Char Bijoy
Native name: চর বিজয় | |
|---|---|
A view of Char Bijoy | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Administration | |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Patuakhali District |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | Bengali |
Char Bijoy (Bengali: চর বিজয়) is an island in Bangladesh, located in the Bay of Bengal, approximately 30 km off the coast of Kuakata in Patuakhali District. The island emerged naturally and is gradually increasing in size.[1][2][3]
Etymology
The island was identified by authorities in December 2017. In Bangladesh, December is celebrated as the month of victory, and the island was subsequently named "Char Bijoy" in reference to this.[4][5]
Geography
A char is an island formed by the continuous shifting of a river.[6] Char Bijoy features sandy beaches and low-lying land that emerges during low tide. The island is slowly becoming a permanent landmass over time.[7]
Flora and fauna
Char Bijoy hosts red crabs.[8] Efforts for afforestation and environmental management have been mentioned by local authorities.[9]
Tourism
Char Bijoy is gaining attention as a potential future hotspot for eco-tourism in Bangladesh.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "চর বিজয় নতুন সম্ভাবনার দ্বীপ". প্রতিদিনের সংবাদ. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "কুয়াকাটায় পর্যটনের নতুন সম্ভাবনা". সমকাল. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "চর বিজয়". পটুয়াখালী জেলা প্রশাসন. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Red crabs make Char Bijoy a fascinating travel destination". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Uddin, M Jasim (23 December 2017). "A piece of Bangladesh in the sea". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Shamsuddoha, Md.; Hossain, M. Shahadat; Shahjahan, Mohammad (2014). "Land availability for climate-displaced communities in Bangladesh". In Leckie, Scott (ed.). Land Solutions for Climate Displacement. Routledge. pp. 138–140. ISBN 978-0-203-76251-6. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "বঙ্গোপসাগরের বুকে অনন্য এক ভুবন 'চর বিজয়'". The Daily Inquilab. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "সেন্টমার্টিন নয়, এবার পর্যটকদের হৃদয়ে জায়গা করে নিচ্ছে 'চর বিজয়'". দৈনিক জনকণ্ঠ. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "চর বিজয়ে বনায়ন করছে বন বিভাগ". প্রথম আলো. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "ভ্রমণের নতুন স্পট 'আজব রাজ্য' চর বিজয়". Somoy TV. Retrieved 11 November 2025.