Cox's Bazar District, District and administrative region in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh.
Description
Cox's Bazar District is an administrative region in Chattogram Division stretching along the Bay of Bengal coastline. It is divided into eight administrative subdivisions called Upazilas and contains hundreds of villages and river systems.
History
The district was established in 1799 and named after Captain Hiram Cox, who created a trading post in this coastal region. It gradually developed into a major administrative district whose boundaries were formally defined in 1984.
Culture
The district is home to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and followers of other faiths who shape local traditions and celebrations. This diversity appears in the religious sites, festivals, and daily customs visible throughout the communities.
Practical
The nearest major city is Chittagong, approximately 150 kilometers to the north, while the capital Dhaka is about 390 kilometers farther away. Coastal access and river routes make reaching different parts of the district straightforward for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The district is crossed by several rivers including the Matamuhuri, Bakkhali, Kohalika, Reju Khal, and Naf, which form a complex water landscape. These river systems shape how communities are distributed across the land and influence daily life and transportation in the area.
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Cox's Bazar Beach
3.3 kmSayeman Beach Resort
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30.3 km
Sangu Matamuhari
32.7 km
Adinath Temple
8.8 km
Maraing Taung
36.7 km
Himchari National Park
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57.4 km
Teknaf Game Reserve
46 km
Teknaf Beach
73.6 km
Sheikh Jamal Inani National Park
36 km
Medhakachhapia National Park
31.9 km
Rangkut Banasram Pilgrimage Monastery
14.2 kmFashiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
28.7 km
Sea Pearl Water Park
26.8 kmচুনতি বড় মিয়াজী ও ছোট মিয়াজী মসজিদ
59.1 km
Bhuvan shanti 100 feet lion bed statue of Gautama Buddha
11.4 km
Radiant Fish World
1.8 km
Kutubdia Lighthouse
48.4 kmSt. Martin's Island Lighthouse
97.5 km
Parjatan Swimming Pool
2.1 kmCox's Bazar Lighthouse
2.1 km
Kalatali Beach
3.8 km
Ramkot Tirthadham
14.4 km
Sayeman Beach
4 kmSugandha Beach
3.4 km
Himchari Waterfall
11.3 kmHimchori Falls
11.4 km
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