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  Bhasan Char: The Journey

  Bhasan Char:  The Journey of Basheer
   
  
  Basheer was a well-known journalist from Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh. He really liked his journalism profession and reported on many different critical incidents at his hometown.  ...

  • July 2, 2021

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    Mesbah Abir Million is not just a number. This is a huge pressure to our economy. In terms of giving full support to them, we have to be aware of our low income nation. Human need will last as long as people can survive. The forest resources in those area will...  moreMillion is not just a number. This is a huge pressure to our economy. In terms of giving full support to them, we have to be aware of our low income nation. Human need will last as long as people can survive. The forest resources in those area will decrease eventually if this Rohingya crisis lasts for more years. Again as a human we can not also deny them. The best solutions are: (1)Safe and sustainable Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar by giving pressure to Myanmar government from international welfare organizations. (2) However, this will need some time for repatriation so in this time a temporary ID card can be given to them so that they can work with the mainstream people. (3) Productive education program should be arranged so that they can be able to do any work and don't become a burden to the country. (4) As a responsible government and nation, we have to provide facilities to them. So, government can establish some garments or other industries to provide them work. (5) They...    less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Nanjiba Naowar Biofuel will be the best solution for both solving the fuel issue of rohingya and saving the forest area. Biofuel is using waste and rubbish of animals and humans and converting it into fuel. There are two kinds of biofuel, one is biomass using the...  moreBiofuel will be the best solution for both solving the fuel issue of rohingya and saving the forest area. Biofuel is using waste and rubbish of animals and humans and converting it into fuel. There are two kinds of biofuel, one is biomass using the wastages directly as fuel. They just need to sundry the waste and can use them without extra expenses. Another is biogas, that needs to convert the wastages into gas and use it as fuel. The process is a little bit complexer and costlier. The wastage must be processed and compressed in an enclosed area without oxygen to convert it into a fuelworthy mixture of methane and carbon dioxide gas. If the government or any volunteer association helps to make it, it won't be tough. In the camp, a lot of rohingya people live who produce lots of human and pet animal waste that can be converted into biofuel. Biofuel will be the best and easiest alternative for cutting trees and making fuel for them. Volunteers need to teach them about it and our forest area will be saved.  less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Rasheda Nisha Needless to say, this huge Rohinga troop is wasting natural wealth vastly. But we will have to look forward rather than counting the waste. We can't send them back to their country forcefully, nor, Bhashan chor has any hope for them. Cox's bazaar has...  moreNeedless to say, this huge Rohinga troop is wasting natural wealth vastly. But we will have to look forward rather than counting the waste. We can't send them back to their country forcefully, nor, Bhashan chor has any hope for them. Cox's bazaar has lots of possibilities as it is a tourist spot so if anyhow the government could use the man force for something productive they could bring us huge benefits.
    1)Educating such a big crowd won't be possible right now. So they can be used in fieldwork or something physical. The eligible men can be hired to protect the forest, help the army to guard the border, stop human or drug dealers, or for road construction or any constructive issues.
    And the women can be used to grow corn, sell ocean products, or be trained for some productive work. NGOs can come forward to help the government in this regard.
    The children can be educated with the local students or need to create more educational options for them. The school and Colleges can take plantation projects....    less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Rasheda Nisha The school and Colleges can take plantation projects. All the students will help them to achieve the goal. After school they can also take care of the plants, to grow them faster.
    But before that, the government should have an official count of this...  moreThe school and Colleges can take plantation projects. All the students will help them to achieve the goal. After school they can also take care of the plants, to grow them faster.
    But before that, the government should have an official count of this population. They can be provided with an official ID. For all the good works, they can be rewarded.
    2) A project can be taken by the government where they will take the men who are worthy enough to make a team for forestation, protect the forest and take care of plants.
    Also, renewable energy can be used to solve the problem. If solar waves or any renewable energy could be used to create fuel, it could solve the problem more.  less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Noorjahan Binte Farhana Dear Admin, greetings from Abhay! You pose an important question to a difficult problem! Without knowing in detail the situation of Bangladesh and Rohingya refugees, I can suggest based on my work and academic experience with refugee policy in Latin...  moreDear Admin, greetings from Abhay! You pose an important question to a difficult problem! Without knowing in detail the situation of Bangladesh and Rohingya refugees, I can suggest based on my work and academic experience with refugee policy in Latin America, that the Bangladesh Gov. should have a very cooperative relation with the UNHCR Office and also empower the national institution that deals with refugees, including a civil society consultative group that could advice the gov, in its decision making process. Best! To solve forest issues, they need to transfer for a temporary camping. So it's needed to contact with others country to solve the problem. We should locate temporary camping for refugees and utilize their man power. So that they could harvest better products or us and they can also survive upon on their money.  less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Nowshin Anjum It is a matter of great concern that a huge number of rohingya family create much difficulty in our economy and this situation is getting worse day by day as many children are born in various rohingya's camp.
    To solve the rohingya issue the government...  moreIt is a matter of great concern that a huge number of rohingya family create much difficulty in our economy and this situation is getting worse day by day as many children are born in various rohingya's camp.
    To solve the rohingya issue the government should hit upon a sustainable plan. Firstly, proper shelter must be ensured for their safety. As Bangladesh government save these rohingya people by giving them permission to enter our country, now it is their responsibility as well as challenge to provide house and proper nutrition to this large number of people. Secondly, Work and education should be compulsory for rohingya. If they find the opportunity to read and write and work, it will be easy for them to adjust with Bangladeshi people. Last but not the least Bangladesh government should keep pressurizing the Myanmar government to ensure Rohingya's safety in their country because without ensuring their safety in Myanmar we can not send them back to their country.
    To save the forest areas where...    less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Farjana Zaman It’s quite obvious that we can not forcefully send them to their homeland. So, the best way is to improve their condition and standard of living and make them aware of the importance of the forest. The inclusion of LPG can replace the demand for...  moreIt’s quite obvious that we can not forcefully send them to their homeland. So, the best way is to improve their condition and standard of living and make them aware of the importance of the forest. The inclusion of LPG can replace the demand for fuelwood and side by side we can use this vast manpower to our side by making Rohingyas plant trees. Reforestation by the hand of Rohingyas will mean they will cover their surroundings with plants and trees which will gradually bring back the forest cover once we had. The best way to manage a community is to lift its standard of living. Which will minimize their basic needs and turn them into resources.  less

