Cox's Bazar District
কক্সবাজার
Cox's Bazar is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Chattogram division. It covers 2,491.9 km² and is home to roughly 2,823,265 people. It is best known for world's longest natural sea beach (120 km).
Sunrise and sunset in Cox's Bazar today
Sunday, 23 August 2026
About Cox's Bazar
📋 District profile
Places to visit in Cox's Bazar
Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach
The longest uninterrupted natural sea beach in the world, running about 120 km from Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf.
Best: Nov – MarSt. Martin's Island
The only coral island of Bangladesh, locally called Narikel Jinjira — coconut, coral and turquoise water.
Best: Nov – FebHimchari National Park
Low hills tumbling straight into the Bay of Bengal — seasonal waterfalls and a lookout over the world’s longest beach.
Best: Nov – MarOther districts in Chattogram
Frequently asked questions about Cox's Bazar
Which division is Cox's Bazar in?
Cox's Bazar district belongs to Chattogram division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Cox's Bazar?
Cox's Bazar has a population of roughly 2,823,265, across an area of 2,491.9 square kilometres.
What is Cox's Bazar famous for?
World's longest natural sea beach (120 km)
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cox's Bazar?
The sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:17 today in Cox's Bazar, giving 12:44 of daylight.