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Chattogram Division Chattogram Division Chittagong Division (Officially Chattogram Division) is geographically the largest of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. Total Area: 33444.03 sq km (Banglapedia) /34,529.97 km2. The administrative division includes mainland Chittagong...

Chattogram Division Chattogram Division Chittagong Division (Officially Chattogram Division) is geographically the largest of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. Total Area: 33444.03 sq km (Banglapedia) /34,529.97 km2. The administrative division includes mainland Chittagong District, neighboring districts and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Chittagong Division is an important agricultural area, as well as being a major supplier of hydroelectric power. The city of Chittagong is the country's most important seaport and a vital commercial and industrial center. There are many lofty hills in Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban, and the eastern part of Chittagong districts. Chittagong Division is home to Cox's Bazar, the longest natural sea beach in the world as well as St. Martin's Island, Bangladesh's sole coral reef. About the location ▪ With its rolling green hills, dense forests, cool climate and broad sandy beaches, Chittagong Division, located in the southeasternmost areas of Bangladesh ▪ It is bounded by the Dhaka and Sylhet divisions on the north, the Bay of Bengal and Arakan (Myanmar) on the south, the Mizoram, Tripura, and Chin states of India on the east, and the Dhaka and Barisal divisions on the west. ▪ Chittagong to Dhaka is 265 kilometers (165 miles).  Administration ▪ Chittagong Division was formed in 1984 with 11 districts because of the administrative decentralization. ▪ The greater Sylhet district was separated from the Chittagong Division with the formation of the Sylhet division in 1995. ▪ Chittagong Municipality was established on 27 June 1977; Chittagong City Corporation was formed on 31 July 1990. ▪ Chittagong Division is subdivided into eleven districts (zilas) and then into 99 sub-districts (upazilas). The districts are: Chittagong Cox's Bazar Rangamati Bandarban Khagrachhari Feni Lakshmipur Comilla Noakhali Brahmanbaria and Chandpur Administration Division City Population Density Area Literacy corpor District Upazila Paurasabha Union Ward (per sq (sq km) Urban Rural rate (%) ation km) 2119887 33444.03 1 11 104 59 567 927 6849435 838 52.7 8 City Corporation (Census 2001) City Corporation Metropolitan Thana Ward and Union Mahalla and Mouza 1 12 41 207 Demography Population Total 2,80,48,313; Male 13751764, Female 14296549; Muslim 25132573, Hindu 1982650, Buddhist 842248, Christian 63363 and others 27479. (Banglapedia) According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Chittagong Division had a population of 3,32,02,326, 33.7% of whom lived in urban areas. The population density was 979 people per km2. 90.11% were Muslims, 6.61% Hindus, 2.92% Buddhists, 0.22% Christians and 0.14% others. (Wikipedia) ▪ Main City: Chittagong ▪ Population: 23,999,345 ▪ Literacy rate: 32.08% Source: https://www.amardesh.com/division_chittagong.php Chittagong or Chattogram District/City ▪ A bustling city, the capital of Chittagong Division, and the 2nd largest city in the country. ▪ Chittagong District area 5282.92 sq km, is bounded by khagrachhari and Rangamati districts and Tripura state of India on the north, cox's bazar district on the south, Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari districts on the east and Noakhali district and the Bay of Bengal on the west. Chittagong District is quite different from other districts for its unique natural beauty characterized by hills, rivers, sea, forests and valleys. ▪ 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. ▪ The Greater Chittagong Area had a population of more than 140 million in 2022. ▪ In 2022, the Chittagong District had a population of approximately 9.2 million. ▪ In 2022, the city area had a population of more than 5.6 million. ▪ The city is home to many large local businesses and plays an important role in the Bangladeshi economy. THE PORT CITY:CHITTAGONG ▪ Chittagong Port Authority is a government agency of Bangladesh responsible for the management, maintenance and governance of the country's major port of Chittagong. It located in the city of Chittagong on the Karnaphuli River nine nautical miles from the shore of the Bay of Bengal of the Indian Ocean. The CPA is part of the Ministry of Shipping. ▪ The first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) of Bangladesh, established in 1983, is situated here. Chittagong Municipality was formed in 22 June 1863. It was turned into Chittagong City Corporation on 31 July 1990.  