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Bangladesh is a disaster prone country in the world. Due to Geographical disadvantage, the environment, losing balance of power, are facing various catastrophe like inundation, Tornados, drought, Erosion of river, earthquake, various cyclone, fogginess, white squall and so on. Bangladesh is river mothered country. The erosion of river for over flow of water, destroy the location of river side and all the inhabitants lose their all sort of livelihood and livestock and took shelter being pauper in the hovel on the high land or roads. Not only that, but also, men and industries’ created catastrophe become the bane for calamity and people use to live in alarming plight. And also, by the horrific effect, all sort of assets, lives, livelihood, livestock and other resources of the locality may fall in danger. It does not destroy only the located people, also create obstacle for National and economical resources of the country. Though it is a disaster prone country but long term’ Disaster Management plan’ has not been prepared for saving the human being, their all sort of resources, livelihood, animals and other asset, rather have been given importance to rehabilitation and on relief. Recently Government of Bangladesh has taken an initiative on the subject ‘Disaster Management Planning’ through CDMP 2. To implement the plan in action, primarily has taken an initiative for indication ‘Disaster Risk’ through conversation with all sorts of local people, Union and Upazila Management Committee. For Preparedness and reducing risk ‘Disaster Management Plan’ has provided to Badalgachhi Upazilla by indicating ‘local disaster risks’ through ‘Disaster Management Plan’ which will be efficacy for the forthcoming days.At the time to providing the Plan all classes of people like male, female, cultivator, landless people, aged person, local elite persons, Union and Upazila Disaster Management Committee Members (UzDMC) were congregated. Locally this conspicuous doings have been done by the hard toiling of Shushilan Staffs and related analysis individuals. Disaster Management Committee of Badalgachhi Upazilla under Naogaon District have provided this plan by efficacy toiling and restless endeavor. All kinds of important heart rending calamities as, awareness creation among family members and locality, to take preparation for facing risk would have to use local recourses, replacement of living assets and people to a safety place, rescue impediment people, necessary goods indication, and relief distribution have been included in the Upazila ‘Disaster Management Plan’. If that plan come into being all kinds of calamities would be reduce and all sorts of materials of the people would be safe. Not only that, but also have included preparation before and after disaster, mitigation disaster by using Local resources, social assets, safety places, indication the causes of disaster, disaster warning sign, mostly disaster prone location, climate changes and its horrific effect, development sectors and name of the local volunteers as well as organization.I am giving thanks from my core of heart to those very persons who have taken part and have given advice, like all Government and Non-Government Organizations and local persons to perform the conspicuous act in good manner. I am confident; this Disaster Management Plan which has prepared by the coherent cooperation of local people, Local Governances and other local organizations should help to Disaster Management Committee and other sectors (Government, International and National NGO, as well as Donor) to perform all acts as a overall plan.
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Development of District Disaster Management Plan
District: Coxs Bazar.
Developed By
District Disaster Management Committee, Coxs Bazar
Coordination by
Bamgla-German Sampreeti (BGS)
August, 2014
Supported by
Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP-2)
Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief
2 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
Some views of participants in the Valitation Workshop on District Disaster Management Plan held at Hill Down
Auditorium of Coxs Bazar District.
3 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
Preface
The increasing trend of global warming and climate changes has been creating naturblDisaster in
some parts of the world constantly. ln context of geographical location,Bangladesh has become one
of the most vulnerable country of the world, and the people of the country often suffered by various
natural disasters.
Cox's Bazar being a coastal region of Bangladesh, every year natural disaster like; cyclone,
tornado, tidal surge, land slide, river erosion, flesh flood, salinity are the common phenomena for
the inhabitant of the district. For human being, it is quite impossible to prevent natural disaster
completely. Yet, united effort, comprehensive planning and proper awareness rising, may reduce
the destruction in maximum.
With that objective, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has taken initiative under
Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP-2) to develop a Comprehensive Disaster
Management Plan, in cooperation with non government organization. As such, with the support of
Disaster Management Committee of Cox's Bazar district, a non-government organization "Bangla-
German Sampreeti (BGS) has developed a Disaster Management Plan" for Cox's Bazar District.
I hope the plan will make an important contribution towards disaster management planning,
response, risk reduction and the planning activities during and after disaster.I thank to all concern
involved for developing the disaster management plan.
Md. RuhulAmin
Chairman,
District Disaster Management Committee
And
Deputy Commissioner
Cox's Bazar
4 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
TABLE OF CONTENT
SN Subject Page
First Chapter: Introduction to the Locality
1.1 Introduction 6
1.2 Main Objective of the Plan 6
1.3 Introduction to Locality 7
1.3.1 District Geographical Location 7
1.3.2 Area 7
1.3.3 Population 9
1.4 Brief Information on Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure 10
1.4.1 Infrastructure 10
1.4.2 Social Resource 11
1.4.3 Weather and Climate 27
1.4.4 Others 28
Second Chapter: Disaster, Hazard and Vulnerability
2.1 Overall History of Disaster 32
2.2 Hazard of District 34
2.3 Present and Future Perspective of Different Hazard 34
2.4 Vulnerability and Potentiality 36
2.5 Most Vulnerable Area 37
2.6 Main Sector of Development Plan 38
2.7 Social Map 41
2.8 Hazard and Risk Map 42
2.9 Hazard Calender 44
2.10 Analysis of Hazard Calender 45
2.11 Vulnerability Regarding Life and Livelihood 45
2.12 Description of Sector Wise Hazard and Risk 45
2.13 Climate Change and Its Effects 48
Third Chapter: Reduction of Disaster Risk
3.1 Identify Causes of Risk 49
3.2 Identify the Way of Risk Reduction 52
3.3 Development Plan of NGO 56
3.4 Disaster Management Plan 57
3.4.1 Before Disaster 57
3.4.2 During Disaster 57
5 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
3.4.3 After Disaster 58
3.4.4 Normal Period/Risk Reduction Period 59
Fourth Chapter: Emergency Response
4.1 Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) 60
4.1.1 Operation of Emergency Control Room 60
4.2 Plan for Hazard 60
4.2.1 Preparation of Volunteer 61
4.2.2 Publicity of Warning 61
2.4.3 Arrangement for move the community people 61
4.2.4 Rescue and First Aid 61
4.2.5 Management of Shelter 61
4.2.6 Arrangement for Boat 62
4.2.7 Assessment of loses in disaster and report submission 62
4.2.8 Coordination of Relief Activity 62
4.2.9 Collection and Preservation of Dry Food and Life Saving Medicine 62
4.2.10 Vaccination to Livestock 62
4.2.11 Organize simulation or Demo 62
4.2.12 Operation of Emergency Control Room 63
4.2.13 Shelter and Safety Places 63
4.3 List of Safety Places 63
4.4 Management Committee of Shelter 63
4.5 List of Resources (Used during disaster) 64
4.6 Financial Support 65
4.7 Examine and Update of Planning 66
Fifth Chapter: Rescue and Rehabilitation Plan
5.1 Assessment of Loses 68 5.2 Committee for Quick Rescue 69
Restore Administration/Removal of Damage/Restore of Public
Services 69
Annexure
Annex-1 Checklist of Management Plan 71
Annex-2 Disaster Management Committee 72
Annex-3 List of Volunteer 74
Annex-4 List of Management Committee for Shelter 120
Annex-5 At a Glance of Coxs Bazar 140
Annex-6 Programme of Bangladesh Radio 141
Annex-7 List of Educational Institution 142
Annex-8 List of Shelters 163
6 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
First Chapter:Introduction to the Locality
1.1 Introduction:
Bangladesh is a most populated country of the world. In the context of geographical formation and
location, the country is treated as disaster prone area. Natural disaster is a common phenomenon for
the country, yet, it is a significant obstacle in the development of the country. For Bangladesh,
cyclone, tornado, tidal surge, flood, drought, river erosion, earth quake, landslide, thunder storm etc
are remarkable. In reality, natural disaster can be protected by the human being. However, It is
quite impossible to make full protection and prevent the natural disaster by human efforts.
However, through the history of disaster and experiences, it has found and observed that the
unexpected destruction and losses can be reduced by adopting for awareness raising on disaster
management. Considering the fact and reality, the ministry of disaster management and relief has
taken initiative the Comprehensive Disaster Management Program (CDMP) in line with the Law
and SOD of Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, which has become a milestone in the
perspective of disaster management in Bangladesh.
Almost all the districts of Bangladesh are affected by the natural disaster however, the districts of
coast line areas affected mostly in comparison to the other districts of the country. While the Coxs Bazar district is the worst affected district among the 19 coastal districts of country. There are 8
Upazila under Coxs Bazar district. Being flowed beside the Bay of Bengal, with 3 isolated Islands, the district is mostly concern of natural disaster like; cyclone, tidal surge, flash flood, river and
canal erosion, water logging, heavy rainfall etc. Almost every year, the natural disasters have hit
the areas and made enormous destruction to the life and livelihood of inhabitants. Considering all
the aspects and realities of the locations, initiative for development of a comprehensive disaster
management plan to reduce the overall risk and hazard seems to be very vital.
1.2 Objective of the plan
With the increasing tread of global climate change, and unplanned urbanization, expansion of
industries, filling up of river and canal, de-forestation, destruction of mangrove forest, with many
forms of activities in Bangladesh it has observed the rising trend of natural disaster like; cyclone,
thunder storm, tidal surge, flooding by the high tide, excessive rainfall, flood, flash flood, drought,
scoring heat etc. all of the country. Being closet area to the Bay of Bengal, Coxs Bazar district is affected by natural disaster almost every year. And the community people are at the high risk and
vulnerable to the disaster. To identify the possible risk of disaster and vulnerability, and take up
effective measures and plan, the initiative for development the District Disaster Management Plan
has taken. The specific objectives of the plan is as follows:
Building mass awareness in the family and society on disaster reduction and assist the family, society, local administration & district administration to take up realistic plan and
initiative in reducing risk and vulnerability.
Maximum utilization of local resources in local initiative for rick reduction and developing systematic implementation and management.
Exercise and implementation of locally initiated plan for removal of wreckage, rescue, need assessment, relief and instant rehabilitation of the affected.
Treated as strategic paper for Upazila Disaster Management. The DM to be treated as Common Plan for the disaster management committee and other
relevant stakeholder (government, international agency, national NGOs and donor body).
This plan will assist the stakeholders of disaster management committee in planning and implementation
7 District Disaster Management Plan for Coxs Bazar District
Enhancing the sense of ownership, shared responsibility and active participation in the disaster planning by the relevant stakeholders of community.
