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The District Family Planning office of Cox’s Bazar is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education and Family Welfare Division has been playing a key role in conducting maternal, child, reproductive health care, family planning activities in Bangladesh, which has a small size, limited resources, a large population. The District Family Planning Office is located in the new circuit house road (Behind the BMA Bhavan), Kolatali in the heart of Cox's Bazar city. The office successfully manages various government programs in Cox's Bazar district through Maternal and Child Welfare Center, Upazila Family Planning Office, Union Health and Family Welfare Center, Community Clinic and Satellite Clinic, Family Planning, Maternal, Child Health, Reproductive Health, Adolescent Services. Ongoing. Illiteracy, superstition, orthodoxy, conservatism are the main obstacles in the way of dynamism in the activities here. It lacks adequate manpower and infrastructural facilities. Nevertheless, due to the dedicated work and dedication of all the employees, significant progress has been made in the departmental activities in recent years. The Family Planning Department gratefully expects the continued support and cooperation of the people of the district, public representatives, social and religious leaders, all government and non-government organizations, development partners, the media for the successful implementation of their program.


Basic Information of Cox’s Bazar District:

Naming

 The Ancient name of Cox’s Bazar was "Palongkee. Once Cox's Bazar is also known by the name Panowa. Panowa means"yellow flower. In the past, the surrounding areas of Cox's Bazar were flaming these yellow flowers. It is located 159 kilometers south of Chattagram. English officer Captain Hiram Cox established a market here in 1799 AD. Cox's Bazar originates from the Bazar of Cox saheb.

Location

Cox’s Bazar located in between 20°43' and 21°56' north latitudes and in between 91°50' and 92°23' east longitudes.

boundary

It is bounded by Chattagram district on the north, Bandarban district, and Myanmar on the east, the Bay of Bengal on the west and south.

Area

2491.86 Sq. km

Rainfall

Annual average rainfall is 3,378 maximum 

Maximum average temperature in

In June, 39.50 Celsius

Minimum average temperature in

In January, 11.80 Celsius

Annual average humidity

83 Percent

Main river

Matamuhuri, Bakkhali, Reza, Kohelia, and Naf

Main island

Moheshkhali, Kutubdia, Sonadia, Shahpari Island, Chera, and St. Martin Island




Administrative Unit:

Number of Upazila:

08

Number of Union:

71

Village:

992

Municipality: 

Cox's Bazar, Chakaria, Teknaf, and Moheshkhali

Police Station:

08

Police Investigation Centre:

03

Highway Police Outpost:

05