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		<title>Tourist Spot</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (The National Parliament Building) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, designed by the famous architect Louis I Kahn, is known throughout the region for its distinctive architectural features. The main building is surrounded by a lake which also doubles as a reflecting pool and in set amidst spacious lawns. Banga Bhaban The [...]]]></description>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #000000;">Jatiya                                  Sangsad Bhaban (The National Parliament Building)                                  at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, designed by the famous                                  architect Louis I Kahn, is known throughout the                                  region for its distinctive architectural features.                                  The main building is surrounded by a lake which                                  also doubles as a reflecting pool and in set amidst                                  spacious lawns.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000080; font-size: x-small;">Banga                                  Bhaban</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">The                                  official residence of the President, located in                                  the heart of capital city, was built in the Moghul                                  architectural style. Areas of well kept grounds                                  and these surrounded the building.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px;"><strong><span style="color: #000080;">MOHESHKHALI</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">An                                  island off the coast of Cox&#8217;s Bazar. Moheskhsli                                  has an area of 268 square km. The center of the                                  island and along the eastern coastline a range                                  of low hills (about 300 feet high) runs through,                                  but the coast to the west and north is low-lying                                  treat, fringed by mangrove forests. On Moinak                                  hill on the coast lies the old temple of Adinath,                                  dedicated to Shiva. By its side on the same hill                                  lies a Buddhist pagoda.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt;" align="justify">Ramu                                  is a typical Buddhist village, about 10 km. from                                  Cox&#8217;s Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. The                                  village has monasteries, Khyangs and pagodas containing                                  images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals                                  inlaid with precious stones. One of the most interesting                                  of these temples stands on the bank of the Bankhali                                  river.</p>
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<div>The temple has a large bronze statue of Buddha                                  measuring thirteen feet high that rests on a six                                  feet high pedestal. The temple also houses old                                  relics and Burmese handicraft. Weavers in Ramu                                  ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen                                  make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.</div>
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<p style="margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px;"><strong><span style="color: #000080;">SONADIA                                    ISLAND</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt;" align="justify">Sonadia                                  is a tiny island of about 9 sq. km. and lies about                                  seven km. off Cox&#8217;s Bazar . The western side of                                  the island is sandy with a sparkling beach famous                                  for different kinds of shells. Off the northern                                  part of the island, there are beds of window pane                                  oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary                                  camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><strong><span style="color: #000080; font-size: x-small;">Madhabkunda                                  &#8211; </span><span style="color: #008000;">the unique beauty                                  of waterfall</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">About                                  3 km. from Dakhinbagh railway station, and up                                  a windy road one comes accross the lovely waterfall                                  of Madhabkunda. It attracts large number of tourists                                  every year. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation offers                                  restaurant, retiring room, picnic and parking                                  facilities for the visitors.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000080; font-size: x-small;">Tamabil                                  &#8211; Jaflong</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">Situated                                  amidst splendid panorama, Tamabil is a border                                  outpost on Sylhet &#8211; Shilong Road, about 55 km.                                  from Sylhet town. Besides enchanting views of                                  the area one can have a glimpse of the waterfalls                                  across the border and rolling stones from hills.                                  Other places of tourist attractions in Sylhet                                  include Jaintiapur and Haripur Gas Field.</p>
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		<title>Sonadia Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sonadia Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox&#8217;s Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sonadia                                  Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox&#8217;s                                  Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western                                  side of the island is sandy and different kinds                                  of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern                                  part of the island, there are beds of window pane                                  oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary                                  camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish. Sonadia Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox&#8217;s Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish. Sonadia Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox&#8217;s Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish.</p>