1.3. Introduction to the Coxs Bazar district
Coxs Bazar district located to the South-Eastern boundary line of Bangladesh. It was known as Palongi, Paynowa, Arakanese etc. In the passage time of history and evolution, the area was came
under regime of British rule during 1799 and Captain Hiram Cox, military officer was deployed as
superintend of the region. During his regime, he established a bazzar (market) on the bank of
Kakhali River and he named the bazar after last part of his name. with the passage of time, the area
termed as Coxs Bazar according to the name of the bazzar.
Coxs Bazar surrounded by Bay of Bengal in the South and West, Chittagong district in the North, while some parts of Bandarban district and Myanmar in the East. As attraction of tourists, Coxs bazar has the longest sea beach of the world, with panoramic view, the St. Martin Island,
Bangabandhu Shapari park, Bashundhara park, natural fountain at Himchari, Adinath Hindu
Mondir, Buddhist temples in Ramu, windmill in Kutubdia and Martin well in Tefnaf noteable.
1.3.1. Geographical location of Coxs Bazar
Coxs Bazar is a composition of Island, river, hills and flat land in the basin of Bay of Bengal. The district is located by Bay of Bengal in the South and West, Chittagong district in the North, while
some parts of Bandarban district and Myanmar in the East. Cox's Bazar District has an area of
2491.86 km. It is located at 2150N 91230E
In the geographical context Coxs bazar has a unique diversity with flat land in many areas, high land and hilly areas on the others, while there are river, canal and vast sea. The high land hilly areas
with abundant forest and coast line adjacent lowland of Coxs Bazar district suitable for high yielding rice cultivation. The soil formation of the region is mainly of sand, atel and doas.The
adjacent low land areas of sea side are mostly suitable for salt cultivation and shrimp culture.
As resources of the district there is the longest of the world, mountain, reserved forest, fish, river,
water-ways, plaintive trees, fertile land, and mangrove and tamarisk forests. To mention as Island
areas; the Moheskhali, Kutubdia, Sonadia, Dhalghata, Matarbari, Shahpureer and St. Martin are
fomous while, Matamuhuri, Bakhali, Reju, Kuhelia and Naf rivers are significant of the district.
Coxs Bazar district about 100 kilometers from Chittagong district.
1.3.2. Area
Coxs Bazar district has total area of 2,491.86 kilometers. The district consists of 8 Upazilas namely Coxs Bazar Sadar, Ramu, Mohexkhali, Ukhia, Teknaf, Chokoria, Pekua and Kutubdia. There are 4 pouraschava with 39 mohalla, 71 unions, 188 mouzas and 992 villages of the district.
The following table shows the name of Mouza based on Union and Upazila:
Upazila Union &
Pourashava
Name of Mouza (Union and Pourashava wise)
1. Chokoria
Khutakhali Bahultoli, Fulchori, Jangal Khutakhali, Mita Kochhopia,
Purnogram
Dulajara Baghachaori, Dulhara, Paglirbil, Ring Vong
Fashiakhali Pankhali, Fasiakhali, Ghunia, Hajian, Rajarbil, Uchitar Bill
Bomu Bilchari Bom, Bilchori
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Surajpur
Manikpur
Manikpur, Surajpur
Kakra Paithon, Kakra, Lotni, Nolbila
Lakharchor Lakkharchor
Chiringya Chiringa, Paglarkata
Kaierbil Chota Veola, Koiyerbil, Kilsorok, Kojakhali
Boroitali Boitoli and Pohorchada
Harbang Harbang( Reserved Harbang)
Shaharbil Mizghona, Rampur, shaharghona, Purba Bono Veola, Pascim
Bono Veola
Purbo Boro
Veola
Purbo Boro Beola
Veola
Mankchar
Betua, Veola Manikchaor
Konakhali Konakhaler Ghona
Demushia Demoshia
Pascim
BoroVeola
Pascim Boro Veola
Bodorkhali Bodorkhali Ghona
Chokoria
Pourashava
Batakhali, Bhora Muhuri, Khuja Nagor, Binamara, Koraiya
Ghona, Kuchpara, Puk Pukuria, Digor Pankhali, Nijpan Khali,
Palakata, Chiringya, Kakra
2. Pekua Pekua Sadar Pekua, Mehernam
Rajakhali Rajakhali
Barbakia Barbakia
Mognama Mognama
Tuitong Tuitong, Batali, Sonaichori
Ujanvatia Koroiyadia, Ujatia
Silkhali Shilkhali
3. Kutubdia Uttar Dhurong Uttar Dhurong, Char Dhurong
Dakin Durong Dakkhin Dhurong
Lemshikhalli Lemshikhali
Kayerbil Kayerbil
Borgop Borgop
Ali Akbar Dail Ali Akbar Dail, Rajakhali and Khudiyer Tek
4. Moheskhali Materbari Materbari
Dhalghat Dhalghat
Kalarmarchara Kalarmarchara, Kaligonj, Jhapua, Enuskhali, Uttar Nolbila
Hoanok Hoanok, Amaboshyakhali, Horiyerchar, Hetalia, Panirchar,
Kerontoli
Shaplpur Deneshpur, Shaplapur, Mukbeki, Nunachari and Khas Mouza
Boro
Moheskhali
Boro Moheshkhali, Jagiraghona, and Fakiraghona Mouza
Chota
Moheskhali
Choto Moheskhali, Pahar Thakurtola, Dakkin Nolbila, Shipahirpara
Mouza
Kutubjum Ghatibhangha and Kutubjum Mouza
Moheshkhali
Pourashav
Gorokghata, Putivila and Hamidardia Mouza
5. Coxs Jhilonja Jhilonja and Khurulia Patli Patli Machuakhali and Totokkhali
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Bazar
Sadar
Machuakhali
Khurushkul Khuruskul and Tateya v
Chofaldandi Chofaldandi
Varuakhali Varuakhali
Pokkhali Gomatoli, Eshakhali and Pokkhali
Edgah Vumriyaghona, Machuakhali, Jangal Machuakhali and Edgah
(parcial)
Jalalabad Edgah (parcial)
Islamabad Boalkhali, Gozalia and Satjula Kata
Islampur Islampur
Coxs bazar sadar
Coxs bazar sadar
6. Ramu Edgor Jangal Edgor and Edgor
Kawarkop Monirjhel, Sonaichori, Moishkum, Kawerkop, Lord Ukhia
ghona and Ukhiaer ghona
Khuniapalong Pechardep, Goalierpalong, Dowapalong, Khuniapalong,
Dhechuapalong and Dariyerdhighi Joalianala Joalianala, Nonachori, Uttar Mitha Chori and Nonda Khali Kochhopia Kochopia and Dakhin Kochopia
Dakin
Mithachori Dakin Mithachori, Chendya and Umkhali
Gorjonia Gorjonia, Jangal gorjonia and Pascim Gorjonia
Rajarkul Rajarkul
Chakmarkul Chakmarkul
Rashid Nagor Dhalirchara, Jangal Dalirchara and Ultakhali
Fatekharkul Fatekharkul, Hitupi, Merunlowa and Sreekul
7. Ukhia Jaliapalong Jaliapalong and Inani
Ratna palong Ratna palong
Holodia Palong Holodia palong, Moricha palong, Paglirbil and Rumka Palong Raja Palong Ukhia, Raja Palong and Wala Palong Palongkhali Palong Khali, Ukhia Ghat and Ukhier Ghat Reserved Forest
8. Teknaf Woikhong Midle Nila and Uttar Nilav
Nila Dakkin Nila
Teknaf Sadar Longorbil, Teknaf
Sabarang Sabrang and Shahpurirdeep
Baharchara Borodail and Shilakhali
St. Martin St. Martin
Teknaf
Pourasava
Kulalpara and Islamabad
(Source-Land Register Officer & UP Office)
1.3.3 Population:
The total population of Coxs Bazar district is 23,81,816. Whilst male number is 12,16,641, female 11,65,075, children 9,74,131, old aged 46,160 and 8,932 persons with disabilities. The per
kilometer population density recorded 919 persons. There are a total number of 4,15,954 families in
the district, while the total voter number recorded 12,03,528.
The total number of segregated population is given as per Upazila:
Upazila Male Female Child
(0-15)
Old
(60+) Disabled Total HH Voter
Chokoria 2,48,829 2,44,720 1,96,053 7,310 6,906 4,93,549 88,391 2,51,133
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Pekua 89,629 88,506 71,931 4,473 1,618 1,78,135 31,844 93,510
Kutubdia 66,564 63,544 50,765 2,760 2,254 1,30,108 22,5 87 74,607
Moheskhali 1,72,193 1,61,626 1,20,497 5,884 4,402 3,33,819 58,177 1,88,528
Coxs bazar 2,52,268 2,26,848 2,10,838 5,949 5,216 4,79,116 82,683 ,,
Ramu 1,40,187 1,36,698 1,10,521 4,944 3,514 2,76,885 47,904 1,39,801
Ukhia ,8,78 ,6,755 92,555 10,161 1,912 ,15,33 , ,,
Teknaf 1,38,393 1,36,478 1,20,971 4,679 2,699 2,74,871 46,328 1,26,669
Total 12,16,641 11,65,175 9,74,131 46,160 28,521 23,81,816 4,15,954 12,03,528
(Source: BBS, District Social Welfare Office)
1.4 Infrastructure & relevant data in brief:
1.4.1 Infrastructure
Embankment:
Under the 8 Upazilas of Coxs Bazar district there are 556.55 kilometre long embankment as recognized by the water development board which are segmented under 8 polders divided into 20
sub-polders. These embankments are protecting adjacent areas of sea shore, Islands, low lands and
canals from tidal surge and high tide. There are 7 rubber dams in the district which are facilitating
irrigation opportunities of farmers. Brief description of embankment is enclosed for each Upazila
separately.
Kutubdia Uapzila :Under the Upazila there are 40.12 kilometre embankment. The 6 unions of the
Upazila are surrounded by the embankment of the Island. The embankment was constructed the
Water Development Board under polder no. 71which to protect the Island from cyclone hit and
tidal surge affect. It is 10-14 feet wide and 7-12 feet high.
Pekua Upazila-There are 128.52 kilometre embankment under the Pekua Upazila. These
embankment are spiraled in the unions of Mognama, Ujatia, Rajakhali, Barbakia, Shilakali,
constructed by the Water Development Board under polder no 64/2A and 64/2B are mostly 8-12
feet wide and 6-10 feet high. There are 4 kilometre under Matamuhuri irrigation project and 84.40
kilometre length rubber dam under the Upazila.
