Desh Explorer - Kaptai Lake

Kaptai Lake

Sunday - 8 December 2024

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Location: Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division.

Brief History: Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh. Kaptai Lake was created in the 1960s for hydroelectric power.

Attractions:

Boating and fishing in Kaptai Lake.

Indigenous bazaars showcasing handmade crafts.
Chakma King’s Palace and Rajban Bihar Pagoda.

Accommodation: Government rest houses and private hotels like Hotel Sufia.

Published on: Sunday, 8 December 2024, 09:49 am

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