Comilla is linked with Dhaka by road, rail and river. 96 km from Dhaka by road, Comilla lies on the main highways leading to Chittagong and Sylhet. The place is known for its exquisite pottery, handloom products, and a large number of dighis—a local name for fish-bearing tanks. The Academy for Rural Development here is known for its pioneering work in the Co-operative movement.
Mainamati (Archaeological Treasure)
About eight km to the west of Comilla town lies a range of low hills known as Mainamati-Lalmai ridge, an extensive center of Buddhist culture. At Salban in the middle of the ridge, excavations laid bare a large Buddhist Vihara (monastery) and central shrine which flourished from the 8th to 12th century A.D. A site museum houses archaeological finds which include terracotta plaques, bronze statues, coins, jewellery, and pottery. The museum is open Sunday-Friday and closed on Saturday.
Maynamati War Cemetery
Bangladesh has two cemeteries of World War II; one is at Chittagong, and another is at Comilla. Governed by the Commonwealth Grave Commission, this cemetery is also known as Comilla War Cemetery. Located near Comilla Cantonment, it is open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Chondi Mura Temple
Located at the top of a hillock at the southern end of the Lalmai Hill, this colorful temple offers a serene view. Reaching the top requires climbing stairs covered with evergreen trees. It is a quiet, isolated spot primarily visited by devoted people and those looking for peaceful landscapes.
Jagannath Temple
Probably the oldest temple in the Comilla district, it was built by the King of Tripura, Maharaja Rada Kishor Manikuo Bahadur, during the 16th century. It is located at Bibir Bazar, Jogonnathpur, about 5 kilometers east of Comilla town.
Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD)
BARD is a lovely place to visit with several spots to spend time, such as the cafeteria, tennis grounds, and playgrounds. Two famous residential areas inside BARD are Nilachal and Banasree. Permission is required to enter the BARD campus.
Rupban Mura
Another important archaeological site located at Kotbari, just beside BARD. From the top of Rupban Mura, visitors can view Itakhula Mura across the road. It is often missed by tourists but holds significant historical beauty.
