Chattogram Division

Chattogram Division is an administrative unit in southeastern Bangladesh covering eleven districts between coastal zones and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The area stretches across river deltas, tropical hills and long beaches along the Bay of Bengal.

The British colonial administration created this administrative unit in 1829 to organize the eastern districts of Bengal. Over time, control shifted between different governments until Bangladesh took over the unit after its independence.

Local people speak several regional languages, and hill villages are home to indigenous communities with their own traditions. Visitors notice the mix of mosques, temples and monasteries that shape daily religious life.

Travelers should keep in mind the monsoon season between June and September, when heavy rain can affect roads and transport options. The region is large, and transfers between districts often require several hours of travel over different road types.

Cox's Bazar within this unit has the longest natural sandy beach in the world, stretching uninterrupted along the coastline. Off the coast lies Saint Martin's Island, the only spot in Bangladesh with a living coral reef.

Location: Bangladesh

Capital city: Chittagong

Part of: Bangladesh

Shares border with: Dhaka Division, Rakhine State, Barisal Division, Sylhet Division, Tripura, Mizoram

Website: http://chittagongdiv.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 22.91667,91.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:25