রবিবার, ১০ মে, ২০১৫

মা দিবস

মা শব্দ টি র যথার্থ সংজ্ঞা দেয়া সম্ভব নয়।তাকে নিয়ে লিক্তে গেলে চোখ ভিজে ওঠে। সেই সকাল থেকে রাত সব কিছু তেই মা। আল্লাহ পর এমন নিরশারথ ভাল বাসা আর নেই।একটি  ঘতনা বলছি কিছু দিন আগে বিকেল থেকে আমার ফোন অফ কাজের মাজে ছিলাম বলে কার ফোন দিয়ে ফোন দেয়া হয় নি।আম্মুসেই বিকেল থেকে ফোন দিচ্চ্যল।জার জার নাম্বার ছিল সবাই ক ফোন দিয়েছে।আব্বুর সাথে রাগারাগি করচেয়।রাতে ঝখন বাসায় ফিরলাম মনেহয় আকাশের চাঁদ পেয়েচেয়।জিবনের অনেক বছর পার হয়ে গেলেও ,তার কাছে বর হইনি।তার থেকে দূরে গেলে তার অনুপুস্তিতি হারে হারে টের পাই। তাই দূরে ও থাকিনি।সে ভাল থাকুক সবাই দোয়া করবেন।সকল মায়ের প্রতি রইল অনেক ভালবাসা।আর মায়েরা রয়েছে বলেয়ই ভালবাসা কথা টা যথার্থ। প্রতিটি দিন মা দিবসের মত পালিত হক।

ধন্যবাদ

বুধবার, ২৯ এপ্রিল, ২০১৫

ছোট্ট একটি দেশ “বাংলাদেশ” তবে গর্ব করার মত এখন অনেক কিছুই

ছোট্ট একটি দেশ “বাংলাদেশ” তবে গর্ব করার মত এখন অনেক কিছুই
আছে যা আমি আপনি অনেকেই জানতাম না !
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★★ প্রধান ও একমাত্র ম্যানগ্রোভ ফরেস্ট আমাদের বাংলাদেশেই!
★★ আন্তর্জাতিক কুরআন প্রতিযোগিতায় দুই বার প্রথম স্থান অর্জন করেছে আমাদের দেশের ছেলেরা!
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থাকলে আমারা ফ্রীল্যান্সিং খাতে ২০১৫ এর দিকে ১ম স্থানে চলে আসবো!
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★★ পবিত্র হজ্বের পরেই মুসলমানদের সবচেয়ে বড় মিলনায়তনের স্থান হলো “বিশ্ব ইজতেমা” যা কিনা একমাত্র বাংলাদেশেই হয়!
★★ পবিত্র কাবা’র ৫ ওয়াক্ত নামাজের জন্য নিযুক্ত পাঁচজন ঈমামের মাঝে একজন বাংলাদেশী! এর চেয়ে বেশি সম্মান আর কোথায় আছে।
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সালাত পড়ানোর দাওয়াত যারা পান, তাদের দুই–তৃতীয়াংশই বাংলাদেশী!
★★ ক্রিকেটে বিশ্বের এক নম্বর অল– রাউন্ডার সাকিব আমাদের দেশেরই!
★★ বিশ্বের দ্বিতীয় বৃহত্তম মুসলিম দেশ হচ্ছে বাংলাদেশ!
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★★ আমাদের বাংলা ভাষা অন্য দেশের ২য় রাষ্ট্রভাষার সম্মান পেয়েছে!
★★ যুক্তরাজ্যে বাঙালীদেরকে নিয়ে গঠিত হয়েছে “মিনি বাংলাদেশ”!
★★ চীনে বাঙ্গালীদের জন্য “বাংলাদেশ দিবস” নামে একটি দিন জাতীয়ভাবে পালন করা হয়!
★★ নিউইয়র্কের সিনেটে বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা দিবস উদযাপনের আইন করে বিল পাশ করা হয়েছে!
★★ আমাদের জাতীয় কবির লিখিত কবিতা তুরস্কের জাতীয় সঙ্গীত!

