery, and a place revered by around 400,000 Buddhist people of Cox's Bazar Hill Tracts.
Himchari, located about 8 km south of Cox's Bazar, is a picnic spot famous for its waterfalls. Birds and animals roam near the road.
Inani Beach has interesting rocks and coral boulders. It is 32 km from the main beach. There are no facilities so a packed lunch is required.
Coxsbazar Circuit House, located 2 km from Laboni Point, has a good viewpoint. The ocean can be seen from a height, and one can also enjoy the view of Cox's Bazar city.
St. Martin's Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, is situated at 9 km south of Teknaf. It is a popular tourist spot.
As one of the most beautiful and famous tourist spots in Bangladesh, the major source of economy in Cox's Bazar is tourism. Millions of foreigners and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. As a result, a large number of hotels, guest houses and motels have been built in the city and coastal region. Many people are involved in hospitality and customer service orientated businesses. A number of people are also involved in fishing and collecting seafood and sea products for their livelihood. Various kinds of Oyster, Snail, Pearl and their ornaments are very popular with tourists in seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business for tourists. Cox's Bazar is also one of the few major spots for aquaculture in Bangladesh.[12] Along with Khulna, it is considered a major source of revenue from foreign exchanges. Beside a mix of small-scale agriculture, marine and inland fishing and salt production are other industrial sources from this region that play important roles in the national economy.
Tourist attractions near the town
Shemon Local hotels arrange beachside accessories for the tourists at Cox's Bazar
The beach is the main attraction of the town. Larger hotels provide exclusive beachside area with accessories for the hotel guests. Visitors in other hotels visit the Laboni beach which is the area of the beach closest to the town. Other than the beach there are several places of interest near the town which can easily be visited from town center.
Aggmeda Khyang: a large Buddhist monastery, and a place revered by around 400,000 Buddhist people of Cox’s Bazar; and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The main sanctuary is posted on a series of round timber columns. It has a prayer chamber and an assembly hall along with a repository of large and small bronze Buddha images and a number of old manuscripts.
Ramu: about 10 km from Cox’s Bazar,[13] is a village with a sizeable Buddhist population. The village is famous for its handicrafts and homemade cigars. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones. One of the most interesting of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali river. It houses not only interesting relics and Burmes handicrafts but also a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and rests on a six feet high pedestal. The wood carving of this khyang is very delicate and refined. The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.
Dulhazra Safari Park: This safari park is an extension of an animal sanctuary located along the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar road about 50 km from Cox's Bazar town. The sanctuary itself protects a large number of wild elephants which are native to the area. In the safari park there are domesticated elephants which are available for a ride. Other animal attractions include lions, Bengal tigers, Crocodiles, Bears, Chitals and lots of different types of birds and monkeys.which is wonder full project to attract the tourist
The beach
Cox's Bazar beach: regarded as the world's longest natural beach.
The main attraction of Cox's Bazar is the long sandy beach that stretches from the mouth of the Bakkhali river going all the way to Teknaf. Although commonly known as Cox's Bazar beach, it stretches far beyond the area designated as Cox's Bazar town.
[edit]
Tourists and accommodation
Cox's Bazar, arguably the best tourist spot in Bangladesh, is visited by a large number of tourist from Britain, America, Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and many more countries each year. Though there is no specific record in Bangladesh Porjatan Corporation (BPC) on how many people usually visit Cox's Bazar each year but an AFP report says that during the winter 10,000 available rooms in the beach area hotels usually remain occupied almost seven days a week.[14] Accommodation near the beach varies from an expensive range to a reasonable price. Many private hotels, BPC Motels and two Five Star hotels [1] are located near the beach.
Places of interest along the beach
Cox’s Bazar, mostly famous for its beautiful sea beach and the sunset, has several other attractions, including:
Himchari
Laboni Beach: This is the main beach of Cox's Bazar and is considered the main beach due to the fact that it is closest to the town. Close to the beach, there are hundreds of small shops selling souvenirs and beach accessories to the tourists.
Himchari: Located about 18 km south of Cox’s Bazar[13] along the sea beach, is a nice place for the picnic and film shooting. This picnic spot is famous for its waterfalls. The road to Himchari runs by the open sea on one side and hills on the other which makes the journey to Himchari very attractive. Its another attraction is the Christmas tree.
