Hatia Islands

Type: Island

Contributed By: Nayeem ,Afroza

Brief

Hatia Islands, cluster of islands situated in the Meghna estuary of the Padma River (Ganges [Ganga] River) delta, southeastern Bangladesh. The largest of these, South Hatia Island, is a low-lying land mass about 23 miles (37 km) long and 4–8 miles (6.5–13 km) wide. Only partially protected by embankments from sea incursions, it frequently is subject to cyclones and destructive ocean waves. To the north-west, another large island of the Hatia group divides the Meghna River into two arms, the Shahbazpur River to the west and the Hatia River to the east. Smaller islands of the group lie to the west of South Hatia Island in the Shahbazpur River. The larger of the Hatia Islands are connected by ferry with the mainland.

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How to go

After reaching at Noakhali district, go to chairman ghat by CNG or bus then use boat or other means of communication such as C-track to reach that Island.

How To Reach: Noakhali District

Noakhali, a traveler’s unique destination, is located in the South-Eastern part of Bangladesh. On the north, the beautiful district is bounded by Comilla, the Mehgna River. On its south, resides the Meghna River and The Bay of Bengal. While Feni and Chittagong districts lie on the east, Lakshmipur and the Bhola districts are located on the west side.

By Road

Dhaka and Noakhali districts are linked by road. You can take bus from Dhaka to reach Noakhali. Some of the bus services are listed below for your assistance.

1. Ekushey Paribahan
Contact: 01678047382
Departure: Mirpur- 6:00 am; Jigatola- 6:30 am; Sayedabad- 7 and 7:30 am

2. Bilash
Contact: 01712693836
Counter: TT Para, Sayedabad

3. VIP
Contact: 01819120623
Counter: TT Para, Sayedabad
Time: 6:30 am to 9 am

4. Shahi
Contact: 01913628038
Departure: Mirpur- 4:40 am; Jhigatola- 5:40 am; Sayedabad- 6:40 am and 7:40 am

Where to Stay

Some places to stay in Noakhali are listed below for your assistance.

1. Pubali Hotel
Address: Main road (Paurakalyan High School), Maijadi Court, Noakhali
Contact: 0321-61257

2. Hotel Al Morshed
Address: Main road (Jame Masjid turn), Maijadi Court, Noakhali
Contact: 0321-62173

3. Hotel Rafsan
Address: Main road, Maijadi Court, Noakhali
Contact: 0321-61395

4. Noakhali Circuit House
Address: Noakhali Sadar Upazila
Phone: 0321-621510

5. Zila Parishad Dak Bungalow
Address: Sonapur, Noakhali
Phone: 0321-62296

Eating Facilities

Referred to where to eat in Noakhali district, click here

Map

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সোনাকাটা নামে পরিচিত সোনারচরের অবস্থান ভোলা জেলা থেকে ৩২ কিলোমিটার দূরে বঙ্গোপসাগরের দক্ষিন আমতলীতে। সবুজে ঘেরা সোনার চরের রয়েছে নিজস্ব এক সৌন্দর্য। এখানে আপনি সাগরে গোসল করতে পারবেন আবার সূর্যোদয় এবং সূর্যাস্তের অপূর্ব দৃশ্য প্রত্যক্ষ করতে পারবেন। এখানকার সৈকতে যেতে হলে আপনাকে সবুজে ঘেরা বনের মধ্যে দিয়ে যেতে হবে। এখানে রয়েছে নিশানাবাড়িয়া এবং সখিনার বন, বনবিভাগের দুটি অফিস এবং একটি ইকো পার্ক।

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Initially Nijhum Dwip or Nijhum Island was known as Char Osman, after the name of a brave settler Osman who established the first settlement with his buffalo & cattle. Later the government's high officials have changed that name. But still in documents, the island is known as Char Osman. This island is an ideal place for tourists, especially during the winter.

A cluster of islands (mainly, Ballar Char, Kamlar Char, Char Osman and Char Muri) emerged in the early 1950s as an alluvium in the shallow estuary of the Bay of Bengal on the south of Noakhali. These new sandbanks first drew the notice of a group of fishermen, who named it Baular Char (literally, the alluvium of sand) later transformed into Ballar Char. Occupying an area of 14,050 acres the island situated between 21 0 1 / to 22 0 6 /north latitude and 90 0 3 / to 91 0 4 / east longitude.

Migratory Birds in Nijhum Dwip: During winter, thousands of migratory birds flock in to island. The fishermen use the airy and sunny land as an ideal place for drying their catches from the sea. Sometimes many of them also construct straw huts on the island as seasonal residences.

In 1974 the Forest Department took an afforestation program for a duration of twenty years in the north side of the island. Covering an area of nine thousand acres, it has now developed into a deep forest with a variety of plant species. Among the trees Keora is much seen. Besides this Gewa, Kankra, Bain, Babul, Karamja, Pashur and many other species are seen.

On 8 April 2001 the government declared the 40390 acres of forest of Jahajmara range including 9550 acres of forest land on Nijhum Dwip as a National Park for the protection and development of the biodiversity of the forest. But in practice, there a very lazy appearance of that declaration.

It was named 'Nijhum Dwip' by former Minister Amirul Islam Kalam in 1979 observing its isolation and mild nature.

The Opportunity of Deer watching if you stay at Nijhum Resort: At very early morning, a deer which was survived a flood in Nijhum resort area; comes at Nijhum resort everyday.You can feed it with your own hand.

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নিঝুম দ্বীপে সর্বপ্রথম মহিষ ও গবাদিপশু নিয়ে বসতি স্থাপনকারী সাহসী জনৈক ওসমানের নামে এই দ্বীপের নাম ছিল চর ওসমান। পরবর্তীতে সরকারের উচ্চপদে আসীন কর্মকর্তারা এই দ্বীপের নাম পরিবর্তন করেন। তবে, এখনও নথিপত্রে নিঝুম দ্বীপ চর ওসমান নামেই পরিচিত। পর্যটকদের বেড়ানোর জন্য (বিশেষ করে শীতকালে) এই দ্বীপটি একটি আদর্শ স্থান।

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Moheskhali is an Island located by the coast of Cox's Bazar. The area of island is 268 square kilometers. There are beautiful hills in the island. There are temples and Buddhist Pagodas to visit on the island as well as the shrine of Adinath. The fishing villages are good places to see how local fishermen live.

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Dhal Char is an island located at the south of Bhola District in Bangladesh. It is a Union under Monpura Thana of Bhola. Dal Char is surrounded by the river Meghna. The east part of the island is decreasing day by day because of river bank erosion. The island is marked as one of the most vulnerable areas for natural disaster. The population is approximately 13000 of which 5000 are floating people and 1500 are households.

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{:}{:bn}ভোলা জেলার মনপুরা থানার একটি ইউনিয়ন হল ঢালচর। মেঘনা নদীদ্বারা পরিবেষ্টিত এই দ্বীপের পূর্বপ্রান্ত ভাঙ্গনের কারনে দিন দিন বিলীন হওয়ার পথে। প্রায় ১৩০০০ মানুষ অধ্যুষিত এই দ্বীপটি প্রাকৃতিক বিপর্যয়ের মারাত্মক শিকার হয়েছে। এই স্পটটি সম্পর্কে আমাদের আরো বিস্তারিত তথ্যের প্রয়োজন। যদি আপনাদের কাছে আরো তথ্য ও ছবি থাকে তাহলে আমাদের ওয়েবসাইটে যোগ করতে পারেন। তথ্য প্রদানকারী হিসেবে আপনার নাম প্রকাশ করা হবে।{:} ) )

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