Cox's Bazar Travel Day-2:
Najirartek Shutki Polli and Beach
Beach and Shutki Polli
Naziratek is one of the largest dry fishing villages in Bangladesh. In today's episode, we will see the arrival and departure of fish from the sea and the dry fishing village. Try to go early in the morning.
You will have to walk a long way on the sand. The sun can be very strong. You can use a sunscreen cap to protect yourself from the sun.
The fish-picking vans are waiting for a large trawler loaded with fish. Everyone here waits for hours for a trawler to bring fish from the sea. A small trawler has arrived, so buyers are also clamoring for the fish they find there. I will also wait for a big trawler. So that I can show you the daily activities of the fishermen. Some fishermen make a living by catching fish from nearby.
We will head west to Naziratek Beach before a big trawler arrives.
Najirartek Beach:
The water we are facing to our north is the Maheshkhali Channel or also called the Maheshkhali River. This channel merges with the Bay of Bengal to the west. To the north of the Maheshkhali Channel is Sonadia Island. You have to walk a long way to get to the sea.
The world's longest natural sea beach, Cox's Bazar Beach, 120 kilometers long, begins here. We are now standing at the northernmost end of Cox's Bazar Beach. From here, the beach stretches south. Laboni Shugandha, Inani are all on the south side. And the Maheshkhali Channel is on the right. The waves of water at the meeting point of the sea and the Maheshkhali Channel look different.
What a wonderful design of the sand on the beach, great for taking pictures.
Fishing Process on Ghat:
A trawler has arrived at the wharf. As soon as the trawler arrives at the wharf, the fish loaders get down to work. This is their daily work. So, everyone knows exactly who is supposed to do what when. The vans bring the cars to the wharf.
They bring all the fish from the trawler to the shore and fill the vans. While bringing the fish from the trawler to the shore, some of the fish fall into the water and fall on the sand. Young boys and girls chop these fish and fill them in small polythene. They are fish catchers. They go from trawler to trawler and catch a small amount of fish. No one tells them anything. These fish catchers earn their living from this fish. These fish eaters even take a little fish from vans and cars. The Tokais collect a lot of fish. They sell some and keep some for themselves. You can buy them from them for 20 or 30 taka.
Along with that, you can also see the ganchil coming in search of fish. Fish are preserved with ice. All species of fish are unloaded from the trawler one by one and loaded into the van. This process continues for about few hours. Once the fish are unloaded, the trawler is cleaned and takes its necessary supplies and goes back to sea for 10-15 days. Everyone waiting at Tong's shop on the sand until the new trawler arrived filled their stomachs with something to eat. As soon as the new trawler arrived, everyone jumped into it. The trawler dropped anchor at the pier.
The vans filled with fish return to their respective destinations. Fish are stored in nearby warehouses for wholesale sale.
Behind is the drying village, where fish is dried and dried.
Shutki Polli:
The fish brought from the trawler is dried in the sun for about 5-8 days. This Naziratek drying village is one of the largest drying villages in Bangladesh. It is spread over about 100 acres of land. About two hundred tons of dried fish are produced every day. About 5,000 workers are employed in the dried fish production industry in Nazirartek, and about 30,000 fishermen from Cox's Bazar district are engaged in supplying fish here.
Shutki Shops:
There are many dry goods shops in this Naziratek. Although there are hardly any tourists here, let's go to one shop and listen to what they have to say.
They showed Loitta Shutki. They asked for 750 taka for one kg. The other 700 taka. Sea Puti Chepa 200 taka for 500 grams and River Puti Chepa 300 taka for 300 grams.
How to go: We came to this Madrasa intersection from Sugandha Point by taking a local auto for 10 Taka per person. On the left or north of which goes through the Gum Gaach Tola to the Burmese Market. And we came on the right or south side. Now we will wait here for the auto to Naziratek.
From Gum-Gach Tola, a local auto will come and take you to Naziratenk Shomiti Office via this western road. The fare up to the Shomiti Office is 20 Taka, but we will go beyond the Shomiti Office to the ghat. So from here to the ghat it will cost 30 Taka. You can tell the auto to go to the ghat. If it goes, that's fine. If it doesn't go, you can take another auto from the Shomiti Office to the ghat for 10 Taka.
Watch the video of Najiratek
Fishery Ghat
Fish Bazar
Officially, it is called a "Motsho Obotoron Kendro". Because fishermen in big trawlers from the sea bring fish here directly after catching them for 10-15 days. During these 10-15 days, they spend day and night at sea. Sometimes they have to be captured by pirates. The robbers take away all the food they have stored for 10-15 days and all the fish they have caught so far. Sometimes their engine breaks down while they are going. Then they return hungry, empty-handed, having lost everything. There may also be storms and rain. Despite all these hardships, they risk their lives to catch fish and bring them to this pier.
A trawler is a type of fishing vessel used for fishing. The vessel is so named because it is used to tow a special type of fishing net called a trawl. Brixham, England, was the largest fishing port in the Middle Ages. It was in Brixham that the trawler was invented in the 19th century. At that time, the trawler was a wooden sailing boat. Within a few days of its invention, the trawler spread throughout the world as a fishing boat. Wooden trawlers are still used in our country. They are propelled by diesel engines, so they do not have sails but stand upright. There is a rudder to control the direction of movement.
The trawler arrives, anchors at the wharf. The trawler has some chambers with partitions in which ice is filled. Each species of fish is kept in a separate chamber. As soon as the trawler arrives at the wharf, the doors of these chambers are opened. Some people enter and fill the drums with fish. This heavy drum is lifted with the help of a motor. In this way, the process of lifting the fish continues. The fish are picked up from the trawler at the wharf for wholesale and retail sale.
Let's take a look and get acquainted with some species of fish.
Kakila:
Kakila, which many of us also call Kaikka or Kaikla fish. Its name in English is freshwater garfish. Its scientific name is Xenentodon cancila. It is an extinct fish. Its body is slender, its mouth is long and its teeth are sharp. The freshwater variety is 10 to 12 inches long. See how big the sea urchin is. 360 taka per kg. This species breeds in the morning, with a small number of eggs attached to the leaves of the plant with sticky threads. It takes ten days for the eggs to hatch. Many people keep this fish in aquariums. Freshwater catfish contains many nutrients, including protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins. It also contains amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals.