Enani Beach: Located 35 km south of Cox’s Bazar, this white sandy beach is located within Ukhia Thana.[15] This beach is famous for its golden sand and clean shark free water which is ideal for sea bathing. Most tourists prefer to come down here for relaxing because it is free from the crowd of tourists that is usually seen at the Laboni beach.
Climate
The annual average temperature in Cox's Bazar is 34.8 °C and a minimum of 16.1 °C. The climate remains hot and humid with some seasons of temperate weather. The average amount of rainfall is 4285 nm.
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Economy and development
The major livelihood of Cox's Bazar district is tourism. Millions of foreign and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. A number of hotels, guest houses, and motels have been built in the city and coastal region and the hospitality industry is a major employer in the area.
A number of people are involved in the fishing and collection of seafoods and sea products. Oysters, snails, searls and jewelry made from shells are popular with the tourists in the seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business for tourists. Many people of the district are farmers.
In 2002, a surfing club was initiated at Cox's Bazar by a local Bangladeshi. It has now extended to holding an annual competition including locals and foreign tourists. This is the first surfing initiative in Bangladesh's history.
Geography
Often termed as the world's longest beach, Cox's Bazar has yet to become a major tourist destination in Asia.
Cox's Bazar district has an area of 2491.86 km². It is located at 21°35′0″N 92°01′0″E and is bounded by Chittagong District on the north, Bay of Bengal in the south, Bandarban District on the east, and the Bay of Bengal on the west. Major rivers include Matamuhuri, Bakkhali, Reju Khal, Naf River, Maheshkhali channel and Kutubdia channel. The area of the city of Cox's Bazar is 6.85 km².
Other tourist attractions near Cox's Bazar
Maheshkhali is a small island (268 square kilometres) off the Cox’s Bazar coast. The island offers panoramic scenic beauty and is covered by a range of low hills, about 300 feet (91 m) high, streatches through the center of the island and along its eastern coastline. The coasts of the island on the west and north form a low-lying tract that is fringed by the mangrove forests.[18] Adinath Temple, a temple of Shiva, and a Buddhist pagoda are also located on this island.
Sonadia Island, a small crescent shaped island of only 9 square kilometres, it is 7-km north-west of Cox's Bazar. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fisherman set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea fish. Sonadia Island supports the last remaining part of mangrove forest in southeast Bangladesh. Sonadia's mangroves are distinct from the well-known sunderbans, due to their development in a coastal lagoon setting rather than in a delta.[19] Another attraction of this island is the sight of game birds migrating here in great numbers during the winter seasons.[18]
Teknaf, a place situated by the side of Naf river is the southernmost part of mainland Bangladesh. This also marks the end point of Cox's Bazar beach. Tourists usually come here to have a river cruise along beautiful Naf river, which flows between Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Dead corals at St. Martins Island.
St. Martin's Island, a small island in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh. It is about 8 km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar at the mouth of the Naf River. The local name of the island is "Narical Gingira", also spelled "Narikel Janjina/Jinjera", translated from Bangla, meaning 'Coconut Island'. St. Martin's Island has become a popular tourist spot. Three shipping liners run daily trips to the island. They are Kutubdia, Sea-Truck and Keary-Sindbad. Tourists can book their trip either from Chittagong or from Cox's Bazar. The surrounding coral reef of the island has an extension named Chera Dwip. The island is home to several endangered species of turtles, as well as the corals, some of which are found only on this island.
Chakaria: One of most large area in Cox's Bazar.
References
^ a b Municipal data; Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
^ "The Longest Beach". Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ "Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh - the World's Longest Beach 120km". Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ "World's longest beach hidden in Bangladesh". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
^ Cox’s Bāzār. (2008). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2008-01-14, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
^ a b c d Siddiqi, Mahibbullah (2003). "Cox's Bazar District". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ a b c Chowdhury, Sifatul Quader (2003). "Beach Sand Heavy Mineral". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ Alam, Badiul (2003). "Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ Kabir, SM Humayun (2003). "Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "Much needed Submarine Cable - Bangladesh". Bangladesh Development Gateway. 2006-03-02. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
^ Ahmed, Rafique (2003). "Climate". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "The Development of Export-Oriented Shrimp Aquaculture in Bangladesh: a preliminary assessment of moves to more intensive production in southeastern Bangladesh". Retrieved 2008-02-01.[dead link]
^ a b Hossain, Mofazzal (2003). "Cox's Bazar". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Societyof Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
^ "An AFP report by Nadeem Qadir". Retrieved 2008-01-14.[dead link]
^ "Cox's Bazar". Tourist Spots: Beaches. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
^ a b c Mineral Concentrations and Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the ESCAP Region (1988); Mineral sands in Asia and the Pacific: New York, United Nations, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and Australian Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics; v. 4, 129 p.
