DAKHIN SHAHBAZPUR ISLAND

island located in the Meghna River estuary, south-central Bangladesh. The island, 43 miles (69 km) long and 1015 miles (1624 km) wide, is separated from Hatia Island (east) by the Shahbazpur River, which is an arm of the Meghna River delta, and from the mainland (west) by the Tetulia River. The island is formed of silt brought down by the Meghna River, the strong spring tide (called the bore) of which impinges on the east and floods the watercourses and creeks. The island is often hit by severe cyclones and storm waves. It is connected by steamer service to the mainland.