    • June 28, 2021
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    Shafaat Shams Before protecting the forest, we’ve to see why the Rohingyas are cutting down the trees.They’re doing so for two main reasons; Home construction & fuelwood. The people who have been taken to Bhasanchar don’t
    need trees for home renovation,as the...  moreBefore protecting the forest, we’ve to see why the Rohingyas are cutting down the trees.They’re doing so for two main reasons; Home construction & fuelwood. The people who have been taken to Bhasanchar don’t
    need trees for home renovation,as the houses, there are already well-built.
    
    Biogas may be a viable alternative to fuelwood.The main raw materials for biogas production are cattle & poultry.There is enough pasture to run the farm. About 8,000 families live in there.If one person from each family gets the opportunity to work on a centrally established farm, it will create employment. The farm will provide economic & food demand.They will be able to export these too. Biogas will be produced from farm waste.Once biogas is delivered to every home centrally,the pressure on fuel wood will be reduced. Large sums of money are needed to set up firms & biogas fields centrally,but foreign aid agencies are keen to fund such
    sustainable development.
    
    But whatever we do is a contemporary solution,...    less

    • June 30, 2021
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    Zeba Afia Destroyed forests are quite difficult to reforest and restore.
    Rohingyas can be relocated to all unused remote areas of Bangladesh. Forest resources have to be monitored there.
    (1) Currently, the Rohingya issue is a sensitive and complicated topic. There...  moreDestroyed forests are quite difficult to reforest and restore.
    Rohingyas can be relocated to all unused remote areas of Bangladesh. Forest resources have to be monitored there.
    (1) Currently, the Rohingya issue is a sensitive and complicated topic. There are religious and political reasons behind the expulsion of Rohingyas from their homeland. They want to return to Myanmar but have to stay in Bangladesh as refugees because of security.
    The Rohingya problem cannot be solved without the concerted efforts of the international community and regional consensus. The Myanmar government should be held accountable to the world for ethnic cleansing. Rohingyas have a legitimate right to live in Myanmar.
    (2) Initiatives can be taken from the Bangladesh Forest Department and NGOs.
    The importance and training of planting trees can be given to them through training programs
    and tree saplings can be distributed.
    They need to be encouraged and trained to plant trees inside the camp.
    A slightly different approach can...    less

    • June 30, 2021
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    Zeba Afia A slightly different approach can also be taken- "Those who plant and care for trees and increase forest resources, they will be paid as a reward."
    Thus, they will be more interested for planting trees.