আমাদের বিবেক

                        

বাংলাদেশর স্বাধীন এর ৪৪ বছর পার হইয়া গেলেও আমরা আমদের সঠিক পথ আজ ও বুজতে 
পারছি না।কি ভাবচি আমরা? কি করচি?।আজ দেশের ২ টি দল কে অন্ধ বিশ্বাস করছি।আমর আমাদের অধিকার সম্পর্কে সচেতন নই।প্রতিবাদ করতে ভুলে গেচি।এর মাসুল আমাদের এই ভোগ করতে হচ্চে।আম্রা কি অন্ধ।আমাদের কি বিবেক নেই বার বার কেন ভুল লোকদের সমাজের দায়িত্ দিচ্চি।ভাল লোক দের দোষ দেই কি করে।তাদের তো আমরাই সমর্থন করছি না ।আমরা কি চিন্তকরি না যদি বি,এন,পি ও ক্ষমতায় আসে তারা আমাদের দেয়ার জন্ন কি করবে বা অতিতে কি করেছিল বা বর্তমান এ কি করে চিল।দিরঘদিন ক্ষমতায় থাকা কালিন তারা দেশে কি করে ছিল আমাদের জন্ন।দুরনিতি,রাজাকার দের গারিতে দশের পতাকা,জঙ্গি বাদ ,গ্রানেড হাম্লা,দলিওকরন,জা লিক্তে গেলে ফুরাবে না।এর পর আসি ক্ষমতা সিন দল ।জারা সাধারন মানুসের দলছিল। কিন্তু তারা আজ তাদের নিতির  পরিবর্তন করেচ।পুজিবাদিদের দল হয়েচে,দুর্নীতি হচ্ছে।বঙ্গবন্ধু ,তাজুদ্দিন আহাম্মেদ এর আদর্শ আজ ভুলুন্থিত।আমারা দেশে জঙ্গি বাদ চাই না তদ্রুপ পুলিশ এর বা পেশি শক্তির শাসন চাই না ।আজ দেশে কাজের ক্ষেত্র বাড়ছে না। শিক্ষিত বেকার তইরি হচ্চে।পুজি বাদি সমাজ তৈরি হচ্চে।কিন্তু আমদের চিন্তার পরিবর্তন হচ্ছে না। দোষ এই দুটো দলের না দোষ আমদের।আম্রা আমদের অধিকার সম্পর্কে সচেতন নই।আবেগ নিয়ে চলি।আর তারা ও বুজছে না যে বার বার তাদের বিশ্বাস করি ইতিহাস আপনাদের ক্ষমা করবে না।দেসের স্বার্থে কন আপস নয়।পরিবরতন একদিন হবেয়েই ।

বুধবার, ১৫ এপ্রিল, ২০১৫

Nilgiri Bandarban Bangaldesh.....Living in the clouds

Country
As a District
18 April 1981
Bandarbon :It is one of the three districts that make up the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the others being Rangamati District and Khagrachhari District.[2] Bandarban is regarded as one of the most attractive travel destinations in Bangladesh. Bandarban (meaning the dam of monkeys), or in Marma or Arakanese language as "Rwa-daw Mro" is also known as Arvumi or the Bohmong Circle (of the rest of the three hill districts Rangamati is the Chakma Circle, Raja Devasish Roy and Khagrachari is the Mong Circle, Raja Sachingprue Marma). Bandarban town is the home town of the Bohmong Chief (currently King, or Raja, U Cho Prue Marma) who is the head of the Marma population. It also is the administrative headquarters of Bandarban district, which has turned into one of the most exotic tourist attractions in Bangladesh since the insurgency in Chittagong Hill Tracts has ceased more than a decade back.


History

In the early days of 15th century, the Arakanese kingdom, where Mrauk U was the capital, expended its territories to the Chittagong area of Bengal. After the victory of Arakan on Burma's Pegu kingdom in 1599 AD, the Arakanese king Mong Raja Gree appointed a Prince of Pegu as the governor of newly established Bohmong Htaung (Circle) by giving the title of "Bohmong" Raja. That area was mostly populated by the Arakanese descendants and ruled by the Burmese (Myanmar) noble descendants who started to call themselves in Arakanese language as Marma. Marma is an archaic Arakanese pronunciation for Myanmar. As the population of the Bohmong Htaung were of Arakanese descandants, these Myanmar-descendants Bohmong chiefs (Rajas) of the ruling class took the titles in Arakanese and speak a dialect of the Arakanese language.









