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Anwara, Chattogram
The Anwara Upazila is located 24 kilometers opposite the Chattogram Metropolitan City, southeast of the Karnaphuli River and the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The Upazila is bounded by Patiya Upazila, Bashkhali Upazila, Chandanaish Upazila, Chattogram Port, and the Bay of Bengal. This shows how important the Anwara area guide is!
Anwara was formed as a Thana in 1876. However, in 1983, it was established as an Upazila. Now, it has 11 unions, 80 mouzas, 81 villages, and 99 wards. The land area of Anwara Upazila is 164.13 square kilometers, and the current population is over 2,59,000.
The Anwara Upazila’s locations near the riverside areas have been established as industrial zones with many export processing zones and factories. These include the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ), China Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL), Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Ltd (KAFCO), etc.
The construction of the Bangabandhu Tunnel has connected Anwara and other locations and established business routes that have positively affected the country’s economy. Anwara is also another important route of travel or transport of goods to Cox’s Bazar and the port area connected by the Shah Amanat Bridge.
The natural and beautiful landscape around the Upazila is not far from the industrial and economic area. One of the popular sites in Anwara is Parki Beach and the resorts. People can also enjoy the scenery of the Bay of Bengal, Karnaphuli River, and Sangu River from various locations in Anwara.
Other notable locations include Anwara Hilltop Park, Menna Park, Kala Bibir Dighi, Hazrat Shah Mohsen Aulia (R:) Mazar Sharif, Bangladesh Marine Academy, and Norman's Point Lighthouse. Along with many educational institutions, Anwara Upazila has over 350 mosques, 83 Hindu Temples, 13 banks, 20 post offices, 52 cyclone centers, and an Upazila health complex.
City Insights
Anwara Upazila is located opposite the Chattogram Metropolitan City and southeast of the Karnaphuli River.The Bangabandhu Tunnel and Khan Jahan Ali are two major transportation modes that have made the Upazila, Chattogram Port areas, and Cox’s Bazar more accessible.The Parki sea beach, Karnaphuli River, Sangu River, and many hilly areas are some of Anwara's naturally beautiful locations.The area has several export processing zones, manufacturing companies, and fertilizer processing factories.Anwara has important educational, religious, healthcare, and financial institutions.Known Landmarks
Bangabandhu Tunnel
Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Ltd (KAFCO)
Menna Park
Sangu River
Bangladesh Marine Academy
Connectivity
Bus Routes
Nearest Train Stations
New Developments
More economic zones are to be established in Anwara on 1,389 acres of land, such as steel, shipbuilding, leather goods, and automotive parts.New housing projects are currently underway to increase housing facilities in the Upazila area.
What’s great here?
The Bangabandhu Tunnel and Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway have made transportation more accessible via Anwara.Anwara is also accessible by train and ferry terminals.Housing demand in the area is pretty high as the upazila is developing quickly.There are several amenities and tourist zones in Anwara.The crime rate in the area is comparatively low.Anwara is an environmentally good area with many greeneries and several major water bodies.
What needs attention?
The local roads need to be widened to make public transport more accessible.Modern housing with more advanced communication accessibility is necessary.The area needs more healthcare institutions and shopping centers.Political unrest often causes various issues, such as violence, in the area.The roads and highways in the area are prone to accidents and accidental deaths.The areas of the Upazila are prone to floods and other natural disasters.Industrialization near the river area can be threatening and cause pollution.Neighbourhood Rating
3.8
Neighbourhood Rating
3.8
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