<p>Sonadia Island lies in the bay about seven km. off Cox&#8217;s Bazar and is only 9 sq. km. in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish.</p>
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		<title>Ramu</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ramu is a typical Buddhist village, about 10 km. from Cox&#8217;s Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. The village has a number of colourful pagodas and Khyangs and monasteries where one can see icons and statues of lord Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones. One of these pagodas on [...]]]></description>
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<p>Ramu                                  is a typical Buddhist village, about 10 km. from                                  Cox&#8217;s Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. The                                  village has a number of colourful pagodas and                                  Khyangs and monasteries where one can see icons                                  and statues of lord Buddha in gold, bronze and                                  other metals inlaid with precious stones. One                                  of these pagodas on the Bankhali river houses                                  a 13 feet tall bronze statue of Buddha that rests                                  on a six feet high pedestal. The pagoda also contains                                  some interesting relics and rare Burmese handicraft.                                  Weavers in Ramu ply their trade in open workshops                                  and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda                                  like houses.</p>
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		<title>Moheshkhali</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An island off the coast of Cox&#8217;s Bazar, Moheskhali has an area of 268 sq. km. Through the center of the island and along the eastern coastline rises a range of low-hills, about 300 feet high, but the coast to the west and north is low-lying and fringed by mangrove forest. Atop Moinak Hill lies [...]]]></description>
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<p>An                                  island off the coast of Cox&#8217;s Bazar, Moheskhali                                  has an area of 268 sq. km. Through the center                                  of the island and along the eastern coastline                                  rises a range of low-hills, about 300 feet high,                                  but the coast to the west and north is low-lying                                  and fringed by mangrove forest. Atop Moinak Hill                                  lies the old temple of Adinath, dedicated to Shiva.                                  By its side on the same hill is a Buddhist pagoda.</p>
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		<title>Foy&#039;s Lake</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Set amidst panoramic surroundings of small hills and islands in the suburbs of Chittagong, this ideal spot for outing and picnics attracts hundreds of visitors every day.]]></description>
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		<title>Sylhet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blessed with a beautiful and bountiful nature, Sylhet is one of the popular tourist destinations of the country.For most part plain land , Sylhet is ringed by low hills on northern and southern boundaries. These are the foot hills of the Khasia and Jaintia range. Sylhet is dotted with lakes, thick forests and fruit gardens,. [...]]]></description>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">Blessed                                  with a beautiful and bountiful nature, Sylhet                                  is one of the popular tourist destinations of                                  the country.For most part plain land , Sylhet                                  is ringed by low hills on northern and southern                                  boundaries. These are the foot hills of the Khasia                                  and Jaintia range. Sylhet is dotted with lakes,                                  thick forests and fruit gardens,. abounds in wildlife.                                  The reserved forests have different species of                                  birds and animals and ideal for bird watching                                  and trekking.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">The                                  Sylhet valley is formed by a beautiful, winding                                   pair of rivers named Surma and Kushiara both of                                  which are fed by innumerable hill streams from                                  the north and south. The valley has a good number                                  of haors which are big natural depressions. During                                  winter these haors are vast streches of green                                  land, but in the rainy season they turn into turbulent                                  seas. The haors provide sanctuary to millions                                  of migratory birds who fly from the north across                                  the Himalayas every winter.The patron saint of                                  Sylhet is Hazrat Shah Jalal (RA). Sylhet town                                  draws thousands of devotees and visitors every                                  year.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify">The                                  tea gardens stretch for miles like a green carpet                                  spread over the slopes of the hills. There are                                  excellent rest-house facilities in many of these                                  tea gardens.</p>
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		<title>Bandarban</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[92 km. from Chittagong by a metalled road, Bandarban is the district headquarters of the Bandarban hill district. It is home town of the Bohmang Chief who is the head of the Mogh tribe. The Moghs are of Myanmar origin and Buddhists by religion. The Moghs are a simple and hospitable people. Bandarban is also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd/images/pic_bandarban.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="141" align="right" />92</span><span style="color: #000000;"> km. from Chittagong by a metalled road,                                        Bandarban is the district headquarters of                                        the Bandarban hill district. It is home                                        town of the Bohmang Chief who is the head                                        of the Mogh tribe. The Moghs are of Myanmar                                        origin and Buddhists by religion. The Moghs                                        are a simple and hospitable people. Bandarban                                        is also the home of the Murangs who are                                        famous for their music and dance. Several                                        other tribes of great ethnogical interest                                        live in the remote areas of the district.                                        The highest peak of Bangladesh &#8211; Tahjin                                        dong (4632 ft.)- is located in the Bandarban                                        district.</span></p>
