Keokradong () is a peak located in
Bandarban
Bandarban is a small town in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Bandarban District. It is located on the Sangu River.
Demographics
According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Bandarban city had a population of 54,450 and ...
,
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ...
, with an elevation of . Some sources claim it as the highest point of Bangladesh.
On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by Bangladesh Army proclaiming the elevation to be . Meanwhile, the height measured by handheld GPS shows it is with 3m accuracy.
There is a debate over the highest point of Bangladesh, and some sources indicate
Saka Haphong
Saka Haphong (, ) is a peak in Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is located on the Bangladesh–Myanmar border and is believed to be the highest peak of Bangladesh.
See also
* Geography of Bangladesh
* Geography of Myanmar
* List of elevati ...
as the most elevated peak of the country. However,
Tazing Dong
Tazing Dong (also known as Bijay) is a peak in Bangladesh. Officially, it is 1,280 metres high and claimed to the highest mountain in Bangladesh. It is located in the "Saichol Mountain ranges", Ruma Upazila, Bandarban District, southeastern of ...
is officially recognized as the highest point of Bangladesh.
Keokradong is a popular tourist attraction in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ...
for mountaineers.
Keokradong is one of the cloudiest places in Bangladesh.
Gallery
File:Keokradong.jpg, Eastern face of Keokradong
File:Keokradong, Ruma, Bandarban, Bangladesh (cropped).jpg, Panorama from the top of Keokradong., alt=
File:Keokaradong Milestone (6822592268).jpg, Keokradong Milestone
See also
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Geography of Bangladesh
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List of mountains of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is primarily a low-lying country. The main areas of elevation are the Chittagong Hills in the southeast, the highest peak in Bangladesh. The Chittagong Hills, which are the only significant hill system in the country, contain at least ...
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Keokradong
Keokradong () is a peak located in Bandarban, Bangladesh, with an elevation of . Some sources claim it as the highest point of Bangladesh.
On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by Bangladesh Army proclaiming the ...
Bandarban District
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