^ Sachinath Mitra, Syed Samsuddin Ahmed and Hi-Soo Moon; Mineralogy and chemistry of the opaques of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) beach sands and the oxygen fugacity of their provenance; Sedimentary Geology, Volume 77, Issues 3-4, May 1992, Pages 235-247.
^ a b Hossain, Mofazzal. 2003. Cox's Bazar. In the Banglapedia. The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. P. 145
^ Islam, M Aminul (2003). "Ecologically Critical Area". In Islam, Sirajul. Banglapedia: national encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 9843205766.
Places of interest
Sunset in Cox's Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar, mostly famous for its beautiful sea beach and the sunset, has several other attractions, including:
Aggmeda Khyang,[1] a large Buddhist monastery, and a place revered by around 400,000 Buddhist people of Cox's Bazar Hill Tracts.
Himchari, located about 8 km south of Cox's Bazar, is a picnic spot famous for its waterfalls. Birds and animals roam near the road.
Inani Beach has interesting rocks and coral boulders. It is 32 km from the main beach. There are no facilities so a packed lunch is required.
Coxsbazar Circuit House, located 2 km from Laboni Point, has a good viewpoint. The ocean can be seen from a height, and one can also enjoy the view of Cox's Bazar city.
St. Martin's Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, is situated at 9 km south of Teknaf. It is a popular tourist spot.
visit on bandarban
El districte de Bandarban (bengalí বান্দরবান) és una divisió administrativa del sud-est de Bangla Desh dins la divisió de Chittagong als Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bandarban vol dir la presa dels monos, i el districte és conegut també localemt com Arvumi i especialment com a cercle Bomong (o de vegades Bohmong). La població de Bandarban és la residència del raja bomong (actualment Aung Shwe Prue Chowdhury, de la tribu marma) i capital del districte de Bandarban.Taula de continguts
1 Geografia
2 Història
3 Ethnografia
4 Referències
5 Enllaços externs
Història
Al segle XV el rei d'Arakan va conquerir la regió de Chittagong; després de la victòria del rei d'Arakan sobre el rei de Pegu el 1599, el rei vencedor Mong Raja Gree va crear el cercle de Bohmong Htaung (Cercle Bomong, htaung = cercle). La zona estava en part poblada d'arakanesos que van agafar el nom, en la seva llengua, de Marma (plural: marmes) pronunciació arcaica de Myanmar. El 1614, el rei Mong Kha Maung d'Arakan, va nomenar al príncep de Pegu, Maung Saw Pru, com a governador of Chittagong, i aquest el 1620 va rebutjar l'atac portuguès amb gran valentia; en recompensa va rebre el títol de bohmong raja. En temps del bohmong raja Hari Gneo el 1710, el rei d'Arakan Canda Wizaya va reconquerir Chittagong als mogols amb el suport d'Hari Gneo que en recompensa va rebre el títol de Bohmong Gree que vol dir comandant en cap.
