Introduction
Cox's Bazar is a district in the Chittagong Division of
Bangladesh. It is named after Cox's Bazar town. It is located 150
kilometres south of Chittagong. Cox's Bazar is also known by the
name Panowa (yellow flower). Another old name was Palongkee. The modern
Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1798), an
army officer who served in British India. It is one of the fishing ports
of Bangladesh. At Cox's Bazar is one of the world's longest natural sea
beaches 120 kilometres long including mud flats.
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