Chokoria Upazila-Under this Upazila there are a total of 134.70 long embankment in the whole
area. The water development board constructed these embankment under polders no 64, 65A, 65A-
1, 66/A-3, 65/4 and those are located under the unions of Bodorkhali, Konakhali, Demushia,
Fashikhali, Kakra, Surajpur, Manikpur, Lakhapur, Chiringha, Harbang chora, Shaharbil, Purba
Boro Veola, Veola Manikchor, Pascim Boro Veola and on the river Matamuhuri of Chokoria
Pourashava. These embankments are 8-12 wide and 5-12 high. Apart from these, there are 2 rubber
dam under Bakgujrar and Palakata areas covering 233.5 km and 168.5 km respectively.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila- A total of 100.91 km embankment in the Upazila which are located under Unions of Kurushkul, Islampur, Islamabad, Bharuakhali, Jhelongja, Patlimachura Khali, and
Sadar Upazila. These embankments were constructed by the Water Development Board under
polders 66/1, 66/2, 66/3 and Coxs Bazar Municipality protection embankment, and they are mostly 8-14 feet wide and 6-12 high. Apart from these there are 2 rubber dam on Bakkhali river and
Lorabak canal of Edgah union.
Ramu Upazila-under the Upazila there is a 18 km long embankment to protect the Bakkahli river.
Apart from these 41 embankments are there covering a length of 140.5 km in the Upazila which
was constructed by the Local Government authority. There are also 2 rubber dam under the
Upazila.
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Teknaf Upazila- A 58.60 kilometre long embankment under the Upazila which are located at the
Unions of St. Martin, Nila, Sabrang, Teknaf, Baharchora and Teknaf Pourashava which were
constructed by the Water Development Board under polder of 67, 67A, 67B, and most
embankments are 8 to 12 feet wide and 5 to 12 high.
Switch gate:
Under the 8 Upazilas of Coxs Bazar district there are a total number of 250 switch gate / regulator constructed by the Water Development Board. These switch gate and regulators were establish to
use for water extraction of river, canal and embankment and to control the water flow as well. The
switch gates are Pekua-52, Chokoria-61, Coxs Bazar Sadar-59, Kutubdia-10, Moheshkhali-36, Ukhia-2 and Teknaf-30. It should be mentioned here that 155 switch gates require renovation.
Bridge:
There are 898 bridges under 8 Upazila of Coxs Bazar district. These bridges have been constructed by the LGED, Roads and Highways on river, canal of different locations to facilitate for better
communication, public movement and to make better extraction and irrigation of water. The
bridges located at Pekua-55, Chokoria-141, Coxs Bazar Sadar-117, Ramu-173, Kutubdia-58, Moheshkhali-120, Ukhia-212 and 22 in Teknaf Upazila as well.
Culvert
There are 2760 culverts under 8 Upazila of Coxs Bazar district. These culverts have been constructed by the LGED canal of different locations of villages to facilitate for better
communication, public movement and to make better water extraction. The culverts located at
Pekua-250, Chokoria-432, Coxs Bazar Sadar-449, Ramu-376, Kutubdia-193, Moheshkhali-282, Ukhia-412 and 366 in Teknaf Upazila as well.
Ghat/Jetty:
There are 28 ghat or jetty in the district. These ghat or jettyes are being used as station or stoppage
of different water ways. In Kutubdia there are 5 ghat/jetty which are; Ali Akbar Jetty, Borgop
ghat/Jetty, Darbar ghat/jetty, Uttar Dhurong ghat/Jetty and Akbar Boli ghat/jetty (wooden). Under
Moheshkali Upazila there are 8 ghat/jetty. They are; Gorakghat jetty, Adinath Jetty, Shaplapur
ghat/jetty, Shaker Mohammad Kata Jetty, Jemghat Jetty, Materbari Rajghat Jetty, Dhalghat
Shapmarardail ghat/jetty, Muhurighona ghat/jetyy, Bohnakata ghat/jetty. Under Teknaf Upazila
there are 5 ghat/jetty, and they are; Teknaf port, Teknaf bazat ghat, St. Martin ghat, Nila Ghat,
Sabrang Ghat. Under Sadar Upazila there are 3 ghat or jetty which more bigger and busy. They are
6 no. Jetty, Chofaldandi ghat and Kostura ghat. Under Chokoria Upazila there are 4 ghat/jetty. They
are; Bodorkhali jetty ghat, Malomghat jetty, Bodorkhali 3 no ghat jetty and Shariar bill ghat. Under
Pekua Upazila there are 3 ghat/jetty, such as Mognama ghat, Ujatia ghat and Rajakhali ghat.
Road/Highway:
There are a total of 4,984.71 kilometers long highways, pucca road, HBB road and village road
located in different Upazilas of Coxs Bazar district for public communication and transportation all the district. These roads and ways help the population for easy movement and communication
with different Upazilas, unions and villages. Besides, there are sufficient HBB and muddy road for
internal movement in villages. The detailed of roads are illustrated below:
Total length of Road : 4,984.71 kilometre
Total Pucca Road : 859.82 kilometre
Total village road : 3,047.34 kilometre
Total HBB road : 926.55 kilometre
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A segregated number of road and highways noted in Upazila wise:
SL Upazila Total road Pucca road Village road HBB Road
01. Chokoria 927.85 221.15 432.69 204.01
02. Pekua 448.19 61.41 280.42 106.36
03. Kutubdia 280.00 74.00 124.00 81.50
04. Moheskhali 311.76 71.69 163.47 76.60
05. Coxs bazar 1,084.13 179.50 829.00 75.63
06. Ramu 575.98 50.38 442.49 83.11
07. Ukhia 737.00 97.50 417.00 225.00
08. Teknaf 619.80 104.19 358.27 74.34
Total: 4,984.71 859.82 3,047.34 926.55
Irrigation System:
In the Coxs Bazar district the farmers use tube-well, LLP and shallow water pump for irrigation during robi rice cultivation. The ordinary people install and use ordinary tube well for meet up their
household activities and ensure drinking water. Deep tube wells are mostly installed for household
purpose. In all over the district a total of 6,167 ordinary tube well, deep tube well 2,578 and the number of LPP is 2,718. In the depth the ordinary tube well gets water in the range of 90-100 feet
deep while deep tube well require 500-800 feet in an average. For water irrigation there are 7
rubber dam in the Coxs Bazar district. The detailed of classified wells are given in the table:
Upazila Deep Tube well Ordinary Tube well LLP Remarks
Chokoria 425 1,350 1371 In addition to these, the
farmers construct
temporary dam in the
small canal for irrigation
during winter season.
Some people organize
diesel and electrical
power-pump for irrigation
purpose in the villages.
Pekua 85 85 450
Kutubdia 3 365 145
Moheskhali 207 945 7
Coxs bazar 111 1,025 255
Ramu 352 740 257
Ukhia 1,395 1,631 186
Teknaf - 26 47
Total: 2,578 6,167 2,718
Haat Bazar
To meet up the needs and requirement of the ordinary people and traders, under Coxs Bazar district a total of 175 haats or bazaars have gradually been organized and established in the process
of time. A description of bazaar is given below as per Upazila.
Chokoria Upazila
There are 39 haat and bazar under the Upazila. They are namely, Dokkin Manikpur bazar, Uttar
Mankpur bazar, Mazherpari, Kakra, Bottoli, shah Umrabad, Shikolghat, Chringya Bazar, Ghorshya
haat, Mogh bazar, Batakhali bazar, Maizghona bazar, Rampur bazar, Choarpari bazar, Shaharbill
bazar, Betua bazar, Uttar Bodderhat bazar, Dakkin Bodderhat bar, Bangla bazar, Elisha bazar,
Dorbesh kata bazar, Jominderpara bazar, Bodorkhali bazar, Malumghat bazar, Dulhazara baar,
Khutakhali bazar, Machghata bazar, Vendi bazar, Dabtoli bazar, Fakirhat bazar, Ekata bazar,
Shantir bazar, Fulchori bazar, Dandi bazar, Banierchora bazar, Harbang station bazar, Harbang
Mogh bazar, Harbang bazar, Bangla bazar and Koyerbill bazar.
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Pukua Upazila
There are 16 haat and bazar under the Upazila. They are namely, Chorapara bazar, Sonali bazar,
Rupali bazar, Soikot bazar, Moulabi bazar, Shobuj bazar, Hazari bazar, Pukua bazar, Bakgurar
bazar, Kazir bazar, Amin bazar, Tuitong bazar, Barbakia bazar, Arab Shah bazar, Mognama fultola
bazar and Shilakhali Jonota bazar.
Kutubdia Upazila
There are 9 haat and bazar under Kutubdia Upazila. They are; Uttar Dhurong bazar, Ali Akbar
Bazar, Dhurong bazar, Dorbar haat, Chomuhoni bazar, Borgop bazar, Biddut market, Shanti bazar,
Tabaleshor bazar, Ghatghor bazar and Nasiyer para bazar.
Moheskhali Upazila:
Under the Upazila there are 46 haat and bazaars. They are namely, Khondokar para bazar, Kabir
bazar, Bottoli bazar, Kala mia bazar, Tajia kata bazar, Ghoti banga bazar, Borjukkyar bazar, Boro
Moheskhali bazar, Raster matha bazar, Lunaya bazar, Shipahir para bazar, Lonbaghona bazar,
Thakur tola bazar, Muhuri ghona bazar, Sutaria bazar, kalagachi para bazar, Mohura kat bazar,
Bochora bazar, Panirchara Bazar, kalalia bazar, Kerontoli bazar, Hoanok Time bazar, Chonkhola
bazar, Time bazar, Uttar Jhapua bazar, Dakin Jhapua bazar, Enushkhali bazar, Barua para bazar,
Andherghona bazar, Mizirpara bazar, Noyapara pan bazar, Nunachori bazar, Chaliatoli bazar,
kalarmarchara bazar, Nuton bazar, Fakira bazar, Mogdail bazar, Shantir bazar Bangla bazar, Uttar
Rajghat bazar, Dakkin rajghat bazar, Sikderpara bazar, Shaplapur bazar, Kaidabad bazar, J M ghat
bazar, Gorokghata boro bazar and Baniaer dokan bazar.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila There are 15 haat bazar under Sadar Upazila. They are; Edgah bazar, Kalirchara bazar, Islampur
bazar, Bangla bazar, Khurulia bazar, Pokkhali Muslim bazar, Nur Mohammad Chowdhury bazar,
Chofaldandi bazar, Khurushkul bazar, Time bazar, Varuakhali bazar, Upazila Parishad bazar, Link
Road Bazar, Jumchari bazar and Islampur Nuton bazar.
