Hakaluki Haor
A large seasonal wetland in Moulvibazar and Sylhet.
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Maulvibazar district guideHakaluki Haor
A large seasonal wetland in Moulvibazar and Sylhet. It is in Maulvibazar district, Sylhet Division.
About Hakaluki Haor
Hakaluki Haor is one of the largest freshwater marshes in Asia and probably the largest in Bangladesh, covering about 181 km² across Moulvibazar (Barlekha, Kulaura and Juri) and Sylhet (Golapganj and Fenchuganj). It is bounded in part by the Kushiara River to the north and is fed by streams such as the Madhabchhara coming down from the hills.
Around 558 species of animals and birds have been recorded here, including several threatened ones. About 190,000 people live around it. The government has declared it an Ecologically Critical Area.
Sources: Wikipedia: Hakaluki Haor, Wikipedia: Madhabkunda Waterfall · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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- Nature
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- Maulvibazar, Sylhet
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What is Hakaluki Haor known for?
Hakaluki Haor is one of the largest freshwater marshes in Asia and probably the largest in Bangladesh, covering about 181 km² across Moulvibazar (Barlekha, Kulaura and Juri) and Sylhet (Golapganj and Fenchuganj). It is bounded in part by the Kushiara River to the north and is fed by streams such as the Madhabchhara coming down from the hills.
Where is Hakaluki Haor?
Hakaluki Haor is in Maulvibazar, Sylhet in Bangladesh.
What kind of place is Hakaluki Haor?
It is a Nature destination.
When is the best time to visit Hakaluki Haor?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.