Sundarban

Sundarban

File photo of harvested crabs. Photo: TBS

2-month ban on crab harvesting begins in Sundarbans Satkhira Range

According to Forest Department data, 14 species of crabs are found in the aquatic areas of the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans.

Golpata fruit and jaggery gain attention for nutrition, livelihoods and economic potential in Khulna coast. Photo: BSS

Golpata, golfol offer opportunities in Khulna coastal belt

Body of Riyana Abzal after being recovered in the Sundarbans on 10 November 2025. Photo: Collected

Ex-Air Force pilot's body recovered after 3 days of boat capsize in Sundarbans

Faced with the absence of a sufficient workforce, Friendship introduced a ‘Cash for Seeds’ programme, which offers local communities cash incentives for raising and planting mangrove saplings. Photos: Courtesy

When the protected become protectors: Coastal communities rise to nurse their mangroves

Fresh paw prints mean a tiger is nearby. Photo: Courtesy

Into the tiger’s den: A daring journey through the Sundarbans

The deceased fisherman, Subrata Mondal. Photo: Collected.

Fisherman dragged to death by crocodile in Sundarbans; body recovered after 8hrs search

Though members of the Jahangir Bahini had surrendered before, following the July Uprising, they returned to piracy citing false cases, inadequate financial help and mistreatment by law enforcement. Photos: TBS

Pirates of the Sundarbans: Fragile peace holds, but for how long?

Fishermen arrested for illegal entry into Sundarban sanctuaries on 1 September 2025. Photo: TBS

8 fishermen detained for illegal entry into Sundarbans sanctuary

Photo: TBS

Sundarbans reopened to tourists, fishermen after 3-month ban

Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 850 kg of crabs from an engine-run trawler in the Sundarbans, Khulna, on 25 August 2025. Photo: BSS

850 kg of crabs seized in Sundarbans

The restriction, which aims to ensure the natural reproduction cycles of the forest’s wildlife, will be effective from today (1 June) until 31 August. Photo: Collected

Nature's timeout: Sundarbans closed to all for three months for wildlife revival

An EU delegation, led by Ambassador Michael Miller, met with CHT Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma in Nilachal, Bandarban 18 April. Photo : BSS

EU delegation pays courtesy call on Supradip in Bandarban

A fire at Shaplar Beel area of Teisher Chila, within the Chandpai Range of the eastern Sundarbans, continues to burn intermittently on 24 March. Photo: TBS

Firefighters contain 95% of Sundarbans fire