Perched atop the hills of Uttar Mithachari in Ramu, Cox’s Bazar, stands a majestic 100-foot-long statue of Gautam Buddha in a reclining posture known as Singhashajya.
With his head resting on his right hand and his legs extended, the statue depicts Buddha gazing out with open eyes, symbolizing his compassionate watch over all living beings.
From a distance, the grand statue appears as though Buddha is resting on the hillside.
It is the most giant Buddha statue in Bangladesh, with an imposing length of 100 feet, leaving visitors in awe upon first sight.
Officials recognize it as the largest in the country, despite some locals claiming it to be the largest in Asia.
The construction of this golden statue began in 2006, spearheaded by Shrimat Karunashree Bhikkhu, who initiated the project privately.
A skilled sculptor from Myanmar helped complete the work in 2009. Shrimat Bhikkhu himself contributed as an architect during the process.
Thousands of Cox’s Bazar tourists visit Ramu to witness this massive reclining Buddha. It has become one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the region, drawing crowds year-round.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
