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Ramu, a small town in Cox’s Bazar district, is known for its Buddhist heritage and the largest Buddhist statue in Bangladesh. If you’re planning to visit, here’s how to get there. Key Takeaways Ramu is 16 km north of Cox’s Bazar town, accessible by road. Local buses and CNGs run frequently from Cox’s Bazar, taking […]
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You want to see the best of Bangladesh in one trip, but the country’s geography makes planning tricky. Rivers split the land, roads can be slow, and ferry schedules change with the seasons. A good itinerary needs to match transport realities, not just a list of places. Start in Dhaka. Most international flights land at […]
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Maheshkhali Island sits off the coast of Cox’s Bazar, separated by the Bakkhali River. It’s not a typical tourist island — more a fishing community with a few interesting sites. Getting there is straightforward but requires a short boat ride. Start from Cox’s Bazar Your journey begins at Cox’s Bazar town. The only way to […]
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Sonadia Island is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar. It’s not developed for tourism, so getting there requires planning. Most travellers start from Cox’s Bazar town. Getting to Cox’s Bazar First You can fly from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar Airport. Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla, and Novoair operate daily flights. The flight takes […]
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Saint Martin’s Island is Bangladesh’s only coral island, located in the Bay of Bengal about 9 km south of the Teknaf peninsula. The island is small, roughly 8 km long and 1 km wide, with a population that swells during the tourist season. Most visitors come between November and March, when the weather is dry […]
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You’re in Dhaka and want to get to Cox’s Bazar. The most practical way is by bus or plane. Trains don’t run to Cox’s Bazar yet. Here’s what you need to know. By Bus from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar Several bus companies operate direct services from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar. Buses depart from the Gabtoli, […]
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