Forest Department
127 deer, four pigs found dead in Sundarbans following cyclone Remal
The casualties among Sundarbans' wildlife are on the rise following Cyclone Rimal. The forest department's latest report indicates the discovery of 127 deceased deer and four pigs.
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).
Cyclone Remal: Animal death toll in Sundarbans climbs to 100
The death toll of animals from the flooding in the Sundarbans has climbed to 100 after Cyclone Remal hit the world’s largest mangrove forest on Sunday.
Vast areas of Sundarbans under water, wildlife in Peril
A large area of the Sundarbans was flooded by a tidal surge on Sunday due to the influence of severe cyclone Remal, creating threat for different wild animals.
Take measures to stop the rampage of forest destroyers
In his poem "Vrikshabandana" (Praise of Trees), Rabindranath Tagore wrote, "From the dark depths of the earth, you heard the appeal of the sun / In the first awakening of life, you, tree, primordial life." However, a study conducted using satellite images of 28 out of the country's 53 protected forests, including wildlife sanctuaries, has shown that the number of trees in each forest has decreased over the past two decades. Despite various initiatives to protect the forests, tree cutting has not ceased. This indiscriminate destruction of forests is damaging the environment and driving many forest animals towards extinction, which is very concerning.
Committee formed to assess loss of biodiversity in Sundarbans fire
A committee has been formed by the Forest Department to assess the loss of biodiversity in the wake of the Sundarbans fire.
Cutting down mountains essentially means ensuring our own destruction
Day by day, the hunger of mountain destroyers is escalating. They are targeting the numerous small and large mountains of the hilly Chattogram region. Consequently, natural biodiversity is being destroyed. From a news conference organized by the Chattogram Center for Historical and Cultural Research and the Bangladesh Environment Forum, it has been revealed that even 40 years ago, there were 200 mountains in the city of Chattogram alone, of which 60 percent have already disappeared.
Allegation of extortion against Bogura Forest Department
Allegations raised that extortion has been collected from the timber trucks plying on Bogura-Joypurhat Highway at regular intervals. Witnesses claimed that some dishonest officials and employees of the district forest department are involved in those activities.
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