Coxs Bazar International University

Assignment
On

Bangladesh Studies
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Assignment Topic:

Facts about Coxs bazar

Submitted To

Biplab Roy
Lecturer
Faculty of Business Administration
Coxs Bazar International University.

Submitted By

Benchmark Group
A.S.M. Mustfizur Rahman (ID: 2014205007)
Amit Acharjee (ID: 2014205002)
Saleha Akter (ID: 2014201013)
Nurus Saima (ID: 2014201011)
Afsana Salsabil Dalia (ID: 2014201019)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Date: 04.06.2015

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Letter of Transmittal
4th June, 2015
Biplab Roy
Lecturer
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business Studies
Coxs Bazar International University.
Subject: To submit a report on Facts about Coxs bazar.
Dear Sir,
It gives us immense pleasure to submit our Project Paper on Facts about Coxs Bazar.
This report was assigned to us as a partial requirement of the Bangladesh Studies course
in second semester.
While making the Project Paper we come across many hurdles and pleasant experiences. But
the valuable experiences we have gained during the period will undoubtedly benefit us in the
years ahead. This Project Paper has given us an opportunity to apply our theoretical expertise,
sharpen our views, ideas, and communication skills, and bridge them with the real world of
practical experience, which will be a good start for our future professional career.
We realize that certain information enclosed in this Project Paper is not imaginary but real
and should attach academic interest.
We hope you would find the Project Paper in appropriate manner. We appreciate your
cooperation and we hope you will call upon us with any queries occasioned by this report.
We have tried sincerely to comprehend and translate our knowledge in writing this report.
We enjoyed this project work and gladly attend any of your calls to clarify points, if
necessary.

Sincerely Yours,

BBA 2ND Batch, 2nd Semester

Faculty of Business studies
Coxs Bazar International University.

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Acknowledgements
We are thankful and grateful to Almighty Allah who has given us the strength and ability to
complete the project paper on Facts about Coxs bazar.
We do sincerely declare that this project paper has been submitted, in partial fulfillment of
the requirement for the Bangladesh Studies course. We understand that the report may
be cancelled if subsequently it is discovered that this report is not our basic work that it
consists of materials copied or plagiarized or borrowed without proper acknowledgement.

We, at last, express special thanks from the bottom of our hearts to all who help us directly
& indirectly to complete this report.

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Executive Summary

Bangladesh is an independent country. Bangladesh got its independence in the year of 1971.
The history of Bangladesh is affluent. From decade the countries situation and scenery has
been changed. After the independence of Bangladesh it has been divided with some divisions
and districts. Coxs Bazar District is one of them. Coxs Bazar is a very beautiful place and
god gifted area.
This assignment report is largely described and categorized in different parts. The main
objectives of the report are facts about Coxs Bazar District. In this assignment it is briefly
discussed about the history, culture, geographical info, economy, population, tourism and life
style Coxs Bazar. In this particular assignment it is also discussed about the job
opportunities in coxs bazar. The black side of human trafficking and drug smuggling through
the sea route of Coxs Bazar and the disaster management of Coxs Bazar area. This
assignment is to know about Coxs Bazar district from deep inside.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER - 01

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Coxs Bazar District

1.2 Family structure of Coxs Bazar

1.3 Standard of living of the people of Coxs Bazar
1.4 Culture of the people of Coxs Bazar
1.5 Prospects of Agricultural development in Coxs
Bazar
1.6 Problems of Agricultural development in Coxs
Bazar
1.7 Tribal People of Coxs Bazar and their culture
1.8 Industries in Coxs Bazar
1.9 Socio-Economic development of Coxs Bazar
1.10 Natural Resources of Coxs Bazar
1.11 Role of Natural Resources in the socioeconomic development of Coxs Bazar
1.12 The heritage, language and culture of Coxs
Bazar
1.13 Job Opportunity and Career development in
Coxs Bazar
1.14 Human Trafficking and Drug Smuggling on
Coxs Bazar sea route
1.15 Disaster management and security
arrangement in Coxs Bazar

