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Rangamati

Coordinates: 22°38′0″N 92°12′0″E / 22.63333°N 92.20000°E / 22.63333; 92.20000
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This article is about the city. For the district, see Rangamati District.
Rangamati
The Temple of the Buddha at Rangamati
The Temple of the Buddha at Rangamati
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
DistrictRangamati District
Time zoneUTC+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

Local Markets in Rangamati
Kornophuli Hydroelectricity Station
Kaptai Lake

Prominent features include Mount Phuramon and the artificial Kaptai Lake. Also, Rangamati Government College.

References

22°38′0″N 92°12′0″E / 22.63333°N 92.20000°E / 22.63333; 92.20000