Sundarbans

'Robber' killed in 'gunfight' with Rab

An alleged robber gang leader was killed in a "gunfight" between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion in Chandpai range of the
6 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Fire for fish

Abrupt rusty patches here and there in the otherwise green forest look like fatal wounds from the sky.
6 May 2016, 18:00 PM

‘Robber’ killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’ with Rab

A suspected robber is killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and members of Rapid Action Battalion at Mrigamari of the Sundarbans in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat.
6 May 2016, 04:50 AM

Rampal Power plant: There’ll be no environmental hazard, says minister

The Sundarbans will not face any environmental hazard due to the establishment of coal-based Rampal Power Plant, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid tells the parliament.
4 May 2016, 15:26 PM

11 sued over Apr 27 Sundarbans fire

Bangladesh Forest Department files a case against 11 suspects in connection with the fire that broke out in Tultala area of the Sundarbans under Chandpai Range in Sharankhola upazila on April 27.
2 May 2016, 14:03 PM

Salvage operation begins in Shela 40 days after cargo sinks

Forty days after a coal-laden cargo vessel sank in the Shela River at Harintana point of the Sundarbans in Mongla upazila, the owner of the vessel begins salvage operation today.
28 April 2016, 14:58 PM

Fire breaks out in Sundarbans again

A fire broke out once again at Andharmanik area of Chandpai Range in Sundarbans East Division.
27 April 2016, 15:07 PM

Sundarbans fire: Forest dept suspends 3 employees

The Forest Department suspends its three employees for their negligence in duties over the recent fire incidents in the Sundarbans in Sharankhola upazila.
23 April 2016, 10:48 AM

Fire again in Sundarbans

Yet another fire broke out in Chandpai range of the Sundarbans in Sharankhola upazila of the district yesterday morning.
18 April 2016, 18:00 PM

3rd forest fire in Sundarbans in 3 weeks

A fire broke out in Chandpai range of the Sundarbans in Sharankhola upazila of Bagerhat. This is the third incident of forest fire in Chandpai range over the last three weeks.
18 April 2016, 07:12 AM

Fire in Sundarbans forest again

Barely a month in the passing, fire has broken out in the Sundarbans’ Chandpai range again. This is the 15th fire incident in last 12 years in the area - posing threat to the ecosystem of the world's largest mangrove forest.
13 April 2016, 06:34 AM

Unesco report may not be accurate

The National Committee to Protect Sundarbans doubts whether the Unesco team would be able to prepare an accurate report on its recent visit to the world’s largest mangrove forest.
2 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Activists doubt Unesco’s upcoming Sundarbans report

The National Committee to Protect Sundarbans expresses doubt over the report on the Sundarbans that the Unesco is about to prepare based on their recent visit to the largest mangrove forest.
2 April 2016, 07:21 AM

Unesco team visits Sundarbans to assess power plant impact

A high-profile Unesco delegation visits the Sundarbans to assess the possible impacts of the proposed coal-based Rampal power plant and vessel plying through the mangrove forest.
24 March 2016, 13:51 PM

Shela ban is permanent

The government has imposed a permanent ban on the plying of all types of vessels through the Shela river in the Sundarbans, amid concern over frequent incidents of vessel capsize in the river.
23 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh govt bans Shela River route permanently

Amid concern over frequent incidents of vessel capsize in the Shela River in the Sundarbans, the government imposes a permanent ban on the plying of all types of vessels through the river.
23 March 2016, 11:50 AM

Govt bans Shela route

The sinking of a coal-laden vessel on Saturday has prompted the government to ban again the operation of all vessels in the Shela River, a dolphin sanctuary in the Sundarbans.
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Govt bans Shela river route in Sundarbans, again

All vessels have been barred from using the Shela river route through the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a listed heritage site, days after a coal-laden vessel sank in the river. This is the second time the route has been banned after an oil tanker sank in the same river a year ago.
21 March 2016, 06:08 AM

Coal-laden cargo sinks in Sundarbans

A cargo vessel carrying coal capsizes at Shela river in Chandpai range of the Sundarbans in Bagerhat.
19 March 2016, 16:13 PM

Save the Sundarbans vs. How to Save the Sundarbans

Should we save the Sundarbans? How can we save the Sundarbans? Can we risk the existence of the Sundarbans for a power plant?
10 March 2016, 18:00 PM