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Cox's Bazar Development Authority

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Cox's Bazar Development Authority (Bengali: কক্সবাজার উন্নয়ন কর্তৃপক্ষ) is a Bangladesh government development authority responsible for the development of the city of Cox's Bazar in south-eastern Bangladesh.[1][2] Commodore (Retd) Mohammed Nurul Absar is the incumbent Chairman after replacing Lieutenant Colonel Forkan Ahmed.

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History

Cox's Bazar Development Authority was established in 2016 following the passage of an act in the Parliament.[3][4] Lieutenant Colonel Forkan Ahmad was appointed the first chairman of the authority.[5] The authority is responsible for developing the plans to turn Cox's Bazar into a major tourist city.[6] In 2019, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the authority to develop a master plan for the development of Cox's Bazar.[7]

In August 2020, Lieutenant Colonel Forkan Ahmad was re-appointed chairman of Cox’s Bazar Development Authority in August 2020 for his third term.[8]

Commodore Mohammed Nurul Absar was appointed chairman of Cox’s Bazar Development Authority in August 2023.[5]

In February 2025, retired additional secretary Mohammad Salahuddin was appointed chairman of the Cox's Bazar Development Authority.[9]

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