RANGAMATI & BANDARBAN

Overview

Rangamati is a district in South-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Division  and the town of Rangamati  serves as the headquarters of the district. Area-wise, Rangamati is the largest district of the country. Rangamati was a contesting ground for the kings of Tripura  and Arakan. This region came under the Mughal Empire  after the Muslim invasion in 1566. In 1737 Sher Mosta Khan, a tribal leader took refuge with the Mughals. After this the Chakma settlement began along with various other settlements of varying ethnicity. From 1760 to 1761, this land was leased to the East. Bandarban is a district in South-Eastern Bangladesh, and a part of the Chittagong Division. It is one of the three districts that make up the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the others being Rangamati District and Khagrachari District. Bandarban is regarded as one of the most attractive travel destinations in Bangladesh. Bandarban town is the home town of the Bohmong Chief who is the head of the Marma population. It also is the administrative headquarters of Bandarban district, which has turned into one of the most exotic tourist attractions in Bangladesh.