Stingrays:
Stingrays are a type of cartilaginous fish. They are divided into eight families: Hexatrygonidae (sixgill stingray), Plesiobatidae (deepwater stingray), Urolophidae (stingarees), Urotrygonidae (round rays), Dasyatidae (whiptail stingrays), Potamotrygonidae (river stingrays), Gymnuridae (butterfly rays) and Myliobatidae (eagle rays). There are about 220 known species of stingrays. Because of their flattened shape, stingrays can easily hide in the sand to catch prey. Their eyes are on top of their bodies and their mouths are on the bottom. Therefore, they cannot see their prey after they have caught it. After birth, except in a very few species, the offspring usually separate from the mother and swim away, being born with the ability to defend and feed themselves. Some stingrays can change color within a few days to match their new habitat. Stingrays are being sold for 400 Taka per kg.
Stingray recipes can be found in many coastal areas around the world. Typically, the edible parts of stingray are the fins, the "cheeks" which are the part around the eyes, and the liver. Other parts are considered too rubbery to cook.
Before World War II, in the Horn of Africa, whips were made from the tails of large stingrays, which cruelly cut off their tails, so in Aden, the British banned their use on women and slaves.
Rita Fish:
Ritha or Rita fish, (Rita in English) is very delicious. The nutritional value of this fish is also abundant. Ritha fish is high in protein and low in harmful fats. Macro-minerals, calcium, potassium and phosphorus are found in Ritha fish. 850 taka per kg.
Chital Fish:
Chital Fish is a flat-bodied fish. The scientific name is Chitala chitala. The fish is called Clown knifefish in English.
Vetki Coral:
Vetki, also called coral fish, is a delicious and popular fish. It is a long, flat fish with a silvery body and a green back. Coral is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in calories and fat.
The omega-3 fatty acids in coral are good for heart health. They can help lower blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels in the blood, and increase levels of good HDL cholesterol. Its omega-3 fatty acids may also help improve brain function. They can help improve memory and attention and reduce the risk of dementia. The vitamin A in beets is good for eyesight. It can help prevent night blindness and reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Vitamin D in beetroot is good for bone health. It helps the body absorb calcium, which helps keep bones strong. Vitamin C in beetroot helps boost immunity.
A unique feature of this fish is that although most of them mature as males, if the availability of females is low, they can change sex and emerge as females after a breeding season.
Here, the price is 1400 Taka per kg. New medicines are being made from chemical compounds found in the body of coral fish. They are being used especially in research on cancer and anti-inflammatory drugs. Coral can be of different colors. For example, red coral, which is called Red Snapper in English.
Koi Coral:
This is a marine coral species of fish. It looks a lot like a koi fish, so it is called koi coral. Koi coral is usually of 2 types. One is quite large and the other is small. The large one is also fun to eat when grilled.
Bol fish:
This fish has red spots on a gray body and blue eyes. This fish is not found much anywhere else except on the island of Saint Martin. Bol fish are found in coral reef areas. Because there are rocks, nets cannot be cast in such areas of the sea, which is why 90 percent of bolus fish are caught on longlines. These fish cannot be caught with ordinary longlines. Plastic fish are tied to longlines, like large anchors with three prongs.
Then, a fish with a fishing rod is tied to one end of a thick rope, and the other end of the rope is tied to the boat. As the boat slowly moves, the plastic fish starts running under the clear blue water. At this time, the fish emerges from the rock and eats the plastic fish. When the fishing rod gets stuck in its stomach, the fish has no chance of escaping.
Rupchada:
Pomfret, in English, is a type of fish. This fish is considered good for health. It is a nutritious seafood option that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which provide various health benefits such as promoting heart health, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain function. Another version of Rupchada, whose skin color is black, is called Kalo Rupchada. Many also call it Tekchada or Kalochada. It is called Black Pomfret in Irazi.
Salmon Fish:
Salmon fish are born in the gravel beds of shallow freshwater streams, migrate to the sea as adults and live like marine fish, then return to fresh water to reproduce. Norway is the world's largest producer of farmed salmon, followed by Chile.
Classified as an oily fish, salmon is considered healthy due to its high protein, high omega-3 fatty acid and high vitamin D content. Salmon is also a source of cholesterol, with 23-214 mg of cholesterol per 100 grams of fish, depending on the species. Salmon costs 400 taka per kg.
Tobol Fish:
Trevally fish in English. Very tasty and uncut fish. Look how big the fish is. They grow relatively slowly and live long, some fish are more than 45 years old. They come in many varieties. For example, Giant trevally can usually be 80 kg. Bluefin trevally can usually be 46 inches long and weigh 43.5 kg. There are also golden trevally, silver trevally, etc.
Baim Fish:
Baim fish contains sufficient amount of fat and protein. Regular consumption of Baim fish increases the amount of DHA in the brain. Other nutrients in this fish are calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, iron and minerals. According to researchers, Baim fish contains a substance called choline. This essential nutrient was recently discovered, and it helps in DNA synthesis.
Ilish Fish:
National fish of Bangladesh. As of 2023, 97% of the world's total Hilsa supply is produced in Bangladesh. Hilsa fish is not only incomparable in taste, but also rich in nutrients. Every 100 grams of hilsa contains 25 grams of protein, 204 milligrams of calcium, 27 milligrams of vitamin C, 3.39 grams of sugar, 2.2 grams of minerals, and 19.4 grams of fat. All female fish move to the river during spawning. Male fish stay in the sea. That is why sea hilsa fish are a little flattened.
Squid:
The squid is a mollusk with an elongated soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles. The squid can change color for camouflage and signaling. They are used in cooking around the world, known as "calamari." As a food, squid is rich in selenium, vitamin B12, and riboflavin.
Octopus:
Octopuses are marine animals with eight arms. They look like snails but do not have a hard shell. They are related to snails and mussels. They have eight legs just behind their heads. They are nocturnal and generally slow-moving. Female octopuses lay about 150,000 eggs. The eggs are laid in a cave-like place and the young are cared for until they hatch, then die. They spray ink, camouflage themselves, or change color to escape predators. All octopuses are venomous, but only the blue-ringed octopus is deadly to humans.
Octopuses have 3 hearts. 2 of them supply blood to the brain. The other one supplies blood to the entire body of the octopus. Their blood is blue because of a chemical called hemocyanin. Octopuses have a very short lifespan. Some species live for only six months and the maximum is 5 years. Cooked octopus contains about 56 kilocalories (calories) per 100 grams and is a source of vitamins B3, B12, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.
Lobster:
Lobster is a type of marine animal with a thick head and a hard shell. It has 10 legs suitable for walking. Among them - the front 3 pairs of legs are equipped with spines for claws. Like snails and spiders, lobsters have blue blood.
Recent studies have shown that lobsters and shrimp do not lose their reproductive capacity with age, nor does their reproductive capacity decline due to weakness or age-related factors. Rather, they continue to increase day by day.