Ramu Upazila
There are 25 haat bazar under the Upazila. These are; Edgor bazar, Kaurkhop bazar, Pascim
Dechupalogn bazr, Joarinala bazar, Moulabi bazar, Gorzonia bazar, Kadir matha bazar, Panerchora
bazar, Umkhali bazar, Siddique bazar, Thimchoria bazar, Beltoli time bazar, Noya bazar,
Shikolkata bazar, Ponjekhali pal para bazar, Kolghor bazar, Panirchara Mamun Miar bazar, Nutun
bazar, Ultakhali bazar, Fakria bazar, Tehmuhoni bazar and Shilghat modyam Merunlowa bazar.
Ukhia Upazila
Under Ukhia Upazila there are 12 haat and bazar, such as, Sonarpara bazar, Charabotoli bazar,
Bottoli bazar, Court bazar, Valukia bazar, Moricha bazar, patabari bazar, Rumka bazar, Kutupalong
bazar, Ukhia Dorgah bazar, Palongkhali bazar and Balukhali bazar.
Teknaf Upazila
There are a total of 13 haat bazar under this Upazila. They are; Shahpurer deep bazar, Noyapara
bazar, Siderpara bazar, Lengurbil bazar, Mita Panirchora bazar, Nila Bazar, Moulabi para bazar,
Mina Bazar, Kharankhali bazar, Howkhong bazar, Shaplapur bazar, Borodail bazar and
Mathabanga bazar.
1.4.2 Social Resource:
As social resources in context of natural disaster in Coxs Bazar district, it has treated the household, source of pure waster, sanitation system and educational institutions which are subject
to contribute to disaster preparedness and preparation. In addition, being a coastal district, it has
variety of risk and hazard to the social resources. There is difficult of housing for poor people in
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one side, while the pure drinking water is not enough to the need. Mostly the poor families are
suffered from sanitation facilities. However, a brief data on housing resources of the district is
illustrated below:
Total house : 4,15,95 Low cost housing : 2,07,979 Tin shed housing : 1,45,559 Semi pucca house : 41,599 Building : 20,797
Houses:
With a proportionate calculation, among the 4,15,954 houses, 50% are low-cost (made of straw and
bamboo), 36% are tin shed, 10% are semi pucca and only 5% are strong building house. A
figurative data of housing is inserted as per Upazila of the district in the following table:
SL Upazila Total house Low cost Tin shed Semi pucca Building
01. Chokoria 88,391 55% 35% 6% 4%
02. Pekua 31,844 57% 38% 3% 2%
03. Kutubdia 22,587 52% 38% 7 % 3 %
04. Moheskhali 58,177 40% 41% 15% 4%
05. Coxs bazar 82,683 33% 30% 22% 15%
06. Ramu 47,904 56% 35% 8% 4%
07. Ukhia , 55% 34% 9% 2%
08. Teknaf 46,328 51% 38% 8% 3%
Total: 4,15,954 50% 35% 10% 5%
Chokoria Upazila- There are a total of 88,391 houses, among which low-cost house-48,615, tin
shed house-30,937, semi-pucca house-5,304 and 3,535 houses are building.
Pekua Upazila- There are a total of 31,844 houses, among which low-cost house-18,151, tin shed
house-955, semi-pucca house-1,165 and 636 houses are building.
Kutubdia Upazila- There are a total of 22,587 houses, among which low-cost house-11,745, tin
shed house-8,583, semi-pucca house-1,581 and 677 houses are building.
Moheshkali Upazila- There are a total of 58,177 houses, among which low-cost house-23,270, tin
shed house- 23,852, semi-pucca house-7,826 and 2,087 houses are building.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila- There are a total of 82,683 houses, among which low-cost house-
27,285, tin shed house-28,805, semi-pucca house-18,191 and 12,402 houses are building.
Ramu Upazila- There are a total of 47,826 houses, among which low-cost house-26,826, tin shed
house-17,116, semi-pucca house-3,832 and 1,916 houses are building.
Ukhia Upazila- There are a total of 37,940 houses, among which low-cost house-20,867, tin shed
house-12,899, semi-pucca house-3,414 and 760 houses are building.
Teknaf Upazila- There are a total of 23,627 houses, among which low-cost house-17,604, tin shed
house-3,706, semi-pucca house-3,706 and 1,391 houses are building.
Water
The main sources water of Coxs Bazar district for drinking and household usages are mostly tube
well, wells, pond, mountain stream, small canal and river. In an average 90% people are depend on
pond and tube well water. It has estimated that most people depend on tube well water, while it
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calculated a number of 21,934 tube wells in the whole district. There two types of tube wells;
ordinary and deep. There are 13,357 ordinary tube well and 8,477 deep tube well to serve the
community people. It has found that 20,834 tube wells are running well while 1,000 are out of
order. A brief of wells are given in the table as follows:
SL Upazila Total tube well Condition of tube well
In order Out of order Ordinary / Deep
01. Chokoria 4,598 4,418 180 1762/2836
02. Pekua 1,543 1,479 64 1238 / 308
03. Kutubdia 1,745 1,621 124 973 / 772
04. Moheskhali 2,993 2,920 73 1077 1922
05. Coxs bazar 3,475 3,310 165 1670 /1085
06. Ramu 2,804 2,701 103 621 /2183
07. Ukhia 2,540 ,462 78 811 729
08. Teknaf 2,136 1,923 213 412 /1805
Total: 21,834 20,834 1,000
Sanitation Facilities
Sanitation is of the important elements related to disaster preparedness measure. Under the Coxs Bazar district a number of 2,19,374 sanitation latrines enlisted. Out of the total, 64,247 sanitary
latrines, 1,52,127 pit latrines and 60,172 open unhygienic latrines. There are 64,247 latrines are
above flood level, while 1,55,127 latrine sets are out of use during flooding time. It has estimated
that the sanitary latrine usage coverage is 78.35% for the district. A detailed data base of latrines
number and usages of the district illustrated in the following table:
SL Upazila
Water sealed
latrine Pit latrine
Sanitary
latrine Open Latrine Usage %
01. Chokoria 41,771 28,822 12,949 9,798 81.23%
02. Pekua 23,898 16,729 7,169 2,851 89.34%
03. Kutubdia 17,381 12,384 4,997 5,836 74.00 %
04. Moheskhali 28,249 20,470 7,779 11,690 70.73%
05. Coxs bazar 31,708 19,294 12,414 9,670 76.63%
06. Ramu 26,123 18,025 8,098 5,567 79.91%
07. Ukhia 27,955 23,577 4,378 9,980 72.60%
08. Teknaf 22,289 15,826 6,463 4,780 82.34%
Total: 2,19,374 1,55,127 64,247 60,172 78.35%
Educational Institution
There are a considerable number of educational institutions in Coxs Bazar district including private
university, medical college and religious leaning centre. The number of educational institution at a
glance:
Government Primary School : 615
Secondary School : 201
KG School : 156
College : 26
Madrasha : 135
University : 01
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Medical college : 01
A brief of educational institution in the district has been elaborated as per Upazila.
Ramu Upazila: Under the Upazila, there are total of 59 government and 45 non-government primary, secondary, higher secondary, Madrasha and collage. Under these
institutions a number 857 teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 50,277 learners
and students of the whole Upazila.
Ramu Upazila: Under the Upazila, there are total of 59 government and 45 non-government primary, secondary, higher secondary, Madrasha and collage. Under these
institutions a number 857 teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 50,277 learners
and students of the whole Upazila.
Kutubdia Upazila: Under the Upazila, there are total of 57 government and non-government primary, secondary, higher secondary, Madrasha and collage. Under these
institutions a number 573 teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 29,057 learners
and students of the whole Upazila.
Moheshkhali Upazila
Under the Upazila, there are total of 70 government and 64 non-government primary, secondary,
higher secondary, Madrasha, Abtedadia and collage. Under these institutions a number 1252
teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 74,672 learners and students of the whole Upazila.
Moheshkhali Upazila
Under the Upazila, there are total of 138 government and 86 non-government primary, secondary,
higher secondary, Madrasha, Abtedadia and collage. Under these institutions a number 635
teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 80,478 learners and students of the whole Upazila.
Pekua Upazila
Under the Upazila, there are total of 47 government and 19 non-government primary, secondary,
higher secondary, Madrasha, Abtedadia and collage. Under these institutions a number 287
teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 21,264 learners and students of the whole Upazila.
Ukhia Upazila
Under the Upazila, there are total of 76 government and 43 non-government primary, secondary,
higher secondary, Madrasha, Abtedadia and collage. Under these institutions a number 879
teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 50,882 learners and students of the whole Upazila.
Coxs Bazar Upazila Under the Sadar Upazila, there are total of 106 government and 78 non-government primary,
secondary, higher secondary, Madrasha, Abtedadia, college and University. Under these institutions
a number 468 teacher/instructor who are delivering learning to 71,425 learners and students of the
whole Upazila. There are still information of 78 institutions should be added. A detailed of
institutions with learner of the district enclosed with in the Annex-7
Religious institution;
There are 3,753 religious institutions in the district which are classified as Mosque-3,331, Temple-
300, Monastery-116 and Church-6. Upazila wise information on these religious institutions are
given the following table:
SL Upazila Number of Institution Remarks
01. Chokoria Mosque- 670, Temple-57, Church-5 and Monastry-20 People of all
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02. Pekua Mosque- 316, Temple-10 and Monastry-3 religions practice
their own rites and
ritual. Most the
religious
institutions are
built on high land
areas.
03. Kutubdia Mosque- 202, Temple-10
04. Moheskhali Mosque- 383, Temple-29 and Monastry-8
05. Coxs bazar Mosque- 511, Temple-89, Church-1 and Monastry-17
06. Ramu Mosque- 439, Temple-46 and Monastry-17
07. Ukhia Mosque- 338, Temple-20 and Monastry-35
08. Teknaf Mosque- 456, Temple-9 and Monastry-16
Place of Religious Congregation (Edgah)
As place of religious congregation, there are 66 venues (Edgah) in the whole district. Various
religious congregations, prayer, religious discussion of Muslim community are being organized at
these places. Besides this, there are space for religious gathering in 3,753 mosque of the district.
Coxs Bazar Upazila: There are 12 religious gathering place in the Upazila. These are; Hashemina Ali Madrasa field, Pourashava Edgah Moidan, Dakkin Baharchora field, 2 in Edgah union, 1 in
Chofaldandi uion, 1 in Islampur union, 1 in Jhelongja, 1 in Islamabad, 1 Patli Pachuakhali, 1 in
Pokkhali and 1 in Jalalabad. These places are located at higher areas so water do not stand longer
time.
