The Cox’s Bazar gained its name from British-Indian Captain Hiram Cox in the 18th century. He was an officer of the thenBritish East India Company. He did a number of social works here as the Superintendent of Palongkee outpost before he died in 1799. The works he had done made him a place in the minds of the locals. As a result, to commemorate Cox’s role in social work a market was established here and named after him as “Cox’s Bazaar” (“Cox’s Market”). With time it turns as Cox’s Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar is not so big city. It has 6.85 km² of area only. But its climate condition is always good for healthy life. Bangladesh is positioned in the monsoon area. So in Cox’s Bazar there is very seasonal change. In this area most of the time there stay high temperature, heavy rainfall excessive humidity because of the Bay of Bengal. The weather is controlled by the beautiful Bay of Bengal.
Near the Cox’s Bazar city there are quite a lot of places to visit which places are really attractive for the tourists. Himchari, Laboni Beach, Sonadia Island, Maheshkhali, Teknaf, ST Martin Island etc are really exciting and enjoyable spot for the viewers.
The best amazing scenery of Cox’s Bazar is the sunrise and sunset scenery. You can adore there with water-related activities. A lot of small shopping mall are located here you can get very wonderful handmade clothes, Barmiz shoes, dress and various types of showpieces. You will also get many kinds of food. The traditional pickle and dry fish of Cox’s Bazar are really famous around the world.
Cox’s Bazar is truly a great place to visit for a tourist. Every year a huge number of tourists come here from the whole world. Many high class hotels and restaurants are driving their business in the Cox’s Bazar. So, don’t think about accommodation. However, for the lack of publicity the spot cannot attack more visitors which should be. But recently, the administrations take some step to increase its facilities and publicities for this spot.
The climate of Cox’s Bazar is usually similar to the rest of the country. However, it categorized by the location in the coastal region. The annual average temperature in here remains at nearly highest 34.8 °C and lowest 16.1 °C. The average amount rainfall is at 4,285 mm.
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| Tourist relaxing in laboni beach |
Laboni beach is considered as the main beach area of Cox’s Bazar as is at the crucial location and close to town. The beach is always busy by tourists. Tourists can sunbathe, surf, jog, cycle, and swim. It is best for swimming and recreation. Numerous knickknack shops around the area can attract tourist to purchase the souvenirs, beach accessories and some other stuffs.
Inani Beach
Inani beach is renowned for its golden sand. The beautiful beach attracts most of the visitor who appreciate warmly the wonders of nature. Tourists like to come here for relaxing as it is free from the crowd of visitors who are normally seen at the Laboni beach. The beach is usually considered to be the world’s longest beach.
Inani beach is renowned for its golden sand. The beautiful beach attracts most of the visitor who appreciate warmly the wonders of nature. Tourists like to come here for relaxing as it is free from the crowd of visitors who are normally seen at the Laboni beach. The beach is usually considered to be the world’s longest beach.
