Sundarbans

Renewable energy key to building a climate-resilient future, say speakers in Mongla

At a World Environment Day rally in Mongla, speakers called for accelerated renewable energy adoption, warning that fossil fuel...

Sundarbans restoration and blue carbon finance key to climate resilience

The Sundarbans offers a vital pathway for climate resilience through mangrove restoration, biodiversity conservation, and blue carbon finance, supporting...

Six fishermen abducted in Sundarbans as pirates demand ransom

Suspected forest pirates abducted six fishermen in the Sundarbans, demanding ransom and threatening execution, while families await their return...

Bangladesh closes Sundarbans for three months amid livelihood concerns

Bangladesh has closed the Sundarbans for three months to protect wildlife and breeding habitats, but the move has intensified...

Coast Guard rescues 21 hostages from Sundarbans bandit groups

Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 21 hostage fishermen from notorious Sundarbans bandit groups during Operation Mangrove Shield, recovering firearms and...

Sundarbans fisherman killed in shooting; case, countercase spark protests

A fisherman’s death in the Sundarbans has triggered protests, legal battles and renewed debate over conservation conflicts, corruption allegations...

Biodiversity fair held in Bangladesh coastal town to mark Global Day

A biodiversity fair in Bangladesh’s coastal Satkhira district brought together communities, activists and students to promote Sundarbans conservation, local...

Sundarbans conservation needs community role: Minister Mintoo

Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo urged community-led conservation in the Sundarbans, highlighting climate threats, biodiversity loss and the need...

Pair of deer rescued from Barguna villages released into Sundarbans

Two deer rescued from separate villages in Barguna’s Patharghata were treated by forest officials and released into the Sundarbans...

Forest drives help wildlife return to Sundarbans as poaching declines, say officials

Coordinated anti-poaching drives, tighter surveillance and reduced poison fishing have increased sightings of tigers, deer and birds across the...

Honey collector injured in tiger attack in Sundarbans

A honey collector was seriously injured in an alleged tiger attack in the Sundarbans while searching for honey, highlighting...

Piracy fears halve Sundarbans honey harvest in Bangladesh

Renewed piracy fears in the Sundarbans have halved honey collection, deterring mouals from entering forests and deepening economic hardship...