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Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country state in Southern Asia (converging with Southeast Asia), bordering the Bay of Bengal to the South, almost entirely encircled by India to the West North and East, and Myanmar to the Southeast. Although off the beaten path by virtually any measurement, Bangladesh is populated by friendly locals.

Video from : Bangladesh Tourism Board

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Cox's Bazar

Cox’s Bazar, unquestionably the most renowned destination in Bangladesh, is famous for its stunning scenery and vibrant local culture. It not only serves as a venue but also offers an immersive experience that enriches the ambience and allure of events like State of the Map Asia. The serene and picturesque beach vista will serve as an optimal venue for an event focused on fostering connections and forging lasting memories. The unique geographical features of Cox’s Bazar, including its coastal and marine ecosystems, make it an excellent subject for discussions on geospatial analysis and mapping. The inclusion of this relevance can enhance the conference’s content by offering concrete illustrations of how geospatial technology can be utilized in coastal management, environmental conservation, and mitigating the risks of climate change-induced disasters. Due to its significance as a crucial location for environmental and humanitarian efforts, Cox’s Bazar is already a central hub for numerous international NGOs and agencies. This is primarily due to the presence of one of the largest refugee camps globally and the area’s susceptibility to climate-related challenges. By hosting an event like “State of the Map” here, we can take advantage of this attention to improve opportunities for creative solutions through the use of mapping and spatial analysis, as well as international collaboration. Overall, Cox’s Bazar not only provides a scenic backdrop for State of the Map Asia 2024 but also aligns closely with the thematic needs of the event, making it a strategic choice to foster engagement, discussion, and potential solutions for local and global challenges through geospatial technology. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor from afar, this event promises an enriching experience that showcases the best of what Cox’s Bazar and Bangladesh have to offer.

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Sightseeing Near Cox's Bazar

Cox’s Bazar is termed one of the most attractive places for tourists, and people from across the country come to visit this mother nature. If we wish to list all the places in Cox’s Bazar, the list will not end, but here are some must-visit spots.

Inani Beach

Inani Beach is located distanced 25 kilometers from the main town of Cox’s Bazar, and the whole beach is 18 kilometers long. You can reach this magnificent view just with the help of a car, CNG, and Jeep in under 30 – 40 minutes. The beach is filled with lots of coral stones, practically located in a combination of black and green colors. These stones are very sharp, so we’d suggest being careful.

The water of Inani beach is very clean compared to the local beaches in the main town of Cox’s Bazar, which is the main reason people enjoy swimming and bathing. Furthermore, the sunset view of Inani beach is magnificent, we’d suggest taking a camera to capture some of the precious natural moments.

Himchori

While traveling to the beautiful Himchori mountain, you would have to go through beautiful Marine Drive. Once you reach this place, your vision will be totally hypnotized.

People are often mesmerized by its beauty. The hills are located on one side of the road while the other side takes up the whole beach. The waterfall is seen mainly during the rainy season.

100 Feet Buddha Statue

If you are a fan of stone arts, you can drive to Vimukti Bibeshan Bhabna Kendra temple in Ramu to visit the 100 feet of Buddha Stone. Local people and tourists admire this golden color Buddha monument. The temple and its surroundings provide a serene and tranquil environment. Many people visit this spot daily to admire the magnificent monument or for religious reasons.

Marine Drive

This route runs along the Bay of Bengal for approx 100 kilometers from Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf. It was built by the Bangladesh Army and opened as the world’s longest marine drive on May 6, 2017.

Bangabandhu Safari Park

The Dulahazira Safari Park, also known as Bangabandhu Safari Park, is developed under 9 square kilometers of the area at Chakaria Upazilla, Cox’s Bazar.

It is the home of around 4000 animals with 165 different species. If you want your children to get familiar with the wildlife, this is the place.

Maheshkhali Island

Moheshkhali is an island which is quite hilly and fringed with mangroves. You will enjoy the simplicity of the island and the lifestyle of the people. This island is also famous for salt production. Adinath temple is a famous pilgrimage site of the island where thousands of Hindu devotees congregate on an annual occasion.

Saint Martin’s Island

The clean blue sea water full of coral stones and coconut trees will make you feel like you are the king of your world.

3 to 4 hours of journey by boat from Teknaf will take you to the most beautiful place in Cox’s Bazar.

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Accommodations

There are a lot of 5 star to non-star Hotel Motels around the SotM Asia 2024 Venue. It cost 20 to more than 1000 dollars per night. Some hotels have their own online booking system and some hotels can be booked by 3rd party booking system. Also if anyone wants to book a hotel after reaching Cox’s Bazar he/she can. but it depends on the vacancy.

For any queries relating to accommodation, please contact Sawan Shahriar on +8801822844848 or sotmbd@gmail.com.

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Trasportation

Public transportation

The proposed venue is in the main hotel motel zone, making it within walking distance from any of the accommodations within the city. One can easily use the footpaths, beachways, and marine drives to get to the venue. The common and necessary local transportation options include CNG (tuk-tuks), rickshaws, and TomToms (electric buggies), which are particularly popular with tourists because of their accessibility and convenience. Bicycle and bike rental services are now also available in the city, but they are more to be used for exploring the picturesque marine drive and the different beaches throughout the coast.

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For More:

• Wikipedia : Cox’s Bazar