Tag: bay of bengal

  • Nijhum Dweep National Park

    A significant portion of the small island of Nijhum Dweep (also referred to as Nijhum Dwip), located in the Bay of Bengal under the jurisdiction of the Noakhali District of Bangladesh, was designated in 2001 as the Nijhum Dweep National Park. The park is rich in plant and animal life, as well as being home to plentiful bird-life, while hosting numerous migratory birds.

  • Geography

    Bangladesh is located in South Asia and can be located on a map using the geographic coordinates of 24°N, 90°E. The country is very marshy as it is situated in a low-lying coastal area and experiences a lot of annual rainfall. Unfortunately, the country suffers from floods, cyclones, tornadoes and tidal bores on an annual basis. However the country also enjoys very fertile soil and an ...

  • Chittagong

    Situated in the south-eastern portion of the country near Myanmar (Burma), you will find Chittagong. Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh and also serves as the country's major sea-port. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River in the Bay of Bengal, Chittagong is one of the country's cleanest cities. It has a reputation for mystique and beauty and when you visit, you'll ...

  • Cox

    If miles upon miles of golden sand, beautiful surf and colorful pagodas are what you are looking for in your trip to Bangladesh, look no further than Cox's Bazar. Cox's Bazar has the world's longest beach – roughly 120 kilometers of sand sloping gently to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. When the beach stops, the entertainment starts.