Ramu is a traditional upazila (sub-district) in the Cox's Bazar district. Ramu, rich in ancient relics, is home to many ancient Buddhist artifacts. There are a total of 35 Buddhist temples and stupas in Ramu. Atop the hill in North Mithachhari of Ramu lies a 100-foot-long reclining statue of Gautam Buddha. Just two kilometers away, the newly constructed Central Seema Vihara (monastery) is located. A bit...
The Adinath Temple is situated on the top of Mainak Hill in Thakurtila village, Gorakghata Union under Maheshkhali Upazila (sub-district) and Cox's Bazar District which has been important to Sanatan religion follower. The temple owes it's significance in the Hindu tradition not only for its historical culture but also because of Mahadev who is often lauded as Adinath. Originally, it was named after Mahesh...
Mathin's Well is situated on the compound of Teknaf Police Station near Naf River in Teknaf Upazila, Coxs Bazar Teknaf had only one well which provides drinkable water in 18th century. Among them, young Rakhine women would daily come to draw water from the well in the police station compound. Incidentally Police officer in the rank of SP, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, was stripped from Kolkata and sent to this...
Cox's Bazar is called the Land of Beaches. Everywhere one looks there are waves, whether large or small. The most popular spots include Kolatoli, Laboni Point and Sugandha Point.people who love nature always search for some sacred and minimally populated beaches. Along the coast of Cox's Bazar Shamlapur beach is one such place. Traveling from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf via the Marine Drive Road, you will come...
The open sandy beaches and the endless roar of the sea turn Saint Martin into a realm of blue. Nature has generously spread its beauty here.Known as the 'Southern Heaven', this island features rows of coconut trees and flocks of flying seagulls. Sitting on the beach, feeling the gentle breeze, and the enchanting calmness of screw pine and sea vines quickly soothes the mind. Nandita, a shining star of...
Maheshkhali is an island sub-district situated 12 kilometers away from Cox's Bazar district, with an area of 362 square kilometers. It is the only hilly island in Bangladesh, bordered by Kutubdia Island and the Bay of Bengal to the west, Chakaria and Cox's Bazar Sadar sub-districts to the east, Cox's Bazar Sadar and the Bay of Bengal to the south, and Chakaria sub-district to the north. This place, filled...
Shah Porir Dwip, the very southern border of Bangladesh. Nothing else there, only a vast expanse of water. Surrounding it are the turbulent waves of the Bay of Bengal. If you look far, you can see fishermen's boats fishing in the sea. There is nothing else, no one else. Shah Porir Dwip (Shapuree Island) is located at the southernmost part of the mainland of Bangladesh.It is said that the name of the...
For those who want to sink into the heart of blue water, green hill and white cloud; Cox's Bazar offers Unknown Darjeeling — Nivrite Nishorgo Park. The park is in the colorful surroundings of lush Matamuhuri waterside by south Chakaria upazila, Surajpur Manikpur Union of Cox's Bazaar district. Located about 55 km away from Cox's Bazar and 12 km far from Chakoria. To the south of this Upazila is a hill...
This garden is situated on a hill and meadow at the same time 18 kilometers far from Cox's Bazar town Ramu Rubber Garden has spread in Ramu Upazila Large-scale rubber cultivation on virgin soil was started in Ramu around 1960-61 backed by the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation after suitable soils were identified through intensive research work. The garden covers 1090 hectares and is an...