Geography: 

Rangamati is located in the Chittagong Division. It is bordered by the Tripura state of India to the north, Bandarban District to the south, Mizoram State of India and Chin State of Myanmar to the east, and Khagrachari and Chittagong Districts to the west. Rangamati is the only district in Bangladesh with international borders with two countries: India and Myanmar.

Economy:

The economy of Rangamati is hugely dependent on agriculture with a total of 41.94% of the population employed there. Other occupational percentages are agricultural labourer 12.06%, wage labourer 4.95%, commerce 8.22%, service 13.04%, fishing 2.02%, industry 4.57%, forestry 3.2% and others 10%. Notable cottage industries of Rangamati are weaving, blacksmithing and woodwork. Weaving is particularly famous for its woolen and jute rugs and hand loom cloth. Major industries include Chandraghona Paper and Rayon Mill and a Satellite Station at Betbunia amongst many others, producing and exporting goods.

Must visit places:

Kaptai Lake, Shuvolong Waterfall, Rangamati Hanging Bridge, Polwel Park, Sajek Valley, Shuvolong Waterfalls, Rajbana Vihar, Rangamati Cultural Museum, Peda Ting Ting Island, Kaptai National Park etc.

Popular Dishes:

Bamboo Shoot Curry (Bawm Cuisine), Panta Bhat with Fried Hilsa Fish, Bagha Chingri (Spicy Tiger Prawns), Marma Chicken Curry, Kalai Roti, Chakma Peda, Suborno Chara Achar (Pineapple Chutney), Tenga Pata Bhorta (Sour Leaf Mash), Ambal (Sour Pumpkin Curry), Shajek Bata (Mixed Vegetable Mash).