Poaching threatens the Sundarbans' survival
Poaching threatens the Sundarbans' survival

The trend of deer poaching in the Sundarbans has surged this winter. With most areas of the forest being dry, poachers are laying traps to hunt deer. Despite occasional raids resulting in the seizure of deer meat, heads, skins, and traps, illegal hunting has not stopped. However, forest...

Sundarbans lack dedicated 'Master Plan' even after 53 years
Sundarbans lack dedicated 'Master Plan' even after 53 years

More than five decades after Bangladeshs independence, the Sundarbans, the worlds largest mangrove forest, remains without a dedicated master plan. Stakeholders in the tourism sector are calling for an integrated ecotourism master plan to ensure the sustainable development and conservation of the...