Bandarban Hill District was once called Bohmong Htaung since the Arakanese rule. Once Bohmong Htaung was ruled by Bohmong Rajas who were the subordinates to the Arakanese kings. Ancestors of the present Bohmong dynasty were the successor of the Pegu King of Burma under Arakan's rule in Chittagong. In 1614, King Mong Kha Maung, the king of Arakan appointed Maung Saw Pru as Governor of Chittagong who in 1620 repulsed the Portuguese invasion with great valour. As a consequence, Arakanese king, Mong Kha Maung adorned Maung Saw Pru with a title of Bohmong meaning Great General. After the death of Maung Saw Pru two successors retained Bohmong title. During the time of Bohmong Hari Gneo in 1710, Arakanese King Canda Wizaya recaptured Chittagong from the Mughals. Bohmong Hari Gneo helped King Canda Wizaya in recapturing Chittagong and as a mark of gratitude the later conferred on Bohmong Hari Gneo the grand title of Bohmong Gree which means great Commander in Chief.

Tourism

We welcome guests, but don't want Bandarban to become crowded or polluted like Rangamati. We don't want to lose our culture nor see it consigned to a museum.
— Raja Aung Shue Prue Chowdhury,

















Bandarban lies, by bus, eight hours away from Dhaka, two hours from Chittagong and three hours from Cox's Bazaar. It is also possible to get there by a six-hour bus ride from Rangamati.The Buddha Dhatu Jadi, the largest Buddhist temple in Bangladesh, located in Balaghata, 4 km from the town.This place attracts many tourists every year. This Theravada Buddhist temple is made completely in the style of South-East Asia and houses the second largest statue of Buddha in Bangladesh. The waterfall named Shoilo Propat at Milanchari is another place tourists like to visit. The numerous Buddhist temples, known as kyang in local tongue, and bhihars in the town include the highly notable the Rajvihar (royal vihar) at Jadipara and the Ujanipara Bhihar. Bawm villages around Chimbuk, and Mru villages a little further off, are also lie within a day's journey from the town. Prantik Lake, Jibannagar and Kyachlong Lake are some more places of interest. Boat ride on the river Sangu is one of the main attraction here for tourists.






Notable persons

  1. Bohmong king As a man Aung Shue Prue Chowdhury, died on 8 August 2012; member of second Jatiyo Sangshad (1979-1982) and state minister under former president Major General Ziaur Rahman [7][9]
  2. Chingla Mong Chowdhury Murruy, born 29 March 1949 Chandragona, Kaptai, Rangamati Hill tracts. He was a well known footballer, before the liberation war and was the first Indigenous Marma to captain the Pakistan national team. He coached the BRTC, and was an advisor for BKSP football academy. He also earned a University Blue in athletics and received a national award in football the highest honour for sports in Bangladesh. He fought in the Liberation War in 1971 was stationed in Sector-1 (Z force, was given the honorary Captain title at the time of the liberation war) and fought until 16 December when the country was liberated. He died on 9 May 2012.
  3. Hotel:
  4. http:// www.bandarbantours.com/search/nilgiri-bandarban-bangladesh/

সোমবার, ১৩ এপ্রিল, ২০১৫


বল বীর -
বল উন্নত মম শির!
শির নেহারি আমারি, নত-শির ওই শিখর হিমাদ্রীর!
বল বীর -
বল মহাবিশ্বের মহাকাশ ফাড়ি’
চন্দ্র সূর্য্য গ্রহ তারা ছাড়ি’
ভূলোক দ্যুলোক গোলক ভেদিয়া,
খোদার আসন “আরশ” ছেদিয়া
উঠিয়াছি চির-বিস্ময় আমি বিশ্ব-বিধাত্রীর!
মম ললাটে রুদ্র-ভগবান জ্বলে রাজ-রাজটীকা দীপ্ত জয়শ্রীর!
বল বীর -
আমি চির-উন্নত শির!

আমি চিরদুর্দ্দম, দুর্বিনীত, নৃশংস,
মহা- প্রলয়ের আমি নটরাজ, আমি সাইক্লোন, আমি ধ্বংস,
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আমি দুর্ব্বার,
আমি ভেঙে করি সব চুরমার!
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আমি ভরা-তরী করি ভরা-ডুবি, আমি টর্পেডো, আমি ভীম,
ভাসমান মাইন!
আমি ধূর্জ্জটী, আমি এলোকেশে ঝড় অকাল-বৈশাখীর!
আমি বিদ্রোহী আমি বিদ্রোহী-সূত বিশ্ব-বিধাত্রীর!
বল বীর -
চির উন্নত মম শির!

