The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name
from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1799), an officer of theBritish East India Company. Cox was appointed Superintendent
of Palongkee outpost after Warren Hastings became Governor of Bengal. Captain Cox was specially mobilised to
deal with a century-long conflict between Arakan refugees and local Rakhains.
He embarked upon the task of rehabilitating refugees in the area and made
significant progress. Captain Cox died in 1799 before he could finish his work.
To commemorate his role in rehabilitation work, a market was established and
named Cox's Bazar ("Cox's Market") after him.
Picture Source: Internet
Picture Source: Collected from Internet
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