Forest

Forest

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

Why a collaborative approach is crucial for forest management

Bangladesh’s forests are crucial for climate resilience, yet deforestation and natural disasters threaten their sustainability. Community-based forestry and policy reforms aim to balance...

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Sketch: TBS

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

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

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

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

Adviser Rizwana stresses collective efforts to restore forests, overall environment

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

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

Research on tree conservation, extension will be enhanced: Saber

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

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

Photo: Courtesy

Forest need to be seen as resource, mustn't be destroyed by building infrastructures: Environment minister

Sketch: TBS

The recreational value of sal forests in Bangladesh

Govt recovers 24,322 acres forest land in three years: Minister

Govt recovers 24,322 acres forest land in three years: Minister

Investment needed in Bangladesh's increasingly vulnerable forests

Investment needed in Bangladesh's increasingly vulnerable forests