Nawabganj National Park, Nature reserve and national park in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

Nawabganj National Park is a protected forest area covering approximately 517 hectares in Dinajpur, where teak and sal trees grow alongside many orchid species. The mix of plants provides habitat for a range of wildlife that makes this forest its home.

The park received its official designation in October 2010 when the government established it as a protected area to safeguard local ecosystems. This decision marked an important turning point for the forest and the creatures that depend on it.

The forest is known locally as Nawabganj Shal Bagaan, named after the sal trees that dominate much of the landscape and shape how people connect with the land. Residents have their own relationship with this place, built on generations of knowledge about the plants and animals that live here.

The park entrance lies about one kilometre northwest of Nawabganj Upazila Sadar, close to the town edge. The forest is known locally as Nawabganj Shal Bagaan. Bengal foxes are rarely seen before dusk, so late afternoon gives the best chance of spotting one.

Ashura Bill, a wetland beside the park, yields around 120 metric tons of fish in season, including eight threatened species such as red khailsha. Its boal and pabda are prized for their taste, and the catch supports local fishers.