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Photographs and video

Photographs and video on this site come from Wikimedia Commons and are used under the licences shown. Some have been resized or cropped. Our thanks to the photographers.

Golden sunset over Patenga Sea Beach with people silhouetted at the water’s edge Rony Barua · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Visitors on the wet sand at Patenga as ships wait on the horizon at dusk ANKAN · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Foy’s Lake winding between green wooded hills under a cloudy sky Salim_Khandoker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The forested summit of Chandranath Hill rising into mist Syed Sajidul Islam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A walker on the footpath climbing the grassy ridges of Chandranath Hill Hasib · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Green grass mounds and scattered trees on the tidal flats of Guliakhali Sea Beach Syed Sajidul Islam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Trees standing on the open grassy shore at Guliakhali Syed Sajidul Islam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mahamaya Lake with low green hills beneath a wide sky uddinnasirbd · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A weathered boat moored at the edge of Mahamaya Lake Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A road curving through dense green forest in Sitakunda Eco-Park Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bhatiary Lake between forested hills, with small boats on the water Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The wide sandy shore of Parki Beach lined with casuarina trees Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The shoreline of Sandwip at dusk under a deep blue sky Farhan7662 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Visitors at a tier of Khoiyachora Waterfall in the forest Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Cross of Sacrifice among lawns and trees at the Chittagong War Cemetery Md. T Mahtab · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The entrance of the Ethnological Museum in Agrabad Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Stepped lawns beneath tall trees at DC Hill Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A boatman on the Karnaphuli River at night with the lights of the port behind Ashfaque Faruquee · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Port cranes lit up at night beside the Karnaphuli River Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A Mezbani meal of rice and beef curries served in clay pots Sm faysal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tea bushes and shade trees in a tea garden in Fatikchhari Namhar lehos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Rooftops and trees of Chattogram city under towering clouds Taohid Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Anandabazar Sea Beach Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque Intakhab · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Asgar Ali Chowdhury Jame Mosque Rafi Bin Tofa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Aviary and Eco-Park, Rangunia সুজয় বড়ুয়া · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Badr Auliya Dargah Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bangladesh Maritime Museum Shafi aszad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bangladesh Railway Museum Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Banshkhali Eco Park Azim Al Jabber · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Banshkhali Sea Beach Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Baroiyadhala National Park কিংশুক পার্থ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Batali Hill Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Biplob Udyan Azim Al Jabber · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Boro Komoldoho Ruposhi Waterfall Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Butterfly Park Bangladesh Roy Upam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chandanpura Mosque Astrothomas · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chandpur Belgaon Tea Garden Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chatteshwari Kali Temple Risadul Islam (Foisal) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chattogram Central Shaheed Minar Iqbal Hossain · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chattogram City Corporation Public Library Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Cheragi Pahar Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chittagong Buddhist Monastery Kazi Md. Jahirul Islam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chittagong University Museum Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chittagong Zoo IqbalHossain · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary Asif Chowdhury Sadi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Church of the Immaculate Conception Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chuti Kha Jame Mosque Mohanmadrasel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Darul Adalat (Portuguese Building) Intakhab · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary Osmangoni0015 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hajarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary Mir sunan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
ISKCON Prabartak Sri Krishna Temple Nishanmuhuri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jamboree Park Great Hero32 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jamiatul Falah Mosque Intakhab ctg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Kadam Mubarak Mosque Iqbal Hossain · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Kalurghat Bridge ShifayetH · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Karnaphuli Tunnel Press Information Department · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Kattali Sea Beach Rafi Bin Tofa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
MA Aziz Stadium Al Riaz Uddin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mirzakhil Darbar Sharif রহিম সৈকত · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mullah Miskin Mosque Risadul Islam (Foisal) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Napittachora Waterfalls MD SHAH IMRAN · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Rajabhuban Rajbari Tanvir Anjum Adib · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Rupali Guitar Unknown artistUnknown artist · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Shadhinata Complex Shahidul Hasan Roman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Shah Amanat Bridge Abdulmominbd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Shankar Math and Mission Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Shrine Of Bayazid Bostami Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sreepur Bura Mosque MustafaKamal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sri Sri Sita Temple Moheen Reeyad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wali Khan Mosque Intakhab ctg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Zia Memorial Museum Owais Al Qarni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Scenic view of Sitakund Eco-Park, Chittagong, Bangladesh Tanvir Rahat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mohamaya Lake, Mohamaya Eco Park, Chittagong, Bangladesh Tanvir Rahat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sources we use

Bangladesh Meteorological Department

Government of Bangladesh · Official source

Weather forecasts and storm warning signals.

https://live6.bmd.gov.bd/

Bangladesh National Portal

Government of Bangladesh · Official source

Entry point to official government services.

https://bangladesh.gov.bd/

Beautiful Bangladesh — Chattogram

Bangladesh Tourism Board · Official source

Starting point for verifying destinations.

https://beautifulbangladesh.gov.bd/district/chattogram

Chattogram District Administration

Government of Bangladesh · Official source

Administrative structure: the 15 upazilas of the district.

https://chattogram.gov.bd/

Department of Disaster Management

Government of Bangladesh · Official source

Public preparedness guidance for cyclones, floods and landslides.

https://ddm.gov.bd/

Fire Service and Civil Defence, Chattogram Division

Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence · Official source

Contact list of fire stations and offices, Chattogram Division, August 2026.

geoBoundaries: Bangladesh administrative boundaries

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and OCHA · Open data

Union boundaries used to place records in Karnaphuli Upazila. CC BY 3.0 IGO.

https://www.geoboundaries.org/

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap contributors · Open data

Directory records and map points imported on 14 October 2026 under the Open Database Licence. Maintained by volunteers and not checked by our editors.

https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright

Published helpline references

Wikipedia and national news media · News media

National short-code helplines cross-checked on 13 October 2026. To be re-confirmed against the issuing authorities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_numbers_in_Bangladesh

Wikidata and Wikipedia

Wikimedia Foundation · Open data

Landmarks, union names and 2022 census population figures, read on 14 October 2026. Wikidata is CC0; summaries are our own wording of the linked Wikipedia articles.

https://www.wikidata.org/