Where hills, rivers, and llfe flow together — Lama, Bandarban

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24 Jan, 2026, 05:01 pm
Last Modified 24 Jan, 2026, 05:07 pm

Lama is a place where time slows down. Mountains breathe quietly, rivers carry stories, and life flows gently with nature. These photos capture the simple beauty of the land, the warmth of its people, and the calm rhythm of everyday life.

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Lama’s true beauty is best enjoyed from these hilltop cottages. In winter, fog often hides the view until afternoon, but sitting there and watching the hills slowly appear is part of the magic. Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi

The cutest little resident of Lama, curled up and cozy on a foggy winter morning.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
Lama’s true beauty is best enjoyed from these hilltop cottages. In winter, fog often hides the view until afternoon, but sitting there and watching the hills slowly appear is part of the magic.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
The mountains sit quietly above the Mata Muhuri river valley. Tourists trek down the hills, drawn by curiosity and the call of the water.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
Layer after layer of mountains roll into the distance like sea waves, radiating calmness despite its monstrous size.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
For locals here, the river and mountain have always been home.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
People from different parts of the country travel from far and wide to experience this beauty.


Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
Balancing on floating logs, a local man ties them together with practiced hands. The river supports his work, as it always has.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
Riding the boat further along the river brings Minjhiri Para to view. Only 41 Marma families live here with boats as their only connection to the outside world.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
People here depend mainly on farming and jhum cultivation for their livelihood.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi
As the day slowly settles, Lama remains unchanged in its quiet way. Life here moves with the river, rests in the hills, and continues through simple routines passed down over time.

Photo: Md. Nurul Ahsan Mahi

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