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		<title>Khagrachhari</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Khagrachhari is the district headquarters of Khagrachhari hill district. Connected to Chittagong by a 92 km. all-weather metalled road, Khagrachhari is ringed by thick rain forests that shelter a wide variety of birds and animals. For the tourist seeking nature in a restful mood, Khagrachhari is the place.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;"><img class="alignnone" title="Khagrachari" src="http://www.sunrisetours-bd.com/picture/image027.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="419" />Khagrachhari                                  is the district headquarters of Khagrachhari hill                                  district. Connected to Chittagong by a 92 km.                                  all-weather metalled road, Khagrachhari is ringed                                  by thick rain forests that shelter a wide variety                                  of birds and animals. For the tourist seeking                                  nature in a restful mood, Khagrachhari is the                                  place.<br />
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		<title>Rangamati</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Chittagong, a 77 km. winding road that passes through lush green fields and forested hills take you to Rangamati at the heart of the lake district. The township is located on the western bank of Kaptai Lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday resort because of its scenic beauty and its lakeside location, its colourful [...]]]></description>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #000000;">From                                  Chittagong, a 77 km. winding road that passes through                                  lush green fields and forested hills take you                                  to Rangamati at the heart of the lake district.                                  The township is located on the western bank of                                  Kaptai Lake. Rangamati is a favourite holiday                                  resort because of its scenic beauty and its lakeside                                  location, its colourful tribes, homespun textile                                  products, ivory and jewellery. </span></p>
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<td colspan="2" height="13"><span style="color: #000000;">For tourists the attractions of Rangamati are                                  numerous, speedboat cruising, water skiing, bathing                                  or merely enjoying nature as it is. It is a rare                                  spot for eco-tourism. Visitors are fascinated                                  by the rich culture of its ethnic people. A visit                                  to the tribal museum and the hanging bridge on                            the lake a must. </span></td>
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<div><span style="color: #000000;">Bangladesh Parjatan                                Corporation provides good hotel and cottage accommodation,                                auditorium, catering, speedboat and other facilities                                at Rangamati.</span></div>
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		<description><![CDATA[About eight km to the west of Comilla town and 114 km South-east of Dhaka lies the low hills known as Mainamati-Lalmai ridge an extensive centre of Buddhist culture. On the slopes of these hills lie scattered a treasure of information about the early Buddhist civilization (8th to 12th century). At Salban in the middle [...]]]></description>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;">About                                        eight km to the west of Comilla town and                                        114 km South-east of Dhaka lies the low                                        hills known as Mainamati-Lalmai ridge an                                        extensive centre of Buddhist culture. On                                        the slopes of these hills lie scattered                                        a treasure of information about the early                                        Buddhist civilization (8th to 12th century).                                        At Salban in the middle of the ridge, excavations                                        laid bare a large Buddhist Vihara (monastery)                                        and imposing central shrine. </span></p>
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<p style="word-spacing: 0pt; line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;">It                                        has revealed  valuable information                                        of the rule of the Chandra and Deva dynasties                                        which flourished here from the 8th to 12th                                        century A. D. </span><span style="color: #333333;">The                                        whole range of hillocks run for about 18th                                        km. and is studded with more than 50 sites.                                        A site museum housed the archaeological                                        finds which include terracotta plaques,                                        bronze statues and casket, coins, jewellery,                                        utensils, pottery and votive stupas embossed                                        with Buddhist inscription.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #666633;">Museum                                        is open Sunday-Friday and closed on Saturday.<br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: #c68600;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mahasthangarh </span><span style="color: #3d808d; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span><span style="color: #000080;">The oldest                                      archaeological site</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;"><img src="http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd/images/mahasthangarh_pic.