Ramu Upazila: There are 11 religious gathering places in the Upazila. These are located under
ward of 1, 5 and 6 of Khuniapalong union, under ward of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 of Mithachori uiion, under
7 & 8 ward of Joarianala union and single in Fatekharkul union. Most of the places are on higher
land.
Ukhia Upazila: a total of 6 religious gathering places in Ukhia. They are 2 at Rajapalong union
and single place at Ratnapalong, Holodiapalong, Jaliapalong and Palongkhali union.
Teknaf Upazila: there are 5 religious gathering place in Teknaf. These are located at Teknaf
pourashava, Nila, Shahpurierdeep, Baharchora, Howkhong and 2 in Sabarang union.
Chokoria Upazila: a total of 16 religious gathering place in the Upazila. They are located at
Chokoria Government Boys School Field, Mogh bazar Field, Bodarkhali, Dobeshkata, Khutakhali,
Dhulhajara, Koiyerbill, Elishiya, Shaherbill Madrasa, Konabali, Kakra, Manikpur, Fasiakhali,
Sabujpur, Boroitoli, Veola Manikchori.
Moheshkhali Upazila: there are only 6 gathering place in Moheskhali and these are located 2 in
Boro Dail and Munshi dail, 2 in Kalarmarchora, Shaplapur and Hoanok. These are located in the
high area to free from flooding.
Pekua Upazila: Under this Upazila 6 religious gathering place, they are at Pekua, Barbadia,
Shilkhali, Rajakhali, Tuitong and Mehernam unions.
Kutubdia Upazila: Under Kutubdia Upazila there are 4 religious gathering place. They are,
Chamdia Ali Madrasa field under ward no 4 of Uttar Dhurong Union. Dhurong High School field
under 8 no ward of Dhurong Union. Kutubdia Adarsha High School field under 3 no ward of
Borgop union. Mosraf Ali Sidderpara field and Sindipipara Efat Killa field under 5 no ward of Ali
Akbar Dail union. These gathering places are sometime inundated by tidal surge and flooding,
water logging is not happened for longer time.
Health Service
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To render health services, there are 283 health stations of both private and public throughout the
district. Out of 283 health stations 261 public and the 22 stations belonged to private. Around the
district there is the district general hospital and college-1, Mother and Child Care Centre-1, TB
Hospital-1, Upazila Health Complex-8, a 10-beded hospital at St. Martin, Union sub-health centre-
13, Union Family Planning Centre-63, and Community Clinic-173.
There is a medical college and hospital at Coxs Bazar Sadar with the facilities of 250 seated. Besides this, there are Mother and Child Care Centre, TB Hospital are located at the Coxs Bazar district Sadar area. Under the St. Martin Island there is a hospital of 10 seated, 50 seated hospital in
Chokoria, 31 seated hospital at Pekua, 50 seated hospital at Kutubdia, 50 seated hospital in
Moheshkhali, 31 seated hospital at Ramu, 50 seated hospital in Ukhia and 50 seated hospital at
Teknaf Upazila. A number of 72 doctors and 97 health nurses are deployed presently to service the
community.
Under the 8 upazilas there are 13 union sub health centres. They are 2 in Chokoria (Harbang and
Bodorkhali), 1 in Pekua, (Barbakia), 1 in Moheshkhali (Kalarmarchora) 1 in Coxs Bazar (Edgah), 2 in Ramu (Gorjonia), 4 in Ukhia (Ukhia, Holodiapalong, Inani and Balukhali) and 2 in Teknaf (St.
Martin and Nila).
At the Upazila level there are 64 Union Family Planning Centre. They are located at Chokoria-19,
Pekua-5, Moheskhali-7, Coxs bazar Sadar-6, Ramu-10, Ukhia-4 and 7 in Teknaf union. At the union level, there are 173 community clinics. These are located at Chokoria-43, Pekua-13,
Kutubdia-10, Moheskhali-27, Coxs Bazar Sadar-29, Ramu-23 and 12 in Teknaf Upazila.
Under the 8 Upazilas of Coxs Bazar district 8 Upazila Family Planning Officer, 26 Chakmo, 67 FWV and 1798 CHP are working under 13 Union sub-health centre, 64 union family planning
centre, 172 community clinic health care centres of the district.
The private health centres are also serving better health care services to the community people.
There are 21 private health care centre all over the district. They are namely, Memorial Christian
Hospital (50 seats), Jam Jam Hospital Ltd (60 seats), Central Hospital (10 seats), Mother and Child
General Hospital (10 seats), Achia Memorial Hopital (20 seats), Surjo Hashi Clinic ADSF(10
seats), Asia Hospital Private Ltd (10 seats), Baitush Sorof Eye Hospital (80 seats), Community Eye
Hospital (10 seats). Pekua: Pan Eye Hospital Private Ltd (10 seat). Coxs Bazar: Sea side Hospital Pvt. Ltd (10 seats), Baitush Sorof Eye Hospital (80 seats),, community Eye Hospital (10 seats),
Surjo Hashi Clinic (FDSF) (10 seats), Coxs Bazar national Hospital (10 seats), General Hospital (20 seats), Digital Hospital (40 seats), Edgah Medical Centre and Hospital (20 seats), Jam Jam
Hospital Pvt. Ltd (10 seats), Mother and Child Hospital (10 seats), Al Fuad Khatib Hospital (80
seats), Diabetic hospital, Ramu Surjo Hashi Clinic (FDSF) (10 seats),
Bank
There are a total of 94 branches of 31 private and public banks under Coxs Bazar district. These banks are serving the in financial transaction of the district, and it found a better services being
delivered by the banks. In general, savings, DPS, loan distribution, salary transfer, and treasury
related functions, and general transaction of the clients are being offered. Specific bank information
of Upazila wise given below:
Chokoria Upazila: Under the Upazila there are 20 branches of different bank. The 2 Banks; Krishi
Bank and Sonali Bank are operating 3 and 4 branches respectively. The other banks are operating
single branch. These are namely, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, Rupali Bank Ltd, Janata Bank Ltd,
Agrani Bank Ltd, United Commercial Bank Ltd, South-East Bank Ltd, NCC Bank Ltd and Jamuna
Bank Ltd.
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Pekua Upazila: There are 4 branches of Bangladesh Krishi Bank, Janata Bank Ltd, Islami Bank
Bangladesh Ltd and First Security Bank Ltd.
Kutubdia Upazila: There are 4 branches of of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (2 branches), Janata Bank
Ltd, Sonali Bank.
Moheshkhali Upazila: There are 8 branches of 5 Banks in the Upazila. They are namely,
Bangladesh Krishi Bank, Sonali, Pubali and Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited.
Ramu Upazila: There are 6 branches of commercial banks being operating. The banks are
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (2 Branch), and single branch for Islami Bank Ltd, Rupali Bank, Janata
Bank and Sonali Bank.
Ukhia Upazila: Under the upazila, there are 8 branches of different banks. The banks are; Islami
Bank Bangladesh Ltd, Rupali Bank Ltd, First Security Islami Bank Ltd, Agrani Bank Ltd,
Bangladesh Krishi Bank, Sonali Bank Ltd, and Pubali Bank Ltd.
Teknaf Upazila: In the Upazila there are 8 branch of different banks. The banks are such as,
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (2 branch), Sonali Bank, Islami Bank Ltd, Janata Bank Ltd, Agrani Bank
Ltd, Al Arafa Islami Bank Ltd.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila: There are 37 branches of different banks under Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila. Some Banks have more than one branch. The banks are; Bangladesh Krishi Bank (3
Branch), Sonali Bank (2 Branch), Rupali Bank (2 Branch), Islami Bank Ltd (2 Branch). The
following Banks are operating single branch which are, IFIC Bank Ltd, Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd,
United Commercial Bank Ltd, NCC Bank Lid, Pubali Bank Ltd, Janata Bank Ltd, Al-Arafa Islami
Bank Ltd, BRAC Bank Ltd, Prabashi Kollayan Bank Ltd, Social Islami Bank Ltd, Uttara Bank Ltd,
South East Bank Ltd, One Bank Ltd, First Security Bank Ltd, Trust Bank Ltd, Bank Asia Ltd,
Mercantile Bank Ltd, BASIC Bank Ltd, EXIM Bank Ltd, AB Bank Ltd, National Bank Ltd, City
Bank Ltd, Jamuna Bank Ltd, Agrani Bank Ltd, Dhaka Bank Ltd and Mutual Trust Bank Ltd.
Post Office:
In the Coxs Bazar a total fo 70 post offices including Extraordinary Branch office in the district head quarter. With the services of these post offices, regular letter communication and exchange
among different department, officers, government and non-government offices including money
order, poster order, insurance, saving scheme, etc, services and functions are being offered. At a
glance of the post office and their services are as:
Upazila No. Location of Post Office Services
Chokoria 20 Chiringya, Khutakhlai, Koyerbil, Chokoria, Kakara,
Dulhajara, Pohorchada, Fashiakhali, Boroitoli, Veola,
Manikchor, Manikpur, Lakkerchar, Kumari Bazar,
Demushia, Mokbularbad, Siderpara, Shaharbil, Boro
Veola, Ahsania Mission, Malumghat, Bodorkhali and
Harbang.
Regular letter
posting,
Money order,
Post
insurance,
savings
scheme etc. Pekua 5 Pukua, Tuitong Hazi Bazar, Barbakia, Mognama and
Rajakhali
Kutubdia 3 Kutubdia, Dhurong Bazar and Ali Akbar dail
Moheskhali 8 Gorakghata, Kalarmarchara, Dhalghata, Materbari, Boro
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Moheskhali, Shaplapur, Hoanok and Kutubjum.
Coxs bazar
14 Coxs Bazar, Khurushkul, Time Bazar, Dhalirchara, P M Khali, Baharchora, Jheongja, Chanderpara, Islamabad,
Islamput, Chowfaldandi, Pokkhali, Edgor, napitkhali,
Botoli, Varuakhali, Coxs Bazar Soikot and Kurulia.
Ramu 5 Ramu, Koarkhop, Joarianala and Rabeta
Ukhia 6 Ukhia, Inai, chakboitha, Ratnapalong, Moricha and
Balukhali.
Teknaf 9 Teknaf, Shapurirdep, Sabrang, Mitha Panirchara, Nila,
Modya Nila, Noyapara, Jahajpura, Rongikhali and St.
Martin.
Club/Social/Cultural Centre
The club/social and cultural group exits in the villages are very much helpful and cooperative and
contributing to various social, cultural and during period of natural disaster. There are 261 socio-
cultural groups throughout the district. All the identified social institutions/club/groups are
registered under social services department of Bangladesh government.
