Introducing Teknaf
This bustling smugglers’ town is on the southern tip of the narrow strip of land adjoining Myanmar, 92km south of Cox’s Bazar. The Bangladesh–Myanmar border is formed by the Naaf River, a branch of which divides the town. Most of the town is a crowded area of narrow alleys.
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It is illegal to cross into Myanmar from here, and since its army has planted minefields along the border to deter illegal immigrants and smugglers, it’s not wise to try.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: St Martin's Island to Chittagong?
by Travelogbd 15 February 2012
It's possible to come directly from Teknaf to Chittagong or Dhaka. You can got the buses from Teknaf. There are some bus counter, like:…
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RE: St Martin's Island to Chittagong?
by mahmud 12 February 2012
It seems difficult. Because the ferry will reach Teknaf at 5.30-6 p.m. From Teknaf tyou have to go Coxsbazar (around 8 p.m). Hence no…
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Travel to Bangladesh: Cox's Bazar
by BanglaGuide 02 January 2012
Cox's Bazar is a beach resort in the Chittagong Division in south-eastern Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar sea beach is the longest sea beach in…
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