Fun facts about Chittagong
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Chittagong has been known by various names throughout history, including Chatigaon and Islamabad.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region. 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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Chinese traveller Xuanzang described Chittagong as 'a sleeping beauty rising from mist and water' in the 7th century.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region. 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.
From the “History” section
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Chittagong is home to the only coral island in Bangladesh, St. Martin's Island.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region. 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.
From the “Geography” section
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The Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, built in 1667, is a notable Mughal property in Chittagong.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region. 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.
From the “Architecture” section
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Chittagong is known as the Land of the Twelve Saints due to the prevalence of major Sufi Muslim shrines in the district.
Chittagong
Bangladesh
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region. 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.
From the “Culture” section
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