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="160" align="right" />Located                                      at a distance of 18 km north of Bogra town,                                      Mahasthanragh is the oldest archaeological                                      site of Bangladesh on the western bank of                                      river Karatoa. The spectacular site is an                                      imposing landmark in the area having a fortified                                      long enclosure. Beyond the fortified area,                                      other ancient ruins fan out within a semi                                      circle of about 8 km. radius. Several isolated                                      mounds, the local names of which are Govinda                                      Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir                                      Kunda, Parsuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. surround                                      the fortified city. This 3rd century B. C.                                      archaeological site is still held to be of                                      great sanctity by the Hindus. Every year (mid-April)                                      and once in every 12 years (December) thousands                                      of Hindu devotees join the bathing ceremony                                      on the bank of river Karatoa. A visit to the                                      Mahasthangarh site museum will open up for                                      one a wide variety of antiquities, ranging                                      from terracotta objects to gold ornaments                                      and coins recovered from the site. Also noteworthy                                      are the shrine of Shah Sultan Bulkhi Mahisawary                                      and Gokul Medh in the neighbourhood of Mahasthangarh. </span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: #c68600; font-size: small;">Paharpur<br />
</span><span style="color: #000080;">The largest Buddhist                                      seat of learning</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;"><img src="http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd/images/paharpur_pic.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="160" align="right" />Paharpur                                      is a small village 5 km west of Jamalganj                                      railway station in the greater Rajshahi district                                      where the remains of the most important and                                      the largest known monastery, south of the                                      Himalayas has been excavated. This 8th century                                      A.D. archaeological find covers approximately                                      an area of 27 acres of land. The entire establishment,                                      occupying a quadrangular court, measuring                                      more than 900 ft. and from 12 ft to 15 ft                                      in height with elaborate gateway complex                                      on the north,  there are 45 cells on                                      the north and 44 in each of other three sides                                      with a total number of 177 rooms. The architecture                                      of the pyramidal cruciform temple is profoundly                                      influenced by those of south-east Asia, especially                                      Myanmar and Java. It had taken its name from                                      a high mound, which like Pahar or hillock.                                      A site museum houses the representative collection                                      of objects recovered from the area. The excavated                                      findings have also been preserved at the Varendra                                      Research Museum at Rajshahi. The antiquities                                      of the museum include terracotta plaque, images                                      of different gods and goddesses, potteries,                                      coins, inscriptions, ornamental bricks and                                      other minor clay objects. It has been declared                                      as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Interested                                      tourists may avail package tours offered by                                      Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation to visit Bangladesh. </span></p>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Phone:(880 &#8211; 2) 9899288-91,                                      8811109, 8821548<br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: #c68600; font-size: small;">Sitakunda</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #c68600; font-size: small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: #000080;">Chandranath Hindu                                      Temple</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;">It                                      is approximately 37 km far from Chittagong                                      city. This is famous for Chandranath Hindu                                      Temple &#8211; one of the oldest temples in the                                      subcontinent. There is also Buddhist Temple                                      having a footprint of Lord Buddha. These places                                      particularly the hilltops are regarded as                                      very sacred by the hindus and buddhist. Shiva                                      Chaturdashi (14th) festivals is held every                                      year in February when thousands of pilgrims                                      assemble which lasts for ten days. There is                                      also a hot-water spring 5 km to the north                                      of Sitakunda.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: #c68600; font-size: small;">Sri                                      Chaitanya Temple<br />
</span><span style="color: #000080;"> Hindu Temple</span></strong></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"><span style="color: #333333;">About                                            500 years old famous temple of Sri Chaitanya                                            Dev is located at Dhaka Dakhin nearly                                            45 km south-east from Sylhet town. The                                            place is revered for being the ancestral                                            home of the famous Vaishnava saint.                                            Yearly fair is organized on the fullmoon                                            day of the bangla month Falgun. Hundreds                                            and thousand of devotees from home and                                            abroad attend this colorful fair.</span></p>
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