Va quedar sota domini britànic nominal dins el districte de Chittagong (1760) però estava de fet sense govern. El 1860 els Chittagong Hill Tracts foren separats i constituïts en territori separat sota un superintendent; el 1867 es van ampliar les facultats del superintendent que fou designat llavors com submissionat de les Comarques Muntanyoses (Hill Tracts). El territori fou la base de les campanyes contra els Lushai fins el 1891; el 1890 la "Raide of Frontier Tribes Act -22" fou aprovada i establia la creació del districte de Chittagong Hill Tracts, però després fou rebaixat a subdivisió a càrrec d'un subcomissionat supeditat al comissionat de la divisió (1892) situació confirmada el 1897. El 1900 les Chittagong Hill Tracts Regulations 1900 establia l'administració de les comarques muntanyoses, reconeixent a les tribus i als seus caps tradicionals dins de tres cercles, dirigits per rages assistits per caps de mouza i karbaris (caps de poble); el rei dels bomongs fou designat raja del cercle Bomong, equivalent al modern districte de Bandarban. L'agost de 1947 durant uns dies la bandera de Birmània va ser issada per les tribus, però finalment el territori va quedar annexionat al Pakistan. El 1971 durant la guerra d'alliberament de Bangla Desh, els caps tribals van ser lleials a Pakistan encara que a nivell de caps de mouza i poble gran part era favorable a la independència. La política encaminada a canviar la demografia de la regió per fer-la de majoria bengalina va provocar la revolta armada dels Shanti Bahini (1986-1997). L'acord de pau 2 de desembre de 1997 no s'ha implementat de manera satisfactòria
La superfície és de 4.479 km² i la població de 292.900 habitants. El districte inclou els tres cims més alts de Bangla Desh: Tahjindong (1.280 metres), Mowdok Mual (1.052 metres) i Keokradong (1.230 metres), i també el llac Raikhiang, el més alt del pais; altres llocs a destacar són el pic Chumbuk, el pic Saka Haphong (1.081 metres) i el llac Boga
Boga Lake, Bandarban
Administrativament està dividit en set upaziles:
Bandarban Sadar
Thanchi
Lama
Naikhongchhari
Ali Kadam
Rowangchhari
Ruma
El riu principal és el Sangu o Sangpo o Shankha, el únic riu important nascut dins a Bangla Desh; altres són el Matamuhuri i el Bakkhali. Les muntanyes principals són les de Meranja, Wailatong, Tambang i Politai. Hi ha diversos temples budistes
Ethnografia
Quinze minories viuen al districte a més dels bengalins: marma (o maghs), mru (murongs), tanchangya o tenchungya, bawm, khyang, tripuris, mizos (o lushei), khumi, chak, kukis, chakmes, rakhines o arakanesos, reangs (o riyang), uchoi o usui i pankhos. Per religions el 47,5% eren musulmans, el 38% budistes, el 7% cristians, el 3,5% hindús i altres el 3,5%
Referències
Lonely Planet Bangladesh (Lonely Planet Bangladesh) per Richard Plunkett, et al.
Identity Politics in Central Asia and the Muslim World (Library of International Relations *Vol. 13) per Willem van Schendel (Editor), Erik J. Zurcher (Editor)
Deforestation, Environment, and Sustainable Development: A Comparative Analysis per Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi (Editor)
Minorities, Peoples And Self-determination: Essays In Honour Of Patrick Thornberry per Nazila Ghanea (Editor)
Mru: Hill People on the Border of Bangladesh per Claus-Dieter Brauns, et al.
journy by bangladesh railway and picture
Train travel in Bangladesh...
Watching the news, you could be forgiven for thinking that Bangladesh was not so much a country as a disaster zone. But you'd be surprised. It is a fascinating country with a rich and varied history and at present fairly few tourists. Bangladesh has a largely British-built rail network linking most major towns and cities, including Dhaka & Chittagong. The network is divided into two halves, eastern and western, by the great rivers which divide the country itself. The western network is largely broad gauge, the eastern network largely metre gauge. Unfortunately, connections between these two networks are often poor. There is a railway route map at www.railway.gov.bd.On this page...
Dhaka-Chittagong train service
Cox's Bazaar
Calcutta (Kolkata) - Dhaka by 'Maitree Express' train Started 2008
Calcutta (Kolkata) - Dhaka by bus On other pages...
How to travel overland train travel from Europe to Dhaka
Train travel in India
Train travel in Pakistan
Dhaka - Chittagong by train...
There is a good train service between the capital city, Dhaka, and Bangladesh's second city, Chittagong. Dhaka & Chittagong are both in the eastern half of the country on the metre-gauge train network, linked by fast daytime 'InterCity' trains and two good overnight trains with sleeping-cars. The high-quality InterCity trains are very popular and often leave full, so make reservations at the station as soon as you can. Here is a timetable of the best trains which you can check at www.railway.gov.bd: Dhaka ► Chittagong
Train number: 704 4 722 702 2 742
Notes: InterCity Express InterCity InterCity Mail InterCity *
Days: daily daily not Sunday not Friday Daily daily
Dhaka depart: 07:40 08:20 15:00 16:20 22:30 23:00
Chittagong arrive: 14:30 18:45 21:45 22:15 07:20 06:15
InterCity = Fast quality train, fully air-conditioned, restaurant car, recommended. AC class seats, 1st class & 2nd class seats.
