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Chittagong Zoo

With an area of 6 acres of land the zoo is located about three kilometers north-east of the city. Major exhibits are Indian lion, Asian black bear, Indian muntjac, Chital.

432m

22.3666666791.79611111

Batali Hill

If you want to ride the highest hill within the metropolitan area, go to Batali Hill, near the Tiger Pass crossing.

2.9km

22.34491.8161

Ethnological Museum, Chittagong

Shows a mix of tribal artifacts. The Ethnological Museum of Chittagong was established in the first half of 1960s. The museum contains four galleries and a small hall. It is a little dark. Some sections contain mock ups of 'village life' for the different tribal areas with life size dolls. These are reminiscent of the museum in the film Planet of the Apes.

4.3km

22.32891.815

Jamboree Park

4.4km

22.324290491.8064342

Cheragi Pahar

Cultural and historical place whwre most of the cultural activities of Chittagong and related business were established.

4.4km

22.3436791.83368

Masjid-e-Siraj ud-Daulah

Situated in the old city, the multi-domed mosque is an architectural sight to behold. For its impressive architecture consisting of multiple domes and minarets painted in bright colors the mosque is one of the famous landmarks in the city.

4.5km

22.350112991.8370449

Chittagong Court Building

Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building commands a magnificent bird's eye view of Chittagong city, particularly at night. The Court building was built immediately after the East India Company conquered and declared Chittagong as a separate administrative area in 1773. The building is huge, over 250,000 square feet (23,000 m²) and has hundreds of rooms.

5.0km

22.335557691.8342112

BNS Issa Khan

BNS Issa Khan is a naval base of the Bangladeshi Navy in Chittagong district of Bangladesh.

8.6km

22.2837305691.791625

University of Chittagong

public, multidisciplinary university located in Hathazari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bangladesh

10km

22.46992891.790405

Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard

The shipbreaking yards near the Indian Ocean are Chittagong's international claim to fame, but for the wrong reasons; these are considered one of the most polluted places on Earth with highly dangerous practices and hazardous working conditions. Greenpeace is actively campaigning against them and trying to bring this issue further into the light. Tourists are not usually welcome, but some travellers have been able to sweet-talk the gate-keeper and get amazing photos of massive ships being dismantled for parts and steel. There are many breaking yards stretching for miles, so start at one end and try your luck until you have success. Keep your wits about you, safety practices leave something to be desired. It's also wise to keep your camera hidden until you're out of view of the officials, lest you be mistaken for a journalist out to do them harm. Bus #6 runs from Station Road, or you could hire an auto-rickshaw.

10km

22.442491.732

Patenga

Sandy beach at the meeting place of the roaring sea and the river Karnaphuli. It looks more beautiful from Naval Academy Road which is beside the Shah Amanat International Airport.

13km

22.235979591.7868103

Bangladesh Maritime Museum

A museum in a small room at the old seamanship class building in Bangladesh Marine Academy.

13km

22.24291.839

Botanical Garden and Eco-Park, Sitakunda

The area of Eco Park is about 996 acres (403 ha) which is established at forest side of Chandranath Hills of Sitakunda.

28km

22.601631591.6715161

Chandraghona

Forty-eight kilometer from Chittagong on the Kaptai Road is one of the biggest paper mills in Asia.

38km

22.4833333392.13333333

Zow Tlang

mountain in Bangladesh

114km

21.6732722292.60444722
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Chittagong

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Chittagong

Chittagong is the main international seaport and second largest city in Bangladesh. Located on the Bay of Bengal, the city is the headquarters of many Bangladeshi companies, including the Chittagong Stock Exchange. According to the British newspaper the Telegraph, Chittagong is one of the ten fastest growing cities in the world.

An inhabitant of Chittagong is called Chittagonian in English. For centuries, the port city has been a melting pot for people from all over the world. Its historic trade networks have left a lasting impact on its language, culture and cuisine. The Chittagonian language has many Arabic, Persian, English and Portuguese loanwords. The immensely popular traditional feast of Mezban features the serving of hot beef dish with white rice. The cultivation of pink pearls is a historic activity in Chittagong. Its Mughal-era name, Islamabad (City of Islam), continues to be used in the old city. The name was given due to the port city's history as a gateway for early Islamic missionaries in Bengal. Notable Islamic architecture in Chittagong can be seen in the historic Bengal Sultanate-era Hammadyar Mosque and the Mughal fort of Anderkilla. Chittagong is known as the Land of the Twelve Saints due to the prevalence of major Sufi Muslim shrines in the district. Historically, Sufism played an important role in the spread of Islam in the region. Prominent dargahs include the mausoleum of Shah Amanat and the shrine of Bayazid Bastami. The Bastami shrine hosts a pond of black softshell turtles.

Stone age fossils and tools unearthed in the region indicate that Chittagong has been inhabited since Neolithic times. It is an ancient port city, with a recorded history dating back to the 4th century BC. Its harbour was mentioned in Ptolemy's world map in the 2nd century as one of the most impressive ports in the East. The region was part of the ancient Bengali Samatata and Harikela kingdoms. The Candra dynasty once dominated the area, and was followed by the Varman dynasty and Deva dynasty.

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