আমি ঝঞ্ঝা, আমি ঘূর্ণী,
আমি পথ-সম্মুখে যাহা পাই যাই চূর্ণী!
আমি নৃত্য-পাগল ছন্দ,
আমি আপনার তালে নেচে যাই, আমি মুক্ত জীবনানন্দ।
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আমি চল-চঞ্চল, ঠুমকি’ ছমকি’
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St Martin's Island is in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh about 10 km south-west of the southern tip of the mainland.

St Martin's Island is in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh about 10 km south-west of the southern tip of the mainland.
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St Martin's is a tropical cliché and the only coral island in Bangladesh, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and laid-back locals. It's a clean and peaceful place with nothing more

strenuous to do than soak up the rays — even mosquitoes are a rarity. There's a naval base near the centre of the island, and the USA looked into setting up one of their own a few years

back. The island was devastated by a cyclone in 1991 but has fully recovered, and was untouched by the 2004 tsunami.
It is possible to walk around St Martin's in a day since it measures only 8 km², shrinking to about 5 km² during high tide. Most of the island's 7000 inhabitants live primarily from fishing,

and between October and April fishermen from neighbouring areas bring their catch to the island's temporary wholesale market. Rice and coconuts are the other staple crops, and algae is khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqYQAiu3AHk

collected and dried from the sea rocks and sold for consumption to Myanmar.
Most things are concentrated around the far north of the island, with the centre and south being mostly farmland and makeshift huts. There is no electricity on the island, though the

larger hotels run generators in the evenings for a few hours.
November to February is the main tourist season with the best weather, though keep an eye on the forecast, as the occasional cyclone can strike during this time.
Get in[edit]

From Teknaf you can cruise to St Martin's Island with the best and the safest ship Keari Sindbad and reach St Martin's comfortably in 2 or fewer hours. Keari Sindbad cruise journey is a

pleasant one as you will see the spectacular views of Teknaf's hill on one side and Mayanmar on the other side while it cruises along the Naf River.
Ferries leave the island around 3pm.Keari Sindbad ferry and you can purchase a round trip ticket; which can same day return or 1-2 days later. Prices are same whenever you return. The

return fare on Keari Sindbad start from BDT 550-800 as of September 2012.
For Keari Sindbad ticket booking dial 01727 266077
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Getting to Saint Martins Island by bus is a two-step process. First you'll need to travel to Teknaf which is the Southern most district of Bangladesh on the very southern tip, sandwiched






up against Myanmar. One can come to Teknaf by bus from Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. Dhaka to Teknaf bus fare is around BDT 850-900 non-A/C and BDT 1400-1700 A/C as of

January, 2012. There are several bus services which depart from Fakirapool, Dhaka to Teknaf. Maximum bus starts at night and the journey is near about 10-11 hours. From Teknaf, mid-

level ships run daily and take around 2-2.30 hours named Kutubdia, Keary Sindabad, Eagle-1. The fare starts from BDT 450 to BDT 2500 as of September, 2012. All the ships and cruises

stars journey from Teknaf to Saint Martin around 9AM-9.30AM and return journey starts from Saint Martin to around 3PM. The important thing is, during the off-season (May-

August/September)these ships do not provide services because off bad weather. The peak season is September-April. The total distance from Dhaka to the island is 510 km.
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By plane you have to reach firstly in Cox's Bazar from Dhaka/Chittagong (Inter-country) by Biman Bangladesh Airlines or with Private Airlines such as Regent Airlines, United Airways, Best

Air etc. The fare from Dhaka-Cox's Bazar is around BDT 3000-4500 as of December, 2011. Cox's Bazar airport is the closest airport to Teknaf.
After reaching Cox's Bazar by Plane, from Cox's Bazar there are several ways to travel to Teknaf. There are private cars for rental services and cost approximately BDT 100-150. There are

public buses which start from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf and cost BDT 60-80. Another way would be a group rental of a mid-level micro bus or jeep to travel to Teknaf which may cost less and

be a safer journey.
Get around[edit]

