Adequate information about resources of the Chittagong Hill Tracts is not available as geological surveys have never been completed. Limestone has been found in two places in Hill Tracts but on account of its inferior description its manufacture into lime has proven unprofitable. The existence of Gas has been reported from various places but no survey or feasibility has been done yet.

But still Chittagong Hill Tracts is enriched with some natural resources like forestry, water, bio-diversity etc. Trees of the forests of Chittagong Hill Tracts are Shegun, Gamari, Chapalish, Garjan, Arjun etc. The Chittagong Hill Tracts is the main source of Bamboo for the country. The forests of CHT are habitat for many species of animals, reptiles and amphibians.

Fishes of Kaptai Lake are famous for its taste. The region is criss-crossed by several rivers such as the Karnafuli, the Sangu, the Matamuhuri, the Feni etc.