    • June 30, 2021
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    Hymanti Sarkar The number one solution for Rohingya issue is to return them to their homes safely and ensure their rights. But it’s not possible so quickly. So, the procedure should be running as well as our Govt. can give them food, protection, education, sanitation...  moreThe number one solution for Rohingya issue is to return them to their homes safely and ensure their rights. But it’s not possible so quickly. So, the procedure should be running as well as our Govt. can give them food, protection, education, sanitation with the help of international agencies. Govt also starts relocating them which will reduce pressure on certain forest land. They did huge destruction of forest lands by making shelter and destruction is continued because of collecting fuelwood. So if we reduce fuelwood problem by providing biogas or fuelwood substitution actions through coordination of various aid agencies, our forest will get protection. Besides forest department can do plantation programme like social forestry where the refugees will participate. Fast growing species should be planted as if they can get benefit earlier and then they will be interested on tree plantation. Fruit trees can be planted and...    less

    • June 30, 2021
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    Hymanti Sarkar developing short-term Livelihoods activities for refugees, making them conscious about importance of forest in hilly area may protect forest land. Different NGOs, media should approach on this purpose.

    • June 30, 2021
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    Tanni Biswas (1) The one and only solution for the Rohingya issues is to allow them to return to their homes, ensuring their safety and rights. But it can not possible now because of some political issues. Our government should have taken proper steps to solve the...  more(1) The one and only solution for the Rohingya issues is to allow them to return to their homes, ensuring their safety and rights. But it can not possible now because of some political issues. Our government should have taken proper steps to solve the problem so that the Rohingya can return to their own villages and get proper rights.
    (2) The Rohingya peoples are now located in the forest areas of Bangladesh and they destroyed the forest. They cut the trees for making their shelter. They collect fuel wood from the forest. So for saving the forest areas government should take proper step. Here government can take "Benefit sharing approach" for planting trees. If the Rohingya people's get benefits they plant trees and maintain the trees also. Here proper training and encouragement is needed for planting trees and maintaining the trees.  less

    • July 2, 2021
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    Rashedul Islam Saju Though sending Rohingyas back to Mayanmar is the best solution of this problem, it's one of the toughest procedure too. Bangladesh govt can't force them to back Mayanmar. So it's confirm they'll stay there until the problem solved totally. Rohingyas fuel...  moreThough sending Rohingyas back to Mayanmar is the best solution of this problem, it's one of the toughest procedure too. Bangladesh govt can't force them to back Mayanmar. So it's confirm they'll stay there until the problem solved totally. Rohingyas fuel problem can be solved only by the help of foreign NGO's. They are supporting Rohingyas from all aspect. But if they also supply them cylinder gas, they won't cut trees. Though it's hard for the NGO's to supply gas where their basic needs are uncertain. But to cook food they don't have a choice. 13000 acre of Bhasan Char is visible. Where 5000 acres habitable. Other 8000 acres land should be planned well for mangrove and mount forestation.  less

    • July 2, 2021
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  Jasmine: The Pride of Sundarbans

  Jasmine: The Pride of Sundarbans
   
  
   
  I am an icon of strength, beauty, fearlessness and prowess. People know me as the Royal Bengal Tiger. My name is Jasmine and I am the pride of Sundarbans, my home!  My home, Sundarbans, is the ...

  • May 30, 2021

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    Taarik Hasan Objectifying the local’s behavior, there should be poverty,
    norms, and practices of illegal natural resource trading, not much aware of the remaining resource statistics and less Govt/NGO’s interaction.
    
    To counter those as fighting against years of...  moreObjectifying the local’s behavior, there should be poverty,
    norms, and practices of illegal natural resource trading, not much aware of the remaining resource statistics and less Govt/NGO’s interaction.
    
    To counter those as fighting against years of practice and
    local norms, there will be a broader level of moral teaching, awareness, banner, or publishing stats like “The last 100 Royal Bengal Tigers of earth” with IO’s, NGOs, and Govt initiatives.
    
    Illegal resource trading must be with a lower payment. These organizations will take the responsibility to maintain and collect particular resources by the locals; solved the unlawful trading, brought practices of legal occupation and proper revenue have ensured.
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    • May 25, 2021
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    Taarik Hasan (..,)
    
    They further do remark areas of animal sanctuary, deploy
    armed troops like BGB, ANSAR to restrict general peoples movement, surveillance with technology ( drone, thermal...  more(..,)
    
    They further do remark areas of animal sanctuary, deploy
    armed troops like BGB, ANSAR to restrict general peoples movement, surveillance with technology ( drone, thermal camera).
    
