Chattogram
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the capital and largest city of the Chittagong Division and Chittagong District.
It is the second-largest city in Bangladesh after the capital, Dhaka, and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region, with a land area of 157 square kilometers. Home to the Port of Chittagong, it is the busiest port in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The city is also the business capital of Bangladesh. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. In 2022, the Chittagong District had a population of approximately 9.2 million according to a census conducted by the government of Bangladesh. In 2022, the city area had a population of more than 5.6 million. The city is an important export hub, with goods such as tea, jute, and petroleum products being shipped through its port. The city is home to many large local businesses and plays an important role in the Bangladeshi economy.
Things to do
There are a few amusement parks and public parks in Chittagong:
- 01Batali Hill
- 02Agrabad Deba
The total area of the reservoir including banks is 27.4 acres.
- 03Foy's Lake Concord
- 04Karnaphuli Shishu Park
Entertainment place located in the heart of the city.
- 05Chittagong Shishu Park
There are places where you can buy show tickets, but generally not for the really popular shows on the same day of the performance.
- 06Bistaar: Chittagong Arts Complex
Where to eat
The people of Chittagong love oily and spicy food. This can be a problem for foreigners and lead to upset stomachs. If you are a foreigner you should consider sticking with better restaurants and eating in large hotels. Never eat green salad which comes with your meal as you will not know if it has been washed in sanitized water.
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