Manpura Island

Manpura Island is an island in the northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh, at the mouth of the Meghna river. The island has an area of 373 km2. Other major offshore islands of this region are Bhola Island (which is the largest) and Hatia Island. All of these islands are densely populated.

Cultural significance

A recent movie named Manpura with a background of this island has been very popular. The songs of this movie are sung by many a people nowadays.

Coordinates: 22°18′N 90°58′E / 22.300°N 90.967°E / 22.300; 90.967

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