Historical Background Ancient: Stone Age fossils and tools unearthed in the region indicate that Chittagong has been inhabited since Neolithic times. It is an ancient port city, with a recorded history dating back to the 4th century BC. The Arab traders had business transactions with this port since 9th century AD. Chittagong region was under the kingdom of Arakan during sixth and seventh centuries. Before the Muslim rule Chittagong had been either under the control of the Arakan's or under the kings of Burma. Medieval: Arab Muslims (and later Persians too) frequented Chittagong for trade since the 9th century. ▪ In the Fourteenth Century, explorer Ibn Battuta passed through Chattogram during his travels. ▪ Sultan Fakruddin Mubarak Shah (1338-1349) of Sonargaon conquered Chittagong in 1340. Portuguese: ships from Goa and Malacca began frequenting the port city in the 16th century. The cartaz system was introduced and required all ships in the area to purchase naval trading licenses from the Portuguese settlement. ▪ Mughal-Arakanese battle on the Karnaphuli River in 1666. ▪ The Mughals renamed Chittagong as Islamabad. ▪ In 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation War, Chattogram suffered massive losses in people and buildings given that they denied the Pakistani army access to the port. Names of Chittagong/Chattogram ▪ The etymology of Chittagong is uncertain. Historians have given various explanations as to the origin of the name Chittagong. The port city has been known by various names in history, including Chatigaon, Chatigam, Chattagrama, Islamabad, Chattala, Chaityabhumi and Porto Grande De Bengala. ▪ The Bengali word for Chittagong, Chattogram, has the peefix- "Chatto" (চট্ট/আদর্)শ "Gram" (গ্রাম) meaning village in Standard Bengali. ▪ The earliest records, before Islam reached the region, state that it was a place of chaitya or Buddhist monasteries. The city had a very large Buddhist population before Islam. ▪ The Burmese tradition of the city's etymology, is that an Arakanese king, invading in the 9th century, gave the city the name Tsit-ta-gung (to make war is improper) ▪ One explanation credits the first Arab traders for shatt ghangh (Arabic: )‫شط غنغ‬where shatt means "Delta" and ghangh stood for the Ganges. ▪ The Portuguese referred to the port city as Porto Grande de Bengala, which meant "the Grand Harbor of Bengal". The term was often simplified as Porto Grande. ▪ The city was renamed Islamabad (City of Islam) during the Mughal era. The name continues to be used in the old city. In April 2018, the Cabinet Division of the Government of Bangladesh decided to change the city's name to Chattogram. ▪ The Chittagong Hill Tracts not only feature Indigenous Location distinct landscapes but also unique indigenous Communities communities. Unlike the majority Bengali Chakma population, the region is home to diverse Adivasi groups of Mongoloid origin, inhabiting Rangamati, Chittagong Hill Tracts Marma Bandarban, and Khagrachhari. (Bandarban, Rangamati ▪ The culture of this tribal people is also very Tripura and colorful. The greatest cultural festival of these Khagrachari district) Bawm people is the "Baisabi utsab". In Chittagong hill tracts all the tribal communities celebrate the Pangkhu festival in the same way. The only difference is the name. The Chakma calls it 'Biju’, the Tanchangya Lusai calls it Bishu, the Tripura calls it 'Baisu' and the Marma 'Sangrai' and the first 2-3 words of all the Tanchangya three names form the word 'Baisabi'. They Khiang celebrate the day from April 12 to 14 to say goodbye to the outgoing Bangla year and to Mru welcome the New Year. Asam ▪ In Chittagong Hill Tracts each tribe has its own dialect, distinctive dress, rites, and rituals. But Gurkha despite these distinctive features there are strong bonds between them. They are generally peace- Chak loving, honest, and hospitable. Khum Indigenous Culture ▪ The Chakma are the largest and more than half the combined tribal population in Bangladesh. They are scattered around the three hill districts of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). Buddhism is the most common religion within the tribe. They refer to their tribal chief as Chakma Raja. Chakmas are considered more privileged than most other indigenous Bangladeshi tribes. They have their own language, culture, tradition, and history. Women wear pinon and khadi (handmade) and men wear dhuti. They grow crops via a special eco-friendly method called "Jhum cultivation". They migrated to Bangladesh in the 15th century. ▪ Marmas are the second largest ethnic group in Bangladesh and they are of Burmese (Myanmar) ancestry. The Marmas regarded Burma (Myanmar) as the centre of their cultural life. Historically it is believed that the Arakanese emperor has invaded the south-eastern region of the current Bangladesh. Since then the region was ruled under the Burmese emperor and Marma