Lobsters are known as omnivorous animals. Usually, lobsters are 10-20 inches long. According to the Guinness World Records, the world's largest lobster was found in Nova Scotia, Canada. It weighs 20.15 kg. The price here is 1400 Taka per kg.
Crab:
There are 6,793 known species of crab. An adult crab can grow to 10 inches in length and weigh up to 3 kilograms. Crab, like most seafood, is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and protein. Together, these vitamins and minerals help lower cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
How to go: From Naziratek Ghat, take a local auto directly to Ghum Gach Tola intersection. The local auto fare from Kolatoli here is 10 Taka per person. The northern road goes to the airport, Fishery Ghat and Nuniyar Chhara Ghat. From here we will take a local auto to Fishery Ghat or Airport Gate, for 10 Taka per person. Fishery Ghat road is just opposite the airport gate. You can easily walk there.
Watch the video of Fishery Ghat of Cox's Bazar
Badar Mokam Jame Mosque
Mosque
According to locals, this place was a hilly area long ago. Spiritual saint Shah Badr Alam alias Badr Pir came here by boat from Chittagong to Kastura Ghat.
Little is known about him. It is said that he came to Chittagong with eleven other dervishes. Among the twelve dervishes, Badr Auliya was respected as the chief. Because of this, Chittagong became known as the 'Land of the Twelve Auliyas'. It is known that Chittagong was then under the control of the Magh bandits, and during the reign of Sultan Mubarak Shah of Bengal from 1338 to 1350, Badr Pir and his companions, with the help of his general Kadal Khan Gazi, defeated and expelled the Maghs and began Muslim rule in Chittagong.
Anyway, after Badr Pir came to Cox's Bazar, he stayed at the site of the present mosque. He made about 20 acres of land cultivable here. And preached Islam. After staying for a long time, he left, handing over the responsibility of this place to Fakir Muhammad Shah. The shrine of Badr Auliya is located at a place called Badrpatti or Badrpati near Boxirhat in the inner fort of Chittagong city. The shrine of Badr Auliya is mentioned in the account of the Mughal historian Shihab-ud-din Talish, circa 1666 AD. As such, the shrine of Badr Auliya is one of the oldest buildings in Chittagong.
Later, a businessman named Zainuddin from Chittagong came to Cox's Bazar for business and met Fakir Muhammad Shah and stayed here. It is said that Fakir Muhammad Shah left 16 acres of land out of 20 acres to Zainuddin Sahib. A mosque was later built on this site in 1751. Since then, the successors of Zainuddin Sahib have been maintaining this mosque. It was renovated and made so beautiful in 2021. The work on the second floor is still ongoing.
How to go: It is located near the CNG stoppage of Khurushkul. From Kolatoli, Burmeze market bound auto come to the instersection, just after the Gum Gach Tola. From there, you can walk to north to the mosque.
Bakkhali Bridge
Bridge
The bridge has been built over the 69-kilometer-long Bankkhali River on the western side of Cox's Bazar city. Construction work began on September 1, 2019. Due to Corona, its work was completed in October 2023. The bridge was inaugurated on November 11, 2023. This beautiful 596-meter-long bridge has walkways on both sides. The bridge was originally built to provide access from Cox's Bazar town to the Khurushkul shelter project on the north bank of the river. A special shelter project of 137 five-story buildings is being built on an area of 253.350 acres in Khurushkul. The world's largest shelter project will house at least 20,000 poor people from 4,409 climate refugee families.
How to go: It is located 1 km from CNG stop of Chawfaldandi.
Cox's Bazar Wind Turbine
Power Plant
A wind turbine is a windmill-like structure designed specifically to generate electricity. They can be seen as the next step in the development of the windmill. Windmills were invented long ago, but they were used to grind grain or pump water.
An Austrian installed the first electricity-generating wind turbine at the Vienna International Electrical Exhibition in 1883. Around July 1887, James Blyth of Scotland set up a battery-charging wind turbine in one of his homes. A few months later, in 1887–88, the first automatic wind turbine was built in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Now let's talk about Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar is not the country's first wind power project. The first was built in 2005 near the Muhuri River in Feni, with four turbines totaling 0.9 megawatts, or 900 kilowatts. Each of them has a capacity of 225 kilowatts. Three years later, a 1-megawatt wind power plant was set up in Kutubdia, Cox's Bazar. But both plants are now practically closed.
And this project in Cox's Bazar is 60 megawatts. You know about megawatts. 1 million watts means 1 megawatt. A fan needs a maximum of 100 watts to run for 1 hour. That is, with 60 megawatts, it is possible to run a minimum of 6 lakh fans for 1 hour.
According to scientists, if the amount of energy that wind generates in a day were converted into electricity, it would be able to generate 30 times the amount of electricity that people use all over the world.
Generating electricity from wind does not require oil or gas. So, electricity can be generated at low cost with a one-time investment. And since there is no air pollution in this project, it is green energy and clean energy.
So you must be saying the same thing as me, why aren't more of these wind turbines being set up?
Actually, it takes a lot of space to build it. It's not just about having space. For small wind turbines to spin, the area needs to be such that the wind speed is always 9 miles per hour. And for large turbines, even more. So you can't set it up everywhere you want.
Now the question is how electricity is generated from the air. Is there something invisible in the air from which electricity is generated?
No. Let me give you an example. As a child, you must have seen a spinning wheel made of paper attached to a stick. Which would spin in the wind and would stop when the wind stopped. So to spin it, you had to run so that it would start spinning again after getting wind. In the field of wind turbines, wind does the same thing. It just helps the turbine blades rotate. And the job of a wind turbine is to convert this kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy.
22 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3 megawatts, have been installed in this Cox's Bazar project. So let's learn a little about the mechanism of wind turbines, then it will become very easy for us.
Since the towers are very tall, their bases are made very strong. The towers are stacked one on top of the other. How tall they are depends on how high they are placed to get the right air pressure. Each turbine in Cox's Bazar is designed to stand at a height of 110 meters, while the tower itself reaches a height of 90 meters.
The towers are not solid towers. They are hollow inside. There are stairs to go up from the bottom if repairs are needed for any reason. And the electric wires are lowered from the top down through this hollow. The wires hold up well in the sun and rain.
On top of the tower is a rectangular box called a nacelle. Although this nacelle looks small from the bottom, a 1.5 MW wind turbine nacelle is usually 15 meters long. That is, it is about the size of two or three rooms. All the devices have to fit inside this nacelle.
I'll come to that later. The rotor housing is mounted on the front of the nacelle. Inside the housing is the rotor or rotor hub, and three blades are mounted on the outside. The blades may seem small from a distance. But these blades are huge. Each blade is 60 meters long. That means it's about 18 stories tall. So it's difficult to transport. It was brought by river. And it was taken by special truck. The huge blades are attached to the rotor housing. When the wind blows, the housing with the blade rotor spins, just like a paper spinning wheel.