Arriving from the port you'll walk through a strip of basic restaurants and shops, and hit a T-junction. Left will take you to the eastern beaches (the cement ends shortly before the scuba

dive centre), while a right turn will take you along the main cement 'road' where most of the hotels and guesthouses are, ending at the north-west part of the island.
At one point a left turn leads around the newly built hospital and into the centre of the island. It's an interesting walk and eventually leads out to the western beach just north of the Sea

Turtle Hatchery, after a couple wrong turns.
Flatbed cycle-rickshaws are the only transport aside from walking. There are no motorized vehicles on the island, not even motorcycles (yay!).
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Coral beach, SaintMartins Island
Sunrise on the east side of the island, and after a lazy day head over to the west side for sunset. Sunset Point is a rocky peninsula on the northwest corner of the island, near Saint

Martin's Resort, which exists only at low tide — a popular spot if sunset and low tide coincide.


An algae farmer lays his crop out to dry
Village life is slow paced — most work happens in the morning and evening, while midday is reserved for drying fish and rice and selling your coconuts. Or, more likely, sitting in the shade

chewing paan.
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Sea Turtle Conservation Project STURCNET at St Martin's Island
There's a Sea Turtle Hatchery on the west side of the island south of Shemana Pereye Resort. It's not officially open to visitors, but it's usually empty and the gate unlocked. If it's the



right season there will be several bamboo cages in the sand with eggs buried under them — not much to see, but it's nice to know that good work is being done. This is under the Sea

Turtle Conservation Project STURCNET (Sea Turtle Conservation Network).



Sea Turtle Cages of Sea Turtle Conservation Project STURCNET at St. Martin's Island
The first tag was attached in 2000, and in January 2003, a total of 65 tags had been attached to nesting Green and Olive Ridley turtles. The conservation project has so far included

activities such as: monitoring of nesting turtles along the coastline; in situ conservation efforts, including protecting nesting beaches; protecting nesting females from predatory

hazards, such as dogs; ex situ conservation through hatcheries; and an awareness-raising campaign about sea turtle conservation.-Sources: Saving Marine Turtle: Conservation of

Biodiversity, Marine Park Establishment and Eco-Tourism Development Project at St Martin's Island. Ministry of Environment and Forest, Bangladesh.
Stars are amazingly plentiful on a moonless night, due to the lack of electricity on the island.
Rock Beach (Rocky Beach Area), Dhakinmatha, (Last point of the Island). The southern point of the Island has a millions of years old Rock formed from Coral. The area is popular as Rock

Beach and can be visited on foot. A 10-15 minutes track can be explored within the area by taking permission from the local land owners to see wild life including lizard, migratory birds

and unique sweet water turtles habitat.  edit
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During scuba Diving at Chera Dwip at St Martin's Island.
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Chera Dwip, accessible at low tide
Oceanic Scuba Dive Center, (turn left from the pier at the end of the strip of restaurants, it's a couple hundred meters down on the right, unsigned and well-hidden behind a bamboo

gate), ☎ +880 2 955 9751 (divebangladesh@yahoo.com), [1]. This is the only dive operation in the country, and is run by a friendly group of ex-navy divers. At the moment they only visit

one site at the southeast of the island (off Chera Dwip), which is unspectacular but still makes for a nice boat ride and the most activity you could hope for during your stay on the island.

They're working towards buying a 'German' boat which will allow them to explore sites further out to sea, which may yield some better diving and more sea life. Prices are a little high (and

negotiable), but consider that you're contributing to these guys' livelihood and towards expanding the opportunity for future diving. They've also got one bamboo guest hut with two

beds if you're diving with them, and they'll cook all your meals for you — an alternative to the lackluster budget accommodation on the island. Food and lodging are by donation. On a

safety note, this is nothing like a PADI certified dive center, and beginners should take care, especially alone — a guide/buddy is not included (though there's a good chance one of the

guys will still come down with you). Tk 2000/dive, Tk 500 snorkel gear rental, Tk 600-800 boat fee.  edit
Walk the beach to the southern island of Chera Dwip, accessible on foot along a narrow strip of land at low tide, or via a boat shuttle (Tk 5/person) at high tide. Beware of sharp rocks if

wading through the water; sandals are ideal. Walking the length of the island takes around 1.5 hours. Take some sunscreen and water (though there's an occasional shack selling drinks,

coconuts and snacks).
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There are many small shops near the dock/port and along the main road selling very basic necessities and the odd souvenir t-shirts, hats, dry fish, shoe, sandals, dry foods, cosmetics &

toiletries and sunglasses and many more. These are relatively cheap from the main town. Specially one must buy dry fish from here, it's relatively cheap and high quality. There are also few

restaurants along with the main road of Saint Martins Island. The foods are cheap and good quality to eat. Anyone can complete the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with various sea foods.

