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About Bandarban District, Bangladesh




About Bandarban District, Bangladesh


Bandarban district is located in the south eastern part of Bangladesh. The Geographical position of the district is between 21˚11’ to 22˚22’ North latitudes and between 92˚40’ to 92˚41’ east longitude. It is one of the most tourists’ attractive areas of Bangladesh. Bandarban is one of the most tourist attractive district in Bangladesh.


Bandarban District Map, Bangladesh



History of Bandarban District

The history of Bandarban district is very rich. There is a myth among the local civilians of the region about the naming of Bandarban. They believe that once a number of Banor (Monkey) lived in the region. They came nearby the falls (Chara) to eat salt and then the region got familiarity with the name of “Maokshi Chara”. Maok means Monkey and Chara means Dam. But according to the Marma’s language the original name of the region is “Rod Kaochi Mrow”. During the British East India Company period Chittagong hill tracts was declared as a district in 1860. Then the region was under the district of Chittagong Hill Tracts. According to the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regulation 1900, the whole Chittagong Hill Tracts was divided into three Circles named- Chakma Circle, Mong Circle and Bomang Circle. Current Bandarban district was under formerly Bomang Circle. So the ancient name of the region was “Bomang Thong”. Then the region was declared as a forest zone when it is a vast forest area and devoid of human settlement. The Arakanies were permanently settled in the region after the British ascendancy in Arakan. During the Pakistan Period the region was declared as a subdivision in 1951. After the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly Lama Subdivision including seven sub districts started its journey as a district in 18 April 1981. 



Why is Bandarban District Famous For?

The hilly district Bandarban is famous for its illusive natural landscape and cultural diversification. The Highest peak of Bangladesh- Tajingdong (highest peak biloy-1280 meters) located in Bandarban. Bandarban is one of the top tourist destination in Bangladesh.



Tourist Attractions in Bandarban District

Tourist Attractions in Bandarban district are- Bomang Royal Palace, Baktai and Pukura Para Cascade, Bijoy the Highest Peak of Bangladesh, Keokaradong Peak, Chimbuk Hill, Meghla Parjatan Complex, Nilachal, Nilgiri, Shoila Propat, Prantik Lake, Chimbuk, Boga Lake, Rijuk Fall, Keokradong, Tahjingdong, Shangu River, Golden Temple, Mirinja Parjatan, Upabon Parjatan etc.  


Nature of Bandarban district


Bandarban District Bordered By-

Bandarban District is bordered by Rangamati district to the north, Arakan (a state of Mayanmer) and the Naf River to the south, Indian Border and Rangamati district to the east, Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar districts to the west.


Remarkable Personalities from Bandarban District

Remarkable personalities from Bandarban district are- The remarkable personalities from Bandarban District are- Koarsha ong Marma, Mongsha Pru, Dr Mang Usha, Thoai Marma, Dr Prushanu Marma, U K Ching (Bir Bikram) etc.


Bandarban District Administration

The area of Bandarban is 4479.01 Sq Km. It is under Chittagong Division. There are two Municipalities in Bandarban named Lama and Bandarban. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Bandarban district is 07, named- Bandarban, Rawoangchari, Naikharchari, Alikadam, Ruma, Thanchi and Lama containing 30 Unions, 96 Mauzas and 1554 Villages.



Bandarban District Population Data

The total population of Bandarban district is 495,252 (Male- 246,947 and Female- 234,146). Sex ratio is 101:100, population density 110.20/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.80%. The Literacy Rate of Bandarban district is 63.74%, School attendance rate is 72.50% for 5 to 24 years age group.



Other Improtant Data: The postal code of Bandarban district is 4600 and NWD Code is 0361. Total Parliament seat in Bandarban is 01. During the liberation war, Bandarban was under Sector Number 01. Urbanization rate of the district is 25.86%. The maximum temperature of the district is 34.6˚ C. and minimum 13˚ C. Average Rainfall 3031 mm.


Rivers in Bandarban District

The main rivers flow through Bandarban are- Matamuhari, Sangu, Rankhiang, Bak Khali etc.


Agro Products from Bandarban District

The main agro based products from Bandarban district are- Ginger, turmeric, sesame, cotton, pine apple, almonds, cashew nut, orange, banana, jack-fruit, lemon, tobacco, vegetables etc.


3 comments:

  1. awesome information. Thanks guys

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  2. How did you calculate the literacy rate of Bandarban? Where and how did you get the data/sources? Is the data/source correct? Can we use it in reference? please help me to now.

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