Sundarbans

Sundarbans Day: Deer poaching surges in the Sundarbans

Illegal deer hunting has surged in the Sundarbans, threatening the delicate ecosystem of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

Why leave Bangladesh? Best places to ring in the new year locally

New Year’s Eve in Bangladesh offers diverse experiences, from the beach tranquillity of Cox's Bazar to Rangamati's vibrant hills, Sundarbans' peaceful silence, Sylhet's serene tea gardens, and Dhaka's energetic celebrations, ensuring memorable moments for all.

New ‘Ityadi’ episode to feature Mongla Seaport

The popular television magazine show “Ityadi” has taken its latest episode to the scenic Mongla Seaport in Bagerhat, marking yet another special location for its ever-intriguing productions. As with past episodes, this one promises to blend cultural and historical storytelling with entertainment, airing on BTV and BTV World right after the 8:00pm news tonight.

Number of tigers in Sundarbans rises to 125

The tiger population in the Sundarbans has increased by 11 since the last survey in 2018

Plastic Pollution invades the Sundarbans

A group of primates wrestled with a plastic bag caught in the tangled roots of a mangrove tree. Their screeches echoed through the dense forest as they tore at the flimsy material, desperate for the scraps of food trapped inside.

Sundarbans: no time to heal between cyclones

In 2007, Cyclone Sidr ripped through the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. The forest took the brunt of the storm, saving human lives by slowing down its destructive force.

Cyclone Remal / Sundarbans saves Bangladesh but pays a heavy price

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s “silent protector”, the shield and first line of defense against natural disasters, has once again safeguarded the nation from a cyclone -- Remal.

Sundarbans takes care of us, but who will take care of it?

Mangrove forest took a hit from Cyclone Remal but managed to do its job

Sundarbans: Bangladesh's shield against cyclones

The coastline of Bangladesh has been hammered by cyclones over and over since time immemorial

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

7 most beautiful forests around the world

If you are planning an adventurous retreat in the woods, here are seven most beautiful forests around the world.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

Tiger visits forest office in Sundarbans

Once again, a wild tiger has been seen roaming leisurely on the premises of a forest department office in the Sundarbans. 

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Bagh Bidhoba

Sonamoni! No prefix, no suffix, that is her name. It signifies the golden pearl of the eye.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

‘In the Forest of the Night’: Sundarban’s beauty reinterpreted

Jasmin’s fascinating art work in this exhibition displays the rich colours of the flora of the lush mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, located in the Bay of Bengal.

March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023

Making Khulna a green and fair climate city

We can make the southwestern part of Bangladesh one of the world's foremost places to implement nature-based solutions (NbS).

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

The books you will meet at Dhaka Art Summit 2023

For those who are especially interested in literature in book form, the first two floors of the exhibition hold treasures. 

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

Revisiting German and Bengali folklore in ‘Myth Bridge’

Here, Rapunzel, Hercules, Bon Bibi, and King Solomon might be having a gala time over tea, or fighting their own battles.

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

Tiger census: installation of cameras begins in Sundarbans

The Forest Department has started setting up a total of 1,330 cameras at 665 spots in the Sundarbans to count tigers, deer and pigs.

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Top 5 travel destinations to visit during a monsoon Eid in Bangladesh

Here are the top five travel destinations for you to consider this Eid ul Fitr.

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Eid holiday of Sundarbans forest employees cancelled

Forest Department has cancelled the Eid holiday of its staff, including the officials and rangers, working in the Sundarbans.