Everyone should taste the experience with different sea fishes and food, if once go there.
Sea shells and things made from them are sold by little children around the island, but it's illegal and leads to the depletion of sea life. If any one go there, please not to buy those and

encourage others not to buy those. These will slowly damage this Island and the natural life. There are also some fake product come from Myanmar and China. Please try to avoid those

and buy the real one.
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St. Martin's Island Crab
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Lobster
Food is a little more expensive here than on the mainland.
The food shacks that line the road to the port all cook up similar fare: parothas (Tk 8), omelettes (egg, Tk 20) and vegetable curry (Tk 20) for breakfast, and (fish, dal, rice and veggies at

130 Tk) the rest of the day. Cha is Tk 8.
All of the hotels also have restaurants with basically the same typical Bangladeshi offerings, with higher prices and better quality than those near the port. Chicken is sometimes available

but not very tasty, and lobster and crab may be available occasionally at very high prices. The restaurant at Blue Marine Resort and Appayan at St Martin's Resort are the best on the

island.
"Narikel Jinjira Restaurant" is simply the best of the best. We have all heard about "A room with a view" but at Narikel Jinjira Restaurant they say "Dine with a view". The restaurant is

located right at the front of the pier. Coming down from the pier you will find the restaurant on the first right side. They specialize in Sea food as well as Bangla, Indian and Chinese. Bar-

B-Que is one of the special features they have for late afternoon. They offer buffet as well for large groups (Advanced booking). They have opened this restaurant with the mission to

provide quality food for the tourists who visits the island. It has sitting arrangement for more than 200 guests at a time making Narikel Jinjira one of the biggest restaurant. Here they want

to give you the taste, environment as well as keeping in mind your health. The food is delicious and the interior is sure to catch your eyes. A trained set of people are waiting to welcome

you to "Narikel Jinjira Restaurant".
The islanders also sell dried fish, which is a bit more expensive but fresher than those available upshore in Cox's Bazaar.
Early morning is the best time to get fresh fish from the fisherman near the market, you can often bring it to your hotel chef and ask him to fry it up the way you like, or some places may

do a nice evening barbeque. Some places may even give you kitchen access to cook it yourself if you ask.
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Coconuts are the drink of choice (Tk 25), and coconut pushers are to be found along the length of the island, getting slightly less aggressive as you move south.
Alcohol may be available at the larger hotels or if you ask discreetly near the port, though there is not even a hint of nightlife.
Sleep[edit][add listing]

There are several budget guesthouses along the main road such as Hotel Sea Heart, Bay of Bengal Guesthouse, Coast Guesthouse, Hotel Sadek, Oceanview and Coral Reef Guesthouse,

all similarly dark and characterless with dank attached bathrooms and no running water. Anywhere else these rooms would cost around Tk 500-700, but here you'll be lucky to pay Tk 1000

and be asked for as much as Tk 1500.
Coral Blue Resort (Eco Resort in St.Martin Island), Last tip of the Island, Dakhinmatha (Adjacent to Cheradwip), ☎ 09612000000, 8801713190007, [2]. checkin: 01:00pm; checkout: 12:00pm.

Probably has the best view of St. Martins & Cheradwip. It is the last point of the island, where it is connected to Cheradwip by tide, on 24 acres with a natural lake that serves as a habitat

for millions of migratory birds. This is the only tent resort with brick cottage and dormitories in an eco friendly environment with modern sanitation facilities and solar power (with a back

up generator). A good restaurant within the resort area serves fresh fish grill and BBQ besides regular meals. Tk. 2000 to 5000.  edit
There's a government resthouse signed only in Bengali on the main road next to Bay of Bengal Guesthouse. Rooms are a little larger and cleaner than the surrounding guesthouses and

have mosquito nets. It's not possible to prebook rooms and, even if they're available, whether you can stay will depend on the mood of the man on duty. Rooms ~Tk 600.
Music Eco Resort This resort is located at the last corner of the island at south-western corner of the island. It has tent based accommodation with all the modern facilities (including

