Sundarban

Plastic Pollution invades the Sundarbans

A group of primates wrestled with a plastic bag caught in the tangled roots of a mangrove tree. Their screeches echoed through the dense forest as they tore at the flimsy material, desperate for the scraps of food trapped inside.

Sundarbans cushions blow

Cyclone Remal battered the coastal region at wind speeds that might have reached 130kmph, and lost much of its strength while sweeping over the Sundarbans, Met officials said. 

The Sundarbans soiree: Of Padma dreams, ancient trees, and vanishing tigers

The Sundarbans, a land of mangroves, tigers, and... well, mosquitoes, but let's focus on the romantic part, shall we? This time, we swapped Dhaka's ever-present rickshaws and eternal traffic jams for the mysterious lure of the great Sundarbans.

5 beautiful forests to visit in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to some stunning and diverse forests that are truly enchanting. From the magnificent Sundarbans to the freshwater Ratargul Swamp Forest, the forests that dot the landscape are a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.

Top 5 boat tours in Bangladesh you should not miss

Travelling is demanding, but it’s equally addictive and enjoyable. That being said, there are so many ways to travel and so many places to see, it’s quite natural to feel overwhelmed at times. With so many rivers flowing through Bangladesh, there are plenty of naval routes available for travelling. Sometimes, just the boat ride itself can be your objective.

DHAKA LIT FEST 2023 HIGHLIGHTS / Goddesses of Bengal: The living myth of Devi Manasa, Bon Bibi and more

There is absolutely no necessary relationship between the worship of goddesses and the treatment of women.

5 great places to visit in Bangladesh this autumn

There was a time when one could see, feel, and smell the autumn in all its glory. Nowadays, it often seems as if the country conveniently jumps right into a lukewarm, watery winter from the pits of hellish summer. For those that notice, there still exist some very subtle changes in the temperature, at night and the wee hours of the morning, when people find themselves reaching for their covers and turning off the air conditioners. It is in this brief window of opportunity that 5 of the most beautiful sights of Bangladesh become much more enjoyable to visit.

Your complete guide to visiting the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh, and easily one of the best tourist attractions in the country. This mangrove forest is the largest in the world, and is densely populated with various trees, and diverse wildlife. This time of the year — from October to March —is best to visit this treasure trove of natural beauty as the weather is perfect, not too warm with low chances of rain or storm. But how do we get there and what’s there to see? This article shall serve as your guide.

Climate loss and damage are clearly visible in southwest Bangladesh

People living in climate-vulnerable areas urgently need government support

June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024

Plastic Pollution invades the Sundarbans

A group of primates wrestled with a plastic bag caught in the tangled roots of a mangrove tree. Their screeches echoed through the dense forest as they tore at the flimsy material, desperate for the scraps of food trapped inside.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Sundarbans cushions blow

Cyclone Remal battered the coastal region at wind speeds that might have reached 130kmph, and lost much of its strength while sweeping over the Sundarbans, Met officials said. 

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

The Sundarbans soiree: Of Padma dreams, ancient trees, and vanishing tigers

The Sundarbans, a land of mangroves, tigers, and... well, mosquitoes, but let's focus on the romantic part, shall we? This time, we swapped Dhaka's ever-present rickshaws and eternal traffic jams for the mysterious lure of the great Sundarbans.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

5 beautiful forests to visit in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to some stunning and diverse forests that are truly enchanting. From the magnificent Sundarbans to the freshwater Ratargul Swamp Forest, the forests that dot the landscape are a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Top 5 boat tours in Bangladesh you should not miss

Travelling is demanding, but it’s equally addictive and enjoyable. That being said, there are so many ways to travel and so many places to see, it’s quite natural to feel overwhelmed at times. With so many rivers flowing through Bangladesh, there are plenty of naval routes available for travelling. Sometimes, just the boat ride itself can be your objective.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Goddesses of Bengal: The living myth of Devi Manasa, Bon Bibi and more

There is absolutely no necessary relationship between the worship of goddesses and the treatment of women.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

5 great places to visit in Bangladesh this autumn

There was a time when one could see, feel, and smell the autumn in all its glory. Nowadays, it often seems as if the country conveniently jumps right into a lukewarm, watery winter from the pits of hellish summer. For those that notice, there still exist some very subtle changes in the temperature, at night and the wee hours of the morning, when people find themselves reaching for their covers and turning off the air conditioners. It is in this brief window of opportunity that 5 of the most beautiful sights of Bangladesh become much more enjoyable to visit.

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

Your complete guide to visiting the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh, and easily one of the best tourist attractions in the country. This mangrove forest is the largest in the world, and is densely populated with various trees, and diverse wildlife. This time of the year — from October to March —is best to visit this treasure trove of natural beauty as the weather is perfect, not too warm with low chances of rain or storm. But how do we get there and what’s there to see? This article shall serve as your guide.

September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

Climate loss and damage are clearly visible in southwest Bangladesh

People living in climate-vulnerable areas urgently need government support

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

“Sundarer Taane Mongol Shotru”: Not just a passion project

Over the turn of pages, readers will realise how the Sundarbans have become a muse for the author from being just a mere passion project of documenting the lives of the region’s people.