InterCity * = TURNA EXPRESS. Fast quality overnight train, with air-conditioned 2-berth sleepers, AC class seats & 1st class seats. Recommended.
Express = Slower than InterCity trains. Air-conditioned class seats, 1st & 2nd class seats.
Mail = CHITTAGONG MAIL / Dhaka MAIL. AC class 2-berth sleepers, 1st class 4-berth sleepers, 1st, 2nd, 3rd class seats.
not Sunday = daily except Sundays; not Friday = daily except Fridays. Chittagong ► Dhaka
Train number: 701 721 3 703 1 741
Notes: InterCity InterCity Express InterCity Mail InterCity *
Days: not Friday not Sunday daily daily daily daily
Chittagong depart: 07:00 07:15 10:10 15:00 22:30 23:00
Dhaka arrive: 12:45 13:55 19:40 21:35 07:25 05:55
Fares
Dhaka - Chittagong one-way fares per person, in Taka...
AC class sleeper (2-berth) AC class seat
1st class sleeper
(4-berth) 1st class seat
2nd class seat
660 (£6 or $10) 430 (£4 or $7) 455 (£4 or, $8) 290 (£3 or $5) 150 (£1 or, $2)
Children under 3 travel free, children aged 3 to 9 half fare. Children 10 and over pay the adult fare.
You can check fares at www.railway.gov.bd.
What are Bangladeshi trains like?
Trains have AC class, first class, second class. The overnight train also has 2-berth AC sleepers
International links with Bangladesh...
Calcutta ▶ Dhaka by direct train (started 14 April 2008)...
A new train service started on 14 April 2008 between Calcutta (Kolkata) and Dhaka. Called the 'Maitree (Friendship) Express', its run by the Indian Railways & Bangladeshi Railways. The distance via the somewhat round-about route is 538 km (120km in India, 418km in Bangladesh), and it's routed via the border points at Gede & Darshana. Train services from Calcutta to Dhaka were suspended following the India/Pakistan war in 1965 and this is a major step forward. Calcutta ► Dhaka Dhaka ►Calcutta
"Maitree Express" Wednesdays
Saturdays "Maitree Express"
Tuesdays
Sundays
Train number:
3108
3109
Train number:
3107
3110
0 km Calcutta (Chitpur station) depart 07:10 07:10 Dhaka (Cantonment station) depart 09:30 09:30
122 km Gede (Indian time) arr/dep 09:25 / 11:25 09:25 / 11:25 Darshana (Bangladeshi time) arr/dep 14:15 / 15:20 14:15 / 15:20
- Darshana (Bangladeshi time) 11:35 / 13:25 11:35 / 13:25 Gede (Indian time) arr/dep 14:00 / 16:00 14:00 / 16:00
540 km Dhaka (Cantonment station) arrive 19:30 19:30 Calcutta (Chitpur station) arrive 18:45 18:45
Remember that Indian time is always GMT+5½, Bangladeshi time is GMT+6 or (in summer) GMT+7. Times shown are always local time for the location concerned.
Check times locally, as sources disagree about the departure time from Dhaka southbound!
Trains 3107 & 3108 use Bangladesh Railways carriages, 3109 & 3110 use Indian railways carriages.
Which class is best? AC seats and non-AC seats are in fact identical, and similar in layout & appearance to Indian AC Chair Class. The only difference is that AC seats are air-conditioned with sealed windows, non-AC seats have opening windows. AC first class has seats in compartments with sleeping berths for lying down and more room (yes, even though it's daytime train!).
How to buy tickets: Tickets go on sale 10 days before departure, and sales close 3pm the day before departure. In Calcutta, buy tickets at the Fairlie Place reservation centre at the Foreign Tourist Reservation Counter, open 10:00-17:00 Mon-Sat, 10:00-14:00 Sundays. In Dhaka, buy tickets at Dhaka Kamalapur station ticket office. Passports & visas must be shown when booking. Only one-way tickets can be booked.
Eastbound, customs and immigration take place at Darshana just inside the Bangladeshi border. Westbound, immigration controls take place at Dhaka Cantonment station.
