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Bandarban woke slowly on the morning of শুক্রবার, 27 February, wrapped in a soft veil of mist and the lingering coolness of a departing winter. It was one of those rare mornings in the hills that still carried a touch of spring’s gentleness—fresh, quiet and faintly mysterious.
The journey had been long. After finishing office in Dhaka on Thursday, we hurried to the airport to catch an evening flight. From Chattogram, the road led us deeper into the hills, all the way to Bandarban, where we spent the night at Demoire Hotel. By the time we arrived, there was already the pleasant weight of travel in our bodies—the kind of tiredness that comes from movement, anticipation and distance.
Yet Bandarban had its own way of receiving us. The air was unexpectedly cool. Unlike Dhaka, where fans—and even air-conditioners at night—had already become necessary, the hills still demanded a jacket. The change in weather felt almost like entering another season.
Then came the morning.
Stepping out onto the veranda, I was met by a sight that seemed to hold the entire poetry of spring in one frame: a red silk cotton tree in full bloom, its branches aflame with flowers against the pale, foggy backdrop of the hills. The fiery blossoms stood out with breathtaking brilliance in the subdued light, as if nature had lit a quiet lamp inside the mist.
It was not just beautiful; it was arresting. The scene carried the freshness of a new day, the tenderness of spring and the wild elegance that Bandarban so often offers without warning. After the fatigue of the journey, that single moment felt like a reward—an unforgettable beginning to a beautiful morning in the hills.
Bandarban, Bangladesh
An expansive aerial drone shot captures the vibrant activity at the Chattogram Port in Bangladesh. The image showcases rows of colorful shipping containers, towering yellow gantry cranes, and a large cargo vessel docked along the Karnaphuli River. In the background, the dense urban landscape of Chittagong city stretches toward the horizon under a clear sky, highlighting the port's role as a vital economic gateway for the region.
Hundreds of vessels are seen anchored in Karnafuli river near port in Chattogram. The Port of Chittagong is the busiest seaport on the coastline of the Bay of Bengal.
A dynamic scene at a Bangladeshi fish harbor where workers are busy unloading baskets of large, freshly caught marine fish against the backdrop of a major cable-stayed bridge.
Karnaphuli is the largest and most important river in Chattogram and the Chattogram Hill Tracts. Before the Padma, it was the fastest flowing river in Bangladesh. The mouth of the river hosts the Port of Chattogram, the largest and busiest seaport of Bangladesh.
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Kattoli Beach is an attractive beach on the southern side of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway, a little away from Chittagong city. This beach in South Kattali Ward of Pahartali Police Station is unknown to many. Another name of this beach is Jelepara Beach. Here you can see the lifestyle of fishermen very closely and if you want you can buy fish from them.
Beach on one side and rural environment on the other cannot be found in any other beach. And most of all it will be nice to see many birds in Keora forest here. And one can spend a day sitting inside this Keora forest listening to the gentle breeze and roar of the sea. Sea birds are usually seen on the beach. In addition to sea birds, the beaches here are dominated by birds such as pigeons, woodpeckers, pigeons, bhat shaliks, khanjana. So Kattoli Beach is undoubtedly a unique beach.
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Banshkhali, a coastal upazila in southern Chittagong, is home to the second longest sea beach in the country after Cox’s Bazar. In recent years, the beach has become a popular tourist attraction. Local people and also tourists from across the country are visiting the beach and exploring breathtaking beauty every day.
There are many beach points developed like Khankhanabad, Kadamrasul, Baharchara, Ratnapur, Katariya and Gondamara. Among them, Khankhanabad, Baharchara and Ratnapur points have been the most popular ones.
You can see flocks of seabirds, plenty of exquisite sea shells and oysters washing up ashore. The sandy beach, high waves, refreshing and quiet environment of the beach and surrounding nature draw people irresistibly again and again. There are rows of tall tamarisk trees on the beach and concrete slaps placed on the embankment to protect from erosion. And also at Ratnapur point there is a small mangrove forest. Given all of this, the beach has been a big attraction for those who want to have some time away from the madding crowd and concrete jungles we live in.
Sardar Bahadur Nagar Bihari Para in Ward No. 13 of Pahartali was established before independence, on the right side of the railway crossing towards Jhautala, leaving the Ambabagan Railway Colony in the city. After the Liberation War, about four hundred families of stranded Pakistanis and their descendants live in this camp.
The vibrant 'Biju' festival, the soulful celebration of the Chakma and Tanchangya communities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, begins with the colorful rituals of 'Ful Biju' (Flower Biju). Observed during the final days of the Bengali year, the festivities bring a wave of joy across the hill tracts from the very first dawn. On this day, locals gather fresh wildflowers to decorate their homes and congregate by the riverbanks to float flowers on the water, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity. This floral tribute symbolizes bidding farewell to the sorrows of the past year and welcoming a new beginning with hope. Dressed in traditional attire, the participants express their deep reverence and gratitude toward nature through this sacred ritual, highlighting a unique and aesthetic facet of indigenous culture.
