When was Chittagong first mentioned on ancient maps?
Chittagong appeared on Ptolemy's world map in the 2nd century. The city was located on the southern branch of the Silk Road during this period.
Questions about Chittagong
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who established the first European trading post in Chittagong and when?
The Bengal Sultanate permitted the Portuguese to establish a settlement in Chittagong in 1528. This became the first European colonial enclave in Bengal two decades after Vasco Da Gama landed in Calicut.
What role did Chittagong play during World War II?
Chittagong served as a critical air, naval and military base for Allied Forces during the Burma Campaign against Japan. Units of the United States Army Air Forces' 4th Combat Cargo Group were stationed at Chittagong Airfield in 1945.
How much economic output does Chittagong generate today?
Chittagong accounts for 12% of Bangladesh's GDP including 40% of industrial output and 80% of international trade. The Port of Chittagong handled US$60 billion in annual trade in 2011.
When was the Shah Amanat International Airport renamed?
The Government renamed the airport from MA Hannan International Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport on the 2nd of April 2005. It is now the second busiest airport in Bangladesh.