Chhatak

(This article is about the town of Chhatak. For the full area or upazila of Chhatak, see Chhatak Upazila.) Chhatak (formerly known as Chhatir Bazaar) (Pronounced 'Sa-thokh') is a town in northeastern Bangladesh, on the Surma River, Sunamganj district, Sylhet Division. It has a population of 34,498 and an area of 9.24 km². Chhatak expanded rapidly following the discovery of a natural gas field nearby in 1959. As well as the work generated in extracting gas, the town also has a number of industries powered by natural gas, including the largest cement plant in Bangladesh

Chhatak

(This article is about the town of Chhatak. For the full area or upazila of Chhatak, see Chhatak Upazila.) Chhatak (formerly known as Chhatir Bazaar) (Pronounced 'Sa-thokh') is a town in northeastern Bangladesh, on the Surma River, Sunamganj district, Sylhet Division. It has a population of 34,498 and an area of 9.24 km². Chhatak expanded rapidly following the discovery of a natural gas field nearby in 1959. As well as the work generated in extracting gas, the town also has a number of industries powered by natural gas, including the largest cement plant in Bangladesh