Nawabganj National Park
National park in Dinajpur district, Bangladesh
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Nawabganj National Park (Bengali: নবাবগঞ্জ জাতীয় উদ্যান) is an IUCN Category IV national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh.[1] The park is located about one kilometer northwest of Nawabganj Upazila Sadar under Dinajpur District.[1]
| Nawabganj National Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Nawabganj National Park | |
| Location | Nawabganj, Dinajpur District, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 25.43192°N 89.05960°E |
| Area | 517.61 ha (1,279.0 acres) |
| Established | 24 October 2010 |
The park encompasses the Jagannathpur, Harilakhur, Bara Jalalpur, Alokdhuti, Tarpanghat, Rasulpur and Khatkhatia Kristapur areas of Nawabganj forest.[2] The dominant floras are teak and Shorea robusta (sal trees);[2] it is known locally as Nawabganj Shal Bagaan[3] or "Shalban Garden".[4] There are also Gmelina arborea, Eucalyptus regnans, Syzygium cumini, Acacia auriculiformis and a few types of Orchidaceae.[2] Wild animals include Bengal fox, jungle cat, fishing cat and snakes.
The park was officially declared a national park by the government of Bangladesh on 24 October 2010 for the purpose of conservation of flora, fauna, and nature and the development of tourism facilities.[1][4][5] It covers an area of 517.61 hectares.[1][5]
