Kaptai Lake
Kaptai Lake is the largest man made lake in Bangladesh.[1] It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division. The lake was created as a result of building the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River, as part of the Karnaphuli Hydro-electric project. Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth is 490 feet (150 m).
| Kaptai Lake, Rangamati | |
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  Kaptai Lake, Rangamati | |
| Location | South-Eastern Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 22°29′45″N 92°13′45″E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Karnaphuli River |
| Primary outflows | Karnaphuli River |
| Catchment area | 11,122 km2 (4,294 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Bangladesh |
| Average depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Max. depth | 495 ft (151 m) |
History
Construction of the reservoir for the hydro-electric plant began in 1956 by the Government of East Pakistan.[2] As a result, 54,000 acres (220 km2) of farmland in the Rangamati District went underwater and created the lake. The project was finished in 1961.[3] 40% of the total arable land went underwater as a result of the dam construction and 100,000 people were displaced.[3] The palace of the king of the Chakmas was also flooded and is also underwater.[2] The International Engineering Company and Utah International Inc. received the contract for construction of the dam. The dam is 670.8 meters long, and 54.7 meters high.[1]
Gallery
Hanging Bridge
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Wooden boats
Boat on the lake
View of Kaptai lake, Rangamati
Kaptai Dam
Kaptai
A Beautiful waterfall
References
- Amin, Sakib Bin (2021). The Economy of Tourism in Bangladesh: Prospects, Constraints, and Policies. Springer Nature. ISBN 9783030729004.
- Daily JaiJaiDin, January 10, 2008. Page 10.
- Schendel, Willem van (202). A History of Bangladesh. Cambridge University Press. p. 171. ISBN 9781108620338.