It was remain abandoned until 1970. Large number of people began to come here because of river erosion in adjacent areas and migrated to the island as fresh settlers. At present about 15000 people live in Nijhum Dwip. The island produces vegetables in large quantities. Life in the island is hard and risky. Natural disaster ( mainly cyclone) is very common in this island. Recently several cyclone centre have been built here.
forest established by forest department and the most attrractive part of it, is a large number of spotted deer. Keora is the main tree in the forest created by forest department. which has fast growing roots holding the sandy land. The plant also uses for pillar to build houses, materials for making boats and agricultural implements, and fuel for domestic use. In 2001, it was declared by the government of Bangladesh as National Park. The park is rich in plant and animal life, as well as being home to plentiful bird-life, while hosting numerous migratory birds.
The main plant in this island Keora (or Kerfa) tree was chosen for its fast growing root system, which anchors itself into the sandy ground. The leaves of this hardy tree are the spotted deer’s favorite food, but most of the leaves are too high for the deer to reach. In an excellent example of how animals live in harmony together, the resident monkeys shake or pluck the leaves from the trees, dropping them where the deer can pick them up. Various species of animal that attract the visitors in Nijhum Dweep National Park and its off shores include Clawless Otter, Fishing Cat, Snakes, Tortoises, Turtles and Dolphins.
large portion of the island submergred during the high tide except agriculture and the living place of the people of island . The island also has huge inter-tidal mudflats and sand-flats, which are of utmost importance to resident and migratory water-fowl, and serves as the southern most stop-over for close to 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be globally critically endangered. Birding enthusiasts can look out for various species of Heron, Egret, Cormorant and Ibis, as well as Spotted Green Shank, Spotted Red Shank, Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Indian Skimmer.
Visiting Nijhum Dwip is a fascinating experience. A ride on a local motorboat or “water-taxi” is an unforgetable adventure. You cant imagine what pleasant surprise is waiting for you on Nijhum Dweep National Park, if you are yet to make plan to visit there. Discovering the living style on the island is a memorable experience.
