Sheikh Jamal Inani National Park, National park in Ukhia Upazila, Bangladesh
Inani National Park, formerly Sheikh Jamal Inani National Park, covers 7,085 hectares in the Inani reserved forest range of Ukhia Upazila, Cox's Bazar District. It was declared a national park on 9 July 2019 and is home to the Asian elephant.
The national park was established in 2019 and is named after a member of the family of Bangladesh's first president. This naming reflects the importance the state placed on protecting this forest area.
The park lies in the Inani reserved forest range of Ukhia Upazila, Cox's Bazar District, and was declared a national park on 9 July 2019. It was first named after Sheikh Jamal, second son of Bangladesh's first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; after the fall of the Hasina regime in 2024, his name was removed and the site is now called Inani National Park.
The best time to visit is during the dry season when trails are easier to walk and visibility is better. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and insect protection since the area is humid and thickly vegetated.
The park covers 7,085 hectares of the Inani reserved forest range in Ukhia Upazila, Cox's Bazar District, and is home to the Asian elephant. It was declared a national park on 9 July 2019 and named after Sheikh Jamal, second son of Bangladesh's first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; after the fall of the Hasina regime in 2024, Sheikh Jamal was removed from its name.
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