Total Location Activity Social Service
261 Coxs Bazar-104, Rumu-20, Chokoria-51, Pekua-9,
Kutubdia-11, Moheshkhali-
23, Ukhia-14 and Teknaf-29
Celebration of different national day
or event, tree plantation, poultry
rearing, cow rearing, sport
sponsoring, and helping the poor
Support to poor,
credit disburse
and sapling
distribution etc.
NGO/Voluntary Organization:
SL NGO Program Beneficiary Duration
Bangla-German
Sampreeti (BGS
Education, Health,
WATSAN
5,700 persons Jan 20111 to
Dec. 2014
Micro credit 8,000 Ongoing
Disaster Management Whole district July 13 to Sept
14
2 PALS Bangladesh Child Education Program
3. Bangladesh Legal
Aid & Services
Trust
Village Court Program 25 Union
Parishad
2014
4. Resource Integration
Centre (RIC)
CCCP, Adult Right,
Microcredit and Disaster
Management
16,000 persons CCCP-2018 &
ongoing.
5. SARPV Rekets preventation and
treatment, disable services
and micro credit
5,500 Ongoing
6. Mukti Malaria Control, Non-
formal education, health
and microcredit
12,000 families Ongoing
7. BRAC Education 22,196 person Ongoing
Health 1,868persons Ongoing
WASH 4,812 persons Ongoing
Disaster Mgt & Climate
change,
2,060 persons Ongoing
Social empowerment 622 persons Ongoing
Human rights & legal 41362 persons Ongoing
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support
Microfinance 94,315persons Ongoing
Extreme poverty support 5,688persons 2010-2016
8. HOPE Foundation Adult reproductive
education, nursing training
8000 persons Ongoing
9. World Vision Education, Economic
development, Disaster
Management
15,000 persons Upto 2017
10. Concern Universal Disaster Management &
Relief support
5,000 persons Ongoing
11. Baitush Soraf Eye treatment, Orphanage,
Disabled support etc
50,000 persons Ongoing
12. CARE Bangladesh Disaster, Nutrition, fishes
and primary health care
18,000 persons Ongoing
13. IDF Micro credit 2300 person Ongoing
Solar electricity 498 persons Ongoing
14. Uddipan Program for Extreme poor,
Microcredit, Justice
18,200 persons Upto 2019
15. Centre for Natural
Resource Studies
Environment and Bio
Diversity preservation
1,000 persons Ongoing
16. TMSS Micro credit 390 persons Ongoing
17. FDSR Health, Nutrition and F
Planning
99,500 persons 2017
18. COAST Trust Micro credit 10250 persons Ongoing
School Feeding 2014-2015
Pre-primary 420 persons 2013-2014
Citizen awareness 2014-2015
19. Help Bangladesh IGA 245 persons Anando school 870 persons Ongoing
Friendly Stove 2440 person Ongoing
Protect family violence 2240 persons Ongoing
Project trafficking 1200 persons Ongoing
VTD 2424 persons Ongoing
Youth Dev & Networking 36 persons 2013-2014
20. Mery Stoops Adult reproductive
education, nursing training
10,000 persons Ongoing
21. Gonoshastha Micro credit, Adult
reproductive education,
nursing training
8,000 persons Ongoing
22. FPAB Adult reproductive
education, nursing training
500 families Ongoing
23. VERC Education & Nutrition 3,000 persons 2012-2014
24. YPSA Environment and Bio
diversity
800 persons Ongoing
25. CODEC Education, Environment
and Bio diversity
In whole district Ongoing
26. ASA Microcredit, Scholarship 109,364 persons Ongoing
27. PROTYASI Microcredit, Bio diversity 8000 persons 212-2014
28. Meghna Social
Health & Dev.
Microcredit, Health 1750 persons Ongoing
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Foundation
29. SDI Microcredit, Training for
skill development
11,500 persons Ongoing
30. SHED Forestation to protect Inani 1560 persons 2009-2014
SOHARDO 7993 persons 2010-2015
31. RTMI Health activity 13,000 persons 2013-2016
32. Muslim Aid School Feeding 31,215 persons 2013-2016
33. PMUK Micro Credit 1950 persons Ongoing
34. Ghoroni Malaria Program 5,000 persons 2014-215
36. Boro Bangladesh Micro credit and Money
Transfer
8,000 persons Ongoing
37. POPI Micro Credit and Health 4,000 persons Ongoing
38. BSWS HIV Prevention Project 2,000 families 2014-2015
39. Eklab Malaria preventive and
VGD
5,000 persons 2012-2015
40. RDF Education, Micro Credit 8,000 persons Ongoing
41. TIB Anti Corruption At Chokoria Ongoing
42. Sylhet Youth
Academy
Micro credit 600 persons Ongoing
43. Sakti Foundation Micro Credit 4,000 persons Ongoing
44. PULSE Bangladesh Education, Prevent
trafficking
1,000 persons Ongoing
45. CNFS Forestation, environment
and bio-diversity
2,000 persons Ongoing
46. Anando Micro credit 3,500 persons Ongoing
47. UBINIC Forestation 2,000 persons Ongoing
48. ACF Health, Sanitation and
Water
3,000 persons ongoing
49. Durjo Nari Sango HIV and Health service for
Prostitute
Ongoing
50. HEED Bangladesh
51. Nogor Voluntary
Org.
Drug prevention and
rehebiitation
700 persons Ongoing
52. Solidarity
International
Water and Sanitation
53. PROSHIKA Micro credit program 5,500 Ongoing
54. Khan Foundation
55. Leprosy mission
international
Treatment for leprosy
patient
500 persons Ongoing
56. Green Coxs Bazar
57. Azad VGD program 2500 persons Ongoing
58. ESP????? Education, ICT training,
Legal aid, HIV, Climate
change
1000 families Ongoing
59. Bastob Micro credit 4,000 families Ongoing
60. Islamic Relief Rehabilitation and Relief 1,000 persons Ongoing
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Play ground
Play group plays an important role during different disasters, specially, during cyclone and flood
people taka shelter in the play ground of high land. Under Coxs Bazar district there 182 play ground. The name of the play grounds are given according to Upazila.
Chokoria upazila-there are 45 playing ground in the Upazila. They are; fields of Chokoria
government boys high school, Chokoria Central High Schoo, Chokoria Korak Bidyapit, Pakalta
high school, Kisoloy Adarsho Shikkha Niketon, Khutakhlai high school, Kohopia play groun,
Dulhajara Memorial high school, Dumkhali Kriyachokkrra ground, dulahajara Christian Memorial
high school, Cha Bagan high school, Rong Mohal primary school, Maizpara primary school,
Community Centre playing ground, East Dumkhali playing ground, Dulhajara college field,
Fasiakhali Rashidia high school field, Gunia high school fild, Tulatoli playing field, Pukpukuria
primary school field, Bodorkhali colonization high school field, Bodorkhali college field, Al-Hazra
high school field, Dorbesh kata high school field, Elisia Jomila Begum high scholl field, Demusia
high school field, Shaharbil high school field, Nurul Amin Chowdhury high school field, shaharbil
Madrasha field, J M Missionary high school field, Siderpara playing field, B M Chor high schoo,
Bohdarhat high school field, Kotakhali high school field, Chokoria college field, Lakkherchor
government primary school field, Shahamorabas high school field, Kakra primary school field,
Kakra primary school, Surajpur primary schoold field, Dakkin Manikpur primary school field,
Koyerbil high schoold field, Boraitoli high school field, Boraitoli primary school field, Dandi bazar
primary school field. During the disaster these fields are used for taking shelters of cattle head,
storage of goods and centre for relief distribution.
Pekua Upazila- under this upazila there are 12 playing ground. They are; Pekua stadium, Ziaur
Rahman Upakulio college field, Barbakia community centre field, Rajakhali high school field,
fojunesha high school field, Rajakhali Junior school field, tuitong high school field, Tuitong Botoli
playing field, Tuitong Sonaichori primary school field, Shilakhali high school field Shilakhali
primary school fidl, Mognama high school field. During the disaster these fields are used for taking
shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for relief distribution.
Kutubdia upazila: there are 20 playing ground under Kutubdia Upazila. These are; Uttar Dhurong
union Akbar bolirpara Efad Killah field, Uttarn Biddya Niketon field, Kalarmapara Efad Kellah
field, Moglalpara Efad Kellah field, Dakkin Dhuron union Pechar baper para field, Dhurong Kacha
Efad Kellah field, Dhurong high school field, Gainkata Efad Kellah fidl, Sadoruddin high school
field, Asa hajaripara Efad kelah field, Lemshikhali high school field. Koyerbil efad kellah, Koyerbil
Ideal High school field, Moddya Koyerbil efad kellah field, Khilchori Efad kellah field, Kutubdia
Adarsha high school field, Mogdail puraton cyclone centre field, Ali Akbar dail high school field,
Haider para efaf kellah field, Sondipipara Eafad kellah field, Mosraf ali Sidderpara field. During
the disaster these fields are used for taking shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for
relief distribution.
Moheshkhali Upazila- there are 29 playing ground under the Upazila. These are; Kutubjum
Adarsha high school field, Apsur high school field, Kutubjum Ulum dakhil madrasa field, Boro
Moheshkhali Buton bazar field, Boro dail Madrasa field, Munshi dail field, Nuton bazar primary
school field, choto Moheskhali secondary school field, Suturia primary school field, Hownok time
bazar government primary school field, Hoanok Bahumukhi high school field, Panirchora Adarsha
high school field, Hoanok Rashidia madrasa field, Hoanok college field, Enushkhali high school
field, Kalarmarchara govt primary school field, Nunachori community centre field, uttar Nolbila
primary school field, Nonachori Moinul Islam Madrasa field, Mijherpara primary school field,
Materbari high school field, Moheskhali Adarsha high school field, Moheshkhali degree college
field, Gorakghata high school field, Chorpara playing ground, shaplapur high school field,
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Deneshpur field, Shaplapur Madrasha field. During the disaster these fields are used for taking
shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for relief distribution.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila: Under sadar upazila a total of 20 playing grounds. They are; Coxs bazar stadium, coxs bazar high school field, Baharchora playing field, Coxs Bazar International Cricket stadium, Jhaotola field, Tekpara primary school fie,d Pourashava Preparatory high school
field, Hesemia Alia Madrasha field, district primary education office field, Khurulia high school
field, Kurushkul high school field, Kurushkul model school field, dakkin Kurushkhul govt primary
school field, PM khali high school field, Edgah playing field, Coxs bazar govt college playing field, Edgao Farid Ahmad college field, Surtia madrasa playing field, Chofaldandi high school
field, Gomatoli high school field, Varuakhali high school field, Pokkhali high school field. During
the disaster these fields are used for taking shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for
relief distribution.