ethnic groups were established from that period. Chittagong Hill Tracts The Chittagong Hill Tracts, often shortened to simply the Hill Tracts and abbreviated to CHT, refers to the three hilly districts within the Chittagong Division in southeastern Bangladesh, bordering India and Myanmar (Burma) in the east: Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and Bandarban. Covering 13,295 square kilometres (5,133 sq mi), CHT is a extensively hilly area and home to a variety of tribal peoples in Bangladesh. The CHT were divided by the British in the 19th century into three tribal chieftaincies, the Chakma Circle, the Mong Circle and the Bohmong Circle. They formed a single district until 1984, when they were divided into three separate districts. Educational Institutions Secondary Medical Primary University: 6 school: 2202 College: 6 school: 8786 cadet college: Community Marine Kindergarten: 2 school: 341 academy: 1 65 Technical Teachers' Satellite education training Madrasa: 2017 school: 104 college: 4 college: 11 Homeopathy Nursing Polytechnic College: 345 college: 7 institute: 5 institute: 6 Law college: 9 Notable Educational Institutions Chittagong Chittagong University of Feni Government Sir Asutosh Degree Satkania College Chittagong College University (1966) Engineering and College (1922) College (1939) (1949) Technology (1968) Cox's Bazar Lakshmipur Khagrachhari Brahmanbaria Chakaria College Comilla Victoria Government Government Government Government (1968) College College (1962) College (1964) College (1974) College Faridganj Degree Haimchar Degree Puran Bazar Jilani Chisti College College College Degree College Notable Educational Institutions Fulgazi Sonagazi Hajiganj Model Comilla Zila Matlab College Government Government College School (1837) College (1972) College (1972) Annada Chandipur Mansa Patiya Ideal High Noakhali Zila Bishnupur High Government High High School School (1845) School (1853) School (1925) School (1875) (1924) Bandarban Ramgarh Feni Model High Adampur Fazil Feni Alia Madrasa Government High Government High School (1927) Madrasa (1917) (1923) School School (1952) Public Universities of Chittagong University of Chittagong The University of Chittagong is a public University with multidisciplinary faculties situated across a 2110-acre hilly landmass in Fatehpur Union of Hathazari Upazila, 22 kilometres north of Chittagong city of Bangladesh. This university has the largest campus among Bangladeshi universities. The academic activities of the university formally began on 18 November 1966. It has about 24,000 students and more than 1000 faculty members. Area:2110-acre (8.5 km2) Cumilla University The Comilla University is a public university located at Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on 250 acres (100 ha) of land at Shalban Vihara, Moynamoti. Comilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) Noakhali Science and Technology University (known as NSTU) is a public university in the coastal terrain Noakhali of Bangladesh. It is the 27th public university (out of 32) and the fifth science and technology university in Bangladesh. Rangamati Science and Technology University (RSTU) Rangamati Science and Technology University is a public university located in Rangamati, Bangladesh. Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology commonly referred to as CUET (Bengali: চুয়েট), is a public engineering university in Bangladesh located in Raozan Upazila under Chittagong District. Established in 1968 Chattogram Medical University Chittagong Medical University is a Government Medical University situated in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) is a public university in Bangladesh. It is the only specialized veterinary university in Bangladesh. It is located at Khulshi, Chittagong. Important Places Tourist Spots, Archaeological and Historical Sites Foy's Lake Foy's Lake is a man-made lake in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was created in 1924 by constructing a dam across the stream that came down from the hills in the northern part of Chittagong. The purpose of creating an artificial lake was to provide water to the residents of the railway colony. It was named after Mr. Foy, a Railway engineer, believed to materialize said project. Chittagong War Cemetery This cemetery was established to honor Commonwealth soldiers and others who died in World War II. The cemetery was created by the British Army, and there were originally about 400 burials. Graves have since been transferred to this cemetery from the Lushai Hills (Assam) and other isolated sites, and from Chittagong Civil Cemetery. Chittagong War Cemetery is located at Dampara, 19 Badsha Mia Road, 22 kilometers north of the airport and 8 kilometers from the port. The place which was formerly paddy fields, now then been developed Cox's Bazar