30-549: Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Cox's Bazar District of southern Bangladesh comprising a hill forest area of 11,615 ha (44.85 sq mi). In the east it is bordered by the Naf River , and in the west by the Bay of Bengal . It was established in 1983. It was once called Teknaf Game Reserve and is the only game reserve forest in the country. This is one of
60-637: A "mass human exodus" of the Rohingya Muslim minority group from neighboring Myanmar 's Rakhine State led to the creation, in Cox's Bazar, of the "world's largest refugee settlement" over the following year. In the first year, the UNHCR estimated that 725,000 refugees had sought safety in Bangladesh. There are nine upazilas under this district, namely: The annual average temperature in Cox's Bazar
90-508: A population of 9,169,465. The population density was 1,736 people per km . 1,729,570 (18.86%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. Chittagong District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 81.06%, compared to the national average of 74.8%, and a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 53.28% (4,885,216) of the population lived in urban areas. Chittagong is multi-religious. In 2011 Muslims were 86.90%, while Hindus and Buddhists were 11.31% and 1.59% respectively. Chittagong has
120-743: A public library and town hall. In 1971, the wharf was used as a naval port by the Pakistan Navy 's gunboats. This and the nearby airstrip of the Pakistan Air Force were the scene of intense shelling by the Indian Navy during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. In the year 1984, Cox's Bazar was upgraded into a District from a Sub Division under the Chittagong Division. Starting in 2017,
150-482: Is 32.8 °C (91.0 °F) and a minimum of 16.1 °C (61.0 °F). The climate remains hot and humid with some seasons of temperate weather. The average amount of rainfall is 4,285 mm (168.7 in). According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Cox's Bazar District had 587,114 households and a population of 2,823,268 with an average 4.75 people per household. Among the population, 671,286 (23.78%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density
180-740: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Cox%27s Bazar District Cox's Bazar ( Bengali : কক্সবাজার জেলা , Cox's Bazar Jela also Cox's Bazar Zila ) is a district in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh . It is named after Cox's Bazar town. It is located 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Chittagong . Cox's Bazar is also known by the names Panowa ("yellow flower") and Palongkee . The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1799), an army officer who served in British India . It
210-586: Is a district located in south-eastern Bangladesh . It is a part of the Chittagong Division . The port city of Chittagong , which is the second largest city in Bangladesh , is located within this district. Chittagong district is situated along the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, between the Bay of Bengal to the west, Cox's Bazar district to the south, the Chittagong Hill Tracts to the east,
240-491: Is bounded by Chittagong District on the north, Bay of Bengal in the south, Bandarban District on the east, and the Bay of Bengal on the west. Major rivers include Matamuhuri , Bakkhali, Reju Khal , Naf River , Maheshkhali channel and Kutubdia channel . The area of the city of Cox's Bazar is 6.85 km (2.64 sq mi). The known history of Cox's Bazar begins in the Mughal period. On his way to Arakan , when
270-565: Is humid tropical monsoon . The area receives strong winds from the southwest in the summer and gentler northeastern winds in the winter. It encompasses three biological series, Surma Series, Tipam Series and Dupi Series. Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Teknaf peninsula at the south-eastern corner of Bangladesh. It spreads in 5 Unions of Teknaf Upazila of Cox's Bazar district; these Unions are: Baharchara, Hnila, Subran, Teknaf and Whykheong. This Chittagong Division location article
300-476: Is one of the fishing ports of Bangladesh, and contains one of the world's longest natural sea beaches (120 kilometres (75 mi) long including mud flats ). In 1984, during the Ershad government , Cox's Bazar district was established by dividing Chittagong district . Cox's Bazar is a major tourist destination within Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar District has an area of 2,491.86 km (962.11 sq mi). It
330-727: The British . Cox's Bazar is named after Captain Hiram Cox , an officer of the East India Company, who was assigned with the charges of the current day Cox's Bazar and its adjacent areas. The town of Cox's Bazar was established in 1799 as a market town to honour Captain Cox. In 1854, Cox's Bazar was made a Sub Divisional headquarter in Chittagong district under the Bengal Presidency of British India . After
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#1732772057941360-758: The Chattogram Metropolitan Police covered area including the Karnaphuli Upazila , 2 for Fatikchhari Upazila , 2 for Mirsharai Upazila , and 1 for each of the remaining 13 upazilas. The upazilas are: The thanas for the Chattogram Metropolitan Police covered area are: The thanas for the Fatikchhari Upazila are: The thanas for the Mirsharai Upazila are: According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Chittagong District had 2,143,909 households and
390-541: The Karnaphuli and Sangu . The most important of these ranges runs roughly from the tripoint with Feni district and Tripura in the north southeast to Chittagong city, known as the Sitakunda hills. This hill range is around 70 kilometres in length and its highest point, Chandranath , is around 350 metres in height. Along the eastern border with Khagrachhari district lies broken hill country. Another set of hills enters
420-464: The 16th century Kala Mosques, Chhuti Khan Mosque, Kadam Mobara Mosque, Andar Killah Mosque, Bakshi Hamid Mosque of Bashkhali, and East Gomdandi Chowdhury Para Old Mosque of Boalkhali are famous mosques in Chittagong. Also Badar Awlia Dargah is a tomb in Chittagong. In 2011, the ethnic population was 32,165, consisting mainly of Tripuris and Chakmas . In 2022, this increased to 48,245 (0.53% of
450-535: The Indian state of Tripura to the north and Feni district to the northwest. Within the Bay of Bengal is the island of Sandwip and several nearby islands, which together form an upazila of the district. The district's topography is primarily defined by a series of low hill ranges running roughly parallel to the coast and with each other. Between these hill ranges are broad alluvial valleys with sandstone bedrock, and they are also divided by several major rivers, namely
