Hidden Histories & Cultural Treasures 1. Rangkut Monastery – Ancient Buddhist Legacy Tucked in the forests of Ramu, near Cox’s Bazar, lies Rangkut Banasram , the oldest Buddhist monastery in Bangladesh. Legend says Gautama Buddha once rested atop the Rangkut Hill and foretold that a pagoda would be built there containing a relic of his chest bone. Centuries later, Emperor Ashoka constructed one of his 84,000 pagodas at the spot, enshrining the sacred relic. HollyMelody anamtravel.blogspot.com worldheritagebd.blogspot.com Also on the site is a massive banyan tree allegedly planted by the Chinese monk Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) during his 7th-century pilgrimage. 2. Ajgobi (Gayebi) Mosque – A Mughal Mystery Situated near the Bankkhali River, this small yet intriguing mosque is built in Mughal architectural style and dates back centuries. Locals believe it's haunted—Jinns are said to pray there at night, and people visit it to make vows for blessings. Remarkably, it survived devastat...
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