Chittagong

Making full use of its sizeable deep-sea port, Chittagong groans and creaks with millennia of sea trade and cargo. But under the grime of its inexorable industrial pursuits, the nearby St. Martin’s Island’s idyllic retreats and Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary are some areas sheltering Bangladesh’s flora and fauna. A vibrant multi-ethnic culture ensures as long as you keep an eye out for its sporadic purloining streak, Chittagong’s street-wise charms never bore.