This museum is rather unexpectedly housed in a mock-Tudor mansion. Among its much-revered collection is the microphone and transmitter with which President Zia proclaimed the country’s independence in 1971.
Zia Memorial Museum
Chittagong
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Small local Buddist temple. The hill opposite the temple has a small stupa on top.
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