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2.1 Findings and Conclusions

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2.2 Bibliography

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Declaration

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CHAPTER - 02

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Coxs bazar District:

Coxs Bazar is a district is in the Chittagong
Division in Bangladesh, which is one of the
worlds longest natural sea beach. It is located
150 kilometers south Chittagong. Coxs Bazar
is also known by the name Panowa. Another
old name was Palongkee. The modern Coxs
Bazar derives its name from Captain Cox an
army officer who served in British India. It is
one of the fishing ports of Bangladesh. The
history of Coxs Bazar begins in the Mughal
period. Mughals were attracted to the scenic
and captivating beauty of the region. After the
Mughals, the place came under the control of
the Tipras and the Arakanese, followed by
the Portuguese and then the British. Coxs
Bazar is named after Captain Hiram Cox, an
officer of the East India Company, who was assigned with the charges of the current day Coxs
Bazar and its adjacent areas. The town of Coxs Bazar was established in 1799 as a market town to
honor Captain Cox. In 1854, Coxs Bazar was made a Sub Divisional headquarter in Chittagong
district under the Bengal Presidency of British India. After the end of British rule in 1947, Coxs
Bazar remained a part of East Pakistan under the Dominion of Pakistan till 1971. Captain
Advocate Fazlul Karim was the first chairman after independence from the British of Coxs Bazar
municipality. He established the Tamarisk Forest along the beach to draw tourism to the town and
to protect the beach from the tide. He donated many of his father-in-laws and his own lands to
establish a public library and town hall. In the year 1984, Coxs Bazar was upgraded into
a District from a Sub Division under the Chittagong Division. The annual average temperature in
Coxs Bazar is 34.8 C and a minimum of 16.1 C. The climate remains hot and humid with some
seasons of temperate weather. The average amount of rainfall is 4285 nm. On July, 2007, Coxs
Bazar was nominated for the 7th Wonder of the World, unfortunately it did not won the race. Since
then Coxs Bazar growth was almost 300%, lot of Hotel and Resort was built since then. The town
got little crowded, there is Marine Drive, on the way to Inani, the lovely scenic view of Coxs
Bazar. On East is Hill, and west is beach, very few tourist place has this types of natural beauty.

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Family structure of Coxs Bazar:

Coxs Bazar is a small town but a very beautiful place and a peaceful area. No one can ever doubt
or raise any question about its natural beauty. Its God gifted place. After liberation war many
people came to coxs bazar and started living. They formed family. Cox's Bazar municipality, was
constituted in 1869, eventually becoming a B-grade municipality in 1989. The municipality covers
an area of 6.85 km2. Located along the Bay of Bengal in South Eastern Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar
Town is a large port and health resort. But it is famous mostly for its long natural sandy beach.
The municipality covers an area of 6.85 km. There are 992 villages in Coxs Bazar. There are 8
Upazillas under the districts. The people of coxs bazar have a balanced family. In town area the
family is small and in the villages the people believe that larger family is the reason for their
economic development. The population of Coxs bazar is about 1,77,3709. The population
consists of 927,196 of Male and 846,513 of Female. The majority of coxs bazar is Muslim and
their religion is Islam. Out of them 1,64,8211 peoples are Muslim. 87,123 peoples are Hindu,
35,757 peoples are Christian, 1,722 peoples are Buddhist and 916 peoples follow other religion.

Standard of living of the people of Coxs Bazar:

Coxs Bazar is enriched with natural beauties. The main attraction is the natural beauty, waves of
ocean, the chances of financial stability. It attracted many people from the other parts of the
country to come in Coxs Bazar and form a living. Coxs Bazar is the work place of many local
people and outsider from the country. The living standard of Coxs Bazar is standard in the town
area and also low in some other parts of the district. The Coxs Bazar town area has a view of
foreign country. There are many restaurants, hotels, motels etc in Coxs Bazar for giving the
service to tourists and local peoples. Coxs Bazar town is the centre of livelihood for many
peoples. Hotel business, Agriculture, Fish cultivation is the sources of living in coxs bazar.

