The authorities have reopened the Sundarbans, the mangrove forest for tourists, fishermen and wood collectors after a three-month closure, reports UNB.
On the first day of reopening, 75 tourists were allowed to enter the forest by ship around 12 am to experience tranquility and beauty of the forest, said Majharul Haque, joint general secretary of Sundarbans Tour Operators.
Another ship with 40 artistes entered the Sundarbans on Thursday.
According to the forest department, six more ships with 250 visitors are set to enter the forest on Friday.
The Forest Department imposed the three-month ban on tourists and the fishermen from June 1 to August 31 in the Sundarbans.
The closure was enforced to ensure safe breeding of many wild animals.
The entrance of visitors from home and abroad, fishermen, wood and honey collectors remained restricted during this ban period. Moreover, no boats and ships were allowed to move in the rivers.
Some wood collectors (Bawal) and honey collectors (Mowal) entered the Sundarbans Thursday after taking pass from the Forest Department.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
