Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar, The tourist capital of Bangladesh. The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope, one of the worlds longest. It is located 150 km south of the industrial port Chittagong. Cox's Bazar is also known by the name Panowa, whose literal translation means "yellow flower." Its other old name was "Palongkee". The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1799), an officer of the British East India Company. Cox was appointed Superintendent of Palongkee outpost after Warren Hastings becameGovernor of Bengal. Captain Cox was specially mobilised to deal with a century-long conflict between Arakan refugees and local Rakhains. He embarked upon the task of rehabilitating refugees in the area and made significant progress. Captain Cox died in 1799 before he could finish his work. To commemorate his role in rehabilitation work, a market was established and named Cox's Bazar ("Cox's Market") after him. Today, Cox's Bazar is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh, now a days it is a major international tourist destination, and has international hotel chains. In 2013, the Bangladesh Government formed the Tourist Police unit to better protect local and foreign tourists, as well as to look after the nature and wildlife in the tourist spots of Cox's Bazar.

There are many tourist attractions around Cox’s Bazar, which are easily accessible by Jeeps and in some cases cars.

Himchari:

 Is famous for Himchari Waterfall and natural beauty. It is located about 8 km south of Cox’s Bazar. During the winter dry season, the waterfall dwindles but in the rainy season it is fabulous. Besides a beach drive to Himchari is an exotic experience.
 Inani Beach:

 A Pristine rocky beach with corals all around. It is bordered by hills and forests and is located only 32km south of Cox’s Bazar. It can also be accessed via Himchari.
 Aggmeda Khyang:

 A large elaborately planned and decorated Buddhist Monastery. It is located near the entrance to the Cox's Bazar town. It has been designed to sit on a series of large timber columns. The monastery holds a big collection of manuscripts, prayer chamber, bronze Buddha images of Burmese origin and an assembly hall.
 Ramu: 

A typical Buddhist village located 16 kilometers away from Cox's Bazar. It is accessible from the main highway leading to Chittagong. The village accomodates monasteries, khyangs and pagodas. There are images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones inside the pagodas. Temple on the Baghkhali River houses relics along with a 13 feet high bronze statue of Buddha rested on a six feet high pedestal. Wood carvings here is delicate and refined. In the village weavers ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars.
 Teknaf:

 A drive to this small town called Teknaf which is about 80km from Cox’s Bazar is a memorable experience as the road goes alongside the beautiful Naf river and through forested hilly roads. Teknaf is the southernmost point of Bangladesh and is bordered by Myanmar.