Bandarban is a district in South-Eastern Bangladesh, and a part of the Chittagong Division. It is one of the three districts that make up the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the others being Rangamati District and Khagrachhari District. Bandarban is regarded as one of the most attractive travel destinations in Bangladesh. One of the three hill districts of Bangladesh and a part of the
Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bandarban (4,479 km²) is not only the remotest
district of the country, but also is the least populated (population
292,900) one. All of the highest peaks of Bangladesh are located at
Bandarban district. Raikhiang Lake, the highest lake in Bangladesh is also found in
Bandarban. Chimbuk peak and Boga Lake are two more highly noted features
of the district. The newly reported highest peak of Bangladesh - Saka
Haphong (3488 ft) is also here in Thanchi upazila. The three highest peak of Bangladesh - Tahjindong (1280 meters, also
known as bijoy), Mowdok Mual (1052 meters), and Keokradong (883 metres) -
are located in Bandarban district, as well as Raikhiang Lake, the
highest lake in Bangladesh. Chimbuk peak and Boga Lake are two more
highly noted features of the district.Recently a team from Nature Adventure Club took part in an expedition in
the mowdok range and agreed with the ginge fullens statement. They got
the height of this peak as 3488 feet with gps accuracy of 3 meter. The
unnamed summit is known as 'Saka Haphong' to the local Tripura tribes.
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