Culture of the people of Coxs Bazar:

Coxs Bazar as a coastal district has a mixed nature of culture. As other people of the country is
acquainted with Coxs Bazar from past there is a very nice and understandable combination and
connection with the government and the ethnic Rakhine population in the Cox's Bazar, Bengali
and Burmese culture. Since ancient times, the people at the seashore are fighting with the sea and
they have survived bravely each and every time hence the picture presentation of the cultural
struggle emerges especially in the daily life of coastal communities. The number of organizations
is 161 in Coxs Bazar. All but the culture of the people of Coxs Bazar is famous and enriched.

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Prospects of Agricultural development in Coxs Bazar:

The people of Coxs Bazar mostly rely on agricultural work. The main source for the people of
Coxs Bazar is agriculture. Almost half of the total area of the district represents the hilly
region and the other half is the coastal islands. Main offshore islands of the district
are Maheshkhali, Kutubdia, Matarbari, Sonadia, Shah Pari and Saint Martins Island or Jinjira.
Most of the people are related with agriculture. The prospect of agriculture in Coxs Bazar is
huge. In fact, agriculture is growing very fast in Coxs Bazar. About 49.84% Income comes
from agricultural work. With 84,312 hectors of land and approximately 216% of crop thickness
Coxs Bazar is now a food surplus area. Main crops are Paddy, potato, pulse, onion, garlic,
ginger, betel leaf, betel nut, wheat, sugarcane, ground nut, tobacco, rubber, vegetables. After
several years of salt and shrimp farming the area of cultivating crops has reduced slightly.
Though field crops diversification, and intensive cultivation through the application of modern
strategy were able to keep food production continuing. For the extension of agriculture in
Coxs Bazar the government has established Bangladesh Agricultural Development
Corporation, BADC. The main 3 Elements of crop production are seed, balanced fertilizer and
standard water management. These things are provided by the BADC for the progress of
agriculture in Coxs Bazar.

Problems of Agricultural development in Coxs Bazar:

There is a Bengali proverb, which says that, Where there is good there is bad. Despite of the
progress of agriculture in Coxs Bazar there are some major problems which are barrier to the
success of agriculture in Coxs Bazar. Many agricultural works are in Coxs Bazar. Crop
cultivating, Fish cultivation, Fruits cultivation etc are among them. The problems that the
farmer faces and which prevents the agricultural developments are: 1.Excessive or no rain fall
in the cultivating season 2. Farmers are reluctant to cultivate rice because of probable flash
flood 3.Water Stagnation 4.Lack of suitable variety 5.No technological development
6.Inadequate services of fertilizer 7.Nutrient loss in hill soil 8.Some areas have salty and acidic
land 9.Sandy soil 10.Lack of technical knowledge. These problems are creating barriers.

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Tribal people of Coxs Bazar and their culture:

There are thirty-five ethnic groups live in Bangladesh which represents two percent of the total
population. According to the government official statistics the number of ethnic communities is
29. Coxs Bazar is situated near the ocean, for that reason many tribal people came here to live
in. There are many tribal people living in Coxs Bazar. The tribes are:- 1.Rakhain 2.Marma
3.Magh and some other tribes.

Rakhain: The Rakhain is the smallest Indigenous group in Bangladesh. They established
their settlement in Coxs Bazar, Patuakhali and Borguna district about 80% of the Rakhain live
in Coxs Bazar district. Few of them are living in the Bandarban district. The census of 1991
recorded the number of Rakhain population in Bangladesh at about 16,932. The population of
Coxs Bazar district is 1,419,260. So the percentage of Rakhain community in Coxs Bazar
district is 0.95%, Coxs Bazar Sadar Upazila is 1.57%, Ramu upazila 0.80%, Chakaria upazila
0.85%. Rakhain, a small tribe of arakan origin belonging to the Bhotbarmi community of the
Mongoloids. Many consider that Rakhains and their neighbors, marmas are in fact, the same
tribe. The skull of Rakhains is round, their nose is flat, they have black hair, they are usually
short in height, and their complexion is light brown. Most of them migrated because of
political instability. Most of the Rakhain live in Coxs Bazar.

