Chittagong

Bangladesh·coastline · bazaar

Patenga Beach is one of the renowned beaches in Bangladesh. For watching the sunset, Patenga is a beautiful sea beach close to Chittagong city.

Bangladesh·highway · ceremony

Muslims gather in thousands near a mosque in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Since it was a Friday the number of devotees kept swelling for the Friday Prayer.

Bangladesh·bazaar

Rohu maach (Labeo rohita), Pomfret (Bramidae), Tengra, Ilish (Tenualosa ilisha), Moka/Mola (Molidae), Baby Shrimp, Pabda fish (Butter Catfish or Ompok pabda), Giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) and Bhetki (barramundi or Asian sea bass - La…

Bangladesh·coastline · river

What a sea of boats and ships in one of the busiest passages in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Bangladesh! Locals enjoy the thrill of taking a speed boat ride at Patenga Sea Beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh·coastline · river

Stroll along the flat bay of Patenga Beach, scattered with large chunks of concrete to deter erosion.

Bangladesh·coastline

Fried seafood, muddy crab and more to satisfy your taste buds at Patenga Sea Beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Bangladesh shares a common Bengali culture, language and history with its neighbours in the nearby Indian state of West Bengal.

Bangladesh·river · aerial

Bangladesh truly has an abundance of water. As a traveller, I would suggest buying bottled water for consumption but it's truly a fact that water is in abundance.

Bangladesh·river · coastline

You can view both types of natural beauty. You can enjoy the river cruise on the Karnaphuli River, or a boat trip onto the ocean waves. It is also one of the busiest trade routes as can be seen in the video.

Bangladesh·coastline · river

Locals board a speed boat for an adventure in the ocean at Patenga Sea Beach, Chittagong. Stroll along the flat bay of Patenga Beach, scattered with large chunks of concrete to deter erosion.

Bangladesh·bazaar

Colourful fruit and vegetable selections for sale in a Bangladesh market. Fresh brown desi murghi andas, white broiler eggs, duck eggs, apples (both green and red), pineapples, fresh fish, lots of green veges and more! Fresh fruit, vegetabl…

Bangladesh·coastline · river

Tourists have a great adventure ride on a speed boat at Patenga Sea Beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Stroll along the flat bay of Patenga Beach, scattered with large chunks of concrete to deter erosion.

Bangladesh·ceremony · highway

Bangladeshi Muslims disperse after offering namaz on a Friday. The traffic on this road was completely blocked by the street vendors with their carts so that the namaz can be offered in peace.

Bangladesh·ceremony · highway

What coordination these Bangladeshi men display as they prostrate themselves for the Friday prayers, in front of a road-side mosque.

Bangladesh·highway · architecture

The Shah Amanat Bridge (3rd Karnaphuli Bridge) in Chittagong is the newest of three bridges crossing the Karnaphuli River in Bangladesh and opened for public use on 8 September 2010.

Bangladesh·temple

Nestled in a small corner is the home of a Hindu family which has been in Bangladesh since forever. They also have a small Kali temple in their courtyard which has the idols of Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati and a Shiva linga.

Bangladesh·coastline · bazaar

Many street vendors sell ice creams and drinks but when you visit, don't miss the chance to taste the area's speciality -- fried spicy mud crab served with falafel and vegetables.

Bangladesh·coastline · boats

Locals enjoy the thrill of taking a speed boat ride at Patenga Sea Beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh. You can view both types of natural beauty. You can enjoy the river cruise on the Karnaphuli River, or a boat trip onto the ocean waves.

Bangladesh·ceremony

Local street vendors selling plants, aloe vera, tomatoes, pumpkin, cucumber, bottle gourd, bananas and more while the Bangladeshi Muslims get ready for the Friday Namaz.

Bangladesh·wildlife · bazaar

Giant Tiger prawns on sale at Kazir Dewry Market in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Shrimp is one of the major export items in Bangladesh, and is locally called “white gold”.