Shah Porir Dwip
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Shapuree, Shahpori, Shah Parir, Shapura, or Shinmabyu Island (Bengali:শাহপরী দ্বীপ,romanized:Sahapari Dwip; Burmese:ရှင်မဖြူကျွန်း) is an island in Bangladesh at the mouth of the Naf River, a maritime-boundary between Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Etymology
According to some, the island was named by combining the name of Shah Shuja’s title "Shah" and his wife Pari Banu’s name "Pari".
Geography
The island forms an extension of the peninsula of Teknaf Upazila.
History
Historically, the island was claimed by the British during the First Anglo-Burmese War.
Recently, it has often been the landing place for boatloads of refugees crossing the Naf River from Myanmar, attempting to reach Bangladesh, as well as Bangladeshi border guards pushing the refugees attempting a crossing back into Myanmar.
External links
- Khan, Nasir (2012). . In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Seconded.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. - Map of Teknaf Upazila, showing "Shah-Parir Island"
20°46′03″N 92°20′02″E/20.7674°N 92.3340°E/ 20.7674; 92.3340