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.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
30 December 2024, 09:31 AM

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.
29 November 2024, 05:13 AM

Number of tigers in Sundarbans rises to 125

The tiger population in the Sundarbans has increased by 11 since the last survey in 2018
8 October 2024, 07:58 AM

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.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM

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
28 May 2024, 13:19 PM

Sundarbans: Bangladesh's shield against cyclones

The coastline of Bangladesh has been hammered by cyclones over and over since time immemorial
26 May 2024, 11:04 AM

Stop disturbing the Sundarbans!

Restrain traffic of ships through the forest
22 March 2024, 19:00 PM

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.
16 August 2023, 17:09 PM

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. 
11 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Bagh Bidhoba

Sonamoni! No prefix, no suffix, that is her name. It signifies the golden pearl of the eye.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM

‘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.
23 May 2023, 10:02 AM

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).
1 March 2023, 14:00 PM

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. 
9 February 2023, 13:31 PM

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.
21 January 2023, 12:06 PM

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.
1 January 2023, 06:53 AM

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.
30 April 2022, 12:19 PM

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.
30 April 2022, 05:09 AM