Beach Cox's Bazar consists of miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples, and tribes. Having the world's longest unbroken 120 k.m beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain of hills covered with deep green forests, Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the world. Kaptai National Park ▪ Kaptai National Park is a major national park of Bangladesh situated in Rangamati District. ▪ It was established in 1999 and its area is 5,464.78 hectares (13,498.0 Acres). ▪ Prior to the declaration of the national park, it was Sitapahar Reserve. Patenga Patenga beach is about 22 km. from Chittagong and is approachable by a motorable road. On the way to the beach, one passes the Patenga Airport. Another ideal picnic spot is the Fouzdarhat sea-beach about 16 km. from Chittagong. Patenga sea beach is one of the major attractions of Chittagong for the tourists. Besides the sea beach, people can enjoy boating and river cruises in the River Karnaphuli. Ethnological Museum ▪ The Ethnological Museum of Chittagong is the only ethnological museum in Bangladesh and is located in Agrabad, Chittagong. ▪ The Museum contains displays featuring the history of Bangladesh's tribal people. ▪ The Ethnological Museum was established in 1965 and the museum opened to the public in 1974. Lalmai Hills Lalmai Hills north-south elongated low hill range of about 17 km long and 1-2.4 km wide and about 8 km westward from Comilla. Township is called the Lalmai- Mainamati hill range. The northern extremity of the hill ranges is at Ranir Bungalow whereas the southern extremity ends at Chandimura. The northern part of the hill range is locally known as Mainamati, while the southern part is known as Lalmai. The name Lalmai is probably derived from red soil or the Lalambi forest. Shalban Bihar Shalban Bihar is an archaeological site in Moinamoti, Comilla, Bangladesh. The ruins are in the middle of the Lalmai hills ridge, and these are of a 7th- century Paharpur-style Buddhist Bihar with 115 cells for monks. It operated through the 12th century. Excavations have revealed many archaeological artifacts dated to between the 7th and 12th centuries. Most of them are kept in the Moinamoti Museum. Bariura Old Bridge Bariura Old Bridge or Hatirpool is one of the ancient bridges in Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria District, and is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Brahmanbaria. It was built during Mughal Empire at Bariura, adjacent to the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. Haripur Barabari Haripur Barabari is a palace in Horipur Union of Nasirnagar Upazila at Brahmanbaria district, Bangladesh earlier known as East Bengal. This palace founded by Jamindar Krishna Prasad Roy Choudhury (1870-1936) in eighteenth century. Bogakain Lake Bogakain Lake, also called Baga Lake or Boga Lake, is a lake located in Ruma Upazila in the hill district Bandarban, Bangladesh. It is a natural sweet and deep-water lake. Its height from sea level is nearly 1,246 feet (380 m). Geologists believe that it was created by collection of rainwater in summer. The lake is irregular in shape. Arifile Mosque Arifile Mosque is in Sarail Upazila at Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh, founded by Shah Arif in 1662. Name derived from Arif to Arifile. Locally known as Arail Mosque. This is an example of Mughal architecture, which combined Bengali, Persian, and Islamic influences. Arifile Mosque is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Brahmanbaria District and 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) northwest of Sarail Upazila. Dulahazara Safari Park Dulahazara Safari Park was developed on an undulating landscape of around 2,224 acres (9.00 km2) of area at Chakaria Upazila in Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh, some 107 km away from the port city, Chittagong, with an objective to create facilities for eco-tourism, research work and entertainment as well as from conserving wild animals in a natural environment. Dulahazara Safari Park is home to at least 4,000 animals of 165 species. Bangladesh Railway Museum Bangladesh Railway Museum is the sole railway museum of Bangladesh Railway located in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It was a bungalow before it was turned to a museum on November 15, 2003, which showcases some of the rich collection of relics, objects used in Assam Bengal Railway (1942), Eastern Bengal Railway (1947) and Pakistan Railway (1961). The Mainimati Ruins The Mainimati Ruins are a selection of more than fifty scattered Buddhist sites that enjoy special significance as a center of Buddhist culture. The three most important of the various religious ruins are Salban Vihara, Kotila Mura and Charpatra Mura. The Buddha Dhatu Jadi The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is