Nijhum Dwip
Noakhali · Island
Nijhum Dwip is a char that rose in the Meghna estuary south of Hatiya. It is now a national park…
November – March
Places to visit in Noakhali
Noakhali sits on the Meghna estuary, facing the Bay of Bengal. The mainland has the Gandhi Ashram and a Mughal-era mosque, while Nijhum Dwip, the deer island, lies to the south beyond Hatiya.
From Dhaka, buses take about 5 hours and the intercity train about 5 to 6 hours to reach Maijdee.
Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares
Known for: Buffalo-milk curd, Coconut and betel nut, Kholaja pitha
3 places to see
Bajra Shahi Mosque
Noakhali · Places of worship
This mosque with three domes stands at Bajra in Sonaimuri upazila. Zamindar Amanullah built it in…
October – March
Gandhi Ashram, Joyag
Noakhali · History and heritage
The ashram goes back to Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Joyag. Following the riots of 1946 he was then…
October – March
Businesses, home food and products in Noakhali district
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