Culture: The Rakhains have an age-old tradition of their

own social and cultural life. The gay, colorful and highly
coveted festival is the "Sangrain" or water festival which is
celebrated in the month of Baishakh. It is their greatest
community festival to welcome the New Year. Mainly it is
the festival for youth. Young boys and girls sing songs and
perform dances in groups. Wearing traditional dress of fine
tissue and ornaments of gold. Rakhain girls line up on both
sides of the village street and throw water on persons who
happen to pass by them. The main profession of Rakhains is
farming. They also weave, make salt and molasses. Their
diet includes rice, fish, pulses and vegetables. Pork and dried fish are favorite foods. They
serve decorated pitthas (cakes) and sweet rice porridge on ceremonial occasion. Father is the
formal head of the family in the Rakhain community. Both male and female members have
equal rights. So, sons and daughter inherit parental property in equal proportion. The Rakhains
are very zealous and cautious in retaining the originality of their distinctive culture. Still they
are found fondly to cling to their dialect and culture.

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Marma: The Marma are the 2nd largest indigenous ethnic group in Bangladesh. They have
been Theravadan Buddhists, like the Burmese, Thai, and Srilankan, for many centuries. The
Marma have their own script and speak a language which is almost identical to that of the
Rakhin or Rakhaing of Coxs Bazar and Patuakhali districts in Bangladesh and Arakan state in
Myanmar. The Marma language is soft and poetic and even people who do not understand
Marma love to hear Marma songs. As with the Tripura and other people speaking a TibetoBurman tongue, the Marma start out with a disadvantage with the medium of instruction in
schools being in the Bengali language. Introduction of primary education in the Marma
language is believed to be a necessary step for the progress of education among the Marma.
They have a beautiful language which deserves official recognition.

Culture: Although the Marma tribe

of Bangladesh has been somewhat
influenced by modern living in that
they use make use of aluminum
cookware and glass or china crockery
in place of their traditional pottery,
bamboo and wood utensils, they still
follow many of the traditional ways of
life. Marma communities consist of
nuclear families, with the husband as
head of the household. The traditional
three-tier system of political administration continues among the Marmas, with a Raja as the
chief, a headman below the Raja and village level authority resting with a karbari. The Marmas
are great lovers of music and drama. Before the advent of cinema and television, throngs of
Marma youth in their best attire would pass the better part of a night watching folk dances and
operatic performances. The Marmas are very fond of fairs. They have the particular knack of
converting even their religious festivals into occasions of fun and gaiety. Traditionally, both
men and women are fond of smoking pipes and cigars, all locally made. Rice beer or distilled
rice spirits are very popular among the men.

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Industries in Coxs Bazar:

A region develops fast and enhance quickly where there are industries. Coxs Bazar is a
successful area because there are some mentionable industries are situated. Industries played an
enormous role in the success behind Coxs Bazar. Centering Coxs Bazar many industries has
been built. The industries are not only benefiting Coxs Bazar but also the whole country
financially and economically. Some of the mentionable industries in Coxs Bazar are:- 1.Salt
Industry 2.Fisheries Industry 3.Steel Industry 4.Electrical Industry and many other small
industries. Mentionable Industry names are:
1. BSCIC
2. KSM steel re-rolling mill
3. Sicho electronical industries limited
4. Kuliyarchar(Coxs Bazar) cold storage limited
5. BFDC- Coxs Bazar Fish Harbor
There is many other fishing industries are also in Coxs Bazar.