located close to Balaghata town, in Bandarban City, in Bangladesh. Dhatu are the material remains of a holy person, and in this temple, the relics belong to Buddha. It is the largest Theravada Buddhist temple in Bangladesh and has the second-largest Buddha statue in the country. Inani Beach Inani Beach is an 18-kilometre-long sea beach in Ukhia Upazila of Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh. It has a lot of coral stones, which are very sharp. These coral stones look black and green, and they are found in summer or rainy seasons. Pathorkhani peninsula and Jaliapalong, Inani Beach. Saint Martin's Island Saint Martin's Island is a small island in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. There is a small adjoining island that is separated at high tide, called Chera Dwip. Sajek Valley Sajek Valley is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh, situated among the hills of the Kasalong range of mountains in the northern area of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Referred to as the "Queen of Hills" and the "Roof of Rangamati", the valley is known for its greenery and dense forests, situated at an elevation of 1,800 feet (550 m) above sea level. Nilachol Nilachol is a wonderful tourist spot which is located at Tigerpara, just 5 km away from Bandarban. The spot is maintained by district administration and locally, it is known as Tiger Hill. It is near about 2000 feet above sea level. The entire Bandarban city can be seen at a glance by standing at the peak of Nilachol. Walking through the clouds in the rainy season, feeling fog in winter, and the beauty of the moonlit night, sunset and sunrise attract tourists a lot.  Keokradong Sajek Valley Nijhum Dwip Marine Drive St. Martin Island Tourist places of Chittagong division at a glance Inani Beach Nafakum Guliakhali Sea beach Mainamati War Cemetery Kaptai Lake Shalbon Bihar Mainamati  Abandoned Zamindar palace Golden Temple Hanging Bridge Rangamati Chittagong Railway Station Bajra Shahi Mosque Buddhist Temple, Shalbon Bihar Religious Buildings in Chittagong City Kaibalyadham Ram Thakur Ashram Sri Sri Kaibalyadham was established in Jadavpur on the 25th of February 1942 (Bengali year: 1349, 13th Falgun) as a branch of the Ashram in Pahartali, Chittagong. The ashram was at that time a small two-storeyed building Chandanpura Mosque Chandanpura Masjid is a mosque situated in the old part (north) of Chittagong on the road to Kaptai in Bangladesh. It is a famous landmark in Chittagong and a popular tourist attraction for its impressive architecture consisting of multiple domes and minarets painted in bright colors. Although it was renovated in 1952, the mosque has deteriorated over the years due to environmental factors. Bayazid Bostami Mazar The Shrine of Bayazid Bostami is a shrine in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Bayazid Bostami was a famous Persian Sufi born in Bostam, Iran. Its shrine area as a complex consists of a tomb surrounded by a brick structure along with an old mosque and a large pond. The whole complex is located on a hillock of Nasirabad, considered to be a holy place, and attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims daily. Chandranath Temple Chandranath Temple located on top of the Chandranath Hill, is a famous Shakti Peeth located near Sitakunda in Bangladesh where, as per Hindu sacred texts, the right arm of Goddess Sati fell. Chandranath Temple is a pilgrimage site for Hindus. Its height is about 1,020 feet (310 m) above sea level. There are 51 Shakti Peeth linking to the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit. Each temple has shrines for Shakti and Kalabhairava. The Right Arm of Sati Devi’s corpse is believed to have fallen here. The Shakti is known by the name Bhavani. Chatteshwari Kali Temple Sree Sree Chatteshwari Kali Temple is a Hindu temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali located in the centre of Chittagong city in Bangladesh. It was built in the 18th Century. The goddess of the temple is considered the guardian deity of the town of Chittagong, according to Hindu belief. Foods and Traditions of Chittagong Mejbani Mangsho The Chittagong region is famous for spicy and hot curries – mainly beef. Mejbani Gosht is very popular and famous. Mezban is a Persian word meaning a host. The word now means 'community feasting', a tradition originating in Dhaka. Kala Bhuna Beef Kalo/Kala Bhuna is one of the famous beef recipes in Bangladesh. And the specialty of the recipe is its spices. Beef shoulder pieces are cooked with traditional spices till become dark and tender. Kala buna and Mejbani Mangsho preparations are signature dishes of the port city of Chittagong. Tradition: Mezban Mezban is the favorite and traditional food in Chittagong. Mezban(locally known as Mejjan) is one of the popular social