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Jaliardwip (Bengali: জালিয়ার দ্বীপ) is an island in Teknaf upazila, Chittagong division in south-eastern Bangladesh covering an area of 271.93 acres (1.1 km). It is an island on the Naf River which demarcates the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. 21.12 acres of land on the island belongs to the Forest Department. The location was designated as the site for Naf Tourism Park by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority. However, progress on the project has been suspended since 2023.

The region has been subject to regular operations by the Border Guard Bangladesh aimed at apprehending individuals involved in drug trafficking, particularly ya ba and methamphetamine.

References

1. ^ "নাফ নদীর মোহনায় জালিয়ার দ্বীপে তৈরি হবে পর্যটনকেন্দ্র" [Tourism center to be built on Jaliardwip at the mouth of Naf river]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
2. krishanfoundation (2022-01-29). "Coastal blue economy of Bangladesh". krishan Times | krishanfoundation.com. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
3. "Naf River". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
4. "Myanmar's objection halts work on Naf Tourism Park". Prothom Alo English. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
5. UNB, Dhaka (6 February 2016). "80,000 Yaba pills recovered in Teknaf". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
6. "BGB recovers drugs worth about Tk 26 crore from Teknaf". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
7. "জালিয়ার দ্বীপ এলাকা থেকে সাড়ে ২২ কোটি টাকার আইস উদ্ধার" [22 crore taka worth of ice seized in Jaliardwip area]. Samakal (in Bengali). 2022-01-18.

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Capital: Cox's Bazar
Upazilas	Chakaria Cox's Bazar Sadar Eidgaon Kutubdia Maheshkhali Ramu Teknaf Ukhia
Constituencies	Cox's Bazar-1 Cox's Bazar-2 Cox's Bazar-3 Cox's Bazar-4
Attractions and sites	Cox's Bazar Beach Cox's Bazar Stadium Dulahazara Safari Park Fasiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary Himchari National Park Inani Beach Kutubdia Gas Field Medhakachhapia National Park Nazirartek Mermaid Beach Resort Ramu Cantonment Sheikh Jamal Inani National Park Sheikh Kamal International Stadium Teknaf Beach Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary
History	Shah Shuja Hiram Cox March 2021 Rohingya refugee-camp fire Murder of Mohibullah
Inhabited areas	Balukhali Badarkhali Chhera Island Cox's Bazar Dulahazara Islamabad Maheshkhali Island Nayapara Nhilla Leda Ramu Sabrang Shahpari Island Sonadia Island St. Martin's Island Whykong
Educational institutions	Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre Cox's Bazar Government High School Cox's Bazar Medical College
Organisations	Cox's Bazar Development Authority International Marinelife Alliance Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner
Transport	Chittagong-Cox's Bazar line Cox's Bazar Airport Cox's Bazar railway station Cox's Bazar–Teknaf Marine Drive Naf River Shah Amanat Bridge

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