Entry to Sundarbans restricted for 3 months

The forest department will enforce a three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans, commencing tomorrow (1 June).

According to the Forest Department, the initiative aims to guarantee the safe breeding and movement of fish and wild animals.

Iqbal Hussain Chowdhury, the Assistant Conservator of Forests for the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, declared that all vessels, including boats and fishing trawlers, are banned from the rivers and canals. Furthermore, access for fishermen and honey collectors will be halted from 1 June to 31 August. No domestic or international tourists will have permission to enter the forest during this time.

He warned that strict action will be taken against those who violate the restrictions.

According to the forest department, since 2019, access to the Sundarbans has been closed for two months starting 1 July each year. However, in 2022, the ban was extended by one month, now beginning on 1 June.