festivals of the Chittagong region in Bangladesh. The word "Mezban" in Persian means host and "Mezbani" means hosting or arranging a feast for the guests. Historically Mezbani is a traditional regional feast where people are invited to enjoy a meal with white rice and beef, besides a ton of other dishes, are also served such as curry of Mung Bean, Liver Fry, etc. depending on the event held on the occasions such as death anniversaries, birth anniversaries, own successes, launching of a new business, entry into a new house, the birth of a sought-after child in a family, marriage, Aqiqah, and circumcision, ear piercing of girls, and naming of the newborn. The invitation to the Mezban ceremony generally remains open for all and various people from different places and neighborhoods convey the invitation to the feast. The invitation cards are printed and distributed among the guests only in urban areas. Usually, the consumption of food at Mezbani takes place from morning to afternoon. Dried Fish The latter one which means dried fish is used to make many dishes/salads/appetizers e.g. ‘Shutki Vorta’, ‘Begun-Shutki Torkari' etc. Seafood Chittagong is famous for its SEAFOOD, with a variety of fish, prawns, and crabs available in the city's many restaurants and markets. Bamboo Chicken Bamboo Chicken is one of the most popular items in the menu and is also a favorite among the residents of Chittagong Hill Tracts. So much so, all the brands here, without any exception, have mentioned bamboo chicken or bamboo fish as a must-try item.  Boisabi Utsab ▪ The indigenous communities of the Chittagong Hill Tracts celebrate Boisabi Utsab, their biggest cultural festival. ▪ This vibrant event marks the farewell to the past year and the welcoming of the new with various traditional festivities. ▪ Different tribes have unique names for the festival—Biju (Chakma), Bishu (Tanchangya), Boisuk (Tripura), and Sangrai (Marma). The name Boisabi combines elements from these terms. ▪ The three-day festival begins with Phul Biju, where people float flowers in rivers and springs, seeking blessings. The second day, Chaitra Sankranti, is the main celebration with traditional feasts, including the special Pachon curry. ▪ The final day, Gojyapojya Din, coincides with the Bangla New Year. ▪ In Rangamati, celebrations began with flowers floating in Kaptai Lake. ▪ On the other hand, the Tripura community started their “Boisuk” festivities at Garjantali Ghat of Kaptai Lake in the morning, while in Khagrachhari, the Tripura community observed these rituals at the Chengi River. Traditional dances, songs, and festive gatherings marked the occasion. Renowned Personality in Chattogram Division Daulat Kazi Daulat Kazi (c. 1600-1638) was a poet of medieval Bengali literature. He is believed to have been born in the Qazi clan of Sultanpur village in Raozan upazila of Chittagong. Syed Waliullah Syed Waliullah (August 15, 1922 – October 10, 1971) was a Bangladeshi novelist, short-story writer and playwright. He was notable for his debut novel, Lalsalu (translated in English with the title "Tree Without Roots"). He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961), Adamjee Prize (1965), Ekushey Padak (1984) and Bangladesh National Film for Best Story (2001).  Famous Bir Sreshtho Ruhul Amin Munir Chowdhury Personality Of Chattogram Sargent Jahurul Haque Pritilota Waddedar Division Novera Ahmed Salam (Language Martyr) Ayub Bacchu Ayuub Bacchu is one of the best guitarists, singers, and composers in Bangladesh. Bibi Russell Bibi Russell is a Bangladeshi fashion designer and former international model. Afzal Ali Afzal Ali was a medieval Bengali poet. He is best known for his magnum opus, Nasihatnama. Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad claims that he belongs to the 17th century. Problems of Chattogram Division and Solutions ▪ The problem of waterlogging in Chittagong has reached such an extent that the first monsoon rain is enough to shut down the city. ▪ Flood problem in the southern part of the division. ▪ Crises of supply water and high salinity are commonplace in Chittagong city. Sometimes the water is so salty that the Wasa is forced to suspend its supply to different neighborhoods. ▪ Chattogram is located near the Myanmar and India boundaries. That is why they face many drug issues. ▪ As Chattogram has many tourist places, tourism facilities should be more developed. ▪ Chattogram port faces many problems in delivering the goods at the right time for these goods are rotten. ▪ Climate Change Impacts in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Indigenous communities, despite making up only 1.8% of the population, are disproportionately affected by climate change. They face land and crop losses, displacement, and higher risks of waterborne diseases. 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