Ratargul Swamp Forest

Ratargul Swamp Forest

Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul tours Ratargul Swamp Forest by boat during a visit to Sylhet on 17 September 2025. Photo: Collected

Govt committed to developing Ratargul tourism to boost local livelihoods: Asif Nazrul

Located in Sylhet’s Goainhat upazila, Ratargul Swamp Forest covers 504 acres and is a major tourist attraction.

Tourists, tour operators, and boatmen at these reopened locations have been instructed to comply with directives from the administration to ensure safety and order. Photo: TBS

Sylhet reopens some tourist spots as flood situation improves further

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Boating in the Ratargul Swamp Forest

Jhantu Majhi poses for a photo with the paddle on his hand in Ratargul Swamp Forest. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

The children of Ratargul swamp go to school, sing songs and sail

Although the best time to visit Tanguar Haor is during monsoon, the Haor vibe in Sunamganj during winter is distinct and worth the while. Photo: Noor-A-Alam/TBS

Ratargul Swamp Forest: Jaunting through the waterways of north-eastern Bangladesh

Tourists from different corners of the country have started to influx in Sylhet to enjoy its serene natural beauty and thus bringing new hope for the industry. Photo: Collected

Forest dept’s love of tourism threatens forests in Sylhet

Ratargul swamp forest in Sylhet. Photo: Collected

Govt fixes entry fee for Ratargul forest, tourists have to pay for filming

Sajek Valley. Photo: Collected

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