Daughter & her mother (behind her) are enjoying the view of Coxs Bazar. In this photo, I loved how the mother is still careful behind her daughter so that she does not go too far in the as she doesn't know how to swim
The Karnaphuli River recently transformed into a vibrant stage for Chattogram’s historic 'Sampan Baich' (Sampan boat race), a cornerstone of local folk heritage. The river swelled with a festive spirit as thousands of spectators lined the banks and crowded onto boats to witness the rhythmic clash of oars against the tide. Marked by rows of traditional sampans and the cheers of enthusiastic crowds, highlights a deep-rooted connection between the river and the people of the port city. Despite the rise of modern engine boats, this traditional race remains a powerful symbol of Chattogram’s identity, reminding everyone of the need to preserve both the river’s health and this centuries-old cultural legacy.
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Karnaphuli or Khawthlangtuipui is the largest and most important river in Chattogram and the Chattogram Hill Tracts. It is a 667-metre (2,188 ft) wide river in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. Originating from the Saithah village of Mamit district in Mizoram, India, it flows 270 kilometres (170 mi) southwest through Chattogram Hill Tracts and Chattogram into the Bay of Bengal. Before the Padma, it was the fastest flowing river in Bangladesh. It is said to "represent the drainage system of the whole south-western part of Mizoram.Principal tributaries include the Kawrpui River or Thega River, Tuichawng River and Phairuang River. A large hydroelectric power plant using Karnaphuli river was built in the Kaptai region during the 1960s. The mouth of the river hosts the Port of Chattogram, the largest and busiest seaport of Bangladesh.
Boat races in Bangladesh. Traditional Sampan race in Karnaphuli River, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Bangladeshi people row during a traditional boat race.
this was taken in early morning after hiking for about 3 hours at keokradong in Bandarban hill tracks Chattogram.
Boli Khela or Bali Khela is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area considered as a national game of the district. It is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. It is one of the oldest traditions of the Chittagong. The sporting event, held in the first month of the Bengali year date of 7th, always takes place at Laldighi Maidan as Jabbarer Boli khela.
Jobbarer Boli Khela was first held on 25 April 1909 on Laldighi Maidan at the initiative of Abdul Jabbar, a businessman from Badarpati area of Chattogram. His desire was to cultivate a sport that would prepare the youth to fight against British rule which is a self-defense without weapons. It was started in 1907. Broad appeal for the sport began at the end of the First World War but subsided at the end of the Second World War. Since then the competition has been held once a year in Chattogram.
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Hundreds of cargo vessels wait at anchor in the outer harbour of Chattogram, Bangladesh, forming a striking pattern across the calm waters of the Bay of Bengal. Captured from above, the scene reveals the immense scale of maritime trade and the vital role the port plays in connecting Bangladesh to global shipping routes. The orderly spread of ships transforms the seascape into a visual map of commerce, movement, and economic lifelines.
Aerial view of the road in the green agricultural fields of rice. Beautiful texture background for tourism, design and agro-industry. Tropical landscape in Asia. green paddy field of Bangladesh
The second-largest city, Chittagong, has the biggest wholesale market for marine and freshwater fish. This place is known as Chattagram Fishery Ghat, which was established 200 years ago. It was founded by the Portuguese. They created this market when business was needed in Chattagram, and they got the right to collect port duty. The traditional Chattagram Fishery Ghat has two locations. The location of the Fishery Ghat on Iqbal Road in Patharghata has been changed to a newer and larger scale Fishery Ghat at Lusai Kanya at the mouth of Rajakhali on the banks of the Karnafuli River. Depending on the season, different types of fish are traded every night from 3 pm to 8 am. In this market, the fish comes from every district, which is later transported to other corners of the country. And that is why the Chattagram Fishery Ghat is full of fish merchants. The fish worth millions are traded.
The Chattagram fishery Ghat is the workplace for many fishmongers, porters, tea-sellers, Betal leaf sellers and shopping bag sellers. In addition, several people work every day at this Ghat to repair nets. This fishery ghat is their livelihood. There is cold storage developed around this market where fish is stored. There are also several restaurants on the Ghat. Around half a million peoples livelihood is connected to this fish market. About 10000 fishing boats and hundreds of trawlers of Chattgaram filled with fish is sold in this market.
Biju is one of the major festivals of the Chakma tribal community. This festival is celebrated on the last two days of the Bengali year and on New Year's Day.
In Khagrachhari, the Chakma community began their merriment by setting flowers adrift on the Chengi river and other water bodies in the area. The children bathed in the river and visited the elderly for blessings.
Fulbiju is more than just a festival. It is a deep reverence for the cultural heritage of the tribal community, a testament to the importance of preserving traditions and passing them on to future generations. It is a celebration of life, of hope, of the promise of new beginnings. As the tribal people bid farewell to the old and welcome the new with open hearts, they are filled with a sense of possibility, knowing that the year ahead will be one of beauty, abundance, and grace.
Fhul Biju is celebrated on April 12. On this day, before dawn, children go out to collect flowers. One part of the collected flowers is worshiped to the Buddha and the other part is floated in water. Houses are decorated with the rest of the flowers. Mul biju is celebrated on the last day of Chaitra month i.e. 13th April. On this day, the Buddha statue is bathed and worshiped in the morning. Children bathe and bless their elderly grandparents and great-grandparents. Many types of delicacies are cooked on this day including birani semai pajan (a type of curry made from a mixture of different vegetables) at home. Friends and relatives visit from house to house and are entertained with these dishes. Wandering all day and night. The first day of the Bengali New Year i.e. 14th April is observed as Gajya Pajya Din (Falling Day). Even on this day Biju is in a mood.
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