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'''Rangamati''' is the principal city of [[Rangamati District]] in the [[Chittagong Hill Tracts]] of [[Bangladesh]]. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BG/0/Rangamati.html Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> In 2001 westerners working on a road project north of the town were kidnapped by tribal rebels, the kidnappers were renegade members of the [[Shanti Bahini]] who opposed the 1997 peace deal with the government.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1181808.stm Kidnappers 'agree new meeting' - BBC News]</ref>. |
'''Rangamati''' is the principal city of [[Rangamati District]] in the [[Chittagong Hill Tracts]] of [[Bangladesh]]. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BG/0/Rangamati.html Location of Rangamati - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> In 2001 westerners working on a road project north of the town were kidnapped by tribal rebels, the kidnappers were renegade members of the [[Shanti Bahini]] who opposed the 1997 peace deal with the government.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1181808.stm Kidnappers 'agree new meeting' - BBC News]</ref>. |
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==Notable landmarks== |
==Notable landmarks== |
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Revision as of 07:13, 13 March 2009
- This article is about the city. For the district, see Rangamati District and Rangamati (2008 film).
Rangamati | |
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 The Temple of the Buddha at Rangamati | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Rangamati District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
Rangamati is the principal city of Rangamati District in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The town is located at 22°37'60N 92°12'0E and has an altitude of 14 metres (49 feet).[1] In 2001 westerners working on a road project north of the town were kidnapped by tribal rebels, the kidnappers were renegade members of the Shanti Bahini who opposed the 1997 peace deal with the government.[2].
Notable landmarks
Prominent features include Mount Phuramon and the artificial Kaptai Lake. Also, Rangamati Government College.
References
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