proper washrooms). The floor of the tents are cemented and the structure of the tents are made with MS pipe making it a permanent tent structure. They have their own kitchen and

specialized chef. Due to the corner location, there is always plenty of wind circulating within the resort area. The tents are placed under coconut trees shade. The "Chera Dip" is just 10

minutes walk from this resort. There is a small lake inside the resort area where sea turtles can be seen at times. Many birds can been seen nesting here as well. The natural part of the area

has been preserved very carefully to ensure the breeding of wildlife. This is a place where you can just relax with the sound of the sea and nature with your near and dear ones. A tent can

accommodate 2-4 persons, tariff for one night is Tk. 3000 ($36). Per head food charge is Tk. 1000 ($13) for 3 meals which includes standard lunch, dinner and breakfast. Check in time 1 PM

and Check out time 11 AM. Additional food menu is available at the resort location. Email: reservation@musicecoresort.com; Phone: +8801761775155-9; +8801613339696. For further details

visit [www.facebook.com/musicecoresort]


Blue Marine Resort-FahadTomal
Blue Marine Resort, (on the northeast corner of the island, visible from the port '''01727 266077'''). The most upmarket option on the island, this place is set to lead the way in tacky,

environmentally unfriendly Cox's Bazar-style development (though thankfully still on a smaller scale). It's impeccably clean with a blue and white Miami sailboat feel and crisp white

sheets. Attached baths are clean and have cold running water, laundry and room service are available, and there's a generator. There's also a good restaurant here selling the usual, plus

lobster and crab at a premium, when available. The beach is visible from the front and the back of each room on the upper floors, and both the sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed from the

private veranda attached to the rooms. They've also got a couple of cottages (Tk 2000) on the remote southern point of the island with kitchens. Tk 2000-3000.  edit For booking dial 01727

266077
Shemana Pereye Resort Ltd., Konapara, Saint Martin Island, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar (on the west side of the island, walk south from Abakash Parjaton), ☎ +8801819018027. checkin: 01:00pm;

checkout: 12:00pm. Budget-minders may want to splurge a little and stay at this super friendly and relaxed place with a nice garden environment, set just back from the beach in a quiet

area yet still close enough to the village. It's not signed in English, but as you walk south look for a sign in Bangla next to a bamboo gate & mash; if you reach the Sea Turtle Hatchery

you've gone too far. They've also got a decent restaurant serving the usual fish and chicken. Tk 2000/2300/2500 for brick/wooden/bamboo rooms.  edit
St Martin's Resort, (at the end of the main road, on the north-western corner of the island), ☎ +880 01819 490129. checkout: 2PM. Also known as Hotel Nijhum, it's run by the government

owned Abakash Parjatan. Rooms are cleanish, staff are friendly, and it's very popular with Bangladeshi families on holiday. The beach in front of here is the most popular on the island,

and where the day-trippers from Cox's Bazar hang out around during the middle of the day. It has running cold water, some sit and some squat toilets, and a generator running in the

evening. Appayan restaurant is attached and good. Tk 1500-2000.  edit
Riyad Guesthouse, (on the northwest corner of the island), ☎ +880 017 1856 255,. Tk 500-300.  edit
Coral Blue Resort (St. Martin's only Eco Resort), Cheradwip area (ast tip of the Island on souther side), ☎ 09612000000, 01713190007, [3]. checkin: 11:00am; checkout: 12:00pm. Probably

the best view of the Island and Cheradwip's can be get here. The Resort is on 24 acres of land, based on Eco friendly concept. 10 Tent rooms, 8 brick cottage and 2 dormitories with proper

sanitation and solar power make it unique. A in house restaurant to BBQ or Grill fresh fish besides regular meal is available. Run by professional stuffs and quality of food and service is

expected. The resort has water sports and beach activities facilities. Besides its scenic beauty of the sea, the resort has a sweet water lake inside the premises where you can see millions

of migratory birds. The owner provides free Snorkeling gears to interested guest to enjoy millions colorful fishes in Cheradwip areas. TK. 2000 to 5000.  edit
Samudra Bilash Ananda Ashram, West Beach Side of tha Island., ☎ +880172736589, +880173390400, [4]. checkin: 12:30PM; checkout: 11:00AM. This cottage is owned by the famous