Socio-Economic Development of Coxs Bazar:

Socio-Economic development is a process that seeks to identify both the social and economic
needs within a company. There are a number of factors that must be considered as part of any
socio-economic development effort. Along with finding ways to stabilize the economy and
create more jobs, socio-economic development also considers the availability of essential
services within the area. This includes the presence of schools and colleges to teach children
and prepare young people for careers. Coxs Bazar is in the process of developing both socially
and economically. For the socio-economic development of Coxs Bazar industries are playing
a huge and important role. In the development of economy the main sources of income is from
Agriculture- 49.84%, non-agricultural laborer- 7.92%, industry- 1.04%, commerce- 17.39%,
transport and communication- 2.56%, construction- 1.19%, religious service- 0.27%, service5.96%, rent and remittance- 1.84% and others- 11.99%. 18% people of rural area live their
livelihood by boat or fishing. From here the supply of fish in the country is exported. Shrimp
farming in a broader way is developing in the coastal part of Coxs Bazar. After fulfilling the
needs of home country it is exported to foreign. Coxs Bazar is traditionally rich in handicrafts
also. There are also other sources that plays important role in the development of Coxs Bazar.
The major livelihood of Cox's Bazar district is tourism. Millions of foreign and Bangladeshi

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natives visit this coastal city every year. A number of hotels, guest houses, and motels have
been built in the city and coastal region and the hospitality industry is a major employer in the
area. A number of people are involved in the fishing and collection of sea-foods and sea
products. Oysters, snails, pearls and jewelry made from shells are popular with the tourists in
the seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business
for tourists. Many people of the district are farmers. In 2002, a surfing club was initiated at
Cox's Bazar by a local Bangladeshi. It has now extended to holding an annual competition
including locals and foreign tourists. This is the first surfing initiative in Bangladesh's history.

Natural Resources of Coxs Bazar:

Coxs Bazar is a natural place where beauty kisses in every places of it. Coxs Bazar luckily is
also enriched with natural resources which makes it different from other places. Natural
Resources are enriched in different places of Coxs Bazar. In Coxs Bazar starting from
Najirtek to Teknaf there are more than 1.7Million and 40Thousand minerals are reserved and
its approximate price is about 1Billion Taka. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission said the
beach sand has estimated total mineral reserves of 44 million tons. Zircon sand, ilmenite,
magnetite, rutile garnet, etc can be export in a commercial basis. The Australian government
has already expressed interest in investing in this sector. Zircon was first found in Coxs Bazar
in the year of 1960, after that Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission started several studies
on it. At the moment the natural resources are being explored by the government. The mineral
resources and other resources are being sold in a smaller basis.

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Role of natural resources in socio-economic development of Coxs

Bazar:
Coxs Bazar is enriched with natural resources. The natural resources are playing a huge and
important role in the development and progress of Coxs Bazar. There are many natural
resources in Coxs Bazar. Silica, Zircon, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Rutile garnet are mentionable.
The resources are being sold in smaller scale according the needs of different organizations.
The Australian government has already expressed interest in investing in this sector. Australia's
new High Commissioner has said to Bangladesh's state minister for environment and forests
interest, The Australian government's deep interest is in knowing the Power, Energy and
Mineral Resources in Coxs Bazar. An Australian company called Premier Minerals, primarily
for the uptake of more expensive coal Zircon 4 billion worth of proposed investment. Snail and
Shells are also considered as the resources of Coxs Bazar. The government of Bangladesh is
taking necessary steps to utilize the natural resources of Coxs Bazar to the world for
development.

The Heritage, Language and Culture of Coxs Bazar:

The heritage and culture of Coxs Bazar is
enriched. The 2nd Century map by Ptolemy, the
2nd century Greek mapmaker, which clearly
marks Ramu, unquestionably one of the ancient
trading centres with which is now known that the
lands of Bangladesh abounded. The centuries old
Buddhist Temples in Ramu, with Lama Para as
the best, make fascinating visits only in
Myanmar can such beautiful structures are seen.
No real surprise since this was once the lands of
the Kingdom of Arakan, and it was probably during the Arakanes period the gold leafed Stupa,
about 1,000 years old, which overlooks the town, was built. At Ramkot, on the outskirts of
Ramu, it is claimed foundation of the Buddhist Temple by the 3rd century BCE Emperor
Ashoka; there is no archaeological evidence, but since the Ashokan empire is believed to have
extended so far, it is not impossible. A nearby Hindu Temple extravagantly clains foundation
in 2800 BCE, again debate able, but not impossible! In the town of Ramu, wood craftsmen
and potters still practice, especially close to the Beggars Market, whose name alone suggests
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the greater, earlier market. The Bakkhali River side is still a centre for trade in upcountry
bamboos that are floated down the river, and around November/December, the site of boat
racing. In Cox's bazar itself, the centuries old Buddhist Temple already existed when, in 1798,
British born, senior East India Company official, Captain Hiranm Cox, was sent, after his
return from a spell as Ambassador the Kingdom of Burma, by the Governor of Bengal, the earl
of Mornington, the brother of famous Duke of Wellington who very likely visited the area to
settle Arakanese refugees from civil war in Burma on agricultural land, and in fishing. Cox
died the following year, but remembered in a monument in the English garden of the newly
opened Surf Club on Shugandha Beach. Cox's Bazar, with its airport, stands at the northern end
of the 120km beach celebrated as the worlds longest beach. The newly built Marine Drive to
Teknaf, the southernmost town of Bangladesh, is a colourful journey, with visits to small
fishing towns, where large, colourful fishing fleets of unique styled boats make fascinating
photography and patience can be rewarded with swarms of red Fiddler crabs enlivening the
beach. Indeed, the first survey of the territory of Chittagong southwards to the Naf river, which
is the scenic border with Burma, made in 1776 by the East India Company, who were ceded
the lands in 1760, marks the attractive Sonadia Island, off Cox's Bazar, as 'Red Crab Island'.
For over ten years, surfing has been a developing activity on the beach, and the UK's famous
Royal National Lifeboat Institute have both trained, and employed beach lifeguards.
Altogether, in the same way that Bangladesh, arguably the foundation stone of British India,
remains a microcosm of India, with Animist, Hindu, Jain , Buddhist, Islamic, Christian
traditions visible, together with Mughal architecture, and that of Raj, Cox's Bazar has a great
deal of that heritage, and the culture of a number of different tribal groups visit able in
traditional communities, might well be considered a microcosm of Bangladesh provided you
can find those who understand, appreciate and can guide you to explore more than just a
somewhat litter strewn beach. Finally, with an airport, and about an hour's drive to the Police
and Military barriers to Bandarban, Cox's Bazar makes an excellent base for accessible visits to

this area.

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Job opportunity and career development in Coxs Bazar:

As Coxs Bazar is a tourist destination place many job opportunities are available here. A large
number of people developed their career in Coxs Bazar. There are many scopes for career
development here. Centering tourism many hotels, motels and cottages are been built in coxs
bazar. For that many people are needed in those hotels, motels and cottages to work. As a
career development many people build hotels for earning. There are many sectors for job
opportunity and career development in Coxs bazar. Many fisheries and salt mills are in Coxs
Bazar. The people work in the fisheries and make them financially solvent. The salt factories
are most situated in Coxs Bazar. The people work in the salt factories and there are many job
opportunities in the salt factory. Shrimp cultivation is a favorite occupation in Coxs bazar. The
shrimps are farmed in the coastal area of Coxs bazar. Many types of shrimps are farmed here
like Bagda Shrimp, Shola Shrimp, Pabda Shrimp etc. The fisheries and locals sell the shrimps
inside the country and after fulfilling the needs the shrimps are exported to foreign countries.
This makes the people of coxs bazar financially stable and solvent. Outside fish farming many
types dried fish are also farmed in the mainland and island of Coxs Bazar. By exporting the
dried fish to South Asia and Middle East not only Coxs Bazar has developed financially but
also Bangladesh has gained popularity. Which attracts many people to convert their career to
dry fish farming which is profitable and an opportunity for developing career. After shrimp,
Crab farming is also a sector for career development in Coxs Bazar. Crab is in the 2nd place
for exporting in the foreign. As coxs bazar is a tourism place many domestic and foreign
tourist come to Coxs bazar for visit. For that reason seat business and many other small
business are grown in the beach area for providing help and satisfaction to the tourist. Many
people selected this job as their career job and earn their livelihood. In Coxs Bazar many
employment opportunities are created for the comprehensive development of tourism industry.
For the help of the tourist many people are helping the tourist as their supporting guide. As
many people from other parts of the country and from foreign come to Coxs Bazar many
handcrafts shop, Burmese shop, stationary shop, cloths shop and many other shops are built for
attracting the people to buy their commodity. They have selected their career in this way. Many
other job opportunities are available in Coxs Bazar. There is also an organization named
MUKTI in Coxs Bazar. From the very beginning of the organization it has been
implementing various programs especially for the poor and vulnerable women making them
aware of various livelihood issues through family approach at urban and rural areas of Coxs
Bazar district. It helps to develop career of the people of Coxs Bazar. Local government is
helping and providing necessary information and support for the development of Coxs Bazar.