    Limiting the resource collection by particular time of year
    will help to safeguard the Sundarban.
    As after tsunami / heavy storms from The BOB - damaged woods can be collected thoroughly. (And same concept for honey, wax, fish, etc.)
    
    This will give time to breathe and grow the natural
    resources.  

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    Shadman Chowdhury Forest resources are of paramount importance to the local
    communities living near Sundarbans. To save them, Bangladesh Forest Department has taken some initiative but all these actions are now a barrier in their way. They have been managing forest...  moreForest resources are of paramount importance to the local
    communities living near Sundarbans. To save them, Bangladesh Forest Department has taken some initiative but all these actions are now a barrier in their way. They have been managing forest resources for generations so they should be given an opportunity to manage it again and improve on its condition with help from outside agencies.
    
    The government must provide support to ensure that locals can get back into the trade without any barriers or inhibitions by providing training courses and facilities like boats, fishing nets etcetera at subsidized rates which will enable people who live here to make a decent income while preserving our environment and wildlife as well!
    
    Sound management for Sundarbans is an absolute necessity if we are going to preserve this natural habitat of Royal Bengal Tigers as well as other endangered species that inhabit these mangroves! More Forest Departments to monitor and secure the forest resources are also required.  less

    • May 26, 2021
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    Tanveer Tausif Ratul For this quiz, I have divided my answer into 2 parts.The 1st one is how can we save the endangered species of Sundarban & the 2nd part is improving the condition of the local community .
    
    Royal Bengal Tiger,Saltwater crocodile,Dolphine,Hawksbill...  moreFor this quiz, I have divided my answer into 2 parts.The 1st one is how can we save the endangered species of Sundarban & the 2nd part is improving the condition of the local community .
    
    Royal Bengal Tiger,Saltwater crocodile,Dolphine,Hawksbill Turtle are some endangered species of the largest
    mangrove forest of the world,SUNDARBAN.My 1st step in protecting them is to secure their habitat.First of all,
    their habitats have to be identified seperately by drones.To protect their habitats,stations have to be set up one by one at certain distances (Consider 2 station within 1km) around their residence.Each station will have a tracker which will be able to detect any boat within 1 km
    range and a 5 member BGB team will work for every 4km area.Now, how will it track?
    The local administration will provide one fishing boat or ordinary boat for every 3 fisherman free of cost and each boat will carry a boat number which will be recorded to the officials of the local administration.  less

    • May 26, 2021
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    Tanveer Tausif Ratul Whenever a boat will come within 500m of the animal sanctuary,trackers will send an alert signal to the center computer,which will be monitored round the clock by the officials of the local forest department.If a boat moves very closer to the animal...  moreWhenever a boat will come within 500m of the animal sanctuary,trackers will send an alert signal to the center computer,which will be monitored round the clock by the officials of the local forest department.If a boat moves very closer to the animal sanctuary, the tracker will instantly scan the boat number and send it to the central computer(same as car template tracking by roadside CCTV camera).Then forest department officials will immediately provide that boat number to the BGB team.Since every boat is registered to 3 fixed fishermen's name, it will be very easy to find them.
    
    Beside this,i will tell others that the tiger and its habitat are under threat and that they need our help.I will form forums (or join existing ones) on the web for discussions and exchange views on tiger conservation.I'll speak to tiger and wild ungulate poachers and persuade them to give up poaching. If i know of any information on poaching or trade of illegal wildlife,i'll inform the local law enforcement agencies.
    Now i...    less

    • May 26, 2021
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    Tanveer Tausif Ratul will talk about the 2nd part.Honey,fishes,wax don't effect much but cutting down trees for woods will put a huge impact on the ecological balance of the environment.But,for the local communities,woods and golpata have no alternative.So,what can we do?
    A...  morewill talk about the 2nd part.Honey,fishes,wax don't effect much but cutting down trees for woods will put a huge impact on the ecological balance of the environment.But,for the local communities,woods and golpata have no alternative.So,what can we do?
    A fixed time have to be set for fishing,collecting honey and woods etc.Trees of same age group can be cut down in a selected area and then marked for replantation.Those who go to cut down trees in the forest will be given two saplings each by the local administration.When they will
    cut down one tree,they will plant two saplings at the same time in the previously marked area for replantation.The time gap between these cuttings is helpful in re-growth of trees.
    Only one-tenth of the forest area will be selected for use and rotational system will be always followed for their protection.Moreover, various decorative materials can also be made from the wood of the trees,from which they can also earn money.  less

