Forest

Purbachl’s 144-acre Sal forest is an essential part of the area’s biodiversity. Within it, 128 species of plants and 74 species of animals — many of them endangered — have been identified. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Panorama

A forest saved: Inside the restoration of Purbachal's last Sal grove

Once threatened by urban expansion, the 144-acre Sal forest in Purbachal has now been officially designated a ‘Special Biodiversity Area’. With restoration efforts underway, the forest is being...

Authorities demolishing illegal structure on a forestland in Gazipur on 28 June 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Tk35 crore worth of forestland recovered in Gazipur; 205 illegal structures demolished

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaking virtually at an event in the capital on 28 June 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Forests are foundational to economy, biodiversity: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at the wrap-up meeting of the World Bank Implementation Support Mission at the ministry's conference room today (21 May). Photo : PID
Environment

103,960 hectares forest restored by SUFAL project: Rizwana

Despite its ecological importance, the Sundarbans face degradation from cyclones and overexploitation by local communities. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Why a collaborative approach is crucial for forest management

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Sketch: TBS
Environment

2,000 acres of forest land recovered to be used for projects, says Rizwana on govt completing six months

The watery areas and forests on the banks of re-mined reservoirs are now enchanted with the chirping of the guest birds and rare species creating spectacular scenes to attract everyone. Photo: BSS
Environment

Re-excavation of extinct reservoirs improving environment, biodiversity in northern region

Toll on Gazipur's green: Two-thirds of forests, water bodies lost in two decades
Environment

Toll on Gazipur's green: Two-thirds of forests, water bodies lost in two decades

Forest officers recover encroached land in Chattogram's Lohagora area on 23 September 2024. Photo: TBS
Environment

50 acres of encroached forest land recovered in Ctg's Lohagara

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Rizwana Hasan speaks at the closing ceremony of the National Tree Fair 2024 at the Forest Department Auditorium on 18 September 2024. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Adviser Rizwana stresses collective efforts to restore forests, overall environment

3-month ban on fishing, tourism in Sundarbans begins today
Bangladesh

3-month ban on fishing, tourism in Sundarbans begins today

Saber said at the finalisation of the list of awardees in the meeting of the national committee regarding the “Prime Minister's National Award for Plantation-2022 and 2023” award, on 20 May. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Research on tree conservation, extension will be enhanced: Saber

Forest department is helpless against encroachers, poachers and loggers. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Crushed to death: How equipped and prepared are our foresters?