The Sundarban, Largest Mangrove Forest

The Sundarban, Largest Mangrove Forest 

Sundarbans, The Largest Mangrove Forest:

The Sundarbans is a vast forest on the coast of the Bay of Bengal which is one of the natural wonders of the world. The Sundarbans covers about 4.2 percent of the total area of ​​Bangladesh and 44 percent of the total forest area of ​​the country. Located in the delta region of the Meghna, Brahmaputra and Ganges basins, this magnificent natural forest covers the Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts of Bangladesh and the 24 parganas of the Indian state of West Bengal. As the largest mangrove forest in the world, the Sundarbans is the largest uninterrupted forest in the world, which has developed on the salty coastal environment. Of the 10,000 sq km, 7,016 sq km is in Bangladesh and the rest is in India. UNESCO recognized the Sundarbans as a World Heritage Site on December 6, 1997. Marine currents, salinity, and mudflats encircle the Sundarbans.

Sundarbans Biodiversity:

There are 334 species of plants, 365 species of animals, 35 species of reptiles, 41 species of mammals and 240 species of fish. There are 14 species of crabs.

And among the innumerable biodiversity including 43 species of oysters, the local fishermen-fishermen, Bawali-Mouyal, Chunri-Munda, Mahato people have built a historic sustainable forest-based way of life. In addition to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger, the Sundarbans is home to numerous species of animals, including deer, birds, crocodiles and snakes.

 

The Sundarban, Largest Mangrove Forest 

Benefits of Sundarbans:

1. As a vigilant watchdog every year, he is protecting the country from various natural calamities.

2. The Sundarbans continues to protect the coast of Bangladesh like a coastal green belt.

3. Working exclusively as one of the repositories of the tourism industry.

4. Protecting coastal towns from excessive tides and tides.

5. Increasing the amount of land by preventing salinity of the land and "delta formation".

6. It is playing a role in maintaining the balance of the environment and preventing pollution.

7. The sun's ultra-violet rays act as a huge reservoir for absorbing carbon dioxide.

8. Contributes as a source of government revenue, a source of income for local people and a source of raw materials for various industries.

However, if the Sundarbans can be developed in a sophisticated way in the tourism sector, it will play a special role in improving the economic condition of Bangladesh as well as socio-economic development of the people.

The Sundarban, Largest Mangrove Forest