    • May 26, 2021
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    Mahmudul Hasan Shamrat Sundarbans has a great impact on our life, I live in the southern part of the country. Which is very close to the Sundarbans. Every disastrous
    cyclone or cyclonic storm for example the recent ‘Yash’ the Sundarbans
    stands as the barrier and protect...  moreSundarbans has a great impact on our life, I live in the southern part of the country. Which is very close to the Sundarbans. Every disastrous
    cyclone or cyclonic storm for example the recent ‘Yash’ the Sundarbans
    stands as the barrier and protect the land area of our country. Due to the increase
    of local habitant, people are creating more habitant and also depending on the
    resources of Sundarbans to earn their livelihood and so they are continuously
    harming the forest area by their activities consciously or unconsciously.
    
    
    If the forest authority prohibits the locals to enter the forest
    to save Sundarbans but on the other hand people will have to go without basic human
    needs or they will practice illegal way. For this, the government can step up. From
    my point of view, Bangladesh Government should create alternative earning
    source or benefits so that they won't only depend on the Sundarbans. And education
    should be available to the next generation living at that area so that the
    future...    less

    • May 27, 2021
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    Amirul Karim I think the authority should take some necessary steps to improve the condition of the local community alongside saving Sundarbans from degradation. First of all, the local community should be given employments in Rampal Power Plants
    under having a...  moreI think the authority should take some necessary steps to improve the condition of the local community alongside saving Sundarbans from degradation. First of all, the local community should be given employments in Rampal Power Plants
    under having a quota. But they must keep away the wastages emerged from the power plant from polluting the environment. Secondly, some strict rules should be taken for using natural resources like wax, golpata, etc. One should not use the resources more than the amount fixed by the authority. Thirdly, the govt. should give them necessary commodities for their livelihood. Fourthly, external intervention should be prohibited in Sundarban. There must be made a border by the government to make this step comes true. Finally, no outer boat should be allowed to carry goods from Sundarban randomly. The inner resources of Sundarban should be taken over by the authority and they should make a plan for what to do with it. Besides, illegal smuggling should be banned. We can...    less

    • May 29, 2021
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    Jeba Fariha Sundarbans is the largest mangrove in the world. It is a
    great source of different flora and
    fauna. We have to save Sundarbans to save the local community living there.
    Because most of the local people depends on forests' resources. So...  moreSundarbans is the largest mangrove in the world. It is a
    great source of different flora and
    fauna. We have to save Sundarbans to save the local community living there.
    Because most of the local people depends on forests' resources. So the
    government or forest authority should help them by giving allowances or ration
    money for livelihood. So that they don't have to depend only on the forest
    resources like golpata, honey, wood, waxes etc. The forest authority can utilize them by creating
    alternative work source in the off season.
    These measures will be good for them as well as for the forest animals and
    trees.The forest authority can make a workshop or meeting with the local community
    people every month and can give them knowledge about forest degradation.Because
    only economical help cannot make them aware. They need proper knowledge. If the
    Sundarbans is safe, they are also safe.So the forest authority as well as the community
    people have to work together.  less

    • May 29, 2021
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    Mehedi Hassan Sunny Sundarbans is supposed to be a sanctuary for their vast flora and fauna. Instead, it has become a haven for smugglers and poachers who illegally snatch away its natural resources. Hence, necessary steps should be taken to keep all kinds of unlawful and...  moreSundarbans is supposed to be a sanctuary for their vast flora and fauna. Instead, it has become a haven for smugglers and poachers who illegally snatch away its natural resources. Hence, necessary steps should be taken to keep all kinds of unlawful and haphazard human activities away from the ecologically critical area (ECA) of the Sundarbans.
    All the officers and employees posted in the Sundarbans should have adequate knowledge on how to conserve the forest properly and understand the importance of protecting the Sundarbans. Therefore, seminars, meetings, and modern training have to be organized by the government in a row at a given time.
    Appropriate measures should be taken in advance to ensure that the Sundarbans are not damaged in large parts during various disasters and dams can be installed very tightly by identifying the places where wildlife moves more.
    If any fisherman or tourist goes inside the forest, they must be accompanied by a guard so that there is no harm caused by them and if there...    less

    • May 29, 2021
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    Mehedi Hassan Sunny The Sundarbans forest is one of the most diverse and productive mangrove ecosystems in the world. To protect the world’s largest mangrove forest, we must avert all kinds of illegal activities in and around Sundarbans by ensuring proper management and...  moreThe Sundarbans forest is one of the most diverse and productive mangrove ecosystems in the world. To protect the world’s largest mangrove forest, we must avert all kinds of illegal activities in and around Sundarbans by ensuring proper management and maintenance. In this regard, the forest department should deploy adequate
    manpower to monitor the illegal activities of poachers and land grabbers. Also, establishments that are harmful to the Sundarbans should be shut down, and the people who are involved in harming the forest should be brought to book.
    
