Sundarbans

How salinity corrodes the lives of Sundarbans women

Satkhira is one of the areas most affected by salinity, where both surface and groundwater are increasingly saline.

Reading tiger pugmarks: Human–tiger co-existence in the Sundarbans

In the shifting mudflats and mangrove thickets of the Sundarbans, survival is a constant negotiation.

#Women Empowerment / Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans

In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.

Leaving the Sundarbans was heart-wrenching: Mousumi Hamid

Actress Mousumi Hamid, a former Lux Channel i Superstar, has spent over a decade carving a niche for herself in Bangladeshi showbiz through television, OTT, and film. Her recent project took her deep into the Sundarbans, marking a memorable first: shooting inside the world's largest mangrove forest.

Sundarbans Day: Deer poaching surges in the Sundarbans

Illegal deer hunting has surged in the Sundarbans, threatening the delicate ecosystem of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

Why leave Bangladesh? Best places to ring in the new year locally

New Year’s Eve in Bangladesh offers diverse experiences, from the beach tranquillity of Cox's Bazar to Rangamati's vibrant hills, Sundarbans' peaceful silence, Sylhet's serene tea gardens, and Dhaka's energetic celebrations, ensuring memorable moments for all.

New ‘Ityadi’ episode to feature Mongla Seaport

The popular television magazine show “Ityadi” has taken its latest episode to the scenic Mongla Seaport in Bagerhat, marking yet another special location for its ever-intriguing productions. As with past episodes, this one promises to blend cultural and historical storytelling with entertainment, airing on BTV and BTV World right after the 8:00pm news tonight.

Number of tigers in Sundarbans rises to 125

The tiger population in the Sundarbans has increased by 11 since the last survey in 2018

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.

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024

New ‘Ityadi’ episode to feature Mongla Seaport

The popular television magazine show “Ityadi” has taken its latest episode to the scenic Mongla Seaport in Bagerhat, marking yet another special location for its ever-intriguing productions. As with past episodes, this one promises to blend cultural and historical storytelling with entertainment, airing on BTV and BTV World right after the 8:00pm news tonight.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Number of tigers in Sundarbans rises to 125

The tiger population in the Sundarbans has increased by 11 since the last survey in 2018

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.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

Sundarbans: no time to heal between cyclones

In 2007, Cyclone Sidr ripped through the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. The forest took the brunt of the storm, saving human lives by slowing down its destructive force.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Sundarbans saves Bangladesh but pays a heavy price

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s “silent protector”, the shield and first line of defense against natural disasters, has once again safeguarded the nation from a cyclone -- Remal.

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Sundarbans takes care of us, but who will take care of it?

Mangrove forest took a hit from Cyclone Remal but managed to do its job

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Sundarbans: Bangladesh's shield against cyclones

The coastline of Bangladesh has been hammered by cyclones over and over since time immemorial

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Stop disturbing the Sundarbans!

Restrain traffic of ships through the forest

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

7 most beautiful forests around the world

If you are planning an adventurous retreat in the woods, here are seven most beautiful forests around the world.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

Tiger visits forest office in Sundarbans

Once again, a wild tiger has been seen roaming leisurely on the premises of a forest department office in the Sundarbans.