Ramu Upazila: Under this Upazila there are 15 fields. They are; Konarpara field, Katajangol
Hillamura field, Kawerkhop Hakin Rakimia high school, Monirjheel govt primary school,
Darierdhegi primary school field, Rabeta hospital field, Joarianala H M Hakim high school, Dakkin
Mithachori high school and Chendya Roson Ali high school field, Noyapara Monsur Ali Sidder
Ideal school, Chakliakata playing field, Rashid Nagor Naderzzaman high school, Ultakhali govt
primay school field, Ramu Khizari field, Post office field, Modal para primary school field. During
the disaster these fields are used for taking shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for
relief distribution.
Ukhia Upazila: There are 25 playing ground under the upazila. These are Sonaichori field,
Sonarpara high school field, Nidania Soikot field, Badamtoli Abtadia Madrasa field, Nidania govt
primary school field, Valukia government primary school field, Palong Adarsha high school field,
Moricha palong high school field, chando bonia playing field, Goraiyerdep govt primary school
field, Uttar Borobil primary school field, Patabari government primary school field, Nolbila govt
primary school field, Hiltos govt primary school fidl, Chandra Bonia playing field, Chowdhurypara
primary school field, Dargao palogn government primay school field, Ukhia high school field,
Ukhia degree college field, Ukhia model governemtn primary school field, Rajapalong A K C high
school, Ukhia Patabari playing field, Thenkhali high school field, Balukhali high school field,
Palongkhali high school plyaing field. During the disaster these fields are used for taking shelters of
cattle head, storage of goods and centre for relief distribution.
Teknaf Upazila: A total of 16 playing ground under Teknaf Upazila. These are namly, Teknaf pilot
high school field, Teknaf Adarsha KG school field, Teknaf college field, Teknaf Union Parishad
field, BGB public high school field, Nila high school field, Nila Girls high school field, Sabrang
high school field, Sabrang Basir Ahmad high school, Rangikhali Madrasa field, St. Martin high
school field, St. Martin union health centre field, Howkhong high school field, Howkhong union
parishad field, Baharchora high school field, jahajpura primary school field. During the disaster
these fields are used for taking shelters of cattle head, storage of goods and centre for relief
distribution.
Graveyard
Under Coxs Bazar district there are 2222 graveyards, out of which 1967 of Muslim community and the rest 255 graveyards are belonged to other religious communities such Hindu, Buddhist and
Christian. The location of those grave yard are described according to Upazila.
Kutubdia Upazila: Under 6 unions of the upazila there are 109 graveyards, among which 100 are
belonged to Muslim community while, 9 are of other communities. Under Uttar Dhurong
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There are 9 graveyards of Muslim and 1 graveyard for Hindu communities. Under Dakkin Dhurong
union, there are 15 graveyard of Muslim and 1 is belonged to Hindu community. Under
Lemshikhali union there are 28 graveyards among which 27 of Muslim and 1 for Hindu
community, Under Koyerbil union 9 graveyard of Muslim while, 1 for Hindu community. Under
Borgop union 10 graveyards are of Muslim community while, 4 are belonged to Hindu. Under Ali
Akbar Dail Union 30 graveyards to belonged to Muslim community while only 1 is for Hindu
community.
Moheshkhali Upazila: Under this upazila there are a total of 284 graveyards of Muslim community
while only 25 are of Hindu and Buddhist communities. In Kutujum union 40 are Muslim. In Boro
Moheshkhali union 60 graveyards are of Muslim and 1 for other community. In Choto Moheshkali
union there are 34 graveyards for Muslim and 4 of others communities. In Dhalghata union 18
graveyards are of Muslim community and 1 for Hindu community. In Hoanok union, 55 graveyards
are of Muslim community while 7 are for Hindu and Buddhist communities. Under Kalarmarchara
union, 37 graveyards are of Muslim community and 3 are for Hindu and Buddhist communities.
Under Materbari union, 1 graveyard for Hindu while 27 are for Muslim community and under
Moheskhali pourasava there are 10 graveyards for Muslim communities while 6 graveyards are for
Hindu and Buddhist communities.
Ramu Upazila: There are a total number of 326 graveyards under the upazila. Out of them 285 are
belonged to Muslim communities while, 41 are of other religious communities. Under Edgor union
there are 15 graveyards for Muslim and 2 for Hindu communities. Under Kawerkop union 14 of
Muslim while 3 of Hindu and other communities. In Khuniapalong union, 42 graveyards of Muslim
community while 2 of others communities. In Joaliornala union 34 of Muslim communities while 2
of Hindu communities. Under Kochopia union 44 graveyards of Muslim communities while 5 of
other communities. In Dakkin Mithachori uion, 21 graveyards of Muslim communities while 3 are
of Other communities. In Gorjonia union, 33 graveyards are of Muslim while 3 are of other
communities. Under Rajarkul union there 23 graveyards of Muslim while 5 are of other
communities. Under Chakmarkul union only 14 graveyards of Muslim while 2 of other
communities. Under Rashidnagor union, 20 graveyards of Muslim while 1 of Hindu community
and under Fatekharkul union 25 graveyards are of Muslim community while 13 graveyards are of
other religious communities.
Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila: Under the Sadar upazila there 305 graveyards of Muslim communities while 63 are of other religious communities. These graveyards are located under different unions of
the upazila such as Jhelongja, Patli Machua Khali, Khurushkul, Chowfaldandi, Varuakhali,
Pokkhali, Edgao, Jalalabad, Islamabad, Islampur and Coxs bazar Pourashava.
Pekua Upazila- Under 7 unions of the Upazila there 55 graveyards of Muslim and only 4
graveyards belonged to other communities. These graveyards are located in the different unions;
Pekua sadar, Rajakhali, Barbakia, Mognama, Tuitong, Ujantia and Shilkhali. The graveyards of
other communities are located at Mogh para, Hindu para, Pekua, Tuitong Napitpara.
Chokoria Upazila- under this upazila there are 611 graveyards of different religious communities.
Among these 560 are of Muslim communities and 51 are of other communities mostly Hindu,
Buddhist and Christian. These graveyards are located in the 18 unions of the upazila.
Ukhia Upazila- A total of 203 graveyards of Muslim, Hind and Buddhist communities are located
under the Upazila. Among the total 175 are of Muslim, 9 are of Hindu and the rest 19 graveyards
are belonged to Buddhist communities. Under Jaliapalong union, there are 30 of Muslim, while 3
are of Buddhist. Under Ratnapalong uion there are 29 of Muslim communities while 1 of Buddhist
community. Under Holodiapalong union, there are 41 graveyards of Muslim communities, 2 of
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Hindus and 8 for Buddhist communities. Under Rajapalong union there are 57 graveyards of
Muslim communities, 5 of Hindus and 5 of Buddhist communities. And under Palongkhali union,
there are 18 graveyards for Muslim, 2 or Hindus and 2 for Buddhist communities.
Teknaf Upazila-under the Upazila there are 237 graveyards which belonged to Muslim, Hindus and
Buddhist communities. Among these, 203 graveyards are of Muslim communities while 34 are
belonged to other religious communities living under the upazila. These graveyards are located in
the unions of the Upazial such as the unions are; Howkhong, Nila, Teknaf Sadar, Sabrang,
Baharchora, St. Martin and Teknaf Pourashava.
The most of the graveyards of all religious communities are built and located in high land areas so
that flood water can not inundate during rainy season or during cyclone time.
Forest and Forestry
There are 1,62,942 acres of reserved forests exist in the Coxs Bazar district. Out the total of government reserve forest is 33,00.18 acres while 57,489.76 acres are developed as social forestry.
The area of 19,407.81 acres are natural forest. Mostly Akasia, Bam, Bat, Agor, Segun, Mehgoni,
Gorjon, Arjun and Malaria are grown plaintively. There are also individual forestation which is
about 5,000 acres.
Tree- there are various types of trees are grown in the forest, most of them are Jhao, Gorjon, Arjun,
Akashmoni, Koroi, Telsur, Tula, Moch, Bamboo, Akasia, Bam, Bat, Mengium, Bot, Segum, Rain
tree, Mehgoni, Chatim, Jhil, Bhutkoroi, Madar, Tetul, Nim, Bain etc.
Communication and Transportation
The Coxs Bazar district has a well communication process and available transportation with the divisional head at Chittagong. And the internal communication system within the district is well
established and having easy access.
Communication with divisional head quarter:
There are many medium and ways to communicate and transportation between Chittagong and
Coxs Bazar. Transport like, bus, truck, car, jeep, micro bus are available in this road and available all the time. There is also airline service with the Chittagong city and regular flight services are
available for public transportation. Different airlines such as Biman Bangladesh, United Airways,
Regent Airlnes, US-Bangla Airlines, AV Airlines are operating regularly. Apart from this, there is
transportation scope by water ways directly from Chittagong to Coxs Bazar.
Internal communication system:
There exists a well by land or by road communication system among all the Upazilas with district
head quarter except Kutubdia upazila. There are regular bus services with Ukhia, Teknaf, Chokoria,
Ramu, Pekua and Moheskhali upazilas and private bus, jeep, truck, micro bus, motorcycles are
moving all the time. With Kutubdia and Moheshkhali there is direct communication and
transportation system from district head quarter by boat, speed board, engine trawler. Within the
upazila city there are also available transportation like jeep, car, truck, micro bus, CNG, baby taxi
etc.
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1.4.3 Weather and Climate:
Being a coastal district, there are first category weather observation centre at Kutubdia, St. Martin
and Teknaf are being operating under Coxs Bazar district weather office. Apart from this a Rudder Station near Hill Top Circuit house and an aromat branch is established at airport area. The
information on weather forecast, special weather forecast, high-low tide timing and sun rise and sun
set timing are monitored and disseminate.
Cautionary and announcement of signal:
All kinds of pre-cautionary messages and signals of disaster before 24 hours, dangerous signal
before 18 hours and great danger signal before 10 hours are announced and disseminated.
Information on Signal message: the signal and information specified as; the centre of point of
cyclone, direction and speed, indication of possible areas under district and upazilas, nearest of high
wind speed, expected highest speed of wind, expected height of tidal surge and high tide, indication
of locations of district and upazilas to be affected and the level of water rise etc to be broadcasted
and disseminated information.
