Forest encroachment

Teletalk under fire for unauthorised tower work in Chattogram forest

Environment TCW Report -
Forest officials halted Teletalk’s tower project after discovering construction inside protected forestland, prompting concerns over land verification, regulatory compliance...

Bangladesh’s forests shrink under pressure from development and encroachment

Biodiversity TCW Report -
Legal disputes, protest actions and encroachment allegations point to growing pressure on protected forests central to Bangladesh’s biodiversity, climate...

Forest Dept reclaims 6 acres of protected land in Cox’s Bazar

Environment TCW Report -
Forest officials reclaimed six acres of protected land in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, demolished illegal structures, and closed an unlawful...

Illegal lead factory demolished inside Madhupur Sal forest

Environment TCW Report -
Bangladesh authorities demolished an illegal lead-processing factory inside Madhupur Sal forest, recovering encroached land and warning that toxic industrial...

Illegal power lines in Garo Hills threaten wildlife

Wildlife TCW Report -
Illegal electricity connections in Sherpur’s Garo Hills are accelerating forest encroachment and wildlife deaths, with more than 20 elephants...