Bandarban District
বান্দরবান
Bandarban is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Chattogram division. It covers 4,479.0 km² and is home to roughly 481,109 people. It is best known for tazing Dong, Nilgiri, Boga Lake, hill tribes.
Sunrise and sunset in Bandarban today
Sunday, 23 August 2026
About Bandarban
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Tazing Dong, Nilgiri, Boga Lake, hill tribes
Peaks in this district
- Saka Haphong — 1,052 m
- Zow Tlang — 1,005 m
- Keokradong — 986 m
- Tazing Dong — 970 m
- Mowdok Taung — 1,003 m
- Chimbuk — 762 m
- Nilgiri — 701 m
Places to visit in Bandarban
Nilgiri & Chimbuk
Resorts perched above the cloudline where the fog sits below your balcony at sunrise.
Best: Jul – FebNafakhum Waterfall
The largest waterfall by volume in Bangladesh, reached by boat and trek along the Sangu river.
Best: Aug – OctBoga Lake (Bogakain)
A legendary crater-shaped lake at 2,400 feet, ringed by Bawm hill villages and reached only on foot.
Best: Oct – FebOther districts in Chattogram
Frequently asked questions about Bandarban
Which division is Bandarban in?
Bandarban district belongs to Chattogram division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Bandarban?
Bandarban has a population of roughly 481,109, across an area of 4,479.0 square kilometres.
What is Bandarban famous for?
Tazing Dong, Nilgiri, Boga Lake, hill tribes
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bandarban?
The sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 18:17 today in Bandarban, giving 12:45 of daylight.