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Chittagong, also known as Chattogram, is the second most important city in Bangladesh after Dhaka and also a major port city. Situated with the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Karnaphuli River to the east, the city serves as the primary route for almost all of Bangladesh's imports and exports. Functioning as a gateway for Bengal since ancient times, Chittagong has hosted travelers from Arabia, Persia, China, and Southeast Asia for centuries. The city continued to grow along major transportation routes, attracting trade and leading to significant development of the port with well-equipped facilities and docks. Chittagong, becoming Bangladesh's gateway to foreign trade, has experienced a steady increase in population. The city, with a high degree of religious and ethnic diversity among Bangladesh's cities, is home to native Bengalis, Arabs, Afghans, and Portuguese settlers, resulting in a mix of various religious beliefs such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
Chittagong has witnessed significant developments in tourism, attracting numerous businesspeople and tourists in recent years. Consequently, the city has seen an increase in accommodation options, including five-star hotels. Whether in Chittagong for business or tourism, it is recommended to explore the popular places in the city. Historical buildings, mosques, tombs, and temples in Chittagong transport visitors to ancient times. Notable places to visit in the city include Patenga Beach, Butterfly Park, Heritage Park, Foy Lake, Batali Hill, Zia Memorial Museum, Chittagong Court Building, Bayazid Bostami Shrine, Chittagong Ethnological Museum, and the Commonwealth War Cemetery. With well-developed sea, air, land, and railway transportation, Chittagong ensures smooth travel both within the city and for domestic and international routes.
Chittagong experiences a tropical monsoon climate, making it a destination for year-round visits. The city has a humid, warm, and balanced climate, with average annual temperatures hovering around 30 degrees Celsius. Monsoon rains are particularly felt between June and September, while the period from October to March offers drier and cooler weather in Chittagong.