Bangladeshi writer, Dr. Humaun Ahmed. It has 6 rooms, which are well decorated. 3000/.  edit
Panna Resort (Konapara, West Beach, Saint Martin) Tel: +880181922212, +880182488445, +880171825375. This is relatively a budge hotel with cottage out look. This is completely near to

the western beach and from the room, one can see the beach. It independently have separate BBQ arena and provide individual service for special menu for breakfast/lunch/dinner. In

pick-season the room rent is nearly BDT 2000-2500 per day and in off-season rent nearly half, around BDT 1000 per day as of January, 2012. Here, double and single room rent is relatively

same. They also receive booking 1/2 day before check-in over mobile call. Check-in time is around 12PM-2PM and Check-out time is around 1PM-2PM.
Labiba Bilash Dhaka office: Sena Kollayan Bhaban (17th floor), 195, Motijheel, C/A, Dhaka. Tel: +8802717783, +02713555. Saint Martin office: Labiba Bilash, Kona Para, West Beach, Saint

Martin Tel: +880171166800, +880171847880. This is completely a mid-range hotel to stay in this place. This is completely near to the western beach and from the room, one can see the

beach. They also have separate arrangement for BBQ party and have separate arrangement for different kind of Sea foods to serve. One can order their special sea fish for eat and they

also have that kind of special services to provide. Room rest is at pick-season (September-April) BDT 2000-3000 and at off-season (May-August) its nearly half like BDT 1000 as of January,

2012. Bargaining is a regular thing here. One can arrange with better price if have good bargaining capability. Check-in time is around 12PM-2PM and Check-out time is around 1PM-2PM.
Holidays Bangladesh Corporate office: Praasad Trade Centre, 6, Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213. Cell: +880173057388 St. Martin's cell no: +880175455243. For Reservation:

+880172736889, +88017392662. This an awesome resort for stay with family and single also. The price is little bit expensive but still affordable if anyone compromise with the facility and

comfortable.
Panna Resort Dhaka Office: Apartment-3A, House-120, Road-01, Block-F, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh. Tell: +8802887998. Fax: +8802859108. Cell: +880181922212. E-mail:

pannamolla@gmail.com. Saint martin office mobile no: +880181172615. This is another mid-level resort with lots of facilities. Fare is nearly BDT 2000-3000 in pick-season (September-April)

and BDT 1000 in off-season (May-August) as of January, 2012.BBQ arrange is also possible only for couple also. Also have the BBQ arrangement for big group and family.
Resort Dream Night Dhaka office: 55/B, Purana Paltan, Noakhali Tower (E-10th floor), Dhaka-1000. Saint Martin office contact number: +880182865841. For Booking: +880181570356,

+8802712986.. Theye have the facility like family package, meeting, honeymoon package, group program, conference, picnic, seminar, cultural program. Room fare is mid-level and easy to

affordable. Easy to book in off-season but it's quite had to book in pick-season. Its not only for this resort but also for other hotels also.
Respect[edit]

The island has seen a massive increase in tourism (mostly Bangladeshis) over the last few years, and the fragile ecosystem on the island is not well equipped to handle it. Do what you can

to encourage eco-friendly practices, and definitely don't litter the island. It's also a good idea to avoid eating fish at every meal on an island where overfishing is a major problem and sea

life is rapidly vanishing.
If you come across sea turtles or their eggs, keep a reasonable distance and don't disturb these fascinating but fragile creatures.
Westerners should be alert to the modest lifestyle of the islanders, especially women. It is not a good idea to swim in public places in western bathing suits, and modest dress is

appropriate for both women and men.
Contact[edit]

There are no landlines, but cell phones work well, due to a few very imposing cell phone towers dotted around the island. Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, Citycell and Airtel are the

service providers and are well established here.
There is no internet on the island, the nearest is in Cox's Bazar. Otherwise there are internet modems which use the same signal of mobile companies with decent speeds.
Get out[edit]



Naval Security checking at St Martin Island's beach for visitor safety
As tempting as it may be to cross into Myanmar, it is highly illegal and very unlikely that you could arrange a boat from here anyhow. Simply enjoy the views of the coast during the boat

journey, and if you're intent on going, head up to Dhaka, get a visa, and fly from there.
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