Daily alternative train+bus link: There are two train links from Calcutta (Sealdah station) to the India/Bangladesh frontier, one to Gede and one to Bangaon. At Gede, the Bangladesh railway station of Darsana is a 1km walk across the frontier, for trains south to Khulna or northwards, but not to Dhaka. At Bangaon, it's a short walk across the frontier to Benapol station on the Bangladeshi side for a daily train to Khulna (but again, not Dhaka). Please confirm that foreigners are permitted to cross at your chosen crossing point.
Fares
Non-AC seat AC seat AC first class
$8 $14 $23
Above: AC class 2-berth sleeper on the Dhaka-Chittagong overnight train (bedding is provided).
Above: Buying tickets at Dhaka station. Both photos courtesy of Bob Hindley...
Travellers' reports...
Traveller S.P Chattopadhyay reports: "I travelled via AC sleeper on the overnight inter-city express, and trip was comfortable and uneventful. Train arrived at platform in Chittagong "new" station about 45 minutes ahead of departure time of 11pm. Compartment was clean, but the linens looked worn. AC was working well and arrival into Dhaka was on time at 6:20 am. I was able to buy the ticket the day before departure, without any problems. I would recommend this train over intercity bus travel between the two cities which involved traffic tie-ups and harrowing over-taking/lane-changing in face of unheeding opposing traffic!"
Cox's Bazaar...
There is no train service to Cox's Bazaar (Bangladesh's prime beach resort), but you can take a train from Dhaka to Chittagong then a bus from there. Bus information not available.
Watching the news, you could be forgiven for thinking that Bangladesh was not so much a country as a disaster zone. But you'd be surprised. It is a fascinating country with a rich and varied history and at present fairly few tourists. Bangladesh has a largely British-built rail network linking most major towns and cities, including Dhaka & Chittagong. The network is divided into two halves, eastern and western, by the great rivers which divide the country itself. The western network is largely broad gauge, the eastern network largely metre gauge. Unfortunately, connections between these two networks are often poor. There is a railway route map at www.railway.gov.bd.On this page...
Dhaka-Chittagong train service
Cox's Bazaar
Calcutta (Kolkata) - Dhaka by 'Maitree Express' train Started 2008
Calcutta (Kolkata) - Dhaka by bus On other pages...
How to travel overland train travel from Europe to Dhaka
Train travel in India
Train travel in Pakistan
Dhaka - Chittagong by train...
There is a good train service between the capital city, Dhaka, and Bangladesh's second city, Chittagong. Dhaka & Chittagong are both in the eastern half of the country on the metre-gauge train network, linked by fast daytime 'InterCity' trains and two good overnight trains with sleeping-cars. The high-quality InterCity trains are very popular and often leave full, so make reservations at the station as soon as you can. Here is a timetable of the best trains which you can check at www.railway.gov.bd: Dhaka ► Chittagong
Train number: 704 4 722 702 2 742
Notes: InterCity Express InterCity InterCity Mail InterCity *
Days: daily daily not Sunday not Friday Daily daily
Dhaka depart: 07:40 08:20 15:00 16:20 22:30 23:00
Chittagong arrive: 14:30 18:45 21:45 22:15 07:20 06:15
InterCity = Fast quality train, fully air-conditioned, restaurant car, recommended. AC class seats, 1st class & 2nd class seats.
InterCity * = TURNA EXPRESS. Fast quality overnight train, with air-conditioned 2-berth sleepers, AC class seats & 1st class seats. Recommended.
Express = Slower than InterCity trains. Air-conditioned class seats, 1st & 2nd class seats.
Mail = CHITTAGONG MAIL / Dhaka MAIL. AC class 2-berth sleepers, 1st class 4-berth sleepers, 1st, 2nd, 3rd class seats.
not Sunday = daily except Sundays; not Friday = daily except Fridays. Chittagong ► Dhaka
Train number: 701 721 3 703 1 741
Notes: InterCity InterCity Express InterCity Mail InterCity *
Days: not Friday not Sunday daily daily daily daily
Chittagong depart: 07:00 07:15 10:10 15:00 22:30 23:00
Dhaka arrive: 12:45 13:55 19:40 21:35 07:25 05:55
Fares
Dhaka - Chittagong one-way fares per person, in Taka...
AC class sleeper (2-berth) AC class seat
1st class sleeper
(4-berth) 1st class seat
2nd class seat
660 (£6 or $10) 430 (£4 or $7) 455 (£4 or, $8) 290 (£3 or $5) 150 (£1 or, $2)
Children under 3 travel free, children aged 3 to 9 half fare. Children 10 and over pay the adult fare.