    How to improve the condition of the local community and saving Sundarbans from degradation? One the simple answer to this question is by leaving the Sundarbans alone, without any human intervention. The only thing the government can do to save the Sundarbans is to minimize human intervention by not polluting the nearby area, by not disturbing the animals and birds, by not allowing boats to carry goods, by not polluting the rivers with harmful...    less

    • May 29, 2021
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    Farjana Lima For improving the condition of the local community alongside saving Sundarbans from degradation, I think first of all, government and non-profit NGOs should come forward to give proper education to the local children and technical training (such as...  moreFor improving the condition of the local community alongside saving Sundarbans from degradation, I think first of all, government and non-profit NGOs should come forward to give proper education to the local children and technical training (such as repairing electrical device, driving etc.) to the local communities people. As a result, they will able to work with mainstream people of our country.
    Secondly, government could build house for the local communities people(Munda & Others). So, they won't need to collect golpata or cut tree.
    Thirdly, Forest Department could recruit local communities' people as forest guard because they know the forest much more better than outsiders. So, smuggling would be reduced. When the livelihood of the local communities will be secured, they won't hurt the forest anymore.
    Fourthly, government should take some steps to control the wastes of the Rampal power plant. These wasted shouldn’t throw in the forest and reuse them.  less

    • May 29, 2021
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    Banoshree Roy Sundarbans is an important resources of our country. It protects our country from the cyclones and tidal surges. The local communities who live around the sundarbans depending on the resources of sundarbans directly or indirectly. They unboundedly hunt...  moreSundarbans is an important resources of our country. It protects our country from the cyclones and tidal surges. The local communities who live around the sundarbans depending on the resources of sundarbans directly or indirectly. They unboundedly hunt the wildlife and deforest the land for cultivation. Maximum people live below the poverty line. So, we should take different initiatives to improve their condition and to save the sundarbans. We should plan co-management initiatives like- awareness raising, alternate income generation, eco-tourism, efforts towards social mobilization and limited boat license certificate. Community based tourism can be introduced as an alternative livelihood measure. Various international organizations, NGOs or banks should come forward to grant funds for local communities so that they can consume other sources of maintenance. Integrated Resources Management Plans should be formulated by the Forest Department of Sundarbans.  less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Mesbah Abir We should think about both the inhabitants near the Sundarbans and the fauna living there. We can't provide such a huge population with other instant jobs in such a low-income county. Best way is to create a reserve for the fauna middle of the forest as...  moreWe should think about both the inhabitants near the Sundarbans and the fauna living there. We can't provide such a huge population with other instant jobs in such a low-income county. Best way is to create a reserve for the fauna middle of the forest as the reserves in Chittagong. People can collect wax, fishes etc. but within the limit. Nature will operate the ecosystem there. No problem with that. I think the resources in one third of the Sundarbans are enough for a good livelihood. But the forest ministry should have to take necessary initiative for the moribund animals like the Royal Bengal Tiger. And the patrolling team there should have to be honest with their duties.  less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Tanni Biswas The local community alongside the Sundarban is greatly depends on the Sundarban forest resources for their livelihood so the degradation of Sundarban is increased day by day. To prevent this problem I will do something from my own perspective to improve...  moreThe local community alongside the Sundarban is greatly depends on the Sundarban forest resources for their livelihood so the degradation of Sundarban is increased day by day. To prevent this problem I will do something from my own perspective to improve the condition of the local community alongside the Sundarban. Firstly I can increase awareness among the local community by providing the message of saving the Sundarban through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter or published different advertisement. Secondly I can go to the local area and campaign the importance of the Sundarban. Thirdly I can encourage different NGOs so that they will work with the local people for earning their livelihood. If the local people have alternative earning opportunities they do not use the Sundarban forest resources. For creating alternative job opportunities I can provide training among them like Fish cultivation, Animal husbandry Stitch etc. Finally I can encourage the local people so that their children...    less

