Foy's Lake

This beautiful lake surrounded with lovely hills is situated just east of the Pahartali Railway Station and West of the Khulshi residential area. This lake attracts thousands of visitors almost each day. There are small bushy hills around the green water of the lake. This beautiful artificial lake was created in 1942 by the Bengal Railways Engineer Mr. Foy for providing drinking water. So it was named after him. This lake is 8 km. away from the Zero point. There are some snack bar, restaurants in the lake area. One can enjoy beautiful sunset scene from the peak of the hills.

Zia Museum

On the 30th may, 1981 the then president of Bangladesh General Ziaur Rahman was killed in the room on 4 of Chittagong Circuit House was built by the British ruler in ind9ia in residential building of Govt. high officials. Most of Zia's activities including his household goods are preserved in this museum. This house was also used by Pakistani army as a torturing center during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Pak army killed thousands of Banglees here through brutal torture, slaughter and shooting. This museum is situated near Chittagong Stadium at Kazir Dewri and 3km. northward of the Zero Point.

War Cemetery

The war Cemetery is graveyards of the members of the Alied forces killed in the Indo-Burmese front during the World War II. In total, 755 soldiers from Australia, Britain, Canada, East and West Africa, India, New Zealand and other countries were buried in this cemetery. It was built on the fi4rst half of the decade of 50s, located in hillside sloping place in the southwest corner of Chittagong Medical College Hospital. The total area of this cemetery is 8 acres, which is protected and supervised by the Common Wealth Graves Commission. There is an open field and beautiful garden just outside the cemetery. The whole scenery and environment of the area is eye-catching, solemn and tranquil at the same time.

D.C. Hill

its location is only only one km. away from the Zero point. As the official resident of the Deputy Commissioner (D.C) is situated on the peak of this hill, so it is called as D.C Hill. Various types of flowering and fruit-bearing trees are plan fully planted encircling the slopes of the whole hill. Day long colorful programs are held in the front side slope of the hill at the first day of Bangali New Year (Pahela Baishakh) and therefore the hill is considered as a place of cultural and historical importance.

The Batali Hill

The Batali Hill is the highest hill within the Chittagong Metropolitan area. It is situated in the Tiger Pass area of the city, only 1 km. from the Zero point. From the peak of the Batali Hill one can have a clear birds eye view of the city. a large number of people ascends at the top of the hill to fill their lungs with the fresh air, and to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the sunset in the Bay of Bangal. The tourists too have a glance of the mouth of the Karnafuli, a comprehensive portion of the Bay of Bangal. the Jetties of the Chittagong Sea port and a large portion of the city Chittagong.

Patenga Sea Beach

. It is a natural beauty spot. Here is the confluence of the river Karnaphuli and the Bay of Bengal. The beach has been protected from erosion by the bay with help of boulders. There is the sandy beach from which one can find the waters of the bay. Visitors can have a view of the bay sitting on the heaps of boulders, walk along the sandy beach or can enjoy the illusive touch of the little of the setting sun. The beach is stressed up to 22km. It is 20 km. away from the Zero Point. The natural beauty of Patenga sea beach attracts thousands of visitors almost daily.

About My Loving Chittagong

Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh. It is the Commercial Capital City of Bangladesh. The surrounding mountains and rivers make the city attractive. Karnaphuli River falls in Chittagong. The largest land port of the country, "Chittagong Port", situated in Chittagong. That's why Chittagong is the city for export and import. Most of the large industries of Bangladesh are situated in Chittagong. Chittagong, is an ideal vacation spot. Its green hills and forests, its broad sandy beaches and its fine cool climate always attract the holiday-makers. Described by the Chinese traveler poet, Huen Tsang (7th century A D) as "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water" and given the title of "Porto Grande" by the 16th both the descriptions even today. It combines the busy hum of an active seaport with the soothing quiet of a charming hill town. Chittagong is the country's chief port and is the main site for the establishment of heavy, medium and light industries. Bangladesh's only steel mill and oil refinery are also located in Chittagong.

"The dark Collection 2"

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"The dark Collection"-- by W A S I M

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"The dark Collection"-- by W A S I M

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"The dark Collection"-- by W A S I M

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"The dark Collection"-- by W A S I M

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"The dark Collection"-- by W A S I M