Chattogram War Cemetery
A tranquil Commonwealth war cemetery in the heart of the city, resting place of over 700 WWII servicemen.
Chattogram War Cemetery on Badshah Mia Road holds the graves of more than 700 servicemen who died during the Burma campaign of the Second World War, including soldiers from Britain, India, Africa and elsewhere. It was laid out at the end of the war and is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Rows of neat headstones lie on a sloping lawn among flowering trees, and the atmosphere is remarkably calm for the middle of a busy city. Inscriptions on the stones tell personal stories of young men who died far from home. It makes a short, moving stop on any city tour.
How to go
From GEC or Chawkbazar take a rickshaw or CNG to Badshah Mia Road in the Panchlaish area (≈10-15 min, 60-150 BDT).
Where to stay
City hotels in GEC or Agrabad (2,500-15,000 BDT).