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    S. M. Kamran Ashraf As we know the people near Sundarbans are hignly dependent on it. The collect almost everything of their livelihood from this forest. So it is not right to restrct all the area for them. But if we permit them then they might make a big harm to the...  moreAs we know the people near Sundarbans are hignly dependent on it. The collect almost everything of their livelihood from this forest. So it is not right to restrct all the area for them. But if we permit them then they might make a big harm to the forest. So my proposal is to give permission with some limitations. For example, people can collect from from Sundarbans river in some sprcific month. People who collect Golpata or honey can only some selected area. By this process both the forest and people around thus forest will be benifited. Beside making alternative source of income for them might be another way to improve their condition.  less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Tashin Jami Sundarbans residents and livestock areas need to be separated. Particular care should be taken so that the animals and the Royal Bengal Tiger can breed. The people of the forest department should have Shabnam on this issue. In addition to encouraging...  moreSundarbans residents and livestock areas need to be separated. Particular care should be taken so that the animals and the Royal Bengal Tiger can breed. The people of the forest department should have Shabnam on this issue. In addition to encouraging beautiful residents to go to the Sundarbans, they need to be encouraged to do other things. Above all, everyone should be aware.  

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    Anika Dristi Local people depend on Sundarbans. No matter what we tell them or teach them, that will not change their mind or affect their lifestyle.
    
    Authority should limit the access to certain parts of the forest for the local people to use its resources. They...  moreLocal people depend on Sundarbans. No matter what we tell them or teach them, that will not change their mind or affect their lifestyle.
    
    Authority should limit the access to certain parts of the forest for the local people to use its resources. They should also limit the uses of its resource. They would open a certain part of the forest for the local to use it. After a certain time, they would close that part of the forest for its recovery and open other parts of the forest for the locals to use. During that recovery time local should be restricted to go to that area and authority would take necessary steps like plantation to recover that area.
    
    Authority would strictly prohibit the locals from getting
    access to the area where wildlife lives mostly. In this way wildlife’s in the Sundarbans can be conserved.
    
    Authority would keep in check that the locals wouldn’t use
    any poison or any harmful chemicals in the water to catch fish.
    
    Finally, the young generation of the locals should be
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    Zeba Afia The local communities of the villages adjoining the Sundarbans depend on this forest for livelihood.
    To earn a livelihood, they have been involved in fishing, tree cutting, honey collection etc. professions for a long time, so it is difficult to stop...  moreThe local communities of the villages adjoining the Sundarbans depend on this forest for livelihood.
    To earn a livelihood, they have been involved in fishing, tree cutting, honey collection etc. professions for a long time, so it is difficult to stop them with immediate action.
    Central government should intervene in this matter. Developmental projects of the government and NGO can be launched.
    In all the villages adjoining the Sundarbans, the government can select the required number of leaders from among the locals and give them responsibilities. Different leaders can be placed in different sectors. Locals will work in each group, the amount and boundaries of their resource collection from the forest can be determined. Group leaders will have the rules of accountability. Wild law and law enforcement must be enforced.
    Regular workshops, trainings, meetings can raise awareness of local communities, provide moral education and create alternative employment opportunities which enable them to be aware of...    less

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    Zeba Afia Regular workshops, trainings, meetings can raise awareness of local communities, provide moral education and create alternative employment opportunities which enable them to be aware of the forest. Proper education should be ensured for the local...  moreRegular workshops, trainings, meetings can raise awareness of local communities, provide moral education and create alternative employment opportunities which enable them to be aware of the forest. Proper education should be ensured for the local children so that in future they are engaged in various creative professions and develop as conscious citizens in forest protection.  

