Cox's Bazar District, District and administrative region in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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