The tourist areas of Bangladesh can be broadly categorized into several divisions based on their geographical characteristics. For the convenience of your “Nature’s Demand” (Prokritir Dabi) movement, an area-based list is detailed below:
- Hilly and Forested Regions (Sylhet Division)
The Sylhet region is primarily famous for its tea gardens, forests, and crystal-clear water reservoirs.
- Lawachara National Park (Moulvibazar)
- Satchari National Park (Habiganj)
- Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary (Habiganj)
- Madhabkunda Waterfall (Moulvibazar)
- Madhabpur Lake (Moulvibazar)
- Jaflong and Zero Point (Sylhet)
- Shada Pathor (Bholaganj, Sylhet)
- Bichanakandi and Panthumai (Sylhet)
- Ratargul Swamp Forest (Sylhet)
2. Chittagong Hill Tracts Region (Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari)
This region is the most crucial for wildlife and deep, dense forests.
- Bandarban: Nilgiri, Nilachal, Sajek Valley (Khagrachari border), Boga Lake, and Keokradong.
- Rangamati: Kaptai Lake, Shuvolong Waterfall, and Rajbon Bihar area.
- Khagrachari: Alutila Cave and Richang Waterfall.
3. Coastal and Mangrove Regions
- Sundarbans: (Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira) – The largest mangrove forest in the world.
- Cox’s Bazar: The longest natural sandy sea beach in the world.
- St. Martin’s: The only coral island of the country.
- Kuakata: (Patuakhali) – The beach of sunrise and sunset.
4. Haor and Wetland Regions
- Tanguar Haor (Sunamganj)
- Hakaluki Haor (Moulvibazar and Sylhet)
- Nikli Haor (Kishoreganj)
5. North Bengal and Other Forested Regions
- Birishiri and Durgapur (Netrokona) – China Clay Hills and Shomeswari River.
- Gajni and Madhutila (Sherpur)
- Shalban Vihara and Mainamati (Comilla)
- Bhawal National Park (Gazipur)
