Ramu Upazila: History
The area was called Rammabhumi and had various names over time, including Rangu, Ruhmi, Raahmi, Rameu, and Pamoa. Tibetan historian Lama Taranath noted Chittagong (Chattagram) was known as Rammabhumi during the Pala period. The Tripura history Rajmala and the Alamgirnama also mention names like Ramvu/Rambhu for Ramu.
Ramu and surrounding regions were once under Arakanese rule. According to local Rakhains, Dhanyawadi kings ruled from 3325 BC to 300 AD.
Fa Hien, a Chinese monk, traveled here through India (399–414 AD) collecting Buddhist texts and witnessing Buddhist practices.
A Buddha temple stands in Ramu today. It is believed Emperor Ashoka built a stupa there, as part of the 84,000 stupas he constructed worldwide, each with a Dharmachakra.
Islam's arrived in Ramu during the 14th century when Arab Muslim traders and preachers arrived in the region following the Mughal conquest of Chittagong.
During the First Anglo-Burmese War, a significant battle occurred in Ramu where a British detachment faced defeat from Burmese forces of approximately 4,000 troops.
In September 2012, Ramu experienced significant communal violence when several temples and homes were attacked and destroyed following the circulation of a controversial image on social media. The incident drew national and international attention to the region at that time.