When you see the blades spinning. And you wonder how much more electricity they'll generate by spinning so slowly. In fact, the blades only spin 7 to 12 times a minute. But to produce electricity, a generator typically has to spin at about 1,000 to 1,800 revolutions per minute. To solve this problem, a gearbox is installed between the rotor and the generator.
Wondering what the gear does? You have seen that the gear on the bicycle that is pedaled is large. And the gear on the rear wheel is small. This is because when the pedal turns once, the rear wheel turns many times. Similarly, the gear on the nacelle works in a ratio of 1:100 or more. This means that when the turbine blades rotate once, they rotate more than 100 times inside. So even though the blades rotate slowly, the generator is rotating very fast. The electricity generated by the generator is sent down through a wire to a transformer. Then its voltage is increased and sent for use.
But it doesn't end here. The wind speed is not uniform, so when the wind increases, the blades will spin very fast. Then there is a possibility of the blades breaking or the generator burning out due to excessive rotation. For this, a brake is installed inside it so that the blades do not spin too hard. And if the brakes don't work, the generator can over-rotate and catch fire. But this happens very rarely.
The rotation of the blades is controlled by gears and brakes. But you can't tell in advance which direction the wind will come from. Sometimes it comes from the north, sometimes from the south. How will that be controlled?
An anemometer is used on top of the nacelle. The anemometer usually has three or four cups mounted on a horizontal arm. The cups rotate as the wind blows. From this, a sensor below it senses the speed of the wind and in which direction it is blowing. It then instructs the motor in the nacelle to rotate. The nacelle is not fixed on the tower. It is mounted on a wheel. When the motor turns, this wheel can turn. As a result, the entire nacelle, including the blades, rotates in the direction in which the wind is blowing.
This is the scenario of the Total Wind Turbine.
How to go: A little in front or north of the mosque, there are rows of autos or CNG. By doing this, you can cross the Chaufaldandi Bridge beyond Khurushkul to Chaufaldandi. The fare is only 50 taka per person. You can see the wind turbine on the road before going to Chaufaldandi Bridge. Let's get started.
Watch the video of Badar Mokam Mosque, Bakkhali Bridge and Wind Turbine
Lal Dighi
Pond
Three ponds in Cox's Bazar have been modernized simultaneously. They were inaugurated in October 2020. The smallest of them is this Lal Dighi. A nice place for locals to hang out in the evening. There is a mosque next to it. Its name is Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid. It is not very old. The mosque was established in 2009.
How to go: It is located about 150 meters towards east from the Badar Jame mosque mor.
Pitaket Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Temple
The year of construction of the Pitaket Temple is not known, but it was probably rebuilt in April 1984. The prayer hall is on the second floor.
A Buddhist stupa or pagoda is visible. It was rebuilt on 27 February 1985.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Lal Dighi towards southeast.
Napittya Dighi and Gol Dighi
Pond
Although their histories are not known, These were once a dilapidated and dirty ponds. The government has taken a initiative to modernize the three ponds. They were inaugurated in October 2020.
These are Lal Dighi, Napitta Dighi and this Gol Dighi. Of these three ponds, Gol Dighi is the largest. Its shape is round and hence the name Gol Dighi. It has been beautifully lit. It is a nice hangout place for locals in the evening.
How to go: Naipitta dighi is located about 70 meters from Pitaket mor towards east. From southeast corner of Napitta Dighi, a road goes towards Gol Dighi about 200 meters towards south.
Chenda Mezu Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Temple
The temple is called Chenda Meju. It was established in 1803. The prayer room is on the second floor of the structure made entirely of wood and tin.
How to go: It is located about 170 meters from Gol dighi towarsd northeast.
Aggamedha Kyang
Buddhist Temple
After the sudden death of the Arakan king Thiri Thudhamma (Sri Sudharama) on 31 May 1638, an Arakan minister, Narapati, strategically seized the throne on 17 June 1638. He then began killing the royal family and descendants. When chaos and anarchy arose in Arakan, about 50,000 soldiers led by the king's younger brother (Nya Tun Khine) and a minister (Nya Lat Roon) left Arakan for Bangladesh. Minister Nya Lat Roon lived with 80 Rakhine families on a hill next to the present-day Bakkhali River.
He made the uninhabitable land habitable and named it Aung Sheng Tha Mro (meaning success, peace and prosperity). This was the ancient name of Cox's Bazar. The minister was unmarried. Seeing the bestial tendencies among people due to so much greed, adultery and power around him, in 1666 AD, he adopted the austere life of a monk. As a monk, his new name was Agga Medha Wi.
He built his residence here and lived here. A little behind it, he built a temple. Which was called Mahasingdgri. Anyway, I will come to that later. Much later, in 1898, a priest from Arakan, Dara Ogg Medha Wi, rebuilt this residence and established Kyang here. At that time, craftsmen and wood were brought to Cox's Bazar by ship from Arakan. It was named Agag Medha Kang after him. The second-story prayer hall of the temple is built on a completely wooden platform.
How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Burmese Market Road towards south at Buddhist Temple Road.
Mahasingdogri Buddhist Monastery
Buddhist Monastery
After the Burmese conquered Arakan around 1790, all the Arakanese were subjected to persecution and sought refuge in various places, including the village of Angkhoncha in Bangladesh. At that time, a dispute arose between the former residents and the new Arakanese. In 1799, Hiram Cox rebuilt the village of "Angkhoncha" to resettle ten thousand Arakanese refugees, and many say Cox named the village "Cox's Bazar" after him.
Together with the locals, he decided to establish a Buddhist statue at this location and, with the help of local devotees, began the work of building a local Buddhist religious institution. A Buddhist statue was discovered during excavations in 1799. Captain Hiram Cox presented the statue to the monks of the temple. When Cox died, the remaining unfinished work was later completed by the local Rakhine Buddhist residents.
The local devout Rakhine Buddhists installed a Buddha image there. Its name is "Kathet Asan" and it is still considered very sacred. Every year, thousands of devout Buddhists worship and pay homage to this sacred image of Buddha.
Aggamedha Wi became a Buddhist monk in 1666. He then built his residence and established this temple behind it, which is known as Mahasingdogri.
There is a gate behind the Ajnamedha Kyang as you go forward. It was established in 2019.
After passing the gate, there are 5 such memorial pillars on the left side of the temple premises and a monastery. It is the place where the monks live. And on the right side is the Aung San Sa Nine Planet Pagoda. It was established in April 2002.
On the south side is the central temple. On the left side of the central temple is the Jaysukh Kayang.
