water and has been given nickname “PORTOGRANDE” by the 16th century Portuguese seafarers.

Tomb of Sultan Bayezid Bostami : Situated on a hillock in Nasirabad, about 6 km away from the heart of Chittagong town, this shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims. At its base, lies a large tank with several hundred tortoises. Tradition says that these animals are the descendants of the evil sprits (genii) who were cast in this shape because they incurred the wrath of the great saint who visited this place about 1,100 years ago.

World War II Cemetery : In a well preserved cemetery at a quiet and picturesque place within the city buried in eternal peace over 700 soldiers from Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, Burma, East & West Africa, The Netherlands and Japan who laid down their lives on the Burma front during the world war II.

Court Building : Situated on the Fairy Hill, this building commands a panoramic bird’s eye view of Chittagong city.

Ethnological Museum : Situated at Agrabad Commercial Area, this interesting museum has displays on Bangladesh’s tribal peoples life style and culture.

Sitakund : About 37 km from Chittagong lies an interesting place known as Shitakund. Famous among the many temples in this place are the Chandranath temple and Buddhist temple. In the vicinity there is also a hot spring. The Buddhist temple has a footprint of lord Buddha. These places particularly are regarded as every year in February when thousands of pilgrims assemble for the celebrations, which last about ten days.