Sundarbans & Forest
Survey at Patharia forest begins after 103 years
Despite being declared a protected area in 1920, the Patharia Hills Reserve Forest in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar has never been surveyed, leading to multiple disputes and numerous instances of encroachment.
Borshijora Ecopark: A failed attempt to harness untapped ecotourism potential
To harness the untapped potential of ecotourism in the region, the Borshijora Ecopark was set up in 2006 across a vast expanse of natural reserve forest in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila.
Sundarbans: Crab fishing season begins
After a two-month hiatus during the breeding season of crabs, fishermen set sail once more in various rivers and canals of the Sundarbans to resume their crab catching activities.
25 acres of forest land recovered in Chattogram
The Forests Department recovered around 25 acres of forest land grabbed by an industrial group in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram, yesterday.
Trains to have 20kmph speed limit inside Lawachara
In the letter sent to the director general of Bangladesh Railway, the railway ministry asked for necessary measures to be taken to keep the speed limit of all trains running on this route below 20kmph to prevent the death of wildlife on the railway line on Lawachahra National Park and to ensure they can cross easily
Tiger census begins in the Sundarbans
Tiger census by using camera trapping method and by surveying creeks and rivers began in Sundarbans today under the 'Sundarban Tiger Conservation Project'.
Fishermen, visitors banned from Sundarbans
Fishermen and visitors have been banned from entering the Sundarbans for three months, starting today, for the smooth breeding of fish inside the forest’s rivers and canals.
Prohibited from logging Sundari tree trunks seized from pond in Bagerhat
The forest department has seized seven logs of Sundari tree, which is prohibited from logging, from a pond at Guatla village in Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat today (May 7, 2022).
Illegal current net leaves dolphin dead in Pashur river
A Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica; locally known as shushuk) dies due to use of illegal current net for fishing in Pashru river in Rampal upazila of Bagerhat.
Common Sand Boa rescued in Bogura
Locals have rescued a snake called “Common Sand Boa” or “rough-tailed Sand Boa” from a village in Bogura Sadar.
22 pythons hatched in Srimangal zoo
A total of 22 python eggs have been hatched in a zoo of Sreemangal upazila of Moulviabzar. A python which was rescued in Dinajpur 22 years ago laid 35 eggs at the zoo of Bangladesh Bonyo Prani Sheba Foundation last month and since then the eggs were kept with the mother python, our Moulvibazar correspondent reports.
Injured barking deer rescued in Chattogram
An injured barking deer has been rescued from Akbar Shah area of port city Chattogram. The deer was rescued from the locality.
UK study shows seal singing ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
Researchers in Scotland say gray seals can copy the sounds of human words and songs including “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
‘Red alert’ in Sundarbans against poaching
Forest officers issue a “red alert” in Sundarbans forest against poaching to protect wildlife for the overflow of tourists in Eid season.
Pygmy elephant found hurt in oil palm estate being nursed back to health
A juvenile pygmy elephant found injured in an oil palm plantation nearly two weeks ago is being treated by wildlife rangers and vets in Sabah's central Telupid district.
Sea dragons captivate visitors at California aquarium
At first glance, it looks like a branch of kelp, but then an eye moves among its leafy appendages, and ridges of tiny, translucent fins start to flutter, sending the creature gliding through the water like something from a fairy tale.
Crocodile Juliet lays 34 eggs in Karamjal
Juliet, the female crocodile of Karamjol Wildlife Rescue Center of Sundarban, lays 34 eggs.
All 32 Batagur baska babies hatch at Karamjal
All 32 eggs of Batagur baska, a critically endangered northern river terrapin, have hatched at Karamjal wildlife breeding centre in the Sundarbans in Bagerhat.