East side of Jay Shukh Kyang is a statue of Gautama Buddha. And behind this room on the right side you can see a pagoda. That is the Angmangala Pagoda on the southeast side of the Jayshukh kyang. This pagoda was founded 200 years ago by a Rakhine woman named Nanphru.
On the right side of the entrance to the central Buddhist temple, there is a memorial pillar erected on May 24, 1956, to mark the 2,500th anniversary of the Buddha's rule. On the left side is a statue of Gautama Buddha.
To the right of the main temple building, established by Agagya Medha Wi Bhikkhu in 1666, are numerous small statues, along with several large statues in the Ching Ghar or Seema Ghar. It was renovated on 16 October 1999.
We are now entering the Mahasingdogri Central Buddhist Temple. This Buddhist temple is very sacred and popular among the local Buddhist people of Cox's Bazar. During the Buddhist religious festivals of Buddha Purnima, Prabarana Purnima, and Vishu festivals, the monasteries are crowded with people.
A 250-year-old sycamore tree. The local Rakhine people worship this sycamore tree as the Bodhi tree because two monks attained Buddhahood while meditating under this ancient tree.
Visiting Time: The entry hours are from 6 am to 11 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm.
How to go: It is located behind Aggamedha Kyang.
Jadi Pahar Pagoda
Buddhist Pagoda
It was built by the Rakhine community in various areas of Cox's Bazar after the Burmese conquered Arakan around 1790. They call it a memorial. Such pagodas can be seen on the hills or high hills of Cox's Bazar Sadar, Ramu and Teknaf.
How to go: It is located east of Mahasing Dogri Buddhist Temple. There is a pocket gate at the east of the temple.
Gayebi Mosque
Mosque
It is known that the front part of this mosque was built suddenly a few hundred years ago, no one can say. Therefore, its name is known as the Ghaibi Mosque among the locals. The back part was built later. There is a madrasa on its second floor. This mosque is named Sanchi Chowdhury Mosque according to the name of the owner of the place. The mosque opens at 12 o'clock.
However, there are many young children studying and living here in Madrasa. Please try to bring them chocolates or some food.
How to go: From Burmese Market get on a east bound auto. Just tell the auto driver that you want to go to Gayebi Mosque and he will drop you off. The fare is 20 taka. You will have to walk a little to the left.
Watch Lal Dighi, Napitta Dighi, Gol Dighi, Pitaket Buddhist Monastery, Chenda Meju Buddhist Temple, Agga Medha Kyang, Mahasing Dogri Buddhist Monastery, Jadipahar Buddhist Pagada and Gayebi Mosque in a video.
Radiant Fish World
Aquarium
Radiant Fish World is the first world class aquarium in Bangladesh.
The entry point is very beautiful. Very good for taking selfies. You can take a picture from their photographer, then you have to collect the photo from second floor paying a charge.
The first thing you will notice upon entering is that many koi fish are being fed.
Koi Fish:
These koi are not Bangladeshi koi fish. These fish are produced through a type of carp breeding. Also called koi carp. You can feed them if you want for 20 Taka.
Carp fishing began in China in the 5th century BC. This carp was exported to Japan. It is said that three colors of carp, red, yellow and white, were present in Japan at that time. In the 1820s, Japanese fish experts began breeding two-color carp. As a result, the fish became colorful and grew up to 3.28 feet in size.
Koi fish were first displayed at the Imperial Palace in Japan in 1914. These colorful fish easily caught people's attention, and since then, they have spread throughout the world.
Although there are over 100 varieties of koi, 10 are very popular:
Ogan
Ogan Garoma
Gashiki
Utsurimono
Beko
Shisui
Asagi
Showa
Sanke
Kohaku
Interestingly, this fish can live for over 50 years. A scarlet koi named "Hanako" was found to be 226 years old in July 1974.
In 2018, a carp was purchased by a Chinese collector for 1.8 million USD, its highest price ever.
Koinobori are hung to celebrate Children's Day in Japan. Koinobori are made by cutting out carp fish of different colors on paper or cloth. Because carp is a symbol of strength and determination in Japan. One color is used for each member of the family in Koinobori.
Just as a koi fish can swim against a strong current to reach its destination, this sign is used in Buddhism.
Because in Buddhism, koi fish are considered a symbol of perseverance, courage, and spiritual transformation.
Koi are omnivorous fish. They eat a variety of foods, including peas, lettuce, and watermelon. Koi recognize their feeders and gather around them during feeding times. In winter, their digestive system almost stops and they eat very little.
Mekong Giant Catfish:
To the left of the koi is the Mekong giant catfish. The Mekong giant catfish holds the Guinness World Record for the largest freshwater fish in the world, measuring 2.7 meters in length and weighing 293 kg.
The Bangla name is "Pangash Mach", which many of Banglali eat.
Young Mekong catfish have barbels and mouth teeth, but these features decrease with age and the teeth are no longer visible as they grow to 30-50 cm in length.
Blood Parrot Cichlid:
As you enter, you can see the Blood Parrot Cichlid or Parrot Cichlid on the left.
Blood Parrot Cichlids are a hybrid species of fish. Blood Parrot Cichlids only live in aquariums! They were created by breeding in Taiwan in 1986.
There is debate over their exact parent species, but they are thought to be a cross between the Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) and the Redhead Cichlid (Paranitroplus sinespilus).
Adult fish can grow to be 8 inches long and live to be 10 to 15 years old.
Due to hybridization, the fish has several physical deformities, including the inability to close their mouths completely, so they compensate by grinding food with their throat muscles.
Most blood parrots are gray or pale when young and gradually develop bright orange or red as they age. Their color depends on food, light, and water. Some change color seasonally or due to stress.
Telescope:
In front of it is the telescope. The telescope is a goldfish.
It is usually found at depths of 500 to 2,000 meters. This region is also called the "midnight zone", where sunlight does not reach.
Telescopes are known for their elongated eyes. Their eyes are fixed, meaning they cannot rotate, so they have to move their bodies to see prey.
Telescope fish swim upright, with their heads pointing up! This unusual posture helps them attack prey from below, where they remain invisible in the dark water.
Their extended jaws allow them to swallow prey much larger than their own heads! Their stomachs can expand to accommodate this large meal.
They come in many varieties. Like the black moor you see here and the panda moor.
Lobstar:
As you go forward, you will see a Lobster on the right. A type of marine animal with a thick head and a hard shell. It has 10 legs suitable for walking. Among them - the front 3 pairs of legs are suitable for pawing. Like snails and spiders, lobsters also have blue blood.
Recent studies have shown that lobsters do not lose their ability to work as they age, nor do they lose their reproductive capacity due to weakness or age. Rather, their numbers increase day by day. Lobsters are known as omnivores. Lobsters are usually 10-20 inches long. According to Guinness World Records, the world's largest lobster was found in Nova Scotia, Canada. It weighed 20.15 kilograms.
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish:
A little ahead on the right you will see the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish. They are striped or spotted catfish. They are known for their color. Here they are white but see another color. Just like a tiger. Hence their name. Their maximum recorded length is 39 inches.
They cannot live in small aquariums - as adults they require a tank of at least 950 to 1,100 liters.
Their high waste production requires frequent tank cleaning. They can live for 15-20 years in captivity.
Rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum):
Next up is the Rainbow shark, a freshwater fish. It gets its name from its shark-like body shape and dorsal fin, which are similar to those of ocean sharks.
In captivity, they typically grow to be 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long. In the wild, they can reach 7-8 inches (18-20 cm)! As they grow larger, they require a minimum 50 gallon tank.
Rainbow sharks are tank-bottom and aquarium-surface cleaners. Being at the bottom and in the middle, they eat the leftover food left by other fish, but also eat algae that floats on top.
A large rainbow shark will chase a smaller one until the smaller one dies, or chases other fish out of its territory, especially in confined environments like aquariums. Their relatives, such as red-tailed sharks, bala sharks, and black sharks, should not be kept in the same aquarium with them, as they will chase and attack them.
Rainbow sharks can lose the bright red color of their fins when stressed or sick. If they regain their red/orange color, it is a sign that they are healthy.
Black Ghost Knifefish:
On the left is the Black Ghost Knifefish. The indigenous people believe that these fish are inhabited by the ghosts of the dead, hence the name. However, this belief is not correct. This fish is popular in aquariums. The fish is completely black except for two white rings on its tail and a white blaze on its nose. It grows to a length of 12-20 inches. This fish is long, ribbon-like, and moves using a fin on its underside.
An interesting fact is that the Black Ghost Knifefish is well known for its electric organ system. The fish has special electric organs on its tail. These organs create a very small electric field around the fish's body. The frequency of the electric pulses varies from 200 to 600 Hz, depending on the type of fish. They can change the frequency and pattern of their electrical signals.
When an object, such as an obstacle, prey or predator, enters its electric field, the fish can sense it even in complete darkness using special electroreceptor cells in its skin.
Each fish has a different signal frequency, which allows one knifefish to recognize and communicate with another in the dark.
This fish's system is similar to radar used in technology, but instead of sound waves, it relies on electric fields!
They can live up to 15 years.
Three spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus):
On the left is the Three spot Gourami. It has two spots on each side of its body that resemble eyes, giving it the appearance of three spots. It is also popular in the aquarium trade. It grows to a length of 15 cm (5.9 in).
They come in many different varieties. For example, "Opal" or "Opaline Gourami" or "Cosby Gourami", "Blue Gourami", "Gold" or "Golden Gourami", "Platinum Gourami". "Lavender (or "Amethyst") Gourami.
The Three Spot Gourami is an omnivore and will eat both algae-based and meaty foods.
Three spot Gourami change color. Their black spots fade when under high stress or when they are not kept in good conditions. Healthy fish have two bright black spots on each side of their body, but these fade with age.
Oscar Fish (Astronotus ocellatus):
In front of this is Oscar. Oscar fish are the most intelligent aquarium fish and can recognize their owners. They can follow your hand, or even take food directly from your fingers.
If cared for, Oscars can live 10-15 years in captivity. Some have been recorded living for over 20 years! Oscars can grow up to 1 inch per month during their first year! They can reach 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) in length as adults. Due to their rapid growth, they need a large tank, a minimum of 75 gallons per fish.
Oscars are usually olive-green with orange patterns, but breeding has created many varieties, such as:
Albino Oscar - white body with red or orange patterns
Tiger Oscar - classic black and orange markings
Lemon Oscar - vibrant yellow-orange
Blue Oscar - a rare bluish hue
Long Fin Oscar - flowing, elegant fins
The color of an Oscar changes depending on its mood, health, or environment. When an Oscar is stressed, the color may appear dark or faded, while when in a good mood, it will be bright. They may sometimes develop black or white spots during fights.
It is said that if you always call them by a specific name, they will recognize and learn it. Some owners have trained them to come when you call them!
Small Oscars lay about 300-500 eggs, while large Oscars can lay about 2,500-3,000 eggs.
Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy):
At the very end of the spectrum is the Giant Gourami. As the name suggests, the Giant Gourami can grow up to 2 feet (24 inches or 60 cm) long! In captivity, they require at least a 200-gallon tank. In the wild, they can grow even larger and weigh up to 9 kg (20 pounds).
Giant Gourami have a special organ that allows them to breathe directly from the air, so they can survive out of water for long periods of time. Giant Gourami are very intelligent and can recognize those who feed them. They can follow their owner's hand.
In captivity, they eat a variety of foods such as lettuce, spinach, cucumber, and protein-rich foods like shrimp or worms. Some have been seen eating cooked rice, bread, and even chicken.
Giant Gourami can live for 15-25 years. Some reports claim that they can even live up to 30 years!
Young gourami are usually silver or pale pink, but as they grow older they turn yellow, orange or dark brown. Their color can change based on mood, health or environment.
One of the most noticeable features of the Giant Gourami is their thick beak, which gives them a distinctive appearance.
Although they are popular aquarium fish, Giant Gourami are farmed for food in many Asian countries, especially Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Albino Walking CatFish (Clarias batrachus):
The Albino Walking CatFish is seen on the right after turning. In countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Bangladesh, the Albino Walking CatFish is cultivated for human consumption. Which is called Sada Magur in Bengali.
The Albino Walking CatFish is a rare and somewhat bizarre species of fish known for its ability to walk on land! It can travel up to 300 meters on dry land in search of water!
The Walking Catfish has a special respiratory organ that allows it to breathe air. This is why it can survive out of water for up to 18 hours. In the open environment they live for 5-7 years, but in an aquarium, they can live up to 15 years with proper care.
Gagora catfish:
The Gagora catfish is shown on the left, which is a native catfish found in the rivers of Bangladesh, India, and surrounding countries.
Like other catfish, the Gagora catfish can breathe air, which helps it survive in low-oxygen environments.
It can be a maximum of 36.0 inches (91.4 cm) in length.
Black Carp (Mytopharyngondon Piceus):
The black carp or Chinese black roach is a species of freshwater fish.
Black carps are large fish, capable of growing up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) in length and weighing up to 300 pounds (136 kg).
Black carp can live up to 15-20 years in open areas.
Black carp, along with bighead carp, silver carp and grass carp, have been known as the "Four Famous Domesticated Fish" in China for more than a thousand years.
Black carp have enameloid teeth, with four on the left side of the adult's throat and five on the right.
Horseshoe Crabs (Limulidae):
Despite their name, they are not true crabs. Horseshoe crabs have been around for over 450 million years, which is older than dinosaurs! They are sometimes called "living fossils" because they have changed very little over millions of years.
The horseshoe crab's hard, horseshoe-shaped shell provides protection for its body. The spines on its tail often serve as a support for balance or to help the horseshoe crab stand upright if it flips over.
Horseshoe Crabs have a total of 10 eyes, including two additional eyes near their tail that help them detect light levels. Their compound eyes, which are located on the sides of their bodies, help them detect movement and predators.
They are able to survive in contact with air for long periods of time, but must eventually return to the water to breathe. Horseshoe crabs molt or shed their outer skeleton as they grow. They may molt multiple times in their lives as they grow in size.
Horseshoe crabs typically live for about 20 years. The radiation of horseshoe crabs has resulted in 22 known species, of which only 4 remain. mangrove horseshoe crab, Atlantic or American horseshoe crab, Indo-Pacific, Indonesian, Indian, or southern horseshoe crab, Chinese, Japanese, or tri-spine horseshoe crab.
Horseshoe crabs are often caught for their blood, which contains Limulus amoebocyte lysate, a chemical used to detect bacterial endotoxins.
Spotted Gar (Lapisosteus oculatus):
The Spotted Gar is considered a "living fossil" because it has existed for 100 million years, since the time of the dinosaurs.
The Spotted Gar is a freshwater fish with numerous dark spots on its head, fins, and dart-like body. It has a long mouth with many needle-like teeth.
The smallest, which grows to 2-3 feet (0.61-0.91 meters) long and typically weighs 4-6 pounds (1.8-2.7 kg).
Spotted gar can breathe water and air.
Spotted gars breed in spring and early summer, usually in shallow, weedy waters. Females can lay up to 20,000 eggs, which are toxic to predators and even humans. The eggs hatch after 10 to 14 days. At this stage, the gar are at their most vulnerable. Spotted gar contains high levels of mercury and eating it may pose a cancer risk.
Despite their sharp teeth and intimidating appearance, spotted hyenas do not attack humans.
They eat about 70% of their food at night, compared to dusk and dawn.
The average lifespan of males is 8 years and the average lifespan of females is 10 years.
Gold fish (Carassius auruius):
Goldfish are one of the most popular and well-known pet fish in the world.
By the Song Dynasty in China (AD 960-1279), goldfish breeding was well established. In 1162, the empress of the Song Dynasty in China ordered the construction of a pond to collect red and gold varieties. During this time, the empire forbade people outside the family from keeping goldfish of the golden or yellow variety, as it was the royal color.
By the 1620s, goldfish were highly regarded in southern Europe due to their metallic scales and were a symbol of good luck. It became a tradition for men to give their wives a goldfish on their first wedding anniversary, as a symbol of prosperity in the coming year. This tradition quickly died out, as goldfish lost their status and became more readily available.
Goldfish have been bred over centuries to come in a variety of colors. Although most people think of goldfish as orange, they can be red, white, yellow, black, or blue.
In captivity, goldfish are typically 4-6 inches (10-15 cm), but in large ponds, they can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm). The largest goldfish ever recorded was 18 inches (46 cm) long.
Many people believe that goldfish have a very short lifespan, but they can live 10-15 years or even longer with proper care. The oldest goldfish on record lived to be 43 years old.
There was an old story or saying that goldfish have a memory of 3 seconds. In fact, this has been proven wrong. Goldfish's memory can last for weeks, months, or even years. Studies have shown that goldfish can distinguish between different human faces and recognize their owners over time.
Goldfish can change color due to diet, lighting, and genetics. If kept in low light conditions, they may turn white or lose their bright colors.
Goldfish don't have a stomach! Instead, they have a long intestine that helps them digest food slowly. This is why overeating can lead to digestive problems and water pollution.
Goldfish are very hardy and can survive cold temperatures. Some have even survived freezing to death.
Goldfish can survive in low oxygen. In extreme cases, they can even produce ethanol alcohol in their blood to survive for months without oxygen!
Goldfish can make low-frequency sounds, especially when interacting with other fish.
Goldfish do not have external ears, but they can detect sound waves through their lateral line system and inner ear.
A single goldfish requires at least 75 liters of water in an aquarium.
In 1973, NASA sent goldfish into space as part of an experiment to study how microgravity affects aquatic life. It was one of the first fish sent into space.
Tinfoil Barb (Barbunymus schwanenfeldii):
The tinfoil barb is a large, fast-swimming freshwater fish that gets its name from its bright, reflective silvery scales, which resemble tinfoil.
Although sold as a small fish in stores, tinfoil barbs can grow up to 14 inches (35 cm) in length! Their size and fast swimming require a lot of space, so if kept in a home aquarium, they need a large tank of at least (75-125 gallons or) 280-470 liters. With proper care, tinfoil barbs can live up to 8-10 years, and sometimes up to 15 years in good conditions.
These fish prefer to live in large groups, at least 5 or more, and can become depressed if kept alone.
These fish are strong jumpers and can jump out of uncovered tanks, so a secure lid is essential when keeping them in an aquarium.
Turtle:
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have roamed the earth for 220 million years! That means they lived alongside dinosaurs
Turtles are well known for their hard shells and very slow movements. A desert tortoise can only run at 220 to 480 meters per hour. However, sea turtles are the fastest swimmers, reaching speeds of 22 miles (35 km/h).
Turtles are reptiles. Reptiles are animals that breathe air. They are cold-blooded and have backbones.
Cold-blooded means that the temperature inside a turtle changes with their immediate environment. But our bodies are warm-blooded. Our body temperature is almost always the same, even when we're outside in the cold. Turtles are omnivores. One turtle is not a friend to another turtle. There is no socialism among them. They have no group.
Turtles love to be in water and spend most of their time in water. This is the big difference between Turtle and Tortoise. Because Turtle spends most of their time in water and Tortoise spends most of their time on land.
Sea turtles live mostly in the water. They come ashore to lay their eggs. After laying the eggs, the mother turtle leaves, and after 2 months, the baby turtle hatches and goes to the sea alone. The baby turtle is called a hatchling.
The outer shell of a turtle is made of keratin, the same substance that makes up our hair and nails. Unlike the turtles shown in the cartoon, turtles can't get out of their shells.
Turtles do not have teeth. Instead, turtles have sharp beaks that they use to bite, crush, or tear their food.
The largest living species of turtle is the leatherback turtle, which can grow to 8 feet 10 inches in length and weigh over 500 kg.
Sea turtles, such as the leatherback turtle, can swim over 10,000 miles each year in search of food and nesting sites.
Female sea turtles usually return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs.
Turtles can see very well underwater, and some species have color vision. However, their hearing is not as strong as their eyesight.
Tortoises can live long lives. The oldest living tortoise and land animal is said to be a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan, who turned 187 years old in 2019.
Turtles can stay underwater for hours by slowing their heart rate and conserving oxygen. Some hibernating turtles can survive underwater for months without breathing.
Purple Spaghetti-eel (Moringua raitaborua):
A type of earthworm. It is a tropical eel known from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines. It lives in rivers and estuaries. Males can reach a maximum length of 44 cm.
Charybdis lucifer:
Charybdis lucifer, also known as the yellow-brown crab.
Red crab:
Red crabs are mainly found in coastal and mangrove areas. These vibrant red creatures are known for their striking colors, fast movements. One of the most famous species of red crab is the Christmas Island red crab (Gecarcoidea natalis), which is famous for its extensive annual migration. However, in Bangladesh, red crabs are usually found in the coastal areas of Cox's Bazar, Kuakata, and the Sundarbans. These crabs thrive on mudflats and sandy shores, where they dig burrows to live in and seek shelter during high tide.
They dig small holes in the sand to hide from predators and avoid the scorching sun. Unlike regular crabs, red crabs move very quickly, making them difficult to catch.
They are sensitive to vibrations. They are very alert and will retreat into their burrows at the slightest hint of movement.
Red crabs play an important role in maintaining the balance of coastal ecosystems. Red crabs contribute to the health of the rainforest by eating fallen plants, cleaning up leaf litter, and using their droppings as fertilizer.
Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus):
The spotted scat is a saltwater fish known for its pattern of spots on its body. They are popular aquarium fish.
Spotted Scat, available in two basic colors, namely green scat and ruby ??or red scat.
This species attains a maximum total length of 38 cm (15 in).
Sucker Fish (Hypostomus plecostomus):
Hypostomus plecostomus, also known as the Suckermouth Catfish or Common Pleco
They are in demand as bottom cleaners in aquariums. The Common Pleco is known as a "janitor fish" because it helps keep aquariums clean by eating algae, leftover food, and organic debris.
Although they are sold as small fish, Common Plecos can grow up to 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) long!
Common Plecos are nocturnal fish and prefer to hide in caves, or behind rocks, during the day.
They become more active at night, coming out to feed.
Plecos have bony plates on their bodies instead of the scales of typical fish. This armor protects them from predators and the harsh environment.
With proper care, common plecos can live 10-15 years or longer in captivity.
We have come to the most beautiful part of this aquarium. And that is the Deep Ocean Tunnel. And this is the most beautiful part here.
Shark:
We've moved on to Shark. Sharks are older than dinosaurs. About 400 million years ago.
Sharks don't have bones. Instead, they have cartilage, which is what your ears and nose are made of! This makes them light and soft, allowing them to swim fast. Their only hard parts are their teeth and jaws.
Sharks have a sixth sense. They can smell a drop of blood in the water from a mile away and come running! They can also sense electrical signals produced by other animals, which helps them find hidden prey.
Lantern sharks glow in the dark, which helps attract their prey.
A shark can lose thousands of teeth, but they grow back quickly. Some species, such as the Great White Shark, can replace over 30,000 teeth in their lifetime! Their teeth are very hard and sharp.
The epaulette shark can "walk" along the ocean floor using its fins! It can even survive out of water for short periods of time!
Whale sharks are the largest sharks and even bigger fish. Whale sharks and whales are not the same. They are two different things. Whales are mammals. Sharks are fish. Whale sharks can grow up to 60 feet long. But don't worry, nurse sharks and whale sharks are harmless and slow-moving. They only eat small fish and plankton, not humans.
The shortfin mako is the fastest shark, capable of swimming at speeds of up to 74 km/h.
Now we are coming out of the tunnel. Some turtles can be seen here.
A fountain. And stairs to the second floor. This place is decorated quite colorfully. Inside, this side has several aquariums of fish.
You can get a fish foot massage here. 10 minutes for just 100 taka. Which is a lot to pay in Thailand. Sit with your feet in the water. The fish will come to your feet.
Let's move forward.
Here's a 3D movie about the bottom of the ocean. Only 50 taka.
You can take the photo you took at the beginning directly from this counter for a fee.
There is a souvenir shop on the right side. You have to exit through those stairs here. You can't record videos in the shop. So I'm going upstairs and starting again.
We went up the stairs in the shop to the third floor. Here is the food court and gaming zone.
Actually a very nice place. Special thanks to its owner. For doing such a nice thing in Bangladesh.
From here you can go down by elevator or stairs.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 300 Taka.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters west of Gum Gach Tola. The local auto fare from Kolatali to Gum Gach Tola is 10 taka per person. The auto passes in front of Radiant World. Just ask the driver to drop you off.
Watch the video of Radiant Fish World Cox's Bazar
Burmese Market
Market
It is said that in 1962, a Burmese woman, sitting in her house in Tekpara, Cox's Bazar, very close to the Burmese Primary School, used to sell local products made by the Rakhine people. Domestic and foreign tourists used to come to Cox's Bazar to see her products. Considering the demand of tourists, she opened a shop next to her house. The name of the shop was 'Unang Cox's Bazar Kutir Shilpo'. Gradually, many shops sprang up in that area.
Most of the shops sell Rakhine girls or women. And the thing that will catch your eye the most is the turmeric-like powder they apply to their faces. Which is called Thanaka. Thanaka is a gum made from the wood of a tree. It has a fragrant scent, somewhat like sandalwood or sandalwood. These trees grow abundantly in central Myanmar. Notable among them are Murraya paniculata and Limonia acidissima, also known as wood apple. The two most popular thanakas are Shwebo thanaka in Sagaing Region and Shinmadaung thanaka in Magway Region. Thanaka trees must be at least 35 years old to produce good quality thanaka. Wearing a thanaka is a tradition of the Rakhine people.
Apart from its cosmetic beauty, Thanaka keeps the face cool and protects against sunburn. It is believed to help clear acne and smooth the skin. It is also an anti-fungal.
Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and the University of London conducted a study in 2010. Thanaka bark is an antioxidant, painkiller, and absorbs ultraviolet rays. The study also reveals that Thanaka inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which synthesizes melanin and affects pores and skin discoloration.
The Thanaka here is selling both fake and original for 300 to 350 taka. And online, fakes are being sold for 300 taka and originals for even 800 taka.
How to go: By local auto from Kolatoli or Shugondha, fare is 20 taka per person.
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