Maheshkhali island: A Unique Fusion of Hill and Culture

Among the most beautiful islands in Bangladesh to visit during leisure or vacation is Maheshkhali. The southwest sides of Maheshkhali are bordered by the Bay of Bengal.

On the east, the Maheshkhali Channel separates the island from the mainland Cox’s Bazar. Maheshkhali lies just across a 7-kilometer channel from Cox’s Bazar Sadar.

During low tide, a bridge made of boats is built over the mud for walking, which leads to the Maheshkhali jetty.

Life here follows the rhythm of the tides. Whether it’s fishing trawlers or passenger boats, the Maheshkhali jetty remains busy and lively throughout both high and low tides with the daily hustle of sea-dependent locals.

In the salty waters of the tide, a coastal green belt has formed, protecting the island from storms and tidal surges.

The only thing that sets Maheshkhali apart from other islands in Bangladesh is its unique geological features. The creation of this island is credited to an earthquake.

About 450 years ago, Maheshkhali was still part of the mainland of Bangladesh. A massive earthquake in 1569 turned it into an island.