You can check fares at www.railway.gov.bd.
What are Bangladeshi trains like?
Trains have AC class, first class, second class. The overnight train also has 2-berth AC sleepers
International links with Bangladesh...
Calcutta ▶ Dhaka by direct train (started 14 April 2008)...
A new train service started on 14 April 2008 between Calcutta (Kolkata) and Dhaka. Called the 'Maitree (Friendship) Express', its run by the Indian Railways & Bangladeshi Railways. The distance via the somewhat round-about route is 538 km (120km in India, 418km in Bangladesh), and it's routed via the border points at Gede & Darshana. Train services from Calcutta to Dhaka were suspended following the India/Pakistan war in 1965 and this is a major step forward. Calcutta ► Dhaka Dhaka ►Calcutta
"Maitree Express" Wednesdays
Saturdays "Maitree Express"
Tuesdays
Sundays
Train number:
3108
3109
Train number:
3107
3110
0 km Calcutta (Chitpur station) depart 07:10 07:10 Dhaka (Cantonment station) depart 09:30 09:30
122 km Gede (Indian time) arr/dep 09:25 / 11:25 09:25 / 11:25 Darshana (Bangladeshi time) arr/dep 14:15 / 15:20 14:15 / 15:20
- Darshana (Bangladeshi time) 11:35 / 13:25 11:35 / 13:25 Gede (Indian time) arr/dep 14:00 / 16:00 14:00 / 16:00
540 km Dhaka (Cantonment station) arrive 19:30 19:30 Calcutta (Chitpur station) arrive 18:45 18:45
Remember that Indian time is always GMT+5½, Bangladeshi time is GMT+6 or (in summer) GMT+7. Times shown are always local time for the location concerned.
Check times locally, as sources disagree about the departure time from Dhaka southbound!
Trains 3107 & 3108 use Bangladesh Railways carriages, 3109 & 3110 use Indian railways carriages.
Which class is best? AC seats and non-AC seats are in fact identical, and similar in layout & appearance to Indian AC Chair Class. The only difference is that AC seats are air-conditioned with sealed windows, non-AC seats have opening windows. AC first class has seats in compartments with sleeping berths for lying down and more room (yes, even though it's daytime train!).
How to buy tickets: Tickets go on sale 10 days before departure, and sales close 3pm the day before departure. In Calcutta, buy tickets at the Fairlie Place reservation centre at the Foreign Tourist Reservation Counter, open 10:00-17:00 Mon-Sat, 10:00-14:00 Sundays. In Dhaka, buy tickets at Dhaka Kamalapur station ticket office. Passports & visas must be shown when booking. Only one-way tickets can be booked.
Eastbound, customs and immigration take place at Darshana just inside the Bangladeshi border. Westbound, immigration controls take place at Dhaka Cantonment station.
Daily alternative train+bus link: There are two train links from Calcutta (Sealdah station) to the India/Bangladesh frontier, one to Gede and one to Bangaon. At Gede, the Bangladesh railway station of Darsana is a 1km walk across the frontier, for trains south to Khulna or northwards, but not to Dhaka. At Bangaon, it's a short walk across the frontier to Benapol station on the Bangladeshi side for a daily train to Khulna (but again, not Dhaka). Please confirm that foreigners are permitted to cross at your chosen crossing point.
Fares
Non-AC seat AC seat AC first class
$8 $14 $23
Above: AC class 2-berth sleeper on the Dhaka-Chittagong overnight train (bedding is provided).
Above: Buying tickets at Dhaka station. Both photos courtesy of Bob Hindley...
Travellers' reports...
Traveller S.P Chattopadhyay reports: "I travelled via AC sleeper on the overnight inter-city express, and trip was comfortable and uneventful. Train arrived at platform in Chittagong "new" station about 45 minutes ahead of departure time of 11pm. Compartment was clean, but the linens looked worn. AC was working well and arrival into Dhaka was on time at 6:20 am. I was able to buy the ticket the day before departure, without any problems. I would recommend this train over intercity bus travel between the two cities which involved traffic tie-ups and harrowing over-taking/lane-changing in face of unheeding opposing traffic!"
Cox's Bazaar...
There is no train service to Cox's Bazaar (Bangladesh's prime beach resort), but you can take a train from Dhaka to Chittagong then a bus from there. Bus information not available.
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