Bangladesh is primarily a low-lying country. The main areas of elevation are the Chittagong Hills in the southeast. The Chittagong Hills, which are the only significant hill system in the country, contain at least seventy-five mountain peaks, which range in altitude approximately from above sea level. The highest point in the Chittagongs and Bangladesh is at at Saka Haphong in the Mowdok mountain range.

Saka Haphong

Saka Haphong is the Tripura tribal name which is the highest peak of Chittagong and Bangladesh. The peak is at an altitude of 1,064 meters (3,491 feet) and located at in the Mowdok mountain range on the border with Myanmar.

Zow Tlang/ Reang Haphong

Zow Tlang or Reang Haphong is a peak in the Mowdok range located at on the border with Myanmar. Its peak is at an altitude of . According to Bangla Trek, it is the second-highest peak in the country, though it has not yet been officially recognized by Bangladesh's government.

The local name comes from the Bawm language. The name 'Zow' refers to 'Mizo', a derivative of Mizoram in India. 'Tlang' means mountain in the Bwam language. The official name, 'Mowdok Mual', comes from American and Russian topographic maps.

Dumlong/ Msha Panji Haphong

In 2011, Wadud Mohosin Rubel alongside his three travel partners Asif Aminur Rashid, Nagib Meshkat and Abdul Haque have claimed the mountain, 'Dumlong/Msha Panji Haphong' to be the second highest mountain in Bangladesh on the basis of measurements made by their Garmin GPS. The height was found at 3,314 ft. (1,010 m). The location was recorded as 22°02′02.1″N 92°35′36.3″E, accurately matching the coordinates given by Google Earth.'Second highest hill' spotted by 4 Youths The Daily Star, 28 February 2011

A few months after this expedition, a team of Bangladeshi travelers led by Zaqiul Deep measured the height at 3,312 ft. (1,009 m). A third team also reached the summit later led by Fahim Hasan of BD Explorer. There is no doubt about the height of Dumlong but whether it is the second or third highest mountain in the country is yet to be confirmed. Nevertheless, it is indeed the highest peak of Rangamati Hill District and one of only three mountains measured at more than a thousand metres in height.

In 2014, several teams climbed the summit of Zow Tlang, and based on their readings, they surmised Dumlong is the third-highest mountain in Bangladesh.

Keokradong

Although sometimes incorrectly reported to be the highest point in Bangladesh at , recent SRTM data, GPS readings and Russian topographic mapping show that its true height is far less.

On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military proclaiming the altitude to be . Garmin GPS recorded at this location, a different team measured with accuracy by GPS,, Banglatrek.org. a measurement consistent with Russian topographic mapping and SRTM data. It is at . USGS and Russian mapping dispute the claim that this is the location correctly named Keokradong; they show Keokradong at an summit further north.

Maithaijama Haphong

Located at the south-eastern part of Chittagong hill tracts between the Bangladesh and India border, Maithaijama Haphong is the sixth-highest peak of Bangladesh. However it is not officially recognized according to the Bangladesh government. This peak is also the second-highest peak of Reng Tlang range after Dumlong. On 7 December 2014 Fahim Hasan from Dhaka, a member of an adventure team BD Explorer with the help of the local villagers summitted the peak of Maithai Jama Haphong and measured this height as by the Garmin GPS device for the very first time. Exact Geo location of the highest point was N 22°00.714', E 92°35.863'. The name "Maithai Jama Haphong" came from the Tripura language. which means, "Bad hilly place for vegetation." Stream (Jhiri) route to summit & view from the peak is extraordinary. Location: Bilaichori, Rangamati. Range: Reng Tlang Elevation: (GPS accuracy: 2 m +/-) Position: N 22°00.714', E 92°35.863' Measured by: BD Explorer

Thingdawlte Tlang

Thingdawlte Tlang is a significant peak of Bangladesh. This peak is the highest point of 'lawmbok Row' range and possible seventh-highest of the country. In December 2012 a local explorer Fahim Hasan of "BD Explorer" summitted the peak of Thingdawlte Tlang and measured the height for the first time, which is . GPS accuracy was (+/-). The name of the peak was collected by BD Explorer and confirmed by the local tribal people of Thingdawlte village. Few days later Zaqiul Deep of "Travelers Of Bangladesh" measured this peak as . The easiest route to summit this peak is to start from Ruma of Bandarban district. Nearest settlement is known as Thingdawlte (Bawm) village. This peak is named after this village. Location: Ruma, Bandarban Range: Lawmbok row Elevation: (GPS accuracy 3m +/-) [Possible seventh-highest peak of Bangladesh and highest point of lowmbok Row range] Geo position: N 21°54.611', E 092°35.380′ (21.910182, 92.589654) Measured by: BD Explorer

Mukhra Thuthai Haphong

Mukhra Thuthai Haphong is a significant border peak of Bangladesh, situated at the southernmost part of Belaichori of Rangamati Hill District. In April 2013, Fahim Hasan of BD Explorer summited and measured this peak for the first time. Highest elevation measured at . The name of the peak was collected by BD Explorer and confirmed by the local tribal people of local village. The name Mukhra Thuthai Haphong came from the Tripura language. Nearest settlement is known as Dhupanichora para. The easiest route to summit this peak is to start from Ruma of Bandarban district. Location: Belaichori, Rangamati Range: Reng Tlang Elevation: (GPS accuracy: (+/-) Position: N 21°58'51.87", E 92°36'12.88" Measured by: BD Explorer

Kapital Haphong

Kapital/Capital is a peak on the Politai range near Thaikeng para. This flat mountain top was once used as a hideout by a separatist group from Mizoram. They declared this mountaintop as their temporary capital of free and independent Mizoram, later moving to another location. The locals nevertheless still call this area the 'Kapital'. Location: Ruma, Bandarban Range: Politai range Elevation: Geo position: N 21°54'2.58", E 92°31'26.68"

Kreikung Taung

Kreikung Taung is a significant peak of Bangladesh. This peak is the second highest point of 'Lawmbok Row' range and possibly the eleventh-highest in the country. In December 2012, a local explorer Fahim Hasan of "BD Explorer" summitted the peak of Kreikung Taung and measured the height for the first time at . GPS accuracy was (+/-). The name of the peak was collected by BD Explorer and confirmed by the local tribal people of Thingdawlte village. The easiest route to summit this peak is to start from Ruma of Bandarban district. Nearest settlement is known as Thingdawlte (Bawm) village. Alternative name: Ngaramh Tlang (ন্যারা্ম্ ত্ল্যাং,বম); Kreikung Taung name originated from local Marma language. Bengali meaning: মাছ পাহাড় Location: Ruma, Bandarban Range: Lawmbok row Elevation: (GPS accuracy 2m +/-) [2nd-highest peak of Lowmbok row range] Geo location: N 21°55.563', E 092°34.827′ Measured by: BD Explorer

Sippi Ar-suang

Sippi Arsuang is located at N 22°11′03.43″ E 92°29′01.57″ with a height of ( accuracy). In US Army 1:250k topo map this peak is shown as Ramju Taung with a height of and in Russian 1:200k topo map it is shown as ., Banglatrek.org.

Taung Prai

Taung Prai, a dome-shaped mountain at Reng Tlang border range, is the most south-eastern border peak of Rangamati district. It is also the last major peak at Reng Tlang range inside the Bangladesh border. The view seen from the top is mind-blowing. Taung prai is a Marma word which means "Ulta pahar"(উল্টা পাহাড়). In 2013, 6 November, Fahim Hasan along with Saki Khan from Dhaka, members of local adventure group BD Explorer, summited the peak of Taung Prai and measured the peak as by a Garmin GPS device for the first time. Location: Belaichori, Rangamati Range: Reng Tlang Elevation: (GPS accuracy 3m+/-) Nearest village: Kes Pai (Khumi) Geo position: 21° 54.176'N 92° 37.611'E Measured by: BD Explorer

Tinmukh/Tinmatha pillar is a significant border pillar that marks the meeting point of three countries's borders; Bangladesh, Myanmar and India, located above a peak in between "Mukhra Thuthai Haphong" and "Laisra Haphong". Location: Belaichori, Rangamati Range: Reng Tlang Elevation: (GPS accuracy 2m +/-) Geo position: N21 58.474 E92 36.440

Tazing Dong

Another peak that is sometimes incorrectly claimed to be the peak of Bangladesh is Tazing Dong (sometimes spelled as Tahjingdong, and also known as Bijoy). It has incorrectly been claimed to be , however neither Russian topographic mapping nor SRTM data show anything in the area exceeding .

There are three peaks in that area known as Thajindong (Lungphe Taung in US army 1:250K topo map and Russian 1:200k topo map). A local trekker team measured the highest two peaks and found the middle one (N 21° 49' 16.20" - E 92° 32' 11.61") is ( accuracy), and higher than the other peak which was at N 21° 48' 58.17" - E 92° 31' 49.87" with 829m (accuracy 3m) measured height., Banglatrek.org. A different measurement done by another team using Garmin GPS shows the height of the other peak as 829.66m with 3m accuracy., Banglatrek.org.

List of peaks above

Rank Peak Name Elevation Location Notes1Saka Haphong 3,465 ft (1056.132 meters) Thanchi, Bandarban Unofficially the highest peak of Bangladesh. 1st summit by English adventurer Ginge Fullen in 2006.2Zow Tlang Thanchi, Bandarban This peak was first summitted in 2005 by two Bangladeshi adventurers, Subrata Das Nitish and Bijoy Shankar Kar.3Dumlong Belaichori, Rangamati Highest peak in Rangamati. Elevation measured during the summit expedition by Nature Adventure Club in 2011.4Aiyang Tlang Thanchi, Bandarban Elevation measured using GPS in November, 20195 Jogi Haphong Thanchi, Bandarban 1st summited in 2012.6Keokradong Ruma, Bandarban Most popular trekking route in Bangladesh.7Maithai jama Haphong Belaichori, Rangamati Elevation measured during the summit expedition by BD Explorer in 2014.8Thingdawl Te Tlang Ruma, Bandarban Highest peak of Lowmbok row range. Elevation measured during the summit expedition by BD Explorer in 2012.9Mukhra Thuthai haphong Belaichori, Rangamati Elevation measured during the summit expedition by BD Explorer in 2013.10 Haja chora Haphong Thanchi, Bandarban Elevation measured during the survey expedition'14-15 by 'D'-Way Expeditors.11 Kopital Ruma, Bandarban This flat mountain top once used as a hide out place by separatist group from Mizoram.12 Kreikung Taung/Ngaramh Tlang Ruma, Bandarban Elevation measured during the summit expedition by BD Explorer in 2012.13 Rang Tlang/Bortholi Pahar/Khum Haphong measuredBelaichori, Rangamati Elevation measured during the survey expedition'14-15 by 'D'-Way Expeditors.14 Sippi Arsuang Rowangchori, Bandarban Elevation 1st measured during the summit expedition by Nature Adventure Club in 2008.15 Nasai Hum Thanchi, Bandarban Most south-east corner peak of Bangladesh. Elevation measured during the joint expedition of maran source by D-way expeditors & Nature Adventure Club in 2011.

See also List of waterfalls in Bangladesh

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