Rainfall: The trend of rainfall of Coxs Bazar district was as usual and normal befor 1991, however, radical changes have been observed in the recent years, in particularly after the year 2000.
Once, the rainfall and its continuation was steady according to the seasons of the year. Interestly,
1994 a remarkable change in rainfall has observed. In general there was no much rain during the
month of January to April, and it happened during from April to June of the year. On the contrary,
sometime rainfall occurs during the month of December which creates flooding. But during 10/12
years the trend of rainfall has changed and it created an effect on the life and livelihood of ordinary
people.
Temperature: with the change climate, a radical change being observed in the overall temperature
and with visible affect. For the Coxs bazar district the effect of climate change and its visible effects have been observed mostly after year 1991. The temperature has risen up. The local
inhabitants assume that declining of forest can be one the affects of the climate change and
environmental phenomena. During the recent years the temperature has gone up upto 41 Celsius
with scoring heat.
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Water layer of soil: The water layer of the district varies from one area to another. In fact, during
the last 15 years, a huge change has been observed in the water layer of the district. For example, it
requires 100-150 feet deep to get pure water whereas it required only 50 feet digging. And in the
case the deep tube well requires 700-900 feet deep to get pure water in many places in which it
needed not more than 500 feet earlier. In an average the water layer has down to more than 200 feet
to the ground. Importantly, there are more 22 unions of the districts which need 800-1100 feet deep
to get pure drinking water which is an alarming issue for the district.
1.4.4 Others;
Land and usage: the land and soil of Coxs Bazar district has variable diversity. There are high hills, flat land, low lying area, sea beach, up-down land and uneven mountains. To meet the needs,
the most people cultivate double and tri-crops a year rather than single crop. The salt cultivation
abundantly cultivated in the upazilas of Kutubdia, Moheskhali, Pukua, Chokoria, Coxs Bazar Sadar and Teknaf. In addition, the vast areas of lands are used for shrimp cultivation and betel leaf
cultivation.
A chart is given indicating amount of land usage by production:
Area of total land : 6,15,489.42 acres
Cultivable land : 2,20,409.65 acres
Barren land : 12,268 acres
Forest land : 2,26,998 acres
Single crop land : 39,568 acres
Dual crops land : 1,71,168 acres
Tri-crops land : 64,936 acres
Salt cultivation land : 69,375 acres
Shrimp cultivation land : 72,000 acres
Betel leaf cultivation land : 7,657 acres
Tobacco cultivation land : 7,000 acres
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Land use in table:
Upazila Area of Land (Acre) Land Usage (Acre)
Cultivable Unused Single Crop Double Crop Tri-crops
Chokoria 54,891 3,112 3,603 61,750 47,654
Pekua 20,995 247 3,285 14845 2,272
Kutubdia 13,496 407 864 7,607 5,025
Moheskhali 26,264 704 6,755 18,001 1,506
Coxs bazar 25,565 225 6,422 18,278 741
Ramu 23,959 3,211 2,223 19,266 2,470
Ukhia 26,431 3,942 4,280 19,503 2,154
Teknaf 28,494 420 12,226 11,918 3,114
Total: 2,20,095 12,268 39,658 1,71,168 64,936
Agriculture and food:
Agriculture is the major profession of the people. Most people are depend and deployed their
labour in the sectors of fishing, salt cultivation and agriculture. A total areas of 7,657 acres land of
Moheskhali, Chokoria, Coxs Bazar Sadar, Ramu, Pekua and Ukhia upazila are involved in betel leaf cultivation while 72,000 acres of lands are utilized for shrimp cultivation under Kutubdia,
Moheskhali, Pekua and Teknalf upazila, 69,375 acres of lands also involved in salt cultivation of
the same upazilas. BISIC revealed that 17,63,000 metric ton salt cultivated annually by 42,842
farmers involved in this profession. Apart from this, a major portion of people are involved in
agricultural sectors. And under Chokoria and Ramu upazilas about 7,000 acres lands are used for
Gold Leaf tobacco cultivation. A some portion of people are involved with business of dry fish.
Main Crops of district:
Economic crop: Rice, wheat, sugarcane, salt, fish, betel leaf and betel nut.
Vegetable: Tomato, potato, bringal, radish, beam, cauliflower, cabbage, green chilly, sweet gourd,
latish finger etc.
Fruits-Water melon, mango, guava, pineapple, rose apple, wood apple, papaya, coconut, jackfruit,
banana, strawberry etc.
River
There are 5 major rivers of the district flowed through the Upazila of Coxs Bazar, Ramu, Ukhia, Chokoria, Moheskhali and Teknaf. The rivers are; Matamuri, Koheli, Bakhali, Reju and Nafnadi.
There are 2 channels, namely Moheskhali and Kutubdia. A brief description of the rivers given
below:
Matahuri-The river originated from Lushi hill adjacent to Myanmar boarder and flowed through Ali
Kadam of Bandarban district, and it continues crossing the different areas Chokoria upazila
covering a length of 55 kilometre of the Upazila.
Kohelia-It starting from Moheskhali channel and go through 6 unions of the upazila including
pourashava and finally reached to Bay of Bengal through Materbari and Dhalghata unions. It is 35
kilometre long.
Bakkhali- It has originated from Wading mountain of Myanmar and has flowed through
Nikhongchori upazila of Bandarban, entered through Gorjonia area of Ramu Upazila diverted into
Bay of Bengal crossing the areas Jhelongja of Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila.
Reju- The river has originated from Arakan boarder of Myanmar and Wading hills, it has flowed
through Nikhongchoriupazila of Bandarban entering into Holodiapalong of Ukhia Upazila and
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Khunia union of Ramu Upazila. It has finally entered Jaliapalong of Ukhia and arrives at Bay of
Bengal. It is about 20 kilometres long within Bangladesh.
Matamuhuri-The river has originated from Arakan boarder of Myanmar and Wading hills, it has
flowed through Palongkhali union of Ukhia and it arrives at Bay of Bengal crossing by the side of
Teknaf Upazila. It is 35 kilometre long.
Pond:
Pond has an important role in the village. Under 8 Upazilas of Coxs Bazar district there are 13,930 ponds of different size and area coverage of the ponds approximate 4,699 acres. Many people and
families depend on pond water for their household use. In addition that, fishing add additional
values to the economics of the district. Mostly, Telepia, Rui, Koi, Magur, Katla, Karfu, Sorpoti
fishes are produced in the pond.
Canal:
Under the district there are a total of 115 canals exit in 8 Upazila of the district, these covers an
areas of 7,720 acres of land. A brief description of canals are given below:
Ukhia Upazila: There are 14 canal in the Upazila which flow throughout the Upazila. Reju Canal-
staring Rejur muk it crosses painnasia, sonaichoara, sonarpara, chorpara, jummapara and lamburi
para. It has length of 7 kilometres. Monkhali Canal-staring from Monkhali mouth upt Nuton Chaka
para. It is 8 kilometres. Sowankhali Canal- it is 8 kilometre long started from Swankhali area and
stretched upto Bay of Bengal. Chepokhali Canal-It is 10 kilometre long started from Madarbonia
and arrives to Chepotkhali. Inani Canal-it is 15 kilometre long started from Chenchuli to Inani.
Inani Choto Canal-It is 20 kilometre long started from Chenchuli to Inani. Paglir Canal- 8 kilometre
long canal started from Guarerdeep and stretches to Patabari area. Duchori Canal-the canal is 15
kilometre long started from Tuturbil to Madhurghona. Goyalmara Canal-it is 18 kilometre long
starting from Tuturbil and upto Modhurghona. Balikhali Canal-the canal starting from
Modhurchara and reached to the Naf river covering a length of 7 kilometre. Thiankhali Canal-It is 8
kilometre long starting from Achortoli to Naf river crossing through Tarulapara and Fashiakhali.
Palongkhali Canal- This is 14 kilometre long starting from Nojumora falls into Naf river crossing
different parts of Ukhia and Teknaf Upazila. Balukhali Canal: a 6 kilometre long started from
Madhuchara reaches to the Naf river crossing htough BGB camp, Chowdhur para and Barua para.
There are 34 canals under Chokoria, 11 canals of Teknaf, 28 Canals of Ramu and 18 canal of Pekua
Upazila. There a total of 12 canals under Kutubdia Upazila. All these canals are using for irrigation
during dry season.
Moor (Flat low Land):
There are 629 moors under the 8 upazilas of the district. These moors are mostly utilized for fish
cultures.Under Kutubdia upazila there are 49 moor which are 13 under Uttar Dhurong-namely
Kalarmachora bil, Fular para bil, Pillarpara bil, Azimuddin bil, Jamir baperpara bil, Monu sikder
bil, Noyakata bil, Chordhurong bil, Moglarpara bil, Sirajpara bil, Kulartek bil, Miazirpara bil.
Under Dakhin Dhurong union there are 12 bils, namely, Mosrof ali bil, Kalu bil, Ali Akbar bil,
Jaliarbil, Boroitoli bil, haider Ali bil, dhurong kacha bii, Ebarpara bil, ali fakir bil, Mucharpara bil,
dompara bil. Under Lemshikhali union there are 3 bils, namely, dokan ghona bil, Latyaer bil,
Sirajgho bil. Under Koyerbil union there are 11 bils, namely, Gilachori bil, Molmochar bil, Dakin
Molmochor bil, Omonyaghona bil, Koilashaghona bil etc.
Under Borgop Union there are 6 bils, namely, Mogdail, Mogdail pascim, Muralia, Miyerghona,
Azamcolony and Dhoperghona. Under Ali Akbar Dail under thereare 4 bils, namely, Ali Akbar
Dail, ali akbar dakkin, Kumirier and Rajakhali.
Ukhia Upazila: there are 16 bils under the upazila, namely, Kamrier bil, Valukia bil, Khuwa bil,
uttar boro bil, patabari bil, chowdhury bil, paglier bil, koiratir bil, majkarier bil, sikderpara bil,
dargah bil, rohamer bil, anjuman bil, dakin rahamer bil.
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Ramu Upazila: There are 162 bils under the upazila scattered into different unions. A total of 27
bils located at Edgor, 13 bils at Khuniapalong, 47 bils at Kochopia, 30 bils at Dakkin Mithachari, 3
at Gorjonia, 2 at Rajarkul and 40 bils at Chakmarkul unions.
Chokoria: there are 217 bils under Chokoria Upazila which are located in different unions. Under
Pekua upazila there are 89 bils. A total of 68 bils under Teknaf Upazila and 28 bils under
Moheshkhali Upazila.
Haor:-There is no Haor in the Coxs Bazar district. Arsenic Contamination: Yet there is no trace