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The
second largest city in Bangladesh sits on the bank of
the Karnapuli River and has an interesting old waterfront
area known as Sadarghat which reflects the importance
of river trade to the city's growth. Nearby is the old
Portuguese enclave of Paterghatta which remains mostly
Christian. The Shahi Jama-e-Masjid and Qadam Mubarak
Mosque are two of the most impressive buildings in the
city. It's also worth visiting the Ethnological Museum
in the Modern City which has interesting displays on
Bangladesh's tribal peoples. There are good views and
cooling breezes from Fairy Hill in the British City
in the north-western sector of the city.
With
a picturesque hinterland of large hill-forests and lakes
Chittagong is a good vacation spot. It is the second
largest city of Bangladesh and a busy international
seaport. Its green hills and forests, broad sandy beaches
and fine cool climate always attract holidaymakers.
It combines the hum of a restless seaport with the pleasure
of a charming hill-town with its undulating topography.
World
war II Cemetery: In this well-preserved cemetery at
quiet and picturesque place lie buried over 700 soldiers
from commonwealth countries and Japan.
Foy's
Lake:
Set amidst panoramic surroundings, this ideal spot for outings
and picnics is thronged by thousands of visitors.
Ethnological
Museum:
A unique treasure house of variety of tribal culture
and heritage of Bangladesh.
Court
Building: Situated on the fairy Hill, this
building commands a magnificent bird's eye view of Chittagong
city, particularly at night.
Patenga
Beach:
Sandy beach at the meeting place of the roaring sea and
the river Karnaphuli.
Sitakunda:
About 40 km. from Chittagong. This is famous for the
Chandranath Hindu Temple and the Buddhist Temple. There
is a hot water spring 5 km. to the north of Sitakunda.
About 40 km. from Chittagong. This is famous for the
Chandranath Hindu Temple and the Buddhist Temple. There
is a hot water spring 5 km. to the north of Sitakunda.
Mainamati:
Abut eight km. to the west of Comilla Town which is
situated 11 4 km. south-east of Dhaka lies a range of
low hills known as Mainamati - Lalmai ridge, an extensive
center of Buddhist culture. On the slopes of these hills
lie scattered a treasure of information about the early
Buddhist civilization (8th-12th Century A.D.).
Gandhi
Ashram:
Situated about 15 km. northwest of Choumuhani town and
2 km. east of Chatkhil at Jayag in Noakhali district.
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