Nijhum Dwip National Park, National park in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh

Nijhum Dwip National Park spreads across several islands with dense mangrove forests, sandy beaches, mudflats, and other coastal habitats. The landscape shifts between thick woodland areas and open wetlands that emerge during low tide.

The government established this protected area in 2001 under the Wildlife Act of 1974, completing two decades of tree-planting efforts. These reforestation programs transformed the islands before they received official protection.

Local fishing communities use designated areas to dry their daily catch while building temporary shelters from natural materials like straw. These practices have shaped island life for generations and remain visible throughout the park today.

Access to the park requires multiple transportation methods and boat journeys that depend on weather conditions and tides. Allow extra time for travel and check local conditions before planning your visit.

The park holds the world's largest population of Indian skimmer birds, and more than 100 species of migratory and resident birds have been recorded there. Globally threatened species such as spoon-billed sandpipers, Asian dowitchers and Nordmann's greenshanks are seen on its water bodies.