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A walk in the Singra National Park

On the occasion of World Tourism Day tomorrow (27 September), consider paying this park a visit
A walk in the Singra National Park

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Syed Zakir Hossain
26 September, 2024, 08:25 pm
Last modified: 26 September, 2024, 08:32 pm

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A walk in the Singra National Park

On the occasion of World Tourism Day tomorrow (27 September), consider paying this park a visit

Syed Zakir Hossain
26 September, 2024, 08:25 pm
Last modified: 26 September, 2024, 08:32 pm

The photos were taken on Saturday (21 September). Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
The photos were taken on Saturday (21 September). Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The Singra National Park, a protected forest area in ​​Bangladesh, is located in Dinajpur.

Locally known as Singra Shalban, the area has the Narta river flowing through.

The photos were taken on Saturday (21 September). Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
The photos were taken on Saturday (21 September). Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The area was declared a national park by the Forest Department on 10 October 2010 with the objective of improving the natural environment, conservation of wildlife and development of tourism facilities.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day tomorrow (27 September), consider paying this park a visit. 

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Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

In winter, the park meets a large number of tourists. 

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Its scenic beauty is further complimented by by deciduous trees.

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

At some point, the forest was home to various species of wild animals including tigers and nilgai.

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Due to the persistent destruction of forest lands and increasing population in surrounding areas, the animals started disappearing from this forest land.

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

At present, various species of birds and insects, including rabbits, foxes, and snakes, can be seen in the forest. 

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

If you start from Dhaka, you will find Dinajpur, which is 40km north of the city by road and 15km from Birganj upazila. Its located in the distrcit's Bhognagar Union. 

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The forest land covers a total of 355 hectares while the national park covers 305.69 hectares.

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