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Human trafficking, drug smuggling on Coxs Bazar sea route:

Coxs Bazar is situated and surrounded by ocean and river. Coxs Bazar district is a district
under Chittagong administration. Bandarban Hill tracts and Myanmar is in East, Bay of Bengal
in the west and south and Chittagong is in the North side of Coxs Bazar.
Human Trafficking: Each and every day many helpless
people are been trafficked to Myanmar and Malaysia in
an illegal way from the sea route of Coxs Bazar. The
coastal regions of Coxs Bazar has become well-known
for being a safe haven for human traffickers as many
vested interest quarters continue to smuggle people off to
Malaysia through the sea route on a regular basis using
various schemes and techniques. Most of the victims
consist of aspiring migrant workers from different districts of the country, who had been lured
by unscrupulous middlemen promising them employment in Malaysia. As migration cost
through the sea route is comparatively low, these people risk their lives to make it to their
destination illegally. Some have also died or disappeared in such attempts, leaving their
families in great despair. Human trafficking gangs have also devised a new strategy to rob its
victims while promising them with jobs in Malaysia. As part of their new strategy, one does
not require to pay in advanced to go to Malaysia. But, instead of sending the victims to
Malaysia, the traffickers take them hostage in Thailand. Then, they demands Tk 1.8 lakh to Tk
2 lakh from each of the victim families, through bank accounts, courier service or B-Kash. Day
by day human trafficking is increasing on the sea route of Coxs Bazar. On the other hand,
there are only 12 coast guards for entire Coxs Bazar coastal region.
Drug Smuggling: Among the trafficking routes of
Bangladesh, the vast forests and terrain areas of hill tracts
and the Bangladeshi, Myanmar and Thai Fishing
Trawlers in the sea route of Coxs Bazar are being safely
used for trafficking heroin into Bangladesh. The Coxs Bazar sea route is used vastly for the
smuggling of Drugs. The main drug that smuggles in the sea route of Coxs Bazar is Yaba.
Yaba has become the most consumed drug in Coxs Bazar and in the country over the last
decade. Yaba is now the most popular narcotics among the young generation. A yaba tablet
which is bought at Tk 100 from Myanmar is sold between Tk 600 and Tk 1,000 in the city of
Coxs Bazar and in the other parts of the country. The other drugs that are being smuggled on
the sea route of Coxs Bazar are Phensedyl, Heroin, Cannabis, marijuana, weeds etc.

