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Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar 
is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh.The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 120 km (75 mi)The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1799), an officer of the British East India Company.To commemorate his role in rehabilitation work, a market was established and named Cox's Bazar ("Cox's Market") after him.

Today, Cox's Bazar is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh, though it is not a major international tourist destination

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