480-772: The Karnaphuli near the northeasternmost part of Chittagong city. The Sangu river arises in Bandarban district of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and enters Chittagong district at Dhopachari in Chandanaish Upazila. It forms most of the border between Chandanaish and Satkania upazilas, as well as between Anowara and Banshkhali upazilas, before entering the sea 16 kilometres south of the mouth of the Karnaphulil. There are several khals also in
510-718: The Mughal Prince Shah Shuja (1616–1660) passed through the hilly terrain of the present day Cox's Bazar, he was attracted to the scenic nature of the region. He commanded his forces to camp there. A place named Dulahazara , meaning "one thousand palanquins", still exists in the area. After the Mughals, the district came under the control of the Tipras and the Arakanese, followed by the Portuguese and then
540-579: The Patiya hill range from the hills to their north. It flows west before turning southwest near Boalkhali and forms the southern limits of Chittagong city, entering the sea near Patenga thana. One of its main tributaries is the Halda river. The Halda arises in the Chittagong Hill tracts and flows west into Fatikchhari Upazila. It then turns southeast, flowing past Fatikchhari and Hathazari before entering
570-521: The Sitakunda hill range from the hill ranges in Tripura to the north. After fully entering Bangladesh, it flows southwest, meandering slightly, roughly along the border between Mirsharai Upazila with Feni district before entering the Bay of Bengal amid tidal flats. The Karnaphuli enters Chittagong district at Chandraghona in Rangunia Upazila. It goes through several large meanders and divides
600-423: The city and coastal region and the hospitality industry is a major employer in the area. A number of people are involved in the fishing and collection of seafoods, sea products and salt-farming. Oysters, snails, pearls and jewelry made from shells are popular with the tourists in the seaside and city stores. A number of people are also employed by the transportation business for tourists. Additionally, many people of
630-447: The district are farmers. In 2002, a surfing club was initiated at Cox's Bazar by a local Bangladeshi. It has now extended to holding an annual competition including locals and foreign tourists. This is the first surfing initiative in Bangladesh's history. Cox's Bazar, mostly known for its beach and sunsets, has several other attractions, including: Chittagong District Chittagong District , officially Chattogram District ,
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#1732772057941660-552: The district in the western part of Rangunia Upazila and ends at the Karnaphuli. South of the Karnaphuli, the hills run southeast through the eastern part of Patiya and Chandanaish upazilas to the Sangu River. South of the Sangu lies another hill range close to the coast which divides Banskhali Upazila from Satkania and Lohagara Upazilas, and continues into Cox's Bazar district. The southeastern border with Bandarban district lies along
690-484: The district. Because of the natural harbour, Chittagong had been an important location for trade, drawing Arab traders as early as the 9th century CE. The region fell under the rule of kings from Arakan in the 16th and 17th centuries. During the 17th century, the region also faced a lot of attacks by Portuguese pirates, who occupied Sandwip for a long time. The Mughal Army under Shaista Khan conquered Chittagong in 1666 and established administration here. The district
720-683: The end of British rule in 1947, Cox's Bazar remained a part of East Pakistan under the Dominion of Pakistan till 1971. Captain Advocate Fazlul Karim was the first chairman after independence from the British of Cox's Bazar municipality. He established the Tamarisk Forest along the beach to draw tourism to the town and to protect the beach from the tide. He donated many of his father-in-law's and his own lands to establish
750-503: The few places in Bangladesh where Asian elephants can be seen in the wild. This vast sub-tropical forest has several other attractions like Nitong Hill, Kudum Cave, Kuthi Hill etc. The popular Toinga Peak has an elevation of about 1000 feet. This Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity. The Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a game reserve in 1983 under the Bangladesh Wildlife (Preservation) (Amendment) Act, 1974. The climate
780-514: The foothills of the Hill Tracts. To the west of the hill ranges lies a coastal plain with a small width, and along the shore there are numerous beaches which have become tourist destinations. The major rivers running through Chittagong district are the Feni, Karnaphuli and Sangu. The Feni arises in Tripura state, and forms the entire border between Tripura and Chittagong district. It separates
810-595: The largest population of Hindus of any district in Bangladesh. All religions are increasing in numbers, with Hindus and Buddhists growing more slowly. Chittagong District has 13,148 mosques, 1025 Hindu temples, 535 Buddhist temples and 192 churches. Fakira Mosque in Hathazari , Musa Khan Mosque , Hafez Para Jame Mosque in Putibila , Lohagara, Kura Katni Mosque, Hashimpur Kadam Rasool Mosque in Chandanaish ,
840-532: The southern upazilas of Ukhiya and Teknaf had a large ethnic Buddhist Rakhine population, but most have moved to Rakhine in Myanmar over the years. The local dialect is Chittagonian , although there are many Rohingya speakers due to the massive refugee camps. The most significant livelihood of Cox's Bazar district is tourism. Millions of foreign and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. A number of hotels, guest houses, and motels have been built in
870-425: Was 1,133 people per km . Cox's Bazar District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 71.58%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 103.32 males per 100 females. Approximately, 43.62% (1,231,639) of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 14,881 (0.64%), mainly Rakhine with some Chakma and Tanchangya . Muslims are the largest religious community. Prior to Partition,
900-502: Was later ceded to the British. The Chittagong Hill Tracts were separated from Chittagong in 1860. In 1947, Chittagong came under Pakistan and became part a district of East Pakistan. Port of Chittagong was a big spot for exports and imports of Pakistan. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar District was separated in 1984. There are 15 upazilas and 33 thanas within Chittagong District. There are 16 Thanas for
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