    • May 30, 2021
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    Md. Seikh Sadiul Islam Tanvir Sundarbans is the world's largest single block of mangrove forest. Local communities alongside the sundarbans depend on it mainly for their livelihood.
    Recommendation to improve the condition of local community alongside saving Sundarbans from...  moreSundarbans is the world's largest single block of mangrove forest. Local communities alongside the sundarbans depend on it mainly for their livelihood.
    Recommendation to improve the condition of local community alongside saving Sundarbans from degradation:
    1. Creating awareness – People of the area should be made aware about the issues faced by the Sundarbans. They should be made aware of the consequences of manmade hazards like deforestation etc.
    2. Public -Private partnership –The local communities should be provided with funds so that they can consume other sources of nourishment.
    3. Encouragement to eco-tourism – The local communities should be a participant of the friendly tourism practices in order to encourage eco-tourism which would aim to benefit the whole of the community.
    4. Creating alternative sources of livelihood –Government should introduce alternatives for income generation so that the local people need not depend on the mangrove forest resources.
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    • May 30, 2021
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    Rawnak Jahan Khan As we know Sundarbans is the largest mangrove with rich ecosystems associated divers flora and fauna, its plays an important role to protect the southeastern part of Bangladesh. This part of Bangladesh is more exposer towards climate extremes and...  moreAs we know Sundarbans is the largest mangrove with rich ecosystems associated divers flora and fauna, its plays an important role to protect the southeastern part of Bangladesh. This part of Bangladesh is more exposer towards climate extremes and Sundarbans is the prime means of protecting the litoral community and managing Sundarbans as a healthy forest is essential thereby. Therefore when we talked about saving Sundarbans, instead of managing Sundarbans we sould be more focused on managing Sundarbans depended community. Where the best way can be alternate income generation(AIG). It could be carried out easily promoting eco-tourism in a large scale. A large number of employment can take place among Sndarbans associate community by promoting home staying, local guide, boatman etc. services. In that case, skill development to creat the circumstance tourist friendly is essential. Besides, the women should be trained to sell their native goods. This sort of intervention can be the most effective...    less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Rawnak Jahan Khan As we know Sundarbans is the largest mangrove with rich ecosystems associated divers flora and fauna, its plays an important role to protect the southeastern part of Bangladesh. This part of Bangladesh is more exposer towards climate extremes and...  moreAs we know Sundarbans is the largest mangrove with rich ecosystems associated divers flora and fauna, its plays an important role to protect the southeastern part of Bangladesh. This part of Bangladesh is more exposer towards climate extremes and Sundarbans is the prime means of protecting the litoral community and managing Sundarbans as a healthy forest is essential thereby. Therefore when we talked about saving Sundarbans, instead of managing Sundarbans we sould be more focused on managing Sundarbans depended community. Where the best way can be alternate income generation(AIG). It could be carried out easily promoting eco-tourism in a large scale. A large number of employment can take place among Sndarbans associate community by promoting home staying, local guide, boatman etc. services. In that case, skill development to creat the circumstance tourist friendly is essential. Besides, the women should be trained to sell their native goods. This sort of intervention can be the most effective...    less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Farjana Zaman Appointing community leaders as forest guards or watchman will keep the community people away from exploiting resources. Second step should be creating alternative employment facilities for other community families.

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    Md. Hazrat Ali The Sundarbans is a cluster of the low land island in the Bay of Bengal. It was the world’s largest mangrove with an area of 10000 Km2 where 60% in Bangladesh and the rest
    in India. The local people alongside Sundarbans are completely dependent on this...  moreThe Sundarbans is a cluster of the low land island in the Bay of Bengal. It was the world’s largest mangrove with an area of 10000 Km2 where 60% in Bangladesh and the rest
    in India. The local people alongside Sundarbans are completely dependent on this forest for their livelihood. They cut trees, catching fish, collecting honey, harvesting Golpata, etc. Above some of the work they are doing illegally. The main challenge is to improve their lives without degrading the Sundarbans if we will plan sustainably. Although economic gains are important, ecological and environmental issues must be considered in long-term development plans. The Sundarbans mangroves region is a UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site, a Ramsar site, and a Class 3 tiger conservation landscape of global priority. If the local people will work jointly with the tourism board, some people will get a job like; tourist guide, driver guard, etc. They can accommodate tourists as well as provide some...    less

    • May 30, 2021
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    Hymanti Sarkar Firstly, if we notice the occupations of local people, we can see most frequently practiced professions are Mouwal, Baowal, fisherman, collecting golpata, fish fry, crab etc, poaching. So, they are highly dependent on forest. And the main reasons of this...  moreFirstly, if we notice the occupations of local people, we can see most frequently practiced professions are Mouwal, Baowal, fisherman, collecting golpata, fish fry, crab etc, poaching. So, they are highly dependent on forest. And the main reasons of this dependency are the mono-cropping characteristics of their agriculture, low literacy rate, lack of awareness, lack of facilities etc.
    So, Govt. And other agencies Should focus on their education, sanitation and other facilities. As most of them are farmer and do fish farming can practice different agroforestry systems but for this, more researches should be done to ensure which crops, trees grow well in these areas because salinity is a big problem here. And obviously sustainable dams need to be built so that tidal water does not reach the locality.
    If they get their needs which they get from Sundarbans, our forest will be safe. And those projects harm Sundarbans, they should be stopped. Besides Eco-tourism can be a safe way for economic...    less

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    Hymanti Sarkar development. But for all of these proper guide and fund are necessary.

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