Monpura is one of the famous nice island at Bhola in Bangladesh. Small Monpura island under charfashion subdistrict full of forest under forestry. The main attractions of monpura are Spotted deer, Monkey, python and lots of different kinds of Birds. The greens formed by the Forest Department about a decade ago and the natural beauty has turned coastal Monpura island into an attractive tourist places. Animals were also released at same time. During winter season, lots of foreign birds come to the islands. The main attractive feature of this Island is one can see both sunrise and sunset from here.
This Island has different historical importance from colonial times. About 600 years ago, Portuguese pirates used to take shelter in the Monpura island. When the Portugueses were left the island, people from Bhola, Laxmipur and Noakhali started living there. This island is also play role in British India. In 1800, the rebellious salt-producers attacked the head office of the Greek businessman Demotirus in South Shahbajpur and killed his employee Paliolgas. three hundred fourteen salt-producers were carrested at the order of District Magistrate Middleton. For that three hundred fifty salt-producers of this Island went elsewhere in 1818.
Bhola from Dhaka: Water way 193 miles
road way 325 miles
Steamer service is available from Dhaka
It's 16 hour journey from 5.00 pm to 9.00 am.
Limited accommodation facilities
You found here fresh sea food here
Migratory birds |
Monpura island |
Domestic animal |
Monpura island: Fisher man |
Monpura island |
Monpura island |
Monpura island |
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