Sundarban

Sundarban

The restriction, which aims to ensure the natural reproduction cycles of the forest’s wildlife, will be effective from today (1 June) until 31 August. Photo: Collected

India plans first border fence through Sundarbans along Bangladesh frontier

India's Border Security Force (BSF), which is deployed along the Bangladesh border, has initiated a feasibility and technical study to erect the fence along the land border with Bangladesh

27 members of the 'Chhoto Jahangir Bahini' surrendered to the Bangladesh Coast Guard yesterday (13 July). Photo: TBS

27 members of 'Chhoto Jahangir Bahini', largest pirate gang of Sundarbans, surrender with arms

Photo: Courtesy

3 members of 'Boro Jahangir' pirate gang surrender to Coast Guard; hostage fisherman rescued

Forest officers often find themselves chasing offenders through terrain where even movement becomes difficult. Photo: Spondon Tahsan

In Koyra, ending the deer hunting trade falls on the shoulders of just 8 men

Though members of the Jahangir Bahini had surrendered before, following the July Uprising, they returned to piracy citing false cases, inadequate financial help and mistreatment by law enforcement. Photos: TBS

One killed in Sundarbans 'gunfight'; notorious 'Dulabhai Bahini' gang chief among two held

BGB members patrol river routes along the Sundarbans coast in Satkhira at night amid reported BSF push-in attempts. Photo: TBS

BGB foils push-in attempts by BSF through river routes along Sundarbans coast

A file photo of Sundarbans. photo: Collected

Sundarbans closed for three months from tomorrow to protect wildlife breeding

Accused Nalian Station Officer Mobarak Ali. Photo: TBS

Fisherman shot dead in Sundarbans: Cases under process, says police

Sundarban Forest Department. Photo: TBS

Storm capsizes honey collectors' boat in Sundarbans; 4 rescued, 4 others missing

Tourists love the spotted deers at Katka, where they often come for feeding on supplied leaves. Photo: Tareq Onu

Deer poaching persists in Sundarbans despite population growth

Photo: TBS

Coast Guard destroys 'Choto Sumon' gang hideout in Sundarbans

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Proposal raised in parliament for special allowance for ‘tiger widows’ of Sundarbans

Crab collection from the rivers and canals of the Sundarbans resumed today (1 March) after the restriction was lifted. Photo: TBS

Fishers enter Sundarbans to catch crabs after 2-month ban