Wetlands
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About 50% of the land in Bangladesh is classified as wetlands, and major part of this area is covered by freshwater wetlands, the total area of the wetlands of the country has been estimated at seven to eight million hectors. Wetlands of Bangladesh have great diversity, which are classified on the basis of their hydrological and ecological functions such as saltwater wetlands, freshwater wetlands (haors, baors & beels) and human-made wetlands. The wetlands of Bangladesh are considered as invaluable components of the ecosystems with enormous economic, ecological and commercial importance, they are rich in biodiversity in terms of floral and faunal composition including migratory birds of global and regional significance. Unfortunately, the wetlands of Bangladesh are being drastically reduced due to human interference and many wetlands are seriously threatened. So the local wetlands management authorities should take up programmes in order to make the local community aware of the significance of wetland resources conservation and should arrange awareness raising campaigns. At the same time, the local community has to be educated on the wetland ecosystem and its resource management. Here, the government agencies and the NGOs can design specific awareness programmes.
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