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Disaster Management and security arrangement in Coxs Bazar:

Bangladesh is one of the most populous country in the world. Bangladesh is vulnerable to
natural disasters because of structure and geographical location, as the country treated. Coxs
Bazar is situated in the South of Chittagong and it is a disaster prone area. Coxs Bazar is
regularly being hit with disasters like flood, earthquake, cyclone, tornado and many other
natural calamities. It is a coastal district and famous for its natural beauty and as a tourist place.
One fourth of the district is island and the major ones are Kutubdia, Maheshkhali, Saint Martin
and Shonadia. The district is very much disaster prone. The most devastating cyclone of the
last century hit Coxs Bazar on November 1970. In 1991, another deadly cyclone hit there.
People live on agricultural work, fishing in the sea, and salt cultivation. Many people are
engaged in tourism and hotel business. The literacy rate in Coxs Bazar is the least among
other coastal districts. Disaster management preparedness along the coastal belts and in
offshore areas is in a poor shape as there are not enough cyclone shelters in the region.
Following cyclones a plan was taken to build cyclone shelters for the people living along the
coastal region. Nearly 238 cyclone shelters were built along the coastal belt between 1972 and
1992. After the cyclone in 1991, in which about 140,000 people were killed, the government
constituted a committee to assess the safety measures of the coastal people. But 1,841 cyclone
shelters have been built so far to house about 10 per cent of the total coastal population. There
are about 1.76 million people living in Coxs Bazar District vulnerable to cyclones, tidal surges
and other natural calamities. There are 455 cyclone shelters in different places of the district.
These are used for sheltering people during the cyclones and are used as schools or food
storage at normal times. They can accommodate 52% of the population. The rest of the people
are left to face the onslaught of hostile weather. Most of the cyclone shelters particularly
government owned ones have no provision of early warning and signaling system. In Coxs
Bazar, Red Crescent offers all the responsibility of early warning and signaling system through
hoisting flags. World Vision has the early warning facilities for their own beneficiary. World
Vision in Coxs Bazar distributed 150 radios to their beneficiaries to disperse immediate
information on the possible occurrence of cyclone.

Flag Number
1
2
3

Meaning
Signal 1-3
Signal 4-7
Signal 8-11

Figure: Meaning of Flag Numbering System in Coxs Bazar.

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Findings and Conclusions:

Findings of the study
The intention of this study is to know about Coxs Bazar district, the overview of the district.
The major findings of the overall study are discussed below sequentially:
1. The history of Coxs Bazar. The inside histories and knowing the past Coxs Bazar.
The important and inside history of the district.
2. The natural resources of Coxs Bazar. How it is used for the development of the
country. Where the natural resources are being used.
3. The economy of Coxs Bazar. Their growth of development towards success and the
standard of living.
4. The heritage, culture, tribal people and their life, famous places, fames.
5. The tourism sector Coxs Bazar. The famous places and the important places for tourist
and peoples to visit. The natural beauties of the district
6. Job opportunity and career development in Coxs bazar and the sector and the jobs for
career developing
7. The black and nasty side of human trafficking and drug smuggling through Coxs Bazar
sea route.
8. The disaster management and security arrangement of Coxs Bazar district.
Bangladesh is a land of beauties and resources. It is understandable when it is seen in the
importance, history, fame and the important places of Coxs Bazar District. Government and
local people should take care of the places and work properly for the improvement and the
development of Coxs Bazar district.

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Bibliography:
Books:
1. Ajker Bisshya, By Golam Mostafa Kiron
2. BCS Preliminary
Websites:
1.www.wikipedia.com
2.www.country window.com
3.www.economies landscape.com
4.www.history of Bangladesh.com
5.www.economy of Bangladesh.com
6.www.distancesfrom.com
7.www.brta.gov.bd
8.www.rhd.gov.bd
9.www.sattelitebd.net
10.www.lged.gov.bd
11.www.greenbangla.com
12.www.24timezones.com
13.www.Demotix.co./coxs bazar

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Declaration

The above Assignment has been genuinely done by the group BENCHMARK with a lot of
hard work and dedication. We the BENCHMARK tried our best to fulfill the requirements
given by our Honorable Teacher Mr. Biplab Roy Sir and we are only to be blamed if we
provided any misinformation and we will try our possible best to give you current and correct
information if required about Coxs Bazar District.

Thank you.

The Heavenly View of Coxs Bazar

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