Ethnological Museum Chittagong

The only Ethnological Museum of the country was established in 1965 at Badamtali intersection of Agrabad commercial area of ​​Chittagong district for the purpose of preserving the history and traditions of various ethnic groups/tribals/tribals of Bangladesh . The Ethnological Museum of Chittagong, spread over 1.25 acres of land, is the largest in terms of size and collection compared to any other museum in the Asian continent (Japan).

In 1974, the Ethnological Museum was opened to the public under the initiative of the Directorate of Archeology of Bangladesh. In the 11 exhibition rooms of the museum, the rituals, customs and life style of 29 ethnic groups have been skillfully displayed. Besides, comparative analysis of 25 ethnic groups of Bangladesh and 5 other ethnic groups of the world has enriched this museum. The actual flows of small communities are depicted using maps, models, artificial environments, murals, etc.

Ethnic groups of Bangladesh in Ethnological Museum include Chakma, Tripura, Marma, Bam, Snow, Khumi, Khiang, Chak, Pabekho, Rakhine, Manipuri, Khasia, Pangan, Garo, Hajong, Dalu, Mandai, Koch, Santal, Orao, Rajvanshi, Polia, Buno. , or Bona, includes the ethnological history of Bagdi etc. Besides, Pathan, Sindhi, Kafir, Punjabi, Swat of Pakistan; Fuwa, Adi, Mizo, Muria of India; Kyrgyzstan (former Russia), Australia also has various German artifacts. Every day a large number of visitors come to this museum in the interest of learning about the tribes and ethnic groups.

The 3 galleries of the museum house various artifacts of 25 cultural groups (such as vases, cloth, boats, glasses, ornaments, bamboo pipes, etc. Apart from the ethnographic artifacts, the museum also has a library and a beautifully landscaped garden. The entry fee for the ethnographic museum is Rs. 10 per person. Closed on Sundays and all public holidays.

You can go to Ethnological Museum located in Agrabad commercial area by bus, CNG and rickshaw from anywhere in Chittagong city.

Dhaka to Chittagong: From Dhaka Sayedabad Bus Terminal Saudia, Unique, TR Travels, Green Line, Hanif Enterprise, Shyamoli, Sohag, S. Chittagong can be reached by AC-Non/AC buses of various transports like Alam, Modern Line etc. And if you want to go to Chittagong by train from Dhaka, you can travel by Tourist Express, Cox's Bazar Express, Sonar Bangla, Suborn Express, Turna-Nishitha, Mahanagar Prabhati/Godhuli, Chittagong Mail from Kamalapur Railway Station. Train fare will be 340 to 1398 taka depending on the class.

There are various quality residential hotels in Station Road, GEC Mor and Agrabad area of ​​Chittagong city. Among these residential hotels, Hotel Star Park, Hotel Diamond Park, Hotel Miskha, Hotel Hilton City, Asian SR Hotel, Hotel Paramount, Hotel Safina etc. are notable.

Hotel Zaman has quite a reputation for Chittagong's traditional cuisine. And Mejban Haile Ayyoun restaurant in Chowkbazar is famous for mezbani food. Apart from this, Chittagong city has numerous good food hotels and restaurants. Barcode Cafe, Cafe 88, Greedy Guts, Seven Days, Golf Garden Restaurant, Coastal Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge, Bonanza Port Restaurant etc. are among them.

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