Sustainable Fishing Practices in the Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh, being a deltaic country with extensive river systems and a long coastline along the Bay of Bengal, has always relied heavily on fisheries for food, livelihoods, and economic development. The marine fisheries sector alone contributes significantly to the national economy, providing employment to over 500,000 fishers and generating substantial export earnings. However, this valuable […]

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The Role of the Sundarbans in Bangladesh’s Ecosystem

The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is one of Bangladesh’s most valuable natural assets. Spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers across southern Bangladesh and eastern India, it covers nearly 6,000 square kilometers within Bangladesh alone. The Sundarbans is not just a forest—it is a lifeline. It supports livelihoods, sustains biodiversity, and acts as a natural […]

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