Wednesday, November 12, 2014


Bangladesh is noted partly for its flora and fauna. The tourism in Bangladesh is also centers around its natural spots. Nijhum Dwip (Tranquil Island) is one of the best tourist spots in Bangladesh. Although it is called an island, basically it is an alluvium. It is located at Hatiya upazila under Noakhali district.

Nijhum Dwip (Tranquil Island)

This magnificent island is about 14,050 acres, which emerged in 1950. Nijhum Dwip is formed of a group of alluviums namely Ballar Char, Kamlar Char, Char Osman, and Char Muri.

Bangladesh Forest Department started its forestation project in Nijhum Dwip in the 1970s. Initially they released eight spotted deer as an experiment. At present this island is a sanctuary for spotted deer. There are also many different species of birds live in this island. The majority of trees in this island are the Keora trees, which were planted by the Forest Department.  In the year 2001, the government of Bangladesh declared Nijhum Dwip forests as National Park. During the winter season this island becomes the sanctuary for loads of migratory birds.

Nijhum Dwip is a large polymeric island having 9 clusters of villages. It drowns under water during the high tide and re-emerges during the low tide. To communicate with the other villages, the inmates of Nijhum Dwiphave to depend upon the mercy of the tides. To go to Dhaka they need to start for Hatiya by trawler after 9 a.m., when tide is higher. The trawler reaches Hatiya approximately after 2-3 hours. Then they can start for Dhaka from Hatiya by launch.

Nijhum Dwip has vacation resort for tourists, where there is facility of water and electricity supplied by the generator. There are also local restaurants for foods. All in all, it is a ready spot for tourists and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty in a calm and tranquil environment.

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