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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Chittagong Hill Tracts



Bandarban:

Bandarban (Bengali:বান্দরবান) is a district in South-Eastern Bangladesh, and a part of the Chittagong Division and Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bandarban is regarded as one of the most attractive travel destinations in Bangladesh. Bandarban town is the home town of the Bohmong Chief (currently King, or Raja, U Cho Prue Marma) who is the head of the Marma population. It also is the administrative headquarter of Bandarban District, which has turned into one of the most exotic tourist attractions in Bangladesh since the insurgency in Chittagong Hill Tracts has ceased more than a decade back.

Bandarban Town:

A nearly 52 km² hill-town housing about 32,000 people, of which the majority are Marma. There is a Tribal Cultural Institute here, which features a library and a museum. The town also features Bandarban Town Hospital (offering the best medical service in the district), the District Public Library, Bandarban Government College, The District Stadium, Banashri- The Solitary Movie theatre, The Royal Cemetery, and, of course, The Royal Palace (two of them since the 11th and 13th royal lines both claim the throne). Apart from the numerous kyangs and mosques, there is a temple dedicated to Kali, the most revered goddess of Hindus is Bangladesh, as well as a center maintained by ISKON.

Bandarban Sadar, Thanchi, Lama, Naikhongchhari, Ali kadam, Rowangchhari, and Ruma are the administrative sub-districts of Bandarban. 


Beauty of Bandarban:

There are many beautiful place in Babdarban. If you enjoy natural heaven you must come to Bandarban. The main attractive places of Bandarban are Meghla Parjatan Kendro, Nilachol, Golden Temple, Ram Jadi, Shoilaprapat, Prantik Lake, Chimbuk, Boga Lake, Keokaradong, Tajindong, Shangu River, Mirinja Parjatan, Upoban Porjatan etc... 
 

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