Shahpuree Island is one of the nearest islands of Teknaf, the southernmost part of Teknaf of Bangladesh. It is also known as Shahpori, Shah Parir, Shapura, or Shinmabyu Island. The Island is located at the side of Teknaf (Left) and on the border (Right) of Myanmar. There are many stories about the name of Shahpuree Island. According to some people, it was named after Shah Shuja’s wife Parivanu and Shah Shuja. According to another, the name of the island was named after Shah Farid Awaliya. On the other hand, Shaifir, a character, one of the eighteenth-century poets of Saifid Khan’s Hanifa and Koirrapi poetry. Many people comment on the name of the island named Shahpori, the daughter of the queen of Rokham. The population of this island is 40 thousand. Their main occupation is fishing and salt cultivation.
Shahpuree Island is one of the nearest islands of Teknaf, the southernmost part of Teknaf of Bangladesh. It is also known as Shahpori, Shah Parir, Shapura, or Shinmabyu Island. The Island is located at the side of Teknaf (Left) and on the border (Right) of Myanmar. There are many stories about the name of Shahpuree Island. According to some people, it was named after Shah Shuja’s wife Parivanu and Shah Shuja. According to another, the name of the island was named after Shah Farid Awaliya. On the other hand, Shaifir, a character, one of the eighteenth-century poets of Saifid Khan’s Hanifa and Koirrapi poetry. Many people comment on the name of the island named Shahpori, the daughter of the queen of Rokham. The population of this island is 40 thousand. Their main occupation is fishing and salt cultivation.

If you want to visit Shapuree Island, you have to come to Teknaf from Cox’s Bazar. It is nearly 89 KM. Then from Teknaf, it is nearly 13.70 KM. Though it is not so easy to go to Shapuree Island, the road is not good in condition. During the winter season, you will find Auto Rickshaw for going Shapuree Island from the Shapuree Ghat. In the summer, you have to go by engine boat.

There are three sea beaches in Shapuree Island. From here you can see Mungdü Province of Myanmar. Hopefully, you could see St. Martins Island very closely from here. There is one BGB camp and watch tower as well. For watching the lifestyle of sea fisherman, this is the perfect place. You will see the salt cultivated area.