Chittagong, Bangladesh's major port city, features beautiful Islamic architecture including the historic Shahi Jama Masjid and numerous Ottoman-influenced mosques that reflect centuries of Islamic maritime trade connections. The city has long served as a gateway for Islamic culture and scholarship in the Bengal region, with strong Sufi traditions and Islamic educational institutions. Chittagong's diverse Muslim community maintains rich Islamic heritage through traditional crafts, maritime Islamic culture, and vibrant religious observances that blend local Bengali customs with Islamic practices.