Nazirhat
Nazirhat
নাজ়িরহাট | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Nazirhat Location in Bangladesh | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chittagong District |
| Upazila | Fatikchhari Upazila |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Nazirhat (Bengali: নাজ়িরহাট) is a town at the southern end of Fatikchhari Upazila in Chittagong District. Located on the banks of the Halda River, it is the terminus of the Chittagong branch railway line.[1]
History
[edit]In 1930, Nazirhat was connected to the Eastern Railway of India by the Assam-Bengal Railway.[citation needed] Regional Highway R160 (96 km long) runs from Hathazari town to Nazirhat town and Khagrachhari over Fatikchhari town.
Infrastructure
[edit]The nearest international and domestic airports to the city are Shah Amanat International Airport and Cox's Bazar Airport respectively. The city is the second-largest urban area in Fatikchhari Upazila.[citation needed] The town of Nazirhat is located at a distance of only 36 km from the port city Chittagong.
Education
[edit]References
[edit]22°37′58″N 91°47′39″E / 22.6327°N 91.7943°E
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