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Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View
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CGP · 22.34° N · 91.83° E · Bangladesh
Chattogram
Bangladesh's main port city, between the hills and the Bay of Bengal, and the gateway to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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About Chattogram
In short
- Sunset at Patenga beach
- Foy's Lake
- Chittagong War Cemetery
- Boats on the Karnaphuli river
- Trips to Rangamati and Kaptai Lake
At a glance
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Region
- South Asia
- Local time
- GMT+6
- Time difference
- Same time as Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Languages
- Bangla and English
- Main airport
- CGPShah Amanat International Airport
- Best time to visit
- November to February
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Chattogram, long known in English as Chittagong, is the second city of Bangladesh and its busiest seaport. It sits where the Karnaphuli river meets the Bay of Bengal, with green hills on its edge.
Watch the sun set over the sea at Patenga beach, walk around Foy's Lake, and visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery. The city is also the starting point for trips to the lakes and hills of Rangamati and Bandarban, and to Cox's Bazar further down the coast.
Before you go
Entry and visas
Entry rules for Bangladesh depend on the passport you hold and why you are travelling, and they can change. Check the official entry requirements below when you book and again shortly before you go.
Health
Read TravelHealthPro's Bangladesh page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. It is hot for much of the year, so drink plenty of bottled or treated water, take care in the sun and protect yourself from mosquito bites with covering clothes and repellent.
Money
The currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT). Carry some cash for markets, rickshaws and small shops, let your bank know you are travelling and check what your card charges for use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
When to go
- JanuaryBest
- FebruaryBest
- March
- April
- May
- JuneNot ideal
- JulyNot ideal
- AugustNot ideal
- SeptemberNot ideal
- October
- NovemberBest
- DecemberBest
November to February is dry, with daytime highs of about 26 to 30°C. The monsoon brings heavy rain from May to September, and July is usually the wettest month.
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Pictures of Chattogram
A cargo ship on the Karnaphuli River at Chattogram 
A city entrance arch on a road into Chattogram 
A train at Chattogram railway station 
Boats and seagulls in Chattogram harbour at sunset
Questions about Chattogram
See all questionsDo I need a visa to visit Bangladesh?
That depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. The rules can change, so check the official entry requirements when you book and again shortly before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
What should I wear in Chattogram?
Dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered, as Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country. Local dress codes matter even more during Ramadan, when opening hours of shops and restaurants can also change.
What food is Chattogram known for?
Mezban, a traditional feast of hot beef curry served with white rice, is a local speciality. Kala bhuna, a beef dish made with mustard oil and spices, is another.
Which airport serves Chattogram?
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) serves the city. It lies at South Patenga, close to Patenga beach.
Is Chattogram the same place as Chittagong?
Yes. The government changed the city's official name from Chittagong to Chattogram in 2018, and you will still see the older name, for example in the Port of Chittagong and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
When is the best time to visit Chattogram?
November to February is usually the most comfortable time, when it is dry and daytime highs are about 26 to 30°C. The monsoon brings heavy rain from May to September, with July usually the wettest month.
