Port city
Chittagong is the port city of Bangladesh. It has extensively developed port facilities for ocean steamers. It situated on the Karnafuly river about 20 kilo meter from it's mouth at the Bay of Bengal. Chittagong is the commercial and manufacturing center of the country.Chittagong's setting is picturesque, it is surrounded by the river and hills that culminate in mountains up to 1,200 meter high. The breathtaking scenary, the beauteous hills covered with green, forests, twittering of birds, hundreds of tribal groups and culture bond us in the net of illusion. Rainfall averages 2,930 mm annually,and the average annual temperature is 26 degree C.
Most Popular Place of Chittagong.
World War II Cemetery : In this well-preserved cemetery at quiet and picturesque place lie buried over 700 soldiers from Commonwealth countries and Japan. The War Cemetery is located in a hillside sloping place, in the south-western corner of Chittagong Medical College Hospital, beside the Badshah Mia Road of the city. The total area of this cemetery is eight acres, which is protected and supervised by the Commonwealth Graves Commission
Patenga Beach : Sandy beach at the meeting place of the roaring sea and the river Karnaphuli. It looks more beautiful from Naval Academy Road which is just beside the Shah Amanat International Airport.
Kattali Beach : Natural beach with mangrove forest west of Halishahar and south of Kattali.
Foy's Lake : Set amidst panoramic surroundings, this ideal spot for outings and picnics is thronged by thousands of visitors. This lake has been created by building a dam based on a plan by an English engineer Mr. Foy. This Lake has been created in the natural environment in 1924 by the initiative of the then Assam-Bengal Railway. Now an amusement park is established there. The zoo is next door.
Ethnological Museum : Shows a mix of tribal artifacts. The Ethnological Museum of Chittagong was established in the first half of nineteen sixties. The museum contains four galleries and a small hall. It is a little dark. Some sections contain mock ups of 'village life' for the different tribal areas with life size dolls. These are reminiscent of the museum in the film 'Planet of the Apes'.
Shrine of Baizid Bostami : This holy shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims. At its base there is a large pond with several hundred tortoises floating in the water. According to tradition, these turtles are descendants of evil spirits (djinns) who were cast into this shape because they incurred the wrath of the great saint who visited the place about 1100 years ago.
Chandanpura Mosque : Situated in the old city, the multi-domed mosque is an architectural sight to behold.
Chittagong Medical College : One of best medical college in Bangladesh and only specialized govt. hospital in Chittagong.It was established in 1958.
Mohsin College: Situated beside Chittagong college. The College area covers almost 31 acres of land decked with beautiful landscape. It is housed in eight metalled/pucca buildings on an extensive beautiful campus in the lap of nature. A beautiful play ground a stretches to the south of college gate, supplying the students a great scope to participate in different games and sports.
Chittagong College : Situated in the old city, is